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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Luxury
Accessible Luxury’s Big Opportunity
This week, everyone will be talking about Michael Kors’ 40th anniversary show, Gucci’s first-quarter sales and Fashion Revolution Week.
Accessible Luxury’s Big Opportunity
This week, everyone will be talking about Michael Kors’ 40th anniversary show, Gucci’s first-quarter sales and Fashion Revolution Week.
Sustainability
Fashion Industry Still Failing on Transparency
Six years after Rana Plaza, Fashion Revolution’s annual transparency index shows the industry largely remains a black box.
Fashion Industry Still Failing on Transparency
Six years after Rana Plaza, Fashion Revolution’s annual transparency index shows the industry largely remains a black box.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Activist Kalpona Akter on Improving the Lives of Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Speaking at BoF VOICES, the founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity outlines her campaign to establish fairer, safer working conditions across the garment industry.
The BoF Podcast: Activist Kalpona Akter on Improving the Lives of Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Speaking at BoF VOICES, the founder of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity outlines her campaign to establish fairer, safer working conditions across the garment industry.
News & Analysis
6 Years After Rana Plaza, Worker Safety Is Under Threat in Bangladesh Again
Bangladesh’s deadly Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 sparked an unprecedented effort to improve worker conditions, but life for the country’s garment workers remains difficult and now the industry’s flagship safety initiative is under threat.
6 Years After Rana Plaza, Worker Safety Is Under Threat in Bangladesh Again
Bangladesh’s deadly Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 sparked an unprecedented effort to improve worker conditions, but life for the country’s garment workers remains difficult and now the industry’s flagship safety initiative is under threat.
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Bangladesh Clothing Factories Face Squeeze If Safety Push Blocked
Retailers, including Zara and H&M, may have to stop sourcing from about 500 factories if a watchdog set up to improving safety in Bangladesh's garment industry is forced to close next week.
Bangladesh Clothing Factories Face Squeeze If Safety Push Blocked
Retailers, including Zara and H&M, may have to stop sourcing from about 500 factories if a watchdog set up to improving safety in Bangladesh's garment industry is forced to close next week.
News & Analysis
The Dirty Labour Secrets of Fast Fashion
"Fast fashion doesn’t have to hurt people. It can be good for workers, consumers, and investors. But it has a long way to go—and consumers can help
The Dirty Labour Secrets of Fast Fashion
"Fast fashion doesn’t have to hurt people. It can be good for workers, consumers, and investors. But it has a long way to go—and consumers can help
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Bangladesh: Sewing Full-Time for €61 a Month
"Four years ago the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,100 people. Working conditions have improved since then, but wages have
Bangladesh: Sewing Full-Time for €61 a Month
"Four years ago the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh collapsed, killing 1,100 people. Working conditions have improved since then, but wages have
Sustainability
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Murder Charges, Bangladesh's Black Friday, Disabled Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Murder Charges, Bangladesh's Black Friday, Disabled Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Charges, Fendi's Pride U-Turn, Luxottica Sues BCBG
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Charges, Fendi's Pride U-Turn, Luxottica Sues BCBG
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Safety After Rana Plaza, Education in Bangladesh, Eileen Fisher
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Safety After Rana Plaza, Education in Bangladesh, Eileen Fisher
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Sustainability
Three Years After Rana Plaza, Has Anything Changed?
Since the worst disaster in the history of the garment industry, collaboration on safety has improved, but worker welfare lags behind, experts say.
Three Years After Rana Plaza, Has Anything Changed?
Since the worst disaster in the history of the garment industry, collaboration on safety has improved, but worker welfare lags behind, experts say.
Financial Markets
Op-Ed | Share Value Across the Whole Fashion Supply Chain
Sharing value and productivity across the fashion supply chain would help improve working conditions and wages — as well as boost profits — says John Thorbeck.
Op-Ed | Share Value Across the Whole Fashion Supply Chain
Sharing value and productivity across the fashion supply chain would help improve working conditions and wages — as well as boost profits — says John Thorbeck.
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.