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.
streetwear
Luxury
How Luxury Came to Love Streetwear Sites
To reach millennials, luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton are partnering with influential streetwear sites Highsnobiety and Hypebeast.
How Luxury Came to Love Streetwear Sites
To reach millennials, luxury brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton are partnering with influential streetwear sites Highsnobiety and Hypebeast.
News & Analysis
How Slam Jam's Blend of Commerce and Culture Sells Streetwear
Luca Benini’s ability to imbue products with cultural meaning has made Slam Jam — a diverse enterprise that includes distribution for Stüssy, Carhartt WIP and Nike — a powerful force in streetwear.
How Slam Jam's Blend of Commerce and Culture Sells Streetwear
Luca Benini’s ability to imbue products with cultural meaning has made Slam Jam — a diverse enterprise that includes distribution for Stüssy, Carhartt WIP and Nike — a powerful force in streetwear.
News & Analysis
How Palace Skateboards Broke America
"In the space of eight years, founder Lev Tanju 's brand has gone from being Supreme's scrappy London sibling to a worldwide cultural force."
How Palace Skateboards Broke America
"In the space of eight years, founder Lev Tanju 's brand has gone from being Supreme's scrappy London sibling to a worldwide cultural force."
News & Analysis
How Facebook Groups Fill the Void Left by Streetwear Forums
"Facebook is fostering some of the most close-knit communities in sneaker and streetwear culture today."
How Facebook Groups Fill the Void Left by Streetwear Forums
"Facebook is fostering some of the most close-knit communities in sneaker and streetwear culture today."
News & Analysis
"It's Not About Clothes": Bobby Hundreds Explains Why Streetwear Is a Culture Not an Industry
"Bobby Hundreds asks insiders, like Virgil Abloh, Jeff Staple, and Erik Brunetti, how they define streetwear."
"It's Not About Clothes": Bobby Hundreds Explains Why Streetwear Is a Culture Not an Industry
"Bobby Hundreds asks insiders, like Virgil Abloh, Jeff Staple, and Erik Brunetti, how they define streetwear."
Luxury
LVMH-Supreme Acquisition Rumours Unfounded
Rumours on Thursday alleged that LVMH had acquired Supreme for $500 million, but the report was shot down by sources close to both companies.
LVMH-Supreme Acquisition Rumours Unfounded
Rumours on Thursday alleged that LVMH had acquired Supreme for $500 million, but the report was shot down by sources close to both companies.
News & Analysis
Kith Hires Influencer Emily Oberg to Ramp Up Women’s Business
Tapping into her rabid following of streetwear enthusiasts, the former Complex on-camera anchor has been tasked with honing the female point of view for Ronnie Fieg's sneaker empire.
Kith Hires Influencer Emily Oberg to Ramp Up Women’s Business
Tapping into her rabid following of streetwear enthusiasts, the former Complex on-camera anchor has been tasked with honing the female point of view for Ronnie Fieg's sneaker empire.
News & Analysis
The 14-Year-Olds Spending Thousands On Streetwear
"These kids are dressed in head-to-toe designer, with wardrobes rivalling people twice their age. How did we get to this point?"
The 14-Year-Olds Spending Thousands On Streetwear
"These kids are dressed in head-to-toe designer, with wardrobes rivalling people twice their age. How did we get to this point?"
News & Analysis
This Man Is Covertly Bringing Streetwear Culture to China
"Last summer, Hu Peng opened The Roots, his own personal Supreme boutique, in an understated, glass-fronted Sanlitun storefront that wouldn't be out
This Man Is Covertly Bringing Streetwear Culture to China
"Last summer, Hu Peng opened The Roots, his own personal Supreme boutique, in an understated, glass-fronted Sanlitun storefront that wouldn't be out
Luxury
How Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adidas Are Refashioning Football
BoF can exclusively reveal the thinking behind Gosha Rubchinskiy’s new multi-season partnership with Adidas Football, launched Thursday in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, amidst growing geopolitical tensions.
How Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adidas Are Refashioning Football
BoF can exclusively reveal the thinking behind Gosha Rubchinskiy’s new multi-season partnership with Adidas Football, launched Thursday in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, amidst growing geopolitical tensions.
News & Analysis
A look inside Sneaker Con, the “Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth”
"Twenty-thousand people gathered at New York City’s Javits Center for Sneaker Con earlier this month to buy, sell, and swap."
A look inside Sneaker Con, the “Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth”
"Twenty-thousand people gathered at New York City’s Javits Center for Sneaker Con earlier this month to buy, sell, and swap."
Retail
Will Luxury Streetwear Get Millennials Into Department Stores?
BoF examines how luxury department stores are teaming up with urban labels like Kith and Off-White to tap millennial spending and open new sales channels.
Will Luxury Streetwear Get Millennials Into Department Stores?
BoF examines how luxury department stores are teaming up with urban labels like Kith and Off-White to tap millennial spending and open new sales channels.
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.