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.
politics
News & Analysis
British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops
UK fashion sector fears disruptions to key imports and losing access to international talent if the UK fails to reach a deal to soften the country's exit from the European Union.
British Fashion Council Lends Support to Second Referendum After Brexit Deal Flops
UK fashion sector fears disruptions to key imports and losing access to international talent if the UK fails to reach a deal to soften the country's exit from the European Union.
Sustainability
The Year Ahead: What Getting Woke Means for Brands
Younger consumers are seriously concerned with social and environmental causes, which many regard as being the defining issues of our time. What are the implication for business?
The Year Ahead: What Getting Woke Means for Brands
Younger consumers are seriously concerned with social and environmental causes, which many regard as being the defining issues of our time. What are the implication for business?
Global Markets
Luxury Market Anticipates Impact from the 'Trump of the Tropics'
Worried about his socially conservative agenda but desperate for his promise to usher in economic reform, industry leaders feel torn as the far-right military man Jair Bolsonaro becomes president of Brazil.
Luxury Market Anticipates Impact from the 'Trump of the Tropics'
Worried about his socially conservative agenda but desperate for his promise to usher in economic reform, industry leaders feel torn as the far-right military man Jair Bolsonaro becomes president of Brazil.
News & Analysis
Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'
From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.
Adut Akech: 'I Will Always Be a Refugee'
From living in a Kenyan refugee camp to travelling the globe as an international top model, the industry’s name to watch reveals her journey onstage at VOICES.
Media
The Way We Are Taught to Live Has to Change: Casey Gerald
The author spoke about the personal and emotional process of writing his memoir in the final presentation at VOICES.
The Way We Are Taught to Live Has to Change: Casey Gerald
The author spoke about the personal and emotional process of writing his memoir in the final presentation at VOICES.
Technology
The Emerging Geopolitics of AI: Ian Hogarth
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century, said Ian Hogarth at BoF’s VOICES.
The Emerging Geopolitics of AI: Ian Hogarth
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century, said Ian Hogarth at BoF’s VOICES.
News & Analysis
Democracy Is Broken, How Do We Fix It? Joshua Graham Lynn
The co-founder of non-profit organisation RepresentUs is fighting corruption at the state level in hopes that it will lead to changes in federal law.
Democracy Is Broken, How Do We Fix It? Joshua Graham Lynn
The co-founder of non-profit organisation RepresentUs is fighting corruption at the state level in hopes that it will lead to changes in federal law.
News & Analysis
Ivanka Trump Shuts Namesake Fashion Brand
The American business woman and US president's daughter is shutting her line.
Ivanka Trump Shuts Namesake Fashion Brand
The American business woman and US president's daughter is shutting her line.
News & Analysis
In the Age of Trump, Ignore Women’s Magazines at Your Peril
It’s not just Teen Vogue. Readers are flocking to the websites of Glamour and Cosmo, and they’re responding with aggressive political reporting.
In the Age of Trump, Ignore Women’s Magazines at Your Peril
It’s not just Teen Vogue. Readers are flocking to the websites of Glamour and Cosmo, and they’re responding with aggressive political reporting.
News & Analysis
In US and UK, Political Storms Threaten Fashion
President Trump’s escalation of America’s trade war with China and a political rebellion against a ‘soft Brexit’ in the UK threaten serious damage to the global fashion business.
In US and UK, Political Storms Threaten Fashion
President Trump’s escalation of America’s trade war with China and a political rebellion against a ‘soft Brexit’ in the UK threaten serious damage to the global fashion business.
News & Analysis
Fashion Got Woke. But at What Cost?
Apparel brands increasingly inject activism into their marketing campaigns, in a high-risk, high-reward strategy.
Fashion Got Woke. But at What Cost?
Apparel brands increasingly inject activism into their marketing campaigns, in a high-risk, high-reward strategy.
Sustainability
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
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.