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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Ronald van der Kemp's Audacious Revisions
The designer has proved himself far ahead of the curve on hot ticket issues like upcycling, recycling and circularity. And he’s doing it with a pure couture sensibility.
Ronald van der Kemp's Audacious Revisions
The designer has proved himself far ahead of the curve on hot ticket issues like upcycling, recycling and circularity. And he’s doing it with a pure couture sensibility.
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Maison Margiela: On the Cusp of Revolution?
John Galliano delivered an anarchically beautiful collection born from our new digital decadence.
Maison Margiela: On the Cusp of Revolution?
John Galliano delivered an anarchically beautiful collection born from our new digital decadence.
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Valentino’s Haute Humanism
Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.
Valentino’s Haute Humanism
Pierpaolo Piccioli's insistence on diversity and inclusivity has brought couture down to earth at the same time as he has sent it soaring to heaven.
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Gaultier in the Mirror
The show offered little coherence but plenty of amusement and some mean feats of tailoring.
Gaultier in the Mirror
The show offered little coherence but plenty of amusement and some mean feats of tailoring.
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Drama on the Mind at Givenchy
While the inspiration was raw, Clare Waight Keller's collection offered a more refined vision captivated by an element of theatre — clothes for alt-Hollywood.
Drama on the Mind at Givenchy
While the inspiration was raw, Clare Waight Keller's collection offered a more refined vision captivated by an element of theatre — clothes for alt-Hollywood.
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A Fashion Orgasm at Schiaparelli
In his debut collection, Daniel Roseberry staked his personal claim to house with an audacity that had a perfect, refreshing logic. Not all of his risks worked, but it was exciting.
A Fashion Orgasm at Schiaparelli
In his debut collection, Daniel Roseberry staked his personal claim to house with an audacity that had a perfect, refreshing logic. Not all of his risks worked, but it was exciting.
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Armani Privé: Back to the Roots
Today's show was a perfectly pure Armani collection: a masterclass in soulful simplicity.
Armani Privé: Back to the Roots
Today's show was a perfectly pure Armani collection: a masterclass in soulful simplicity.
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The Book of Chanel
With a library-themed show, Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s anointed successor, proved that the storied French house was safe in her hands.
The Book of Chanel
With a library-themed show, Virginie Viard, Karl Lagerfeld’s anointed successor, proved that the storied French house was safe in her hands.
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A Symphony of Sculpted Shadows at Dior
It’s become clear that Dior has been Maria Grazia Chiuri's path to personal enlightenment. And it seems like the more personal she makes it, the more it plays in the outside world.
A Symphony of Sculpted Shadows at Dior
It’s become clear that Dior has been Maria Grazia Chiuri's path to personal enlightenment. And it seems like the more personal she makes it, the more it plays in the outside world.
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Giambattista Valli: A Man of Extremes
Opting for an exhibition format in lieu of a traditional show, the designer reaffirmed the unique DNA of his maison: a constant face-off between the unremitting precision of pure lines and the frivolity of flowery frills.
Giambattista Valli: A Man of Extremes
Opting for an exhibition format in lieu of a traditional show, the designer reaffirmed the unique DNA of his maison: a constant face-off between the unremitting precision of pure lines and the frivolity of flowery frills.
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Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride
This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Rainbows Aren't Enough: Taking Stock of Fashion's Approach to Pride
This week everyone will be talking about Paris Couture Week, the fate of Forever 21 and Sonia Rykiel, and the end of Pride Month. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Week
At Paris Couture, Digital Decadence and Tradition
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Margiela’s John Galliano were the undisputed winners of the season, one classic, the other hyper-modern, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
At Paris Couture, Digital Decadence and Tradition
Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli and Margiela’s John Galliano were the undisputed winners of the season, one classic, the other hyper-modern, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
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.