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.
models
News & Analysis
What It’s Really Like Being a Fit Model
BoF speaks to fit models at Céline, Burberry and others about career longevity, body size and how much they make.
What It’s Really Like Being a Fit Model
BoF speaks to fit models at Céline, Burberry and others about career longevity, body size and how much they make.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Agencies Are Holding Back Models of Colour
Designers want to work with a diverse range of models, but some modelling agencies are making it tough, says Bethann Hardison.
Op-Ed | Agencies Are Holding Back Models of Colour
Designers want to work with a diverse range of models, but some modelling agencies are making it tough, says Bethann Hardison.
Workplace & Talent
Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model
John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.
Role Call | John Gallagher, Fit Model
John Gallagher, fit model and consultant, says you can’t control everything in your career, but you can control how prepared you are for what’s next.
Beauty
Between the Catwalk and the Consumer: Fashion’s Growing Diversity Gap
Luxury fashion customers are more diverse than ever, but on catwalks and magazine covers, white models still dominate. Why doesn’t the industry reflect its consumer base?
Between the Catwalk and the Consumer: Fashion’s Growing Diversity Gap
Luxury fashion customers are more diverse than ever, but on catwalks and magazine covers, white models still dominate. Why doesn’t the industry reflect its consumer base?
Fashion Week
New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?
New Guidelines on Models' Rights Aim to Fix Industry Wrongs
In recent years, a cluster of new laws, industry codes and educational initiatives have taken aim at problems around model health, pay and working conditions. But are they making a difference?
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Changes to the Law Would Stop the Exploitation of Models
Models face systemic financial and sexual exploitation. Changes to the law could stop this, says Sara Ziff, founder of the Model Alliance.
Op-Ed | Changes to the Law Would Stop the Exploitation of Models
Models face systemic financial and sexual exploitation. Changes to the law could stop this, says Sara Ziff, founder of the Model Alliance.
Fashion Week
Op-Ed | Education, Not Regulation, Will Teach the Fashion Industry That “Health Is Beauty”
The most effective way to keep fashion models healthy and safe is through industry-wide education and open conversation, not by policing designers, says Steven Kolb, president and chief executive officer of the CFDA.
Op-Ed | Education, Not Regulation, Will Teach the Fashion Industry That “Health Is Beauty”
The most effective way to keep fashion models healthy and safe is through industry-wide education and open conversation, not by policing designers, says Steven Kolb, president and chief executive officer of the CFDA.
Technology
Will ‘Uber for Models’ Disrupt the Industry?
New apps like Swipecast connect models eager to maximise their income with clients who want a cheaper and easier alternative to traditional agencies. But will they really change the game?
Will ‘Uber for Models’ Disrupt the Industry?
New apps like Swipecast connect models eager to maximise their income with clients who want a cheaper and easier alternative to traditional agencies. But will they really change the game?
News & Analysis
Can Male Models Become Brands?
Male models David Gandy and Garrett Neff tell BoF what it takes to build a personal brand as a male model.
Can Male Models Become Brands?
Male models David Gandy and Garrett Neff tell BoF what it takes to build a personal brand as a male model.
Creative Class
Stephen Galloway’s Magic Touch
Courtesy of 032c, BoF brings you an exclusive profile on Stephen Galloway, a 'creative movement director' who guides models on how to move and pose, delivering moments of engineered serendipity.
Stephen Galloway’s Magic Touch
Courtesy of 032c, BoF brings you an exclusive profile on Stephen Galloway, a 'creative movement director' who guides models on how to move and pose, delivering moments of engineered serendipity.
News & Analysis
Does Fashion Need a Global Council?
A global organisation could solve key issues in the fashion industry, from scheduling conflicts to model health, argues Colin McDowell.
Does Fashion Need a Global Council?
A global organisation could solve key issues in the fashion industry, from scheduling conflicts to model health, argues Colin McDowell.
Beauty
Op-Ed | The Plus-Size Revolution Has Already Begun
Fashion is making significant strides toward more diverse industry ideals of beauty, says Ivan Bart, president of IMG Models.
Op-Ed | The Plus-Size Revolution Has Already Begun
Fashion is making significant strides toward more diverse industry ideals of beauty, says Ivan Bart, president of IMG Models.
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.