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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The Met Gala’s September Gamble
After a pandemic pause, the decision to stage the event at the close of New York Fashion Week may have backfired, but the real challenges facing the Met Gala go deeper than a date change.
The Met Gala’s September Gamble
After a pandemic pause, the decision to stage the event at the close of New York Fashion Week may have backfired, but the real challenges facing the Met Gala go deeper than a date change.
Fashion Week
London Fashion Week Looks Beyond Burberry
This week, everyone will be talking about London’s emerging designers Supriya Lele, Nensi Dojaka and Harris Reed, as well as the Met Gala and On Running’s IPO.
London Fashion Week Looks Beyond Burberry
This week, everyone will be talking about London’s emerging designers Supriya Lele, Nensi Dojaka and Harris Reed, as well as the Met Gala and On Running’s IPO.
Media
How to Stage a Digital Live Event
As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.
How to Stage a Digital Live Event
As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.
Marketing
The Met Gala That Wasn't
This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala that wasn't, big brands on bankruptcy watch and China's sluggish retail sector. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Met Gala That Wasn't
This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala that wasn't, big brands on bankruptcy watch and China's sluggish retail sector. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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The Met Gala Is Postponed
Fashion’s biggest night is the latest event to be pushed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Met Gala Is Postponed
Fashion’s biggest night is the latest event to be pushed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
News & Analysis
At the Met Gala, the Lady Is a Camp
"Inside fashion’s party of the year: night of a thousand stars, stylists and a couture cheeseburger."
At the Met Gala, the Lady Is a Camp
"Inside fashion’s party of the year: night of a thousand stars, stylists and a couture cheeseburger."
Luxury
Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?
Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.
Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?
Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.
Marketing
Capitalising on the Met Gala Moment Is Harder Than it Looks
The Costume Institute benefit is fashion’s biggest night, but brands have few options to up the marketing potential. Are companies missing out by not thinking beyond the red carpet?
Capitalising on the Met Gala Moment Is Harder Than it Looks
The Costume Institute benefit is fashion’s biggest night, but brands have few options to up the marketing potential. Are companies missing out by not thinking beyond the red carpet?
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Op-Ed | To Democratise Camp Is to Kill It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s large-scale, Gucci-backed show on Camp may be pushing the inherently subcultural sensibility closer to extinction, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Op-Ed | To Democratise Camp Is to Kill It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s large-scale, Gucci-backed show on Camp may be pushing the inherently subcultural sensibility closer to extinction, argues Eugene Rabkin.
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Before the Met Gala, the Staff Gala
"At the Stonewall Inn on Saturday, Vogue staff and friends started the celebration of camp early."
Before the Met Gala, the Staff Gala
"At the Stonewall Inn on Saturday, Vogue staff and friends started the celebration of camp early."
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The Week Ahead: Which Designers Will Get a Met Gala Bump This Year?
This week, everyone will be talking about which designers will produce viral looks at the Met Gala, Louis Vuitton's cruise show in New York and modest fashion's Ramadan moment. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Which Designers Will Get a Met Gala Bump This Year?
This week, everyone will be talking about which designers will produce viral looks at the Met Gala, Louis Vuitton's cruise show in New York and modest fashion's Ramadan moment. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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.