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.
wholesale
Direct-to-Consumer
The Year Ahead: The DTC Reckoning Is Coming For Fashion
Mounting digital marketing costs and e-commerce readjustments have put the viability of pure direct-to-consumer business models into question. The State of Fashion 2023 reveals that most brands will need to diversify their channel mix beyond DTC to generate growth.
The Year Ahead: The DTC Reckoning Is Coming For Fashion
Mounting digital marketing costs and e-commerce readjustments have put the viability of pure direct-to-consumer business models into question. The State of Fashion 2023 reveals that most brands will need to diversify their channel mix beyond DTC to generate growth.
Direct-to-Consumer
How Amazon Fits Into the New DTC Playbook
Digital brands that once steered clear of Amazon are more open to selling on the marketplace, as the e-commerce slowdown and rising marketing costs makes it harder to find customers on their own.
How Amazon Fits Into the New DTC Playbook
Digital brands that once steered clear of Amazon are more open to selling on the marketplace, as the e-commerce slowdown and rising marketing costs makes it harder to find customers on their own.
Direct-to-Consumer
Allbirds Co-CEO On Why DTC Brands Are Going Multichannel
Today, running an online business requires more than just a Shopify storefront and ads on social media, explains Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO in an interview for The State of Fashion 2023.
Allbirds Co-CEO On Why DTC Brands Are Going Multichannel
Today, running an online business requires more than just a Shopify storefront and ads on social media, explains Allbirds co-founder and co-CEO in an interview for The State of Fashion 2023.
Sports
How to Break Into Wholesale
Emerging labels can catch the eyes of inundated buyers through savvy pitching, leveraging relationships with celebrity fans and compelling social-media profiles.
How to Break Into Wholesale
Emerging labels can catch the eyes of inundated buyers through savvy pitching, leveraging relationships with celebrity fans and compelling social-media profiles.
Direct-to-Consumer
Why the New Guard of Digital Brands Are Embracing Wholesale
When even Glossier and Allbirds are signing deals with multi-brand retailers, it’s clear the go-it-alone era is over. Here’s how some new brands are building wholesale into their business plan from the get-go.
Why the New Guard of Digital Brands Are Embracing Wholesale
When even Glossier and Allbirds are signing deals with multi-brand retailers, it’s clear the go-it-alone era is over. Here’s how some new brands are building wholesale into their business plan from the get-go.
Luxury
Why Luxury’s Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Worse
It’s easier than ever for consumers to buy fakes online. But the spike in counterfeit sales may also have something to do with how brands themselves are pricing and marketing their products.
Why Luxury’s Counterfeit Problem Is Getting Worse
It’s easier than ever for consumers to buy fakes online. But the spike in counterfeit sales may also have something to do with how brands themselves are pricing and marketing their products.
Sustainability
How Sustainable Designers Can Make Wholesale Work
Landing a big retail partner can be transformative for an emerging brand, but managing the pressures of the wholesale system can be particularly challenging for labels that want to operate responsibly.
How Sustainable Designers Can Make Wholesale Work
Landing a big retail partner can be transformative for an emerging brand, but managing the pressures of the wholesale system can be particularly challenging for labels that want to operate responsibly.
Retail
BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.
BoF LIVE | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
A panel of experts discuss how On has transformed its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands.
Partner Content
Optimising Wholesale for the Future
At Coterie in New York on September 18, leaders from showcasing brands Silk Laundry, HNST and Magnlens joined BoF on stage to share their insights on the evolution of the wholesale market and their focus areas to find growth in today’s market.
Optimising Wholesale for the Future
At Coterie in New York on September 18, leaders from showcasing brands Silk Laundry, HNST and Magnlens joined BoF on stage to share their insights on the evolution of the wholesale market and their focus areas to find growth in today’s market.
Sports
Case Study | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
On hasn’t taken long to turn its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands. The Swiss company, launched in 2010, has won credibility with the running elite while cultivating a loyal fashion fanbase, with support from tennis star Roger Federer.
Case Study | Can On Set a New Pace for Sportswear?
On hasn’t taken long to turn its unconventional performance-running shoes into one of the world’s most recognisable footwear brands. The Swiss company, launched in 2010, has won credibility with the running elite while cultivating a loyal fashion fanbase, with support from tennis star Roger Federer.
Sports
Can Nike Turn the Forgotten Jordan 2 Into the Next Hype Sneaker?
With the Dunk past its prime, Nike is looking for its next hype sneaker. It’s banking on the AJ2, the forgotten child of the Jordan family.
Can Nike Turn the Forgotten Jordan 2 Into the Next Hype Sneaker?
With the Dunk past its prime, Nike is looking for its next hype sneaker. It’s banking on the AJ2, the forgotten child of the Jordan family.
Partner Content
At Coterie, Aligning Wholesale with Fashion’s Digital and More Sustainable Future
The contemporary and advanced contemporary womenswear event returns to New York with a renewed focus on its core pillars: sustainability, technology and immersive experiences. BoF meets Kelly Helfman, president of Informa Markets Fashion, to learn more.
At Coterie, Aligning Wholesale with Fashion’s Digital and More Sustainable Future
The contemporary and advanced contemporary womenswear event returns to New York with a renewed focus on its core pillars: sustainability, technology and immersive experiences. BoF meets Kelly Helfman, president of Informa Markets Fashion, to learn more.
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.