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
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Why Women’s Streetwear Will Be Big Business
Female fans of streetwear constitute a major market opportunity for brands, argues Reggie Casagrande.
Op-Ed | Why Women’s Streetwear Will Be Big Business
Female fans of streetwear constitute a major market opportunity for brands, argues Reggie Casagrande.
News & Analysis
The BoF Podcast: Matthew Williams on His Journey to Founding Alyx
This week on BoF's Inside Fashion podcast, Matthew Williams talks to Imran Amed about working with creative talent in music, art and fashion before launching his luxury streetwear brand Alyx.
The BoF Podcast: Matthew Williams on His Journey to Founding Alyx
This week on BoF's Inside Fashion podcast, Matthew Williams talks to Imran Amed about working with creative talent in music, art and fashion before launching his luxury streetwear brand Alyx.
Technology
Puma Goes Back to the Future With Computerised Running Shoes
The German company is selling a refurbished version of its 1986 shoe with computers in the heels.
Puma Goes Back to the Future With Computerised Running Shoes
The German company is selling a refurbished version of its 1986 shoe with computers in the heels.
News & Analysis
How Streetwear Is Transforming the Middle East's Retail Mecca
A new style tribe is challenging Dubai's reputation as a shopping hub for old-fashioned luxury bling.
How Streetwear Is Transforming the Middle East's Retail Mecca
A new style tribe is challenging Dubai's reputation as a shopping hub for old-fashioned luxury bling.
China
Does China Need Female-Focused Streetwear?
China's streetwear market is turning to women, Kim Kardashian is hoping to keeping up with the country's consumers, and Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was released on bail in Canada. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Does China Need Female-Focused Streetwear?
China's streetwear market is turning to women, Kim Kardashian is hoping to keeping up with the country's consumers, and Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou was released on bail in Canada. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Luxury
End Clothing: Menswear’s Silent E-Commerce Contender
In a rare interview, the founders of the Newcastle-based shopping destination reveal their plans to reach $350 million in annual revenue by 2020.
End Clothing: Menswear’s Silent E-Commerce Contender
In a rare interview, the founders of the Newcastle-based shopping destination reveal their plans to reach $350 million in annual revenue by 2020.
News & Analysis
Palace Breaks Silence on Polo Ralph Lauren Collaboration
The tie-up is a milestone for the skater-inflected London label and the American preppie-western giant, which has never done a streetwear collaboration and is trying to attract millennials.
Palace Breaks Silence on Polo Ralph Lauren Collaboration
The tie-up is a milestone for the skater-inflected London label and the American preppie-western giant, which has never done a streetwear collaboration and is trying to attract millennials.
Beauty
Can Ferraris, A Private Jet and Four 20-Somethings Sell Fashion?
Kyra's 'Top Gear for fashion' shows are getting millennials to watch long-form content that's driving results for brand partners.
Can Ferraris, A Private Jet and Four 20-Somethings Sell Fashion?
Kyra's 'Top Gear for fashion' shows are getting millennials to watch long-form content that's driving results for brand partners.
China
China’s Streetwear Empire Yoho! Raises $25 Million
C Ventures founders Adrian Cheng and Clive Ng led a Series E+ investment round in one of China’s most influential streetwear platforms.
China’s Streetwear Empire Yoho! Raises $25 Million
C Ventures founders Adrian Cheng and Clive Ng led a Series E+ investment round in one of China’s most influential streetwear platforms.
Media
Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?
Men's Media Courts the Streetwear Crowd
Can publications keep up with a community that increasingly lives on forums and social media?
Media
The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.
The Rise of Drake’s OVO Label
The contemporary sportswear line, co-owned by Canadian rapper Drake and business partners Oliver El-Khatib and Noah "40" Shebib, is expected to reach $50 million in revenue this year.
Luxury
Virgil Abloh: ‘I Am Not a Designer’
The Off-White founder and Wizard of Oz fan isn’t just making clothes. He’s blazing his own Yellow Brick Road from nowheresville to the Emerald City of Paris and reprogramming Louis Vuitton in the process.
Virgil Abloh: ‘I Am Not a Designer’
The Off-White founder and Wizard of Oz fan isn’t just making clothes. He’s blazing his own Yellow Brick Road from nowheresville to the Emerald City of Paris and reprogramming Louis Vuitton in the process.
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.