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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Partner Content
At CIFF, Empowering the Fashion Community With Growth Solutions
BoF explores the disruptive new technologies poised to provide the greatest opportunities — from the commercialisation of virtual try-on, to digital IDs and Web3 technologies that could foster much deeper collaboration.
At CIFF, Empowering the Fashion Community With Growth Solutions
BoF explores the disruptive new technologies poised to provide the greatest opportunities — from the commercialisation of virtual try-on, to digital IDs and Web3 technologies that could foster much deeper collaboration.
Retail
BoF LIVE | How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
A panel of experts discuss how to work with third-party retailers and why since the pandemic pivot to e-commerce its easier than ever.
BoF LIVE | How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
A panel of experts discuss how to work with third-party retailers and why since the pandemic pivot to e-commerce its easier than ever.
Sports
Mowalola, Fashion’s Subversive Rising Star, Debuts in Paris
In just six years since graduating from Central Saint Martins, the Nigerian-British creative has attracted deals with Yeezy, New Balance and Dover Street Market for her transgressive “burglarwear” aesthetic. Now, she’s getting ready to reintroduce her label on fashion’s biggest stage.
Mowalola, Fashion’s Subversive Rising Star, Debuts in Paris
In just six years since graduating from Central Saint Martins, the Nigerian-British creative has attracted deals with Yeezy, New Balance and Dover Street Market for her transgressive “burglarwear” aesthetic. Now, she’s getting ready to reintroduce her label on fashion’s biggest stage.
Retail
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
Retail
How to Take a Brand From Local to Global
For most of its first two decades, Farm Rio was little known outside its native Brazil. But since entering the US in 2019, the dressmaker has made a splash in contemporary womenswear, with sales reaching $50 million in its new market last year. Next up: Europe.
How to Take a Brand From Local to Global
For most of its first two decades, Farm Rio was little known outside its native Brazil. But since entering the US in 2019, the dressmaker has made a splash in contemporary womenswear, with sales reaching $50 million in its new market last year. Next up: Europe.
Luxury
How Nili Lotan Built a $100 Million Brand
For the last 19 years, the Israel-born designer has developed her independent American fashion label by producing high-quality, timeless basics.
How Nili Lotan Built a $100 Million Brand
For the last 19 years, the Israel-born designer has developed her independent American fashion label by producing high-quality, timeless basics.
Partner Content
Optimising Physical and Digital Wholesale Strategies for Growth
Kristin Savilia, CEO of digital wholesale platform Joor, joins BoF’s Robin Mellery-Pratt to explore how a hybrid approach to wholesale will define and drive industry growth.
Optimising Physical and Digital Wholesale Strategies for Growth
Kristin Savilia, CEO of digital wholesale platform Joor, joins BoF’s Robin Mellery-Pratt to explore how a hybrid approach to wholesale will define and drive industry growth.
Sports
How Puma Became a Rare Wholesale Success Story
For years, the German sportswear maker lacked a distinct identity. But Puma has found success in multi-brand retail and has gained a foothold in markets where Nike and Adidas aren’t dominant.
How Puma Became a Rare Wholesale Success Story
For years, the German sportswear maker lacked a distinct identity. But Puma has found success in multi-brand retail and has gained a foothold in markets where Nike and Adidas aren’t dominant.
Luxury
Case Study | A New Model for Building Independent Fashion Brands
Brand accelerators like Tomorrow offer cash, shared services and economies of scale. Can the approach turn high-potential young labels into success stories?
Case Study | A New Model for Building Independent Fashion Brands
Brand accelerators like Tomorrow offer cash, shared services and economies of scale. Can the approach turn high-potential young labels into success stories?
Retail
How to Turn a Trendy Hit Into a Forever Best Seller
Norma Kamali has lasted 55 years in fashion by strategically reviving old styles and making them relevant for new customers. The formula requires more than a flip through the archives, though.
How to Turn a Trendy Hit Into a Forever Best Seller
Norma Kamali has lasted 55 years in fashion by strategically reviving old styles and making them relevant for new customers. The formula requires more than a flip through the archives, though.
Fashion Week
In London, Multicultural Start-Ups Shine
Ahluwalia, Labrum and Saul Nash’s collections — steeped in the Indian, West African and Caribbean heritage of their founders — stood out at the London fashion week that closed today.
In London, Multicultural Start-Ups Shine
Ahluwalia, Labrum and Saul Nash’s collections — steeped in the Indian, West African and Caribbean heritage of their founders — stood out at the London fashion week that closed today.
Partner Content
How Technology Is Transforming Global Wholesale Markets
Joor CEO Kristin Savilia shares her insights on the technological innovations that are creating both commercial efficiencies and growth opportunities for wholesale businesses.
How Technology Is Transforming Global Wholesale Markets
Joor CEO Kristin Savilia shares her insights on the technological innovations that are creating both commercial efficiencies and growth opportunities for wholesale businesses.
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.