De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
materials
Workplace & Talent
How I Became... L’Oréal’s Head of Makeup Research and Innovation for Luxury Brands
Micheline El Achkar’s science background served as a conduit to her current role in luxury makeup research and innovation. Now, she offers her careers advice for working in the beauty industry.
How I Became... L’Oréal’s Head of Makeup Research and Innovation for Luxury Brands
Micheline El Achkar’s science background served as a conduit to her current role in luxury makeup research and innovation. Now, she offers her careers advice for working in the beauty industry.
Partner Content
At Eastman Naia, Enabling the Creative Potential of Sustainable Fibres in Fashion
Five years after its launch, cellulosic fibre brand Eastman Naia became a supplier of sustainable fibres to brands such as Patagonia, Zara and H&M. Now, BoF talks to Ruth Farrell, Eastman Naia’s textiles general manager, to learn about the brand’s new product portfolio and customer demand for ecological action.
At Eastman Naia, Enabling the Creative Potential of Sustainable Fibres in Fashion
Five years after its launch, cellulosic fibre brand Eastman Naia became a supplier of sustainable fibres to brands such as Patagonia, Zara and H&M. Now, BoF talks to Ruth Farrell, Eastman Naia’s textiles general manager, to learn about the brand’s new product portfolio and customer demand for ecological action.
Sustainability
Why Fashion Still Uses Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
Brands from Canada Goose to Patagonia still rely on PFAS for performance attributes like waterproofing.
Why Fashion Still Uses Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
Brands from Canada Goose to Patagonia still rely on PFAS for performance attributes like waterproofing.
Retail
How to Approach Promotions This Holiday Season
Retailers sitting on piles of unsold merchandise have little choice but to ramp up discounts. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to attract bargain hunters.
How to Approach Promotions This Holiday Season
Retailers sitting on piles of unsold merchandise have little choice but to ramp up discounts. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to attract bargain hunters.
Sustainability
The Truth About ‘Vegan Leather’
Leather alternatives have been boosted as eco-innovation and dismissed as mere plastic, but the truth is more complicated than that and demands clearer marketing to avoid misleading consumers.
The Truth About ‘Vegan Leather’
Leather alternatives have been boosted as eco-innovation and dismissed as mere plastic, but the truth is more complicated than that and demands clearer marketing to avoid misleading consumers.
Retail
How to Plan Your Retail Footprint
For up-and-coming brands, a few small, cleverly designed stores in the right locations can have a bigger impact than a giant flagship
How to Plan Your Retail Footprint
For up-and-coming brands, a few small, cleverly designed stores in the right locations can have a bigger impact than a giant flagship
Sustainability
The New Rules of Sustainability Marketing
A wide-ranging crackdown on greenwashing has snared major players from H&M to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. Now regulators have issued new guidelines for how sustainability can be marketed.
The New Rules of Sustainability Marketing
A wide-ranging crackdown on greenwashing has snared major players from H&M to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. Now regulators have issued new guidelines for how sustainability can be marketed.
Sustainability
The Quest to Make Environmentally-Friendly Bras and Knickers
Much of the lingerie industry has undergone a socially responsible makeover, but becoming environmentally responsible presents its own set of challenges. Here’s how some players are addressing them.
The Quest to Make Environmentally-Friendly Bras and Knickers
Much of the lingerie industry has undergone a socially responsible makeover, but becoming environmentally responsible presents its own set of challenges. Here’s how some players are addressing them.
Sustainability
Fashion’s Plastic Addiction Is Harder to Shake Than it Seems
Big brands from Adidas to Patagonia are on track to eliminate virgin polyester from their products. But the pivot to materials mostly made from recycled plastic bottles is an imperfect solution.
Fashion’s Plastic Addiction Is Harder to Shake Than it Seems
Big brands from Adidas to Patagonia are on track to eliminate virgin polyester from their products. But the pivot to materials mostly made from recycled plastic bottles is an imperfect solution.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Marine Serre Questions the Fashion Industry’s Practices
The French designer, known for her embrace of eco-futurism, speaks to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about the evolution of her namesake brand and explains its deeper purpose.
The BoF Podcast | Marine Serre Questions the Fashion Industry’s Practices
The French designer, known for her embrace of eco-futurism, speaks to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about the evolution of her namesake brand and explains its deeper purpose.
Technology
Why Bio-Fabricated Leather Is Always Just Around the Corner
Modern Meadow, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this week, has developed a potentially revolutionary bio-based leather substitute, but must still chart a path to scale.
Why Bio-Fabricated Leather Is Always Just Around the Corner
Modern Meadow, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this week, has developed a potentially revolutionary bio-based leather substitute, but must still chart a path to scale.
Sustainability
‘Vegan Leather’ or Plastic? A Materials Marketing Battle Heats Up
Fuzzy definitions and bad data have left fashion consumers facing an array of claims and counterclaims as new and established materials jostle to market their sustainability credentials.
‘Vegan Leather’ or Plastic? A Materials Marketing Battle Heats Up
Fuzzy definitions and bad data have left fashion consumers facing an array of claims and counterclaims as new and established materials jostle to market their sustainability credentials.
The News in Brief
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.