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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The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying
The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.
The Secret Behind the ‘Anti-It Bag’ Everyone is Carrying
The Bangkok-based designers behind Boyy, who grew a cult following for their minimalist aesthetic, are preparing for the next stage of growth, starting with a move to Milan.
Fashion Week
Richard Quinn’s Royal Flush
Support from Queen Elizabeth II gave the fledgling British label a big boost. Richard Quinn talks numbers and next moves.
Richard Quinn’s Royal Flush
Support from Queen Elizabeth II gave the fledgling British label a big boost. Richard Quinn talks numbers and next moves.
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How JJ Martin Became Milan’s Queen of Prints
La Double J has been a breakout star of the Milanese fashion world, but its formula for success is surprisingly simple.
How JJ Martin Became Milan’s Queen of Prints
La Double J has been a breakout star of the Milanese fashion world, but its formula for success is surprisingly simple.
Retail
How a Designer Collaboration Transformed the Business of Le Specs
The once-sleepy Australian eyewear label is on track to become a $100 million brand, thanks, at least in part, to the blockbuster — and somewhat unexpected — success of its partnership with womenswear designer Adam Selman.
How a Designer Collaboration Transformed the Business of Le Specs
The once-sleepy Australian eyewear label is on track to become a $100 million brand, thanks, at least in part, to the blockbuster — and somewhat unexpected — success of its partnership with womenswear designer Adam Selman.
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Luxury
How Ganni Reinvented Scandinavian Style
What began as a niche cashmere line has blossomed into a brand with almost $60 million in annual revenue and plans to take the quintessential Copenhagen girl global.
How Ganni Reinvented Scandinavian Style
What began as a niche cashmere line has blossomed into a brand with almost $60 million in annual revenue and plans to take the quintessential Copenhagen girl global.
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Sustaining the Buzz: Inside Vejas’ Growth Strategy
Vejas, the Toronto label helmed by 20-year-old wunderkind Vejas Kruszewski, saw revenue growth of 700 percent last year. Now the LVMH Special Prize winner must scale in a sustainable way.
Sustaining the Buzz: Inside Vejas’ Growth Strategy
Vejas, the Toronto label helmed by 20-year-old wunderkind Vejas Kruszewski, saw revenue growth of 700 percent last year. Now the LVMH Special Prize winner must scale in a sustainable way.
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How Tibi’s Amy Smilovic Crawled Out of the Contemporary Trap
In a time when contemporary brands are on the wane, the 19-year-old label has managed to more than double its sales through a series of instinctual, pragmatic moves.
How Tibi’s Amy Smilovic Crawled Out of the Contemporary Trap
In a time when contemporary brands are on the wane, the 19-year-old label has managed to more than double its sales through a series of instinctual, pragmatic moves.
Luxury
How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
How Comme des Garçons Grew Gosha Rubchinskiy
BoF spoke exclusively with Gosha Rubchinskiy and Adrian Joffe, president of Comme des Garçons, to learn how the company catalysed the rapid growth of the skater-inflected fashion label.
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Manu Atelier and the Eva Chen Effect
Turkish handbag brand Manu Atelier was steadily winning over domestic consumers before an unexpected post by Eva Chen catapulted their 12-month-old business onto the international stage.
Manu Atelier and the Eva Chen Effect
Turkish handbag brand Manu Atelier was steadily winning over domestic consumers before an unexpected post by Eva Chen catapulted their 12-month-old business onto the international stage.
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Self-Portrait’s Breakthrough Year
In the last year, Han Chong’s breakout label Self-Portrait has attracted 250 stockists and sold out on Net-a-Porter in two hours. How did he do it?
Self-Portrait’s Breakthrough Year
In the last year, Han Chong’s breakout label Self-Portrait has attracted 250 stockists and sold out on Net-a-Porter in two hours. How did he do it?
Luxury
How Parisian Atelier Pallas Spawned a Growing Luxury Label
After seven years making prototype garments for the likes of Céline and Balenciaga, Daniel Pallas and his wife Véronique decided to launch their own line, which now generates about 50 percent of the company’s total turnover.
How Parisian Atelier Pallas Spawned a Growing Luxury Label
After seven years making prototype garments for the likes of Céline and Balenciaga, Daniel Pallas and his wife Véronique decided to launch their own line, which now generates about 50 percent of the company’s total turnover.
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The Three P’s of Lucas Hugh: Product, Positioning, Persistence
With an appearance in blockbuster film The Hunger Games and stockists like Net-a-Sporter, high-end activewear brand Lucas Hugh is poised for growth. BoF speaks to founder Anjhe Mules about how years of product development and premium positioning in an ascendant category have paid off.
The Three P’s of Lucas Hugh: Product, Positioning, Persistence
With an appearance in blockbuster film The Hunger Games and stockists like Net-a-Sporter, high-end activewear brand Lucas Hugh is poised for growth. BoF speaks to founder Anjhe Mules about how years of product development and premium positioning in an ascendant category have paid off.
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.