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.
skincare
Beauty
Barneys New York Is Back, As a Beauty Brand
Over two years after shuttering its stores and filing for bankruptcy, Barneys New York will return as a brand selling beauty and wellness products, including bottled water.
Barneys New York Is Back, As a Beauty Brand
Over two years after shuttering its stores and filing for bankruptcy, Barneys New York will return as a brand selling beauty and wellness products, including bottled water.
Beauty
Smaller Fashion Brands See a Big Opportunity in Beauty
For labels like Stella McCartney, Off-White and Dries Van Noten, beauty can fuel sales growth, profitability and boost brand equity longer term. But cracking the sector is no easy feat.
Smaller Fashion Brands See a Big Opportunity in Beauty
For labels like Stella McCartney, Off-White and Dries Van Noten, beauty can fuel sales growth, profitability and boost brand equity longer term. But cracking the sector is no easy feat.
Beauty
Dior and Chanel Run Their Own Beauty Lines. Why Not Gucci Too?
Kering’s rumoured plan to someday bring its largest brand’s beauty business in house may take years to pull off, but is already sending shockwaves throughout the industry.
Dior and Chanel Run Their Own Beauty Lines. Why Not Gucci Too?
Kering’s rumoured plan to someday bring its largest brand’s beauty business in house may take years to pull off, but is already sending shockwaves throughout the industry.
Beauty
Kylie Cosmetics Tries to Evolve Beyond the ‘Instagram Makeup’ Era
Under Coty, Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics and skin care lines have expanded internationally. But the brand that kicked off the celebrity beauty boom seven years ago may be showing its age.
Kylie Cosmetics Tries to Evolve Beyond the ‘Instagram Makeup’ Era
Under Coty, Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics and skin care lines have expanded internationally. But the brand that kicked off the celebrity beauty boom seven years ago may be showing its age.
Beauty
How Mielle Organics Is Rewriting the Playbook for Black Hair Brands
Monique Rodriguez is one of a small number of Black women to secure a seven-figure investment for her business. The next challenge: scale while staying Black-owned.
How Mielle Organics Is Rewriting the Playbook for Black Hair Brands
Monique Rodriguez is one of a small number of Black women to secure a seven-figure investment for her business. The next challenge: scale while staying Black-owned.
Partner Content
Why YSL Beauté Is Investing in Smart Tools, Intelligent Makeup and Responsible Products
BoF discovers how AI technology, smart tools, regenerative agriculture and purpose-driven projects are defining the next iteration of YSL Beauté, as the brand transforms its products and services to reflect the needs of consumers today.
Why YSL Beauté Is Investing in Smart Tools, Intelligent Makeup and Responsible Products
BoF discovers how AI technology, smart tools, regenerative agriculture and purpose-driven projects are defining the next iteration of YSL Beauté, as the brand transforms its products and services to reflect the needs of consumers today.
Beauty
What’s Next for Custom Beauty Brands
The market for customised skin care is increasingly crowded, with brands using patented tech to gain an advantage. However, scaling takes creativity.
What’s Next for Custom Beauty Brands
The market for customised skin care is increasingly crowded, with brands using patented tech to gain an advantage. However, scaling takes creativity.
Beauty
We Don’t Need Beauty in the Metaverse — Yet
Beauty brands have a natural edge on TikTok and YouTube, but are lagging the fashion industry in making a splash in the virtual world. Without the logos and distinctive characteristics of apparel and accessories, it’s unclear how skin care, makeup and fragrance will establish a presence and a purpose in web3.
We Don’t Need Beauty in the Metaverse — Yet
Beauty brands have a natural edge on TikTok and YouTube, but are lagging the fashion industry in making a splash in the virtual world. Without the logos and distinctive characteristics of apparel and accessories, it’s unclear how skin care, makeup and fragrance will establish a presence and a purpose in web3.
Beauty
Why Do We Root Against Celebrity Beauty Brands?
Two of the most talked about celebrity skin care brands make their debut this month – Hailey Bieber’s Rhode and Kim Kardashian’s SKKN by Kim. But are consumers getting tired of celebrity beauty lines?
Why Do We Root Against Celebrity Beauty Brands?
Two of the most talked about celebrity skin care brands make their debut this month – Hailey Bieber’s Rhode and Kim Kardashian’s SKKN by Kim. But are consumers getting tired of celebrity beauty lines?
China
Rethinking China’s Beauty Market
As global brands face headwinds in China, L’Oréal and Shiseido are betting on new investment funds targeting C-beauty companies to sustain growth.
Rethinking China’s Beauty Market
As global brands face headwinds in China, L’Oréal and Shiseido are betting on new investment funds targeting C-beauty companies to sustain growth.
Workplace & Talent
What Will It Take to Make Gen-Z Happy at Work?
A shift in workplace power dynamics has companies struggling to balance their youngest employees’ expectations against the needs of their businesses.
What Will It Take to Make Gen-Z Happy at Work?
A shift in workplace power dynamics has companies struggling to balance their youngest employees’ expectations against the needs of their businesses.
Beauty
The Search for the Next Skin Care Trend
Garance Doré, one of the original fashion bloggers, is launching a brand that embraces simple, French-inspired beauty routines, in a market where multi-stage regimens are the norm.
The Search for the Next Skin Care Trend
Garance Doré, one of the original fashion bloggers, is launching a brand that embraces simple, French-inspired beauty routines, in a market where multi-stage regimens are the norm.
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.