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.
underwear
Fashion Week
Gigi Hadid Pulls Out of Victoria's Secret China Show
The American fashion model's announcement comes days before the show is due to take place in Shanghai.
Gigi Hadid Pulls Out of Victoria's Secret China Show
The American fashion model's announcement comes days before the show is due to take place in Shanghai.
News & Analysis
Victoria's Secret Woes Shift to Panty Business as Holidays Near
The lingerie seller, which has struggled to pull out of a sales slump, just posted its second straight quarter of declines in its panties business.
Victoria's Secret Woes Shift to Panty Business as Holidays Near
The lingerie seller, which has struggled to pull out of a sales slump, just posted its second straight quarter of declines in its panties business.
News & Analysis
Plus-Size Lingerie Turns Into Rare Growth Market in US Apparel
Lingerie is the fastest-growing segment of the $21 billion plus-size women’s clothing sector, with brands including Calvin Klein and specialty retailers like Brayola introducing more brassieres in 40DD and beyond.
Plus-Size Lingerie Turns Into Rare Growth Market in US Apparel
Lingerie is the fastest-growing segment of the $21 billion plus-size women’s clothing sector, with brands including Calvin Klein and specialty retailers like Brayola introducing more brassieres in 40DD and beyond.
News & Analysis
Underwear Startup Thinx Appoints New CEO
Maria Molland Selby joins Thinx as CEO on Monday. She replaces co-founder Miki Agrawal, who left in March amid allegations that she sexually harassed employees and that HR policies failed to match the brand's feminist rhetoric.
Underwear Startup Thinx Appoints New CEO
Maria Molland Selby joins Thinx as CEO on Monday. She replaces co-founder Miki Agrawal, who left in March amid allegations that she sexually harassed employees and that HR policies failed to match the brand's feminist rhetoric.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Sports Direct's Ashley Gets Distracted by Saucy Lingerie
Agent Provocateur is a very different business than even designer sportswear, requiring a different supply chain and store aesthetic.
Op-Ed | Sports Direct's Ashley Gets Distracted by Saucy Lingerie
Agent Provocateur is a very different business than even designer sportswear, requiring a different supply chain and store aesthetic.
Retail
Sports Direct's Ashley Backs Buyer of Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur has been placed under administration, a process similar to bankruptcy reorganisation, and will be sold to the Ashley-backed group.
Sports Direct's Ashley Backs Buyer of Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur has been placed under administration, a process similar to bankruptcy reorganisation, and will be sold to the Ashley-backed group.
News & Analysis
Can Sexy Sports Bras Help Victoria’s Secret Fend Off New Rivals?
As sales growth is slowing, Victoria’s Secret is ramping up its push to sell both sportswear and bralettes.
Can Sexy Sports Bras Help Victoria’s Secret Fend Off New Rivals?
As sales growth is slowing, Victoria’s Secret is ramping up its push to sell both sportswear and bralettes.
Luxury
Chasing China's High-End Lingerie Market
High-end lingerie sales are outpacing China's generally downbeat luxury market, and heating up competition between international brands and local rivals looking to go upmarket.
Chasing China's High-End Lingerie Market
High-end lingerie sales are outpacing China's generally downbeat luxury market, and heating up competition between international brands and local rivals looking to go upmarket.
China
As China Cools, Lingerie Heats Up
Why lingerie is outperforming the overall luxury market in China.
As China Cools, Lingerie Heats Up
Why lingerie is outperforming the overall luxury market in China.
News & Analysis
L Brands to Restructure Victoria's Secret Business
Victoria's Secret owner L Brands Inc reported March sales at established stores above analysts' expectations and said it would restructure its business to focus on core categories.
L Brands to Restructure Victoria's Secret Business
Victoria's Secret owner L Brands Inc reported March sales at established stores above analysts' expectations and said it would restructure its business to focus on core categories.
China
Victoria’s Secrets Revealed as Bramaker Becomes Billionaire
Chairman of the world’s biggest bra-maker, Hung Yau Lit's fortune rose to $1.1 billion as lingerie supplier Regina Miracle International Holdings Ltd. has soared since its October initial public offering.
Victoria’s Secrets Revealed as Bramaker Becomes Billionaire
Chairman of the world’s biggest bra-maker, Hung Yau Lit's fortune rose to $1.1 billion as lingerie supplier Regina Miracle International Holdings Ltd. has soared since its October initial public offering.
Marketing
The Power of Victoria's Secret Pink
The brand, more loungewear than sexy lingerie, was introduced in 2002 to attract high school and college girls.
The Power of Victoria's Secret Pink
The brand, more loungewear than sexy lingerie, was introduced in 2002 to attract high school and college girls.
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.