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.
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How Fashion Can Tap Into China’s Latest TV Craze
Hit programmes are a powerful way for brands to appeal to China’s 900 million internet users, but the mass marketing approach won’t pay off for everyone. Which brands are in position to benefit most?
How Fashion Can Tap Into China’s Latest TV Craze
Hit programmes are a powerful way for brands to appeal to China’s 900 million internet users, but the mass marketing approach won’t pay off for everyone. Which brands are in position to benefit most?
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Black Stylists Form Collective for Support and Advocacy
Co-founded by Law Roach, Jason Rembert, and Lacy Redway, The Black Fashion & Beauty Collective will serve as a kind of “black glam union” for behind-the-scenes creatives.
Black Stylists Form Collective for Support and Advocacy
Co-founded by Law Roach, Jason Rembert, and Lacy Redway, The Black Fashion & Beauty Collective will serve as a kind of “black glam union” for behind-the-scenes creatives.
Media
How to Make a Magazine Under Lockdown
BoF went inside American GQ’s unusual production process over the last six weeks, interviewing the editors and writers who brought the issue and its features to life.
How to Make a Magazine Under Lockdown
BoF went inside American GQ’s unusual production process over the last six weeks, interviewing the editors and writers who brought the issue and its features to life.
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The New Way Celebrity Stylists Are Paying the Bills
Stylists best-known for working with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Matthew McConaughey are signing onto an app where they dole out wardrobe advice to the public.
The New Way Celebrity Stylists Are Paying the Bills
Stylists best-known for working with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Matthew McConaughey are signing onto an app where they dole out wardrobe advice to the public.
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Luxury
Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?
Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.
Which Designers Dressed the Most Stars at the Met Gala?
Gucci dominated the Met Gala's pink carpet, generating more buzz on social media than any other brand. But a single look (or in Lady Gaga's case, four looks) was enough to draw attention to some smaller designers.
China
Who's Who Behind the Scenes at Shanghai Fashion Week
With its growing network of trade shows, showrooms and B2B events, China’s leading fashion week has produced an influential group of power brokers at the ready-to-wear event. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
Who's Who Behind the Scenes at Shanghai Fashion Week
With its growing network of trade shows, showrooms and B2B events, China’s leading fashion week has produced an influential group of power brokers at the ready-to-wear event. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
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The Red Carpet's Other Race Problem
Blockbuster films with diverse casts, including Black Panther and Girls Trip, are creating new opportunities for stylists of colour as well. But behind the scenes, hidden barriers stand between black stylists and the A-list.
The Red Carpet's Other Race Problem
Blockbuster films with diverse casts, including Black Panther and Girls Trip, are creating new opportunities for stylists of colour as well. But behind the scenes, hidden barriers stand between black stylists and the A-list.
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How to Sell to Rich Kids
High-spending Gen-Z consumers are increasingly important to luxury retailers.
How to Sell to Rich Kids
High-spending Gen-Z consumers are increasingly important to luxury retailers.
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The BoF Podcast: Inside Lucinda Chambers’ Next Move
This week on BoF’s Inside Fashion podcast, Lucinda Chambers discusses styling, the #MeToo movement and her new label Colville.
The BoF Podcast: Inside Lucinda Chambers’ Next Move
This week on BoF’s Inside Fashion podcast, Lucinda Chambers discusses styling, the #MeToo movement and her new label Colville.
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.
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Learn How a Stylist Prepares for a Shoot
Ensuring your photoshoot is a success rests on these four factors.
Learn How a Stylist Prepares for a Shoot
Ensuring your photoshoot is a success rests on these four factors.
Media
Two Veteran American Vogue Editors Are Stepping Down
Fashion director Tonne Goodman and executive fashion editor Phyllis Posnick are reducing their roles, signalling a changing of the guard atop Condé Nast’s flagship fashion title.
Two Veteran American Vogue Editors Are Stepping Down
Fashion director Tonne Goodman and executive fashion editor Phyllis Posnick are reducing their roles, signalling a changing of the guard atop Condé Nast’s flagship fashion title.
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.