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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Technology
Learn from Natalie Massenet and Natasha Franck at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us on May 4, 2022 at The Times Center, New York.
Learn from Natalie Massenet and Natasha Franck at The BoF Professional Summit
Join us on May 4, 2022 at The Times Center, New York.
Technology
The New Creatives Bringing Fashion Brands Into the Virtual World
Their mix of technical expertise and digital artistry has put 3D creators, game designers and NFT experts in high demand among fashion brands as they venture further into virtual territories.
The New Creatives Bringing Fashion Brands Into the Virtual World
Their mix of technical expertise and digital artistry has put 3D creators, game designers and NFT experts in high demand among fashion brands as they venture further into virtual territories.
Technology
The CFDA Launches Metaverse Education Programme
The program aims to inform US fashion talent about the metaverse and web3, and connect CFDA members with tools and resources to launch their own projects.
The CFDA Launches Metaverse Education Programme
The program aims to inform US fashion talent about the metaverse and web3, and connect CFDA members with tools and resources to launch their own projects.
Technology
Can The Metaverse Transform Fashion Business Models?
There may be a better analogy than e-commerce to size up fashion’s metaverse opportunity: will it be more like streaming or 3D movies?
Can The Metaverse Transform Fashion Business Models?
There may be a better analogy than e-commerce to size up fashion’s metaverse opportunity: will it be more like streaming or 3D movies?
Technology
How Brands Are Using NFTs to Keep Customers Hooked
Brands like Adidas, Gucci and The Hundreds are finding the tokens are a great way to reward their superfans. But maintaining that loyalty can be hard work.
How Brands Are Using NFTs to Keep Customers Hooked
Brands like Adidas, Gucci and The Hundreds are finding the tokens are a great way to reward their superfans. But maintaining that loyalty can be hard work.
Technology
Lessons From Metaverse Fashion Week
Brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Dolce & Gabbana were among those to test the virtual waters, encountering challenges like low-quality visuals as well as some opportunities.
Lessons From Metaverse Fashion Week
Brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Dolce & Gabbana were among those to test the virtual waters, encountering challenges like low-quality visuals as well as some opportunities.
Technology
BoF Professional Summit: New Frontiers in Fashion and Technology Livestream
Join us today at 09:30 EDT to watch the livestream.
BoF Professional Summit: New Frontiers in Fashion and Technology Livestream
Join us today at 09:30 EDT to watch the livestream.
Luxury
Luxury Watch NFTs: Opportunity or Headache?
For high-end watchmakers, the metaverse comes with promise, as well as philosophical and legal challenges.
Luxury Watch NFTs: Opportunity or Headache?
For high-end watchmakers, the metaverse comes with promise, as well as philosophical and legal challenges.
Technology
What Digital IDs Can Do for Fashion
Proponents of the effort to give every item its own digital identity say they’ll unlock numerous benefits for brands and shoppers alike. But for these IDs to work will require overcoming some big obstacles first.
What Digital IDs Can Do for Fashion
Proponents of the effort to give every item its own digital identity say they’ll unlock numerous benefits for brands and shoppers alike. But for these IDs to work will require overcoming some big obstacles first.
Retail
Making Sense of Wall Street’s Retail Sell-Off
Retailers are reporting record sales, but investors are spooked by inflation, the war in Ukraine and more. What lies ahead?
Making Sense of Wall Street’s Retail Sell-Off
Retailers are reporting record sales, but investors are spooked by inflation, the war in Ukraine and more. What lies ahead?
Technology
Highsnobiety’s Newest Venture is an NFT Studio
A team dedicated to web3 projects will be creating NFTs for Highsnobiety and helping brands execute their own projects by providing creative and technical assistance.
Highsnobiety’s Newest Venture is an NFT Studio
A team dedicated to web3 projects will be creating NFTs for Highsnobiety and helping brands execute their own projects by providing creative and technical assistance.
Technology
Creative Agency MA + Group Launches NFT and Metaverse Division
It believes brands will need talent that can create 3D avatars and make NFTs as much as they currently need stylists and photographers to help them craft and communicate their images.
Creative Agency MA + Group Launches NFT and Metaverse Division
It believes brands will need talent that can create 3D avatars and make NFTs as much as they currently need stylists and photographers to help them craft and communicate their images.
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.