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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News & Analysis
Ferragamo to Set up Executive Committee, Delay CEO Choice
Former chief executive Eraldo Poletto left in March after less than two years in the job.
Ferragamo to Set up Executive Committee, Delay CEO Choice
Former chief executive Eraldo Poletto left in March after less than two years in the job.
News & Analysis
Is Namacheko Menswear’s Next Promising Label?
This month, our Spotlight shines on siblings Dilan and Lezan Lurr, whose fifteen-month-old menswear label Namacheko has attracted stockists like Dover Street Market and Ssense.
Is Namacheko Menswear’s Next Promising Label?
This month, our Spotlight shines on siblings Dilan and Lezan Lurr, whose fifteen-month-old menswear label Namacheko has attracted stockists like Dover Street Market and Ssense.
Financial Markets
Bernard Arnault Tops Zara's Ortega as World's Fourth-Richest Person
The chairman of LVMH is now worth $70.7 billion, the most of any European.
Bernard Arnault Tops Zara's Ortega as World's Fourth-Richest Person
The chairman of LVMH is now worth $70.7 billion, the most of any European.
News & Analysis
Kris Van Assche Is Berluti’s New Artistic Director
The Belgian designer fills the role left vacant by Haider Ackermann.
Kris Van Assche Is Berluti’s New Artistic Director
The Belgian designer fills the role left vacant by Haider Ackermann.
News & Analysis
Can ‘Sick-Cute’ Fashion Break Japan’s Silence on Suicide?
With garments spelling ‘I Want to Die’ and accessories like syringes and bandages, a dark offshoot of the oppressively cute ‘kawaii’ culture is addressing the hush-hush topic of depression and mental illness in Japan.
Can ‘Sick-Cute’ Fashion Break Japan’s Silence on Suicide?
With garments spelling ‘I Want to Die’ and accessories like syringes and bandages, a dark offshoot of the oppressively cute ‘kawaii’ culture is addressing the hush-hush topic of depression and mental illness in Japan.
News & Analysis
Haider Ackermann Exits Berluti
The Colombian designer is departing the LVMH-owned brand after three seasons.
Haider Ackermann Exits Berluti
The Colombian designer is departing the LVMH-owned brand after three seasons.
News & Analysis
Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?
The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Will Riccardo Tisci Work at Burberry?
The appointment fits into the brand’s elevation strategy, but Tisci’s penchant for sexual dressing and hard-edged urban romanticism seems at odds with Burberry’s DNA, argues Alexandra Shulman.
Workplace & Talent
Second Nike Executive Said to Be Leaving Amid Conduct Review
The report comes a day after Nike announced the departure of the president of its namesake brand, Trevor Edwards.
Second Nike Executive Said to Be Leaving Amid Conduct Review
The report comes a day after Nike announced the departure of the president of its namesake brand, Trevor Edwards.
News & Analysis
Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91
The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.
Hubert de Givenchy Has Died at 91
The French designer famously associated with actress Audrey Hepburn passed away on Saturday.
Workplace & Talent
Ferragamo CEO to Step Down After Less Than 2 Years
Shares in the Italian luxury-goods maker rose more than 4 percent, after Eraldo Poletto said he would step down from his position as chief executive.
Ferragamo CEO to Step Down After Less Than 2 Years
Shares in the Italian luxury-goods maker rose more than 4 percent, after Eraldo Poletto said he would step down from his position as chief executive.
Retail
Can Anyone Save Gap?
The Gap brand has long struggled to reclaim the glory of its 1990s heyday.
Can Anyone Save Gap?
The Gap brand has long struggled to reclaim the glory of its 1990s heyday.
News & Analysis
Burberry’s LGBTQ+ Statement Was More Than Marketing
Christopher Bailey's swan song for Burberry sounded a powerful call to action for LGBTQ+ rights around the world where freedoms are far from secure, argues Bandana Tewari.
Burberry’s LGBTQ+ Statement Was More Than Marketing
Christopher Bailey's swan song for Burberry sounded a powerful call to action for LGBTQ+ rights around the world where freedoms are far from secure, argues Bandana Tewari.
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.