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.
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News & Analysis
Véronique Nichanian, Hermès' High Priestess of Menswear
As Hermès opens a revamped London flagship with a men’s space covering half the ground floor, BoF speaks to the brand’s head menswear designer Véronique Nichanian.
Véronique Nichanian, Hermès' High Priestess of Menswear
As Hermès opens a revamped London flagship with a men’s space covering half the ground floor, BoF speaks to the brand’s head menswear designer Véronique Nichanian.
News & Analysis
Men’s Clothing is Outpacing Cameras, Computers, and Beer in Growth of Online Sales
"The rise of the new male fashion consumer—and with it the emergence of lumbersexual, #menswear, and athleisure as trends—has created a huge
Men’s Clothing is Outpacing Cameras, Computers, and Beer in Growth of Online Sales
"The rise of the new male fashion consumer—and with it the emergence of lumbersexual, #menswear, and athleisure as trends—has created a huge
News & Analysis
The Rise of The Hybrid Men’s Retail Space
"These days you’ve got VCs, MBA students, celebrities, and everyone in between searching for that next big fashion opportunity, and if you’re not
The Rise of The Hybrid Men’s Retail Space
"These days you’ve got VCs, MBA students, celebrities, and everyone in between searching for that next big fashion opportunity, and if you’re not
News & Analysis
New York Fashion Week: Will Menswear Outshine Womenswear? It Definitely did at the Grammys.
“Menswear has been more intriguing than womenswear for a while now. Perhaps it’s because change in men’s clothing tends to happen in such tiny
New York Fashion Week: Will Menswear Outshine Womenswear? It Definitely did at the Grammys.
“Menswear has been more intriguing than womenswear for a while now. Perhaps it’s because change in men’s clothing tends to happen in such tiny
News & Analysis
A Survivalist Streak in Menswear
From triple seam sealed Gore-tex and ballistic nylon to shearling vests and stylish axes, why are men buying fashion fit for surviving the apocalypse?
A Survivalist Streak in Menswear
From triple seam sealed Gore-tex and ballistic nylon to shearling vests and stylish axes, why are men buying fashion fit for surviving the apocalypse?
News & Analysis
New York Fashion Week: Men's Showcase is Confirmed
"'New York Fashion Week: Men's' has officially secured sponsorship from Amazon Fashion, confirming that the inaugural fashion event for American
New York Fashion Week: Men's Showcase is Confirmed
"'New York Fashion Week: Men's' has officially secured sponsorship from Amazon Fashion, confirming that the inaugural fashion event for American
News & Analysis
For Japan’s Visvim, Old is the New New
BoF speaks to Visvim designer Hiroki Nakamura, whose label has attracted a global cult following by breathing new life into traditional American workwear.
For Japan’s Visvim, Old is the New New
BoF speaks to Visvim designer Hiroki Nakamura, whose label has attracted a global cult following by breathing new life into traditional American workwear.
News & Analysis
In Paris, Fashion’s Light Breaks Through Reality’s Shadows
"The distance between the snowy, blowy real world and the rarefied fantasy that is the fashion world can be great, and how these two do or do not
In Paris, Fashion’s Light Breaks Through Reality’s Shadows
"The distance between the snowy, blowy real world and the rarefied fantasy that is the fashion world can be great, and how these two do or do not
News & Analysis
Chasing Lucky Blue Smith
At the Paris men’s shows, BoF spends the day with ‘Insta-famous’ male model Lucky Blue Smith, who has attracted a veritable cult on social media.
Chasing Lucky Blue Smith
At the Paris men’s shows, BoF spends the day with ‘Insta-famous’ male model Lucky Blue Smith, who has attracted a veritable cult on social media.
Fashion Week
Extreme Youth Fetish at the Paris Men's Shows
Will fashion's fetishisation of extreme youth ever end?
Extreme Youth Fetish at the Paris Men's Shows
Will fashion's fetishisation of extreme youth ever end?
Fashion Week
In Milan, Hail the Femminiello
The gender-bending trend, seen on the Gucci runway in Milan, is about to get huge, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
In Milan, Hail the Femminiello
The gender-bending trend, seen on the Gucci runway in Milan, is about to get huge, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
Financial Markets
Zegna Tears Up 2015 Budget as SNB Shock Clouds Outlook
Ermenegildo Zegna, head of the Italian luxury suitmaker that bears his name, is tearing up his 2015 budget after the Swiss National Bank unexpectedly removed the cap on the franc last week.
Zegna Tears Up 2015 Budget as SNB Shock Clouds Outlook
Ermenegildo Zegna, head of the Italian luxury suitmaker that bears his name, is tearing up his 2015 budget after the Swiss National Bank unexpectedly removed the cap on the franc last week.
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.