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
Kith Announces Collaborations With Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Lauren and More
Ronnie Fieg is bringing a slate of nostalgia-tinged collaborations to his New York Fashion Week show.
Kith Announces Collaborations With Versace, Tommy Hilfiger, Greg Lauren and More
Ronnie Fieg is bringing a slate of nostalgia-tinged collaborations to his New York Fashion Week show.
News & Analysis
Can a Festival Help Zalando Build a Memorable Brand?
The former trade show-turned streetwear festival Bread & Butter is part of the German fashion e-commerce behemoth’s attempt to develop a more emotional connection with consumers.
Can a Festival Help Zalando Build a Memorable Brand?
The former trade show-turned streetwear festival Bread & Butter is part of the German fashion e-commerce behemoth’s attempt to develop a more emotional connection with consumers.
Retail
With New London Store, Stüssy Flexes Its ‘Tribe’
The cult Californian streetwear label's decision to relaunch in London reflects its belief in community as much as its global retail strategy.
With New London Store, Stüssy Flexes Its ‘Tribe’
The cult Californian streetwear label's decision to relaunch in London reflects its belief in community as much as its global retail strategy.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning
Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Op-Ed | Whatever: How Fashion Lost Its Meaning
Fashion has entered a state of pure postmodernism where anything goes and nothing means anything anymore, argues Eugene Rabkin.
Luxury
Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?
High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.
Is Luxury’s Love Affair With ‘Drops’ More Than Marketing?
High-end brands are implementing Supreme-style ‘drops’ to better connect with young consumers who crave newness at the speed of Instagram.
News & Analysis
Hypebeast Shuts Down Its Kids Site
The vertical will live on through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, where it has 95,800 followers.
Hypebeast Shuts Down Its Kids Site
The vertical will live on through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, where it has 95,800 followers.
Luxury
Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.
Sneakers: Luxury’s Gateway to Millennials
Luxury sneakers are the ultimate status symbols for a new generation of consumers. Now brands like Balenciaga, Versace and Gucci are upping their game.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Streetwear Takeover
BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on the latest cycle of menswear shows, including the high-profile streetwear takeover in Paris, and what they say about the future of men’s fashion.
The BoF Podcast: Tim Blanks on the Streetwear Takeover
BoF’s editor-at-large reflects on the latest cycle of menswear shows, including the high-profile streetwear takeover in Paris, and what they say about the future of men’s fashion.
Luxury
In Defense of Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh’s appointment as men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton was a polarising choice, attracting charges like ‘he’s not a designer’ and ‘streetwear is a passing trend.’ Wrong and wrong, argues David Fischer of Highsnobiety.
In Defense of Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh’s appointment as men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton was a polarising choice, attracting charges like ‘he’s not a designer’ and ‘streetwear is a passing trend.’ Wrong and wrong, argues David Fischer of Highsnobiety.
Luxury
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
Hiroshi Fujiwara: Be a Disturber, Not a Designer
The enigmatic ‘godfather of streetwear’ talks to BoF about building relevance and staying cool in a fast-moving market, as he prepares to launch a major collaboration with Moncler today at Pitti Uomo.
Luxury
Inside Rimowa’s Off-White Collaboration with Virgil Abloh and Alexandre Arnault
The luxury streetwear collaboration features a transparent polycarbonate suitcase and follows a successful partnership between Rimowa and Supreme.
Inside Rimowa’s Off-White Collaboration with Virgil Abloh and Alexandre Arnault
The luxury streetwear collaboration features a transparent polycarbonate suitcase and follows a successful partnership between Rimowa and Supreme.
News & Analysis
Streetwear Has Its Moment at $1 Million Supreme Auction
The label proved its power on Wednesday at an auction in Paris totalling $1 million in sales, allowing collectors to grab rare items they may have missed.
Streetwear Has Its Moment at $1 Million Supreme Auction
The label proved its power on Wednesday at an auction in Paris totalling $1 million in sales, allowing collectors to grab rare items they may have missed.
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.