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.
social-media
Media
The Debrief | The State of the Influencer Economy
A panel of experts, including BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Diana Pearl, detail how the business of influencing has evolved — and where it’s all going.
The Debrief | The State of the Influencer Economy
A panel of experts, including BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Diana Pearl, detail how the business of influencing has evolved — and where it’s all going.
Luxury
The Brands Convincing You to Buy an Engagement Ring Off Instagram
A new cohort of mostly female, social media savvy founders are breaking with decades of jewelkery industry tradition in pursuit of young consumers.
The Brands Convincing You to Buy an Engagement Ring Off Instagram
A new cohort of mostly female, social media savvy founders are breaking with decades of jewelkery industry tradition in pursuit of young consumers.
Technology
Do Fashion Brands Need to ‘BeReal?’
The new social media app has skyrocketed in popularity over the past year, and brands are still working out whether they have a place on the platform.
Do Fashion Brands Need to ‘BeReal?’
The new social media app has skyrocketed in popularity over the past year, and brands are still working out whether they have a place on the platform.
Beauty
Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand
From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.
Case Study | How to Build an Independent Beauty Brand
From fragrance to skin care to hair care, independent brands are making their mark on the beauty industry, but competition is stiff and scaling these businesses is more complex than ever.
Technology
Should Your Brand Have a Discord?
Managing a community and keeping it safe from scams and hacks is no small task, as more fashion brands are learning as they rush to launch their own Discord servers.
Should Your Brand Have a Discord?
Managing a community and keeping it safe from scams and hacks is no small task, as more fashion brands are learning as they rush to launch their own Discord servers.
Luxury
Why Luxury’s Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Worse
It’s easier than ever for consumers to buy fakes online. But the spike in counterfeit sales may also have something to do with how brands themselves are pricing and marketing their products.
Why Luxury’s Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Worse
It’s easier than ever for consumers to buy fakes online. But the spike in counterfeit sales may also have something to do with how brands themselves are pricing and marketing their products.
Technology
How the Internet Disrupted Fashion’s Trend Cycle
The instant access to information and products provided by the internet is changing how we adopt trends and signal status, argues author W. David Marx in “Status and Culture,” leaving us worse off for it.
How the Internet Disrupted Fashion’s Trend Cycle
The instant access to information and products provided by the internet is changing how we adopt trends and signal status, argues author W. David Marx in “Status and Culture,” leaving us worse off for it.
Workplace & Talent
How to Build Your Personal Brand
Industry executives and a business school professor explain the importance of personal branding in fashion and share their advice on creating an authentic, standout brand in today’s saturated job market.
How to Build Your Personal Brand
Industry executives and a business school professor explain the importance of personal branding in fashion and share their advice on creating an authentic, standout brand in today’s saturated job market.
Media
Style Not Com: The Anti-Diet Prada
Beka Gvishiani’s Instagram — a wide-eyed aggregator posting fashion’s every move — has become a must-follow for industry insiders. What’s his endgame?
Style Not Com: The Anti-Diet Prada
Beka Gvishiani’s Instagram — a wide-eyed aggregator posting fashion’s every move — has become a must-follow for industry insiders. What’s his endgame?
Media
BoF LIVE | The Influencer Economy
As social media continues to evolve, so does the role of the influencer. Join us on Thursday, September 29th as BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Diana Pearl, along with a panel of experts, unpack the state of the influencer economy, and what the future could hold.
BoF LIVE | The Influencer Economy
As social media continues to evolve, so does the role of the influencer. Join us on Thursday, September 29th as BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Diana Pearl, along with a panel of experts, unpack the state of the influencer economy, and what the future could hold.
Fashion Week
How London Fashion Week Soldiered On
Emerging labels made tough choices and quick pivots in order to stage their shows after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
How London Fashion Week Soldiered On
Emerging labels made tough choices and quick pivots in order to stage their shows after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
China
The Outlook for China’s $15 Billion Handbag Market
Despite economic headwinds, China is set to overtake the US as the world’s largest market for luxury handbags with domestic sales doubling in just six years. But to capture that growth potential, brands must refine their approach.
The Outlook for China’s $15 Billion Handbag Market
Despite economic headwinds, China is set to overtake the US as the world’s largest market for luxury handbags with domestic sales doubling in just six years. But to capture that growth potential, brands must refine their approach.
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.