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.
nfts
Technology
What Fashion Needs to Know About the NFT Market Rollercoaster
NFTs right now look both like an opportunity fashion brands are just starting to tap and a short-lived fad already entering terminal decline. Which is it?
What Fashion Needs to Know About the NFT Market Rollercoaster
NFTs right now look both like an opportunity fashion brands are just starting to tap and a short-lived fad already entering terminal decline. Which is it?
Technology
Benoit Pagotto: Fashion Brands Are Getting Community Building Wrong
At the BoF Professional Summit, RTFKT’s co-founder explained why he agreed to sell to Nike in 2021, and unpacked how brands can leverage web3 and associated technologies to grow their communities.
Benoit Pagotto: Fashion Brands Are Getting Community Building Wrong
At the BoF Professional Summit, RTFKT’s co-founder explained why he agreed to sell to Nike in 2021, and unpacked how brands can leverage web3 and associated technologies to grow their communities.
Technology
Masterclass | The State of Fashion: Technology
BoF and McKinsey experts unpack the special edition report, talk strategy for testing new technologies and staying competitive and answer audience questions.
Masterclass | The State of Fashion: Technology
BoF and McKinsey experts unpack the special edition report, talk strategy for testing new technologies and staying competitive and answer audience questions.
Retail
A Clubhouse for LA’s Crypto Cool Kids
How MetaBirkins creator Mason Rothschild and partner Ericka del Rosario are harnessing web3 to make their fashion boutique more sticky.
A Clubhouse for LA’s Crypto Cool Kids
How MetaBirkins creator Mason Rothschild and partner Ericka del Rosario are harnessing web3 to make their fashion boutique more sticky.
Technology
The Debrief: Who Is Designing Fashion in the Metaverse?
BoF’s Marc Bain chats with Lauren Sherman about the 3D creators, game designers and NFT experts bringing fashion into the virtual world.
The Debrief: Who Is Designing Fashion in the Metaverse?
BoF’s Marc Bain chats with Lauren Sherman about the 3D creators, game designers and NFT experts bringing fashion into the virtual world.
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion: Technology — Download the Special Edition
The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration gripping the industry. Download the full report to understand the key imperatives that are spurring top brands and retailers to ramp up investments in technologies from AI to blockchain, to both address pain points and boost their competitive edge.
The State of Fashion: Technology — Download the Special Edition
The special edition of The State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company explores the great tech acceleration gripping the industry. Download the full report to understand the key imperatives that are spurring top brands and retailers to ramp up investments in technologies from AI to blockchain, to both address pain points and boost their competitive edge.
Technology
Learn How to Work With TikTok Creators at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us at The BoF Professional Summit in New York on May 4, 2022 with TikTok creators Nic Kaufmann and Wisdom Kaye.
Learn How to Work With TikTok Creators at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us at The BoF Professional Summit in New York on May 4, 2022 with TikTok creators Nic Kaufmann and Wisdom Kaye.
Technology
Learn From RTFKT’s Benoit Pagotto at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us at The BoF Professional Summit in New York on May 4, 2022 with a line-up of expert speakers sharing their experiences and advice on how brands should think about their metaverse strategies.
Learn From RTFKT’s Benoit Pagotto at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us at The BoF Professional Summit in New York on May 4, 2022 with a line-up of expert speakers sharing their experiences and advice on how brands should think about their metaverse strategies.
Technology
What Elon Musk’s Twitter Bid Signals for Fashion’s Future on Social Media
The decline of Twitter is a symptom of what’s broken with social media — and why fashion may need to consider its future beyond such platforms.
What Elon Musk’s Twitter Bid Signals for Fashion’s Future on Social Media
The decline of Twitter is a symptom of what’s broken with social media — and why fashion may need to consider its future beyond such platforms.
Technology
Web3 Is Coming. Are You Ready? Join Us at The BoF Professional Summit.
Join us on May 4, 2022 at The Times Center, New York.
Web3 Is Coming. Are You Ready? Join Us at The BoF Professional Summit.
Join us on May 4, 2022 at The Times Center, New York.
Technology
For RTFKT and Nike, Sneaker NFTs Are Just the Start
RTFKT hasn’t slowed down since Nike acquired the company last year. Its founders have a bold vision for their brand’s future as they seek to bridge the digital and physical worlds.
For RTFKT and Nike, Sneaker NFTs Are Just the Start
RTFKT hasn’t slowed down since Nike acquired the company last year. Its founders have a bold vision for their brand’s future as they seek to bridge the digital and physical worlds.
Technology
Digital Worlds Are the New Frontier in Fashion Storytelling
NFTs, video games and virtual experiences are giving fashion businesses new tools to build the fantasy around their brands and products.
Digital Worlds Are the New Frontier in Fashion Storytelling
NFTs, video games and virtual experiences are giving fashion businesses new tools to build the fantasy around their brands and products.
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.