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
Social Goods | New Terry Richardson Allegations, Rise of Bulletproof Clothing
This week, another model comes forward with allegations against the photographer, while America's bulletproof clothing industry is booming.
Social Goods | New Terry Richardson Allegations, Rise of Bulletproof Clothing
This week, another model comes forward with allegations against the photographer, while America's bulletproof clothing industry is booming.
Global Markets
The Companies With the Most to Gain as China and Korea Make Up
The warming of relations between two of Asia’s biggest economies is a welcome sign for many companies caught in the middle of a year-long political standstill.
The Companies With the Most to Gain as China and Korea Make Up
The warming of relations between two of Asia’s biggest economies is a welcome sign for many companies caught in the middle of a year-long political standstill.
Retail
Spain’s Political Crisis Stokes Uncertainty Over Retail Revival
The Catalan independence declaration and subsequent Spanish vote to seize control of the region threatens to put the country’s fashion momentum on pause.
Spain’s Political Crisis Stokes Uncertainty Over Retail Revival
The Catalan independence declaration and subsequent Spanish vote to seize control of the region threatens to put the country’s fashion momentum on pause.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Why Peta Are Anti-Wool, Can China Solve Fast Fashion?
This week, why Peta is switching its attention to cruelty in the wool industry, and how consumers in China and India are actively seeking out sustainable fashion.
Social Goods | Why Peta Are Anti-Wool, Can China Solve Fast Fashion?
This week, why Peta is switching its attention to cruelty in the wool industry, and how consumers in China and India are actively seeking out sustainable fashion.
News & Analysis
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
News & Analysis
Under Armour Chief Executive Resigns From President Trump’s American Manufacturing Council
Kevin Plank is the second executive to leave the council on Monday, following widespread disapproval of President Trump’s response to violent protests led by white supremacists over the weekend in Charlottesville.
Under Armour Chief Executive Resigns From President Trump’s American Manufacturing Council
Kevin Plank is the second executive to leave the council on Monday, following widespread disapproval of President Trump’s response to violent protests led by white supremacists over the weekend in Charlottesville.
News & Analysis
Trump Seeks Crackdown on 'Made in America' Fakes
The US President wants to defend American-made products by certifying legitimate US goods and aggressively going after imported products sporting the 'Made in America' label.
Trump Seeks Crackdown on 'Made in America' Fakes
The US President wants to defend American-made products by certifying legitimate US goods and aggressively going after imported products sporting the 'Made in America' label.
News & Analysis
She Talks About Working Women. Her Father Says 'Buy American.' Inside Ivanka Inc.
"The fashion line’s practices collide with those principles – and are out of step with industry trends."
She Talks About Working Women. Her Father Says 'Buy American.' Inside Ivanka Inc.
"The fashion line’s practices collide with those principles – and are out of step with industry trends."
News & Analysis
Reebok Mocks Trump Over Brigitte Macron Remarks
Reebok took to Twitter to mock US President Donald Trump following a comment to France’s first lady that some saw as sexist — a rare example of a consumer brand dipping its toes into politics.
Reebok Mocks Trump Over Brigitte Macron Remarks
Reebok took to Twitter to mock US President Donald Trump following a comment to France’s first lady that some saw as sexist — a rare example of a consumer brand dipping its toes into politics.
News & Analysis
Trump Has Awakened an American 'Craftivism' Movement That’s Been Dormant Since the 1980s AIDS Quilt
"Today’s activists — armed with glue guns, sewing needles, and X-ACTO craft knives — are making one-of-a-kind protest gear."
Trump Has Awakened an American 'Craftivism' Movement That’s Been Dormant Since the 1980s AIDS Quilt
"Today’s activists — armed with glue guns, sewing needles, and X-ACTO craft knives — are making one-of-a-kind protest gear."
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | A Bad Brexit Would Pull the Fashion Industry Apart at the Seams
As the UK negotiates its exit from the EU, it must remain in the customs union and introduce new trademark protections, talent visas and tax breaks, or risk disaster, argues Tamara Cincik.
Op-Ed | A Bad Brexit Would Pull the Fashion Industry Apart at the Seams
As the UK negotiates its exit from the EU, it must remain in the customs union and introduce new trademark protections, talent visas and tax breaks, or risk disaster, argues Tamara Cincik.
News & Analysis
UK election 2017: Conservatives 'to Fall Short of Majority'
"The biggest shock of the night so far has been the Liberal Democrat MP Nick Clegg losing his seat to a Labour candidate."
UK election 2017: Conservatives 'to Fall Short of Majority'
"The biggest shock of the night so far has been the Liberal Democrat MP Nick Clegg losing his seat to a Labour candidate."
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.