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.
trends
Retail
Do Fashion Trends Still Exist?
What has become of the traditional fashion trend, now that fashion seasons have multiplied and blurred into an almost constant stream of ‘newness’ and an Instagram post can make a look go viral overnight?
Do Fashion Trends Still Exist?
What has become of the traditional fashion trend, now that fashion seasons have multiplied and blurred into an almost constant stream of ‘newness’ and an Instagram post can make a look go viral overnight?
Global Markets
BoF Exclusive | WGSN Debuts Revamped Platform in Growth Drive
Trend forecasting agency WGSN Group will launch a new website that unites its capabilities with those of its rival Stylesight, which it acquired last November, as part of a £50 million initiative to drive growth and expand its global reach.
BoF Exclusive | WGSN Debuts Revamped Platform in Growth Drive
Trend forecasting agency WGSN Group will launch a new website that unites its capabilities with those of its rival Stylesight, which it acquired last November, as part of a £50 million initiative to drive growth and expand its global reach.
News & Analysis
Fashion came calling, Trends in austerity, Digital moves, Fierce no more, Pierre Rougier's charms
Family, fashion dominate the days of Carolina Herrera (Reuters) "Designer Carolina Herrera didn't grow up dreaming of a fashion career. Born in
Fashion came calling, Trends in austerity, Digital moves, Fierce no more, Pierre Rougier's charms
Family, fashion dominate the days of Carolina Herrera (Reuters) "Designer Carolina Herrera didn't grow up dreaming of a fashion career. Born in
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.