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
Reaping Plus-Size Rewards Online
Fashion e-tailers Navabi and Eloquii are tapping online communities of plus-size consumers to enter one of fashion’s most underserved markets, worth $17.5 billion in the US alone.
Reaping Plus-Size Rewards Online
Fashion e-tailers Navabi and Eloquii are tapping online communities of plus-size consumers to enter one of fashion’s most underserved markets, worth $17.5 billion in the US alone.
News & Analysis
France Bans Super-Skinny Models in Anorexia Clampdown
France will ban excessively thin fashion models and expose modeling agents and the fashion houses that hire them to possible fines and even jail, under a new law passed on Friday.
France Bans Super-Skinny Models in Anorexia Clampdown
France will ban excessively thin fashion models and expose modeling agents and the fashion houses that hire them to possible fines and even jail, under a new law passed on Friday.
Marketing
France Plans to Ban Advertising with Anorexic Models
France's health minister says she supports plans to criminalize the use of advertising with anorexic models in France.
France Plans to Ban Advertising with Anorexic Models
France's health minister says she supports plans to criminalize the use of advertising with anorexic models in France.
News & Analysis
Prada, Lineisy Montero and the Black Hair Debate
"It’s a known fact within the fashion world that where Prada goes, the rest of the industry follows. And so the very same brand that ushered in an
Prada, Lineisy Montero and the Black Hair Debate
"It’s a known fact within the fashion world that where Prada goes, the rest of the industry follows. And so the very same brand that ushered in an
Marketing
These Are the Last Abs You'll Ever See at Abercrombie & Fitch
Hoping the shift in marketing would win back teen shoppers, Abercrombie's billboards and website started featuring clothed models instead of bared, tanned, sculpted male torsos.
These Are the Last Abs You'll Ever See at Abercrombie & Fitch
Hoping the shift in marketing would win back teen shoppers, Abercrombie's billboards and website started featuring clothed models instead of bared, tanned, sculpted male torsos.
Technology
Behind Garage’s Tech-Infused Issue
Garage magazine’s latest print issue features animated covers and embedded films. Is the fusion of print and digital the future?
Behind Garage’s Tech-Infused Issue
Garage magazine’s latest print issue features animated covers and embedded films. Is the fusion of print and digital the future?
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.
News & Analysis
Natalia ‘Supernova’ Vodianova, The Survivor
Natalia Vodianova channelled the harsh realities of her childhood and a desperate instinct for survival to become one of the highest earning supermodels in the world. Through the Naked Heart Foundation, founded in 2004, she is channelling the same instinct to help Russian children.
Natalia ‘Supernova’ Vodianova, The Survivor
Natalia Vodianova channelled the harsh realities of her childhood and a desperate instinct for survival to become one of the highest earning supermodels in the world. Through the Naked Heart Foundation, founded in 2004, she is channelling the same instinct to help Russian children.
Retail
Abercrombie CEO’s Eccentricities Contributed to His Downfall
NEW ALBANY, United States — Mike Jeffries's widely anticipated retirement as Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s chief executive officer brings to a close the
Abercrombie CEO’s Eccentricities Contributed to His Downfall
NEW ALBANY, United States — Mike Jeffries's widely anticipated retirement as Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s chief executive officer brings to a close the
News & Analysis
Abercrombie “Religious Bias” Case to be Heard by US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, United States — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a Muslim teenager who was denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. because
Abercrombie “Religious Bias” Case to be Heard by US Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, United States — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a Muslim teenager who was denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. because
News & Analysis
Eileen Ford, Agent Who Promoted World’s Supermodels, Dies at 92
NEW YORK, United States — Eileen Ford, whose eye for feminine beauty made her agency a byword for supermodels and influenced women's fashion for
Eileen Ford, Agent Who Promoted World’s Supermodels, Dies at 92
NEW YORK, United States — Eileen Ford, whose eye for feminine beauty made her agency a byword for supermodels and influenced women's fashion for
China
The China Edit | Hong Kong Curbs Tourists, Online Sales, Men's Skincare
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Hong Kong Curbs Tourists, Online Sales, Men's Skincare
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
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.