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 BoF Podcast: Caroline de Maigret Rips Up Fashion’s Rulebook
The author and model speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about challenging beauty standards, working with Karl Lagerfeld and her new book ‘Older, But Better, But Older.’
The BoF Podcast: Caroline de Maigret Rips Up Fashion’s Rulebook
The author and model speaks with BoF’s Editor-in-Chief Imran Amed about challenging beauty standards, working with Karl Lagerfeld and her new book ‘Older, But Better, But Older.’
Luxury
Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?
Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.
Op-Ed | What Does Your Brand Sound Like?
Despite the emotional power of music and the growth of streaming services like Spotify, fashion labels are missing the opportunity to create sonic signatures, argues Arman Naféei.
Luxury
What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury
Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame.
What Dior’s BTS Stage Looks Mean for Luxury
Dior’s latest marketing move leverages the influence of a Korean boy band with an unprecedented level of fame.
Luxury
The Week Ahead: Will Kering Change Its Tune on Acquisitions?
This week, everyone will be talking about Gucci parent Kering's next move, fashion at Coachella and Allbirds entering China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The Week Ahead: Will Kering Change Its Tune on Acquisitions?
This week, everyone will be talking about Gucci parent Kering's next move, fashion at Coachella and Allbirds entering China. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
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Luxury
FYI Brand Group Launches Fashion and Pop Culture Division
The brand strategy agency that links rap stars Travis Scott and DJ Khaled with luxury fashion houses from Dior to Saint Laurent, is launching a dedicated fashion division.
FYI Brand Group Launches Fashion and Pop Culture Division
The brand strategy agency that links rap stars Travis Scott and DJ Khaled with luxury fashion houses from Dior to Saint Laurent, is launching a dedicated fashion division.
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Why Puffer Jackets Are at the Centre of Korea’s Class Divide
While the explosive popularity of puffer jackets is a boon for outerwear brands like The North Face and Moncler, the trend highlights some uncomfortable truths about South Korean society.
Why Puffer Jackets Are at the Centre of Korea’s Class Divide
While the explosive popularity of puffer jackets is a boon for outerwear brands like The North Face and Moncler, the trend highlights some uncomfortable truths about South Korean society.
Media
The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.
The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.
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Can a Festival Help Zalando Build a Memorable Brand?
The former trade show-turned streetwear festival Bread & Butter is part of the German fashion e-commerce behemoth’s attempt to develop a more emotional connection with consumers.
Can a Festival Help Zalando Build a Memorable Brand?
The former trade show-turned streetwear festival Bread & Butter is part of the German fashion e-commerce behemoth’s attempt to develop a more emotional connection with consumers.
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China
Controversial Hip-Hop Stars Keep Brands Guessing
China’s streetwear market is booming thanks to the local hip-hop scene, but its stars are under the microscope of the authorities.
Controversial Hip-Hop Stars Keep Brands Guessing
China’s streetwear market is booming thanks to the local hip-hop scene, but its stars are under the microscope of the authorities.
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Spotify Hires Condé Nast Executive to Manage Content
The company hired Dawn Ostroff as its chief content officer in a move that puts a music outsider into a key role at the world’s largest paid streaming service.
Spotify Hires Condé Nast Executive to Manage Content
The company hired Dawn Ostroff as its chief content officer in a move that puts a music outsider into a key role at the world’s largest paid streaming service.
Luxury
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
Luxury
Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty
After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.
Why Rappers Are Fashion’s New Royalty
After years of avoiding associations with hip-hop, the fashion industry has woken up to the marketing power of America’s greatest cultural export.
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.