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.
menswear
News & Analysis
Men Are Changing. Are Brands Keeping Up?
Brands and advertisers have invested billions in constructing an image of manhood defined by strength and power. But the mainstream perception of masculinity is changing, with icons like Timothée Chalamet reflecting the new look and attitude.
Men Are Changing. Are Brands Keeping Up?
Brands and advertisers have invested billions in constructing an image of manhood defined by strength and power. But the mainstream perception of masculinity is changing, with icons like Timothée Chalamet reflecting the new look and attitude.
Luxury
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: What's the Point of a Watch Fair in the Digital Age?
This week, everyone will be talking about Baselworld, Levi's IPO and Hermès' menswear event. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Luxury
Louis Vuitton Has a Michael Jackson Problem
The explosive 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, in which the pop superstar is accused of sexually abusing children, could spark a PR crisis for the French luxury brand as it weighs what to do about Virgil Abloh's Michael Jackson-inspired men's collection.
Louis Vuitton Has a Michael Jackson Problem
The explosive 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, in which the pop superstar is accused of sexually abusing children, could spark a PR crisis for the French luxury brand as it weighs what to do about Virgil Abloh's Michael Jackson-inspired men's collection.
News & Analysis
Stefan Cooke: Fighting Against the Hype
'Wearable, convincing and believable' sound far from ground-breaking, but the LVMH Prize nominees behind London-based brand Stefan Cooke are out to prove that craftsmanship isn’t dead.
Stefan Cooke: Fighting Against the Hype
'Wearable, convincing and believable' sound far from ground-breaking, but the LVMH Prize nominees behind London-based brand Stefan Cooke are out to prove that craftsmanship isn’t dead.
News & Analysis
Palmer Harding Brings Back Menswear
The British fashion label is set to relaunch its menswear collection with a 9-piece capsule collection at MatchesFashion.com.
Palmer Harding Brings Back Menswear
The British fashion label is set to relaunch its menswear collection with a 9-piece capsule collection at MatchesFashion.com.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the January Menswear and Couture Shows
This week on Inside Fashion, BoF’s editor-at-large discusses menswear’s shift to tailoring and the new relevance of couture.
Retail
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: LVMH Primed to Dominate Blockbuster Week at the Paris Men's Shows
This week, everyone will be talking about Virgil Abloh, Hedi Slimane, Kim Jones and the other designers showing at Paris Fashion Week Men's - and how the the buzziest brands share a corporate parent. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Week
It's Time To Pull The Plug on (Some) Men's Fashion Weeks
Dedicated men's fashion weeks in New York and London no longer hold the value that they once did. It's time to change with the market.
It's Time To Pull The Plug on (Some) Men's Fashion Weeks
Dedicated men's fashion weeks in New York and London no longer hold the value that they once did. It's time to change with the market.
Financial Markets
Contemporary Label Nanushka Expands into Menswear
The buzzy womenswear brand, known for its playful designs, is launching its first men’s collection at New York Fashion Week in February.
Contemporary Label Nanushka Expands into Menswear
The buzzy womenswear brand, known for its playful designs, is launching its first men’s collection at New York Fashion Week in February.
News & Analysis
Kim Jones to Win Trailblazer Award at the Fashion Awards 2018
It’s temperament as much as talent that makes the Dior Men designer so ideally suited for the honour, says Tim Blanks.
Kim Jones to Win Trailblazer Award at the Fashion Awards 2018
It’s temperament as much as talent that makes the Dior Men designer so ideally suited for the honour, says Tim Blanks.
Luxury
Why Dior Men Is Targeting Tokyo
The French label’s first-ever travelling Pre-Fall menswear show and a pop-up selling a special Summer 2019 capsule collection are set to hit Tokyo next week.
Why Dior Men Is Targeting Tokyo
The French label’s first-ever travelling Pre-Fall menswear show and a pop-up selling a special Summer 2019 capsule collection are set to hit Tokyo next week.
Beauty
Can Ferraris, A Private Jet and Four 20-Somethings Sell Fashion?
Kyra's 'Top Gear for fashion' shows are getting millennials to watch long-form content that's driving results for brand partners.
Can Ferraris, A Private Jet and Four 20-Somethings Sell Fashion?
Kyra's 'Top Gear for fashion' shows are getting millennials to watch long-form content that's driving results for brand partners.
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.