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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Will Consumers Want Levi’s New ‘Wearable Tech’ Jacket?
Levi’s Commuter Trucker jacket embedded with Google’s ‘Jacquard’ technology aims to bring practical purpose to wearables. BoF sat down with executives from Levi’s and Google to walk through the evolution of the product and gauge its market potential.
Will Consumers Want Levi’s New ‘Wearable Tech’ Jacket?
Levi’s Commuter Trucker jacket embedded with Google’s ‘Jacquard’ technology aims to bring practical purpose to wearables. BoF sat down with executives from Levi’s and Google to walk through the evolution of the product and gauge its market potential.
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For Fashion Brands Flocking to SXSW, What’s the ROI?
Fashion and style brands staged a flurry of activations at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive, but breaking through the clutter of competing messages is increasingly challenging.
For Fashion Brands Flocking to SXSW, What’s the ROI?
Fashion and style brands staged a flurry of activations at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive, but breaking through the clutter of competing messages is increasingly challenging.
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‘Data Is the New Oil’ and More from SXSW
Collaboration, artificial intelligence, conversational commerce and the rise of Generation Z emerged as key themes at this year’s SXSW.
‘Data Is the New Oil’ and More from SXSW
Collaboration, artificial intelligence, conversational commerce and the rise of Generation Z emerged as key themes at this year’s SXSW.
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Bits & Bytes | Pinterest, Smart Clothes, Salerooms, Glamour
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
Bits & Bytes | Pinterest, Smart Clothes, Salerooms, Glamour
Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.
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Wearable Drones Invade SXSW as Fashion Meets Technology
As electronic components become smaller and manufacturing gets cheaper, sci-fi fashion is inching closer to reality.
Wearable Drones Invade SXSW as Fashion Meets Technology
As electronic components become smaller and manufacturing gets cheaper, sci-fi fashion is inching closer to reality.
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Looking Back at SXSW: Wearables, Privacy and Avoiding Bandwagons
Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year’s SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
Looking Back at SXSW: Wearables, Privacy and Avoiding Bandwagons
Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year’s SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
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Week in Review | Fashion's Image Problem, SXSW, Critiquing the Critics, Joe Richards, Patrick Li, Brian Atwood
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Week in Review | Fashion's Image Problem, SXSW, Critiquing the Critics, Joe Richards, Patrick Li, Brian Atwood
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
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A Look Back at SXSW
Guest contributor Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year's SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
A Look Back at SXSW
Guest contributor Rachel Arthur recaps the highlights of this year's SXSW Interactive conference and identifies key takeaways for the fashion industry.
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Looking Back at SXSW Interactive
AUSTIN, United States — Sometimes described as 'spring break for geeks,' the annual SXSW Interactive conference is a 5-day whirlwind of panels,
Looking Back at SXSW Interactive
AUSTIN, United States — Sometimes described as 'spring break for geeks,' the annual SXSW Interactive conference is a 5-day whirlwind of panels,
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SXSW Interactive, Here We Come
AUSTIN, United States — "Every year we will continue to see more and more industries succumb to the transformational power of the internet," wrote
SXSW Interactive, Here We Come
AUSTIN, United States — "Every year we will continue to see more and more industries succumb to the transformational power of the internet," wrote
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.