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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Global Markets
In Japan, Luxury Flourishes While Economy Flounders
Japan’s economy is dipping in and out of recession, but the country is still one of the bright spots in the global luxury goods market. BoF reports.
In Japan, Luxury Flourishes While Economy Flounders
Japan’s economy is dipping in and out of recession, but the country is still one of the bright spots in the global luxury goods market. BoF reports.
Marketing
Adidas' Ongoing Uphill Battle Against Nike's Cool Factor
Sportswear firm Adidas probably thought it had hit the marketing jackpot when Adidas-sponsored Germany beat Adidas-sponsored Argentina to win the Adidas-sponsored World Cup. But arch rival Nike may have stolen much of its soccer branding thunder.
Adidas' Ongoing Uphill Battle Against Nike's Cool Factor
Sportswear firm Adidas probably thought it had hit the marketing jackpot when Adidas-sponsored Germany beat Adidas-sponsored Argentina to win the Adidas-sponsored World Cup. But arch rival Nike may have stolen much of its soccer branding thunder.
News & Analysis
Olympic ambassadors, Condé Nast in Flite, Urban Outfitters surprise, Dafiti investment, Jean Genies
Olympians become the new fashion ambassadors (The Guardian) "Their Olympic glory may now be over, but the stars of London 2012 are enjoying a new
Olympic ambassadors, Condé Nast in Flite, Urban Outfitters surprise, Dafiti investment, Jean Genies
Olympians become the new fashion ambassadors (The Guardian) "Their Olympic glory may now be over, but the stars of London 2012 are enjoying a new
News & Analysis
Week in Review | London 2012 Olympics, Technology and Fashion Collide, Learning from Piaggi, Hughes and Vidal
The Fashion Trail | London 2012 Olympics (Opinion) "Ostensibly, the intention was to show the inextricable links between British fashion and music.
Week in Review | London 2012 Olympics, Technology and Fashion Collide, Learning from Piaggi, Hughes and Vidal
The Fashion Trail | London 2012 Olympics (Opinion) "Ostensibly, the intention was to show the inextricable links between British fashion and music.
News & Analysis
The Fashion Trail | London 2012 Olympics
LONDON, United Kingdom — I've always loved the Olympics. Ever since the Winter Olympic Games in my hometown of Calgary back in 1988, I've been drawn
The Fashion Trail | London 2012 Olympics
LONDON, United Kingdom — I've always loved the Olympics. Ever since the Winter Olympic Games in my hometown of Calgary back in 1988, I've been drawn
News & Analysis
Coach's competition crisis, Olympic effect, J.Crew in HK, Fashion trucks, Unconventional models
Coach Droops As Kors Grabs Handbag Customers In Slowdown: Retail (Bloomberg) "The largest U.S. maker of luxury leather goods is facing rising
Coach's competition crisis, Olympic effect, J.Crew in HK, Fashion trucks, Unconventional models
Coach Droops As Kors Grabs Handbag Customers In Slowdown: Retail (Bloomberg) "The largest U.S. maker of luxury leather goods is facing rising
News & Analysis
Appetite for luxury, Forerunner's $40m fund, Billabong bid, September ad counts, Fashion Olympics
Emerging markets buy into luxury (FT) "Emerging market appetites for high-end handbags, fashionwear, champagne and cognac appeared to be holding up
Appetite for luxury, Forerunner's $40m fund, Billabong bid, September ad counts, Fashion Olympics
Emerging markets buy into luxury (FT) "Emerging market appetites for high-end handbags, fashionwear, champagne and cognac appeared to be holding up
News & Analysis
Olympics economy, Discounting in India, Lucky aggregator, Luxury in the Bronx, YSL backlash
Retailers fear Olympics might ring hollow (FT) "Optimism that the games would generate a rise in economic activity, to offset the effects of the
Olympics economy, Discounting in India, Lucky aggregator, Luxury in the Bronx, YSL backlash
Retailers fear Olympics might ring hollow (FT) "Optimism that the games would generate a rise in economic activity, to offset the effects of the
News & Analysis
Raf Simons speaks, Hermès growth slows, China fashion in London, Leather art, Olympic fall guy
Raf Simons on his Dior couture debut (Telegraph) "Speaking in a video posted on Dior's official YouTube page, Simons explains the concept behind his
Raf Simons speaks, Hermès growth slows, China fashion in London, Leather art, Olympic fall guy
Raf Simons on his Dior couture debut (Telegraph) "Speaking in a video posted on Dior's official YouTube page, Simons explains the concept behind his
Global Markets
The Fashion Trail | Vancouver's Digital Olympics
VANCOUVER, Canada — Every two years that global extravaganza called the Olympic Games alternates between summer and winter sports. Next in line is
The Fashion Trail | Vancouver's Digital Olympics
VANCOUVER, Canada — Every two years that global extravaganza called the Olympic Games alternates between summer and winter sports. Next in line is
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.