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.
publishing
Media
Culture Trumps Politics at Phillip Picardi’s Out Magazine
With the release of his first issue at the LGBTQ publication, the editor-in-chief lays out his vision for rejuvenating the troubled title: influential voices, inclusivity and not reflexively playing into the news cycle.
Culture Trumps Politics at Phillip Picardi’s Out Magazine
With the release of his first issue at the LGBTQ publication, the editor-in-chief lays out his vision for rejuvenating the troubled title: influential voices, inclusivity and not reflexively playing into the news cycle.
News & Analysis
Babs Simpson, Taste-Making Fashion Editor at Vogue, Is Dead at 105
"She searched out Hemingway in Cuba, dressed Marilyn Monroe for her final sitting with Bert Stern and tromped through Ireland with Anjelica Huston
Babs Simpson, Taste-Making Fashion Editor at Vogue, Is Dead at 105
"She searched out Hemingway in Cuba, dressed Marilyn Monroe for her final sitting with Bert Stern and tromped through Ireland with Anjelica Huston
Media
New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’
Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.
New Hearst Magazines President Bets on ‘Content with Purpose’
Troy Young, who took the reins from David Carey in July, speaks exclusively to BoF about his vision for the publishing giant.
Global Markets
Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece
As the Greek edition prepares for a spring 2019 launch, editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou speaks to BoF exclusively about her vision and surprising developments in the Greek luxury market.
Condé Nast to Re-Launch Vogue in Greece
As the Greek edition prepares for a spring 2019 launch, editor-in-chief Thaleia Karafyllidou speaks to BoF exclusively about her vision and surprising developments in the Greek luxury market.
Media
Quartz Sold to Japanese Media Firm in Deal Worth up to $110 Million
Uzabase will acquire the fast-rising business publication from Atlantic Media as it looks to accelerate its overseas expansion.
Quartz Sold to Japanese Media Firm in Deal Worth up to $110 Million
Uzabase will acquire the fast-rising business publication from Atlantic Media as it looks to accelerate its overseas expansion.
News & Analysis
YouTube vs Instagram: Fashion’s Video Face-Off
In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which platform is better poised to win over the fashion market?
YouTube vs Instagram: Fashion’s Video Face-Off
In the brewing battle between YouTube and Instagram's new IGTV, which platform is better poised to win over the fashion market?
News & Analysis
Fashion Has Its Own Vices
Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice Media is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion has its own set of heavily funded media brands with business models that may not be sustainable.
Fashion Has Its Own Vices
Suffering from the perils of the 'greater fool' theory, Vice Media is being scrutinised for raising hundreds of millions of dollars with not enough to show for it. But fashion has its own set of heavily funded media brands with business models that may not be sustainable.
News & Analysis
Vice Shows the Perils of the ‘Greater Fool’ Theory
"Many believed that they could invest in Vice at ever-higher valuations because someone else...would pay an even loftier price."
Vice Shows the Perils of the ‘Greater Fool’ Theory
"Many believed that they could invest in Vice at ever-higher valuations because someone else...would pay an even loftier price."
News & Analysis
Publishers Are Trying to Become Ad Agencies. They Shouldn't.
Media companies should conduct more experiments with alternative revenue streams rather than churning out mediocre content for brands, argues Amy Odell.
Publishers Are Trying to Become Ad Agencies. They Shouldn't.
Media companies should conduct more experiments with alternative revenue streams rather than churning out mediocre content for brands, argues Amy Odell.
News & Analysis
L’Uomo Vogue to Relaunch
Condé Nast Italia is bringing back Vogue Italia’s menswear publication as a biannual starting on June 12. Editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti tells BoF about its fresh, fashion-centric perspective and international focus.
L’Uomo Vogue to Relaunch
Condé Nast Italia is bringing back Vogue Italia’s menswear publication as a biannual starting on June 12. Editor-in-chief Emanuele Farneti tells BoF about its fresh, fashion-centric perspective and international focus.
Sustainability
Porter Magazine Partners with Parley for the Oceans
In a collaboration that merges content, commerce and cause, Porter is dedicating its Summer Escape issue to plastic pollution and joins the AIR pledge to become a plastic-free publication by 2019.
Porter Magazine Partners with Parley for the Oceans
In a collaboration that merges content, commerce and cause, Porter is dedicating its Summer Escape issue to plastic pollution and joins the AIR pledge to become a plastic-free publication by 2019.
News & Analysis
It's Not Just Facebook. Publishers Have Privacy Issues, Too.
Ad-supported publishers should explain more clearly that marketing powered by user data enables them to provide content for free. For many consumers, this is a worthwhile trade.
It's Not Just Facebook. Publishers Have Privacy Issues, Too.
Ad-supported publishers should explain more clearly that marketing powered by user data enables them to provide content for free. For many consumers, this is a worthwhile trade.
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.