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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Luxury
Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race
Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.
Fashion and Sport Brands Clash in Luxury Sneakers Race
Gucci, Prada and Balenciaga are increasingly looking to sneakers for growth, putting them in direct competition with sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas.
News & Analysis
Can ‘Sick-Cute’ Fashion Break Japan’s Silence on Suicide?
With garments spelling ‘I Want to Die’ and accessories like syringes and bandages, a dark offshoot of the oppressively cute ‘kawaii’ culture is addressing the hush-hush topic of depression and mental illness in Japan.
Can ‘Sick-Cute’ Fashion Break Japan’s Silence on Suicide?
With garments spelling ‘I Want to Die’ and accessories like syringes and bandages, a dark offshoot of the oppressively cute ‘kawaii’ culture is addressing the hush-hush topic of depression and mental illness in Japan.
News & Analysis
Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival
Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.
Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival
Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.
News & Analysis
Fashion in 2018 | 09. Off-Price Deception
The off-price sector will continue to grow in 2018, but the fashion industry could be put at risk of margin erosion unless companies carefully consider their off-price channel strategies.
Fashion in 2018 | 09. Off-Price Deception
The off-price sector will continue to grow in 2018, but the fashion industry could be put at risk of margin erosion unless companies carefully consider their off-price channel strategies.
News & Analysis
Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury
Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.
Ugly 'Dad' Sneakers Luring Luxury
Several established luxury houses including Balenciaga, Dior Homme and Lanvin have turned to chunky footwear as they target increasingly street-savvy consumers.
News & Analysis
Three Instagram-Famous Bag Brands with a New Formula for Success
Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.
Three Instagram-Famous Bag Brands with a New Formula for Success
Uniqueness, accessible pricing and a strong social media presence are buoying niche bag brands like Cult Gaia, Staud and Danse Lente.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Trend Forecasting Is Becoming Less Art, More Science
Learning to analyse digital demand signals is the key to staying on trend, argues Yarden Horwitz, one of the 10 winners of BoF's Future VOICES Challenge.
Op-Ed | Trend Forecasting Is Becoming Less Art, More Science
Learning to analyse digital demand signals is the key to staying on trend, argues Yarden Horwitz, one of the 10 winners of BoF's Future VOICES Challenge.
News & Analysis
Socks, Fashion's New Secret Weapon
Once the preserve of mass-market retailers and specialised hosiery firms, socks have become an accessible staple on fashion’s new frontier.
Socks, Fashion's New Secret Weapon
Once the preserve of mass-market retailers and specialised hosiery firms, socks have become an accessible staple on fashion’s new frontier.
News & Analysis
How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend
From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.
How Statement Earrings Became Generation Selfie’s Favourite Trend
From Cos to Céline to Chopard, brands are doubling down on statement earrings in exaggerated sizes and mismatched colours to tap a new generation of consumers.
Retail
Op-Ed | How Small Will Beat Big and Save the Fashion Industry
The status quo spells certain death for design-driven brands unless they tap new technologies and Economies of Small, argues Lawrence Lenihan.
Op-Ed | How Small Will Beat Big and Save the Fashion Industry
The status quo spells certain death for design-driven brands unless they tap new technologies and Economies of Small, argues Lawrence Lenihan.
News & Analysis
Little Bras Are Lifting Sales for American Eagle
Aerie, and parent company American Eagle Outfitters Inc., got a jump-start on other lingerie sellers by specialising in less-lined bras just as the trend took hold last year.
Little Bras Are Lifting Sales for American Eagle
Aerie, and parent company American Eagle Outfitters Inc., got a jump-start on other lingerie sellers by specialising in less-lined bras just as the trend took hold last year.
News & Analysis
The New "It Girls" of Fashion and Music: Ladies over 60
"The silver economy is on the rise."
The New "It Girls" of Fashion and Music: Ladies over 60
"The silver economy is on the rise."
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.