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 Five Strategies Defining Fashion’s Future in the Metaverse
‘Fashion’s Forward 5,' a note from The Metaverse Society, examines the five key themes that will redefine business practices and customer engagement in the metaverse. Discover key extracts from the report here, alongside BoF analysis.
The Five Strategies Defining Fashion’s Future in the Metaverse
‘Fashion’s Forward 5,' a note from The Metaverse Society, examines the five key themes that will redefine business practices and customer engagement in the metaverse. Discover key extracts from the report here, alongside BoF analysis.
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Why Fashion Is Rushing to Create 3D Captures of Its Products
Brands are using them for design tasks, in their marketing, on their e-commerce sites and in augmented-reality experiences such as virtual try-on, with more applications still emerging.
Why Fashion Is Rushing to Create 3D Captures of Its Products
Brands are using them for design tasks, in their marketing, on their e-commerce sites and in augmented-reality experiences such as virtual try-on, with more applications still emerging.
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How AR Can Innovate the Path to Purchase
BoF and Snap invited market leaders, including executives from Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Jacquemus and Paco Rabanne, to discuss how to connect consumers to new forms of creativity, while investing in the channels and functionality that drive the bottom line.
How AR Can Innovate the Path to Purchase
BoF and Snap invited market leaders, including executives from Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Jacquemus and Paco Rabanne, to discuss how to connect consumers to new forms of creativity, while investing in the channels and functionality that drive the bottom line.
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How Next-Generation Technology Is Shaping Fashion’s Future
What You Will Learn at Our Technology Summit; Final Agenda & Speakers Announced
How Next-Generation Technology Is Shaping Fashion’s Future
What You Will Learn at Our Technology Summit; Final Agenda & Speakers Announced
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What to Expect at BoF’s Upcoming Technology Summit
On March 22 in New York, BoF will host a summit on AI, web3 and the inflection point in technology featuring speakers from Gucci, StockX, Levi’s, Ambush and more.
What to Expect at BoF’s Upcoming Technology Summit
On March 22 in New York, BoF will host a summit on AI, web3 and the inflection point in technology featuring speakers from Gucci, StockX, Levi’s, Ambush and more.
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The BoF Podcast | How Generative AI Could Reshape Fashion
BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain joins Imran Amed to discuss Silicon Valley’s latest craze, and its potential for the fashion industry.
The BoF Podcast | How Generative AI Could Reshape Fashion
BoF’s technology correspondent Marc Bain joins Imran Amed to discuss Silicon Valley’s latest craze, and its potential for the fashion industry.
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BoF Insights | Why Ownership Matters to NFT Shoppers
The recent “MetaBirkin” non-fungible token legal battle surfaced the many digital grey areas around trademarks and authenticity. BoF Insights research sheds light on what consumers think.
BoF Insights | Why Ownership Matters to NFT Shoppers
The recent “MetaBirkin” non-fungible token legal battle surfaced the many digital grey areas around trademarks and authenticity. BoF Insights research sheds light on what consumers think.
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At CIFF, Future-Facing Tech Informs Growth
BoF shares key insights from a panel positing tech-driven innovations for fashion and beauty at Copenhagen’s International Fashion Fair, which returned to celebrate its 60th season last week.
At CIFF, Future-Facing Tech Informs Growth
BoF shares key insights from a panel positing tech-driven innovations for fashion and beauty at Copenhagen’s International Fashion Fair, which returned to celebrate its 60th season last week.
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The Debrief | What Happened With Fashion and NFTs?
BoF technology correspondent Marc Bain unpacks the latest problem plaguing web3 creatives and hopefuls — and what it means for fashion’s future use of the technology.
The Debrief | What Happened With Fashion and NFTs?
BoF technology correspondent Marc Bain unpacks the latest problem plaguing web3 creatives and hopefuls — and what it means for fashion’s future use of the technology.
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The Best of BoF: Technology’s Tumultuous Year
In 2022, NFTs were down but not out, TikTok was up and AI took an even bigger role in fashion businesses. Explore BoF’s coverage of these and other year-defining trends like the effort to give every clothing item a digital identity and the shopping habits of the crypto wealthy.
The Best of BoF: Technology’s Tumultuous Year
In 2022, NFTs were down but not out, TikTok was up and AI took an even bigger role in fashion businesses. Explore BoF’s coverage of these and other year-defining trends like the effort to give every clothing item a digital identity and the shopping habits of the crypto wealthy.
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The Metaverse Crash Is Exactly the Moment to Take the Metaverse Seriously
Many of the high-flying concepts and companies that led the charge into the metaverse and web3 have come crashing down to earth. Ironically, this makes it exactly the right time to take these visions of the future seriously, argues Doug Stephens.
The Metaverse Crash Is Exactly the Moment to Take the Metaverse Seriously
Many of the high-flying concepts and companies that led the charge into the metaverse and web3 have come crashing down to earth. Ironically, this makes it exactly the right time to take these visions of the future seriously, argues Doug Stephens.
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Making Augmented Reality Work for Fashion
At VOICES 2022, BoF and Snapchat hosted a conversation between fashion leaders and innovative thinkers on how brands can utilise augmented reality to increase acquisition and deepen relationships with consumers.
Making Augmented Reality Work for Fashion
At VOICES 2022, BoF and Snapchat hosted a conversation between fashion leaders and innovative thinkers on how brands can utilise augmented reality to increase acquisition and deepen relationships with consumers.
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.