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
Social Goods | Cameron Russell Calls Out Sexual Abuse, Jigsaw's Pro-Immigration Campaign
This week, Cameron Russell shares models' sexual abuse stories through Instagram, while the UK retailer, whose staff come from 45 countries, calls for tolerance.
Social Goods | Cameron Russell Calls Out Sexual Abuse, Jigsaw's Pro-Immigration Campaign
This week, Cameron Russell shares models' sexual abuse stories through Instagram, while the UK retailer, whose staff come from 45 countries, calls for tolerance.
News & Analysis
Israel Seeks to Clamp Down on Underweight Models
Proposed changes would allow state authorities to fine agencies and others who flout the law banning the employment of underweight models.
Israel Seeks to Clamp Down on Underweight Models
Proposed changes would allow state authorities to fine agencies and others who flout the law banning the employment of underweight models.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Backlash Against Donna Karan Over Weinstein, Is Dove Deliberately Making Racist Adverts?
This week, Donna Karan is criticised after defending Harvey Weinstein and suggesting women are 'asking for it', while Dove's campaign blunders could be strategic as sales continue to rise.
Social Goods | Backlash Against Donna Karan Over Weinstein, Is Dove Deliberately Making Racist Adverts?
This week, Donna Karan is criticised after defending Harvey Weinstein and suggesting women are 'asking for it', while Dove's campaign blunders could be strategic as sales continue to rise.
News & Analysis
Next New York to Launch Men’s Division
As the agency looks to eradicate competition from rival agencies, Next New York Men has signed 60 new and established names to join the division, while building on the principles of diversity and equality ensures it remains commercially relevant.
Next New York to Launch Men’s Division
As the agency looks to eradicate competition from rival agencies, Next New York Men has signed 60 new and established names to join the division, while building on the principles of diversity and equality ensures it remains commercially relevant.
Sustainability
Social Goods | France Introduces Photoshopping Laws, Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?
This week, retouched images are to come with a warning under French law, and can the industry find sustainable solutions to fast fashion's environmental problem?
Social Goods | France Introduces Photoshopping Laws, Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?
This week, retouched images are to come with a warning under French law, and can the industry find sustainable solutions to fast fashion's environmental problem?
News & Analysis
Size-Zero Ban Hits Paris Catwalks
Designers including Saint Laurent and Givenchy abide by rules to no longer use models below the French size 34.
Size-Zero Ban Hits Paris Catwalks
Designers including Saint Laurent and Givenchy abide by rules to no longer use models below the French size 34.
News & Analysis
How Claudia Schiffer Turned Luck into Longevity
Thirty years into her career, the supermodel speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about her journey from shy teen to industry icon as she prepares to release a new retrospective book, footwear collaboration and beauty line.
How Claudia Schiffer Turned Luck into Longevity
Thirty years into her career, the supermodel speaks exclusively to BoF's Tim Blanks about her journey from shy teen to industry icon as she prepares to release a new retrospective book, footwear collaboration and beauty line.
News & Analysis
The Fall and Rise of Adwoa Aboah
The model-activist opens up about her precipitous fall and rise: from a dark period of drugs and depression to founding Gurls Talk, a community dedicated to helping girls like herself tackle issues like mental health, body image and sexuality.
The Fall and Rise of Adwoa Aboah
The model-activist opens up about her precipitous fall and rise: from a dark period of drugs and depression to founding Gurls Talk, a community dedicated to helping girls like herself tackle issues like mental health, body image and sexuality.
News & Analysis
The High-Stakes, High-Stress Reality of Being a Model Agent During Fashion Month
"Inside the complicated bartering process that goes on between agents and designers."
The High-Stakes, High-Stress Reality of Being a Model Agent During Fashion Month
"Inside the complicated bartering process that goes on between agents and designers."
News & Analysis
'The personal is the political': Model Teddy Quinlivan reveals transgender identity
"Since being discovered by Louis Vuitton's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière in 2015, her career has been in the ascendant."
'The personal is the political': Model Teddy Quinlivan reveals transgender identity
"Since being discovered by Louis Vuitton's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière in 2015, her career has been in the ascendant."
News & Analysis
A New Charter Aims to End Model Abuse: Will it Work?
François-Henri Pinault of Kering and Antoine Arnault of LVMH speak to BoF about their new charter to protect models. Does it go far enough?
A New Charter Aims to End Model Abuse: Will it Work?
François-Henri Pinault of Kering and Antoine Arnault of LVMH speak to BoF about their new charter to protect models. Does it go far enough?
Sustainability
Social Goods | Forever 21's Sweatshops, Is Moisturiser Harming the Environment?
This week, garment factories in Los Angeles underpay their workers, and palm oil in beauty products is linked to greenhouse gases.
Social Goods | Forever 21's Sweatshops, Is Moisturiser Harming the Environment?
This week, garment factories in Los Angeles underpay their workers, and palm oil in beauty products is linked to greenhouse gases.
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.