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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Report: Valentino Not Expected to List IPO in 2017
In December 2015, the Qatari owners of the fashion house asked Rothschild to involve a number of banks in the listing, but the operation has been regularly postponed.
Report: Valentino Not Expected to List IPO in 2017
In December 2015, the Qatari owners of the fashion house asked Rothschild to involve a number of banks in the listing, but the operation has been regularly postponed.
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Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
Fashion's Top 10 Newsmakers of 2016
BoF breaks down the people behind the biggest fashion stories of the year.
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Marks & Spencer Womenswear Head Departure Adds to Executive Flux
Marks & Spencer Group Plc said the head of its key womenswear division has left, only three weeks after the UK retailer’s food head was brought in to run the entire clothing operation.
Marks & Spencer Womenswear Head Departure Adds to Executive Flux
Marks & Spencer Group Plc said the head of its key womenswear division has left, only three weeks after the UK retailer’s food head was brought in to run the entire clothing operation.
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Ann Inc. Tops 1Q Profit Forecasts
Ann Inc. (ANN) on Friday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $13.6 million.
Ann Inc. Tops 1Q Profit Forecasts
Ann Inc. (ANN) on Friday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $13.6 million.
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Nike Is Finally Selling US Women's Soccer Team Jerseys to Men
Women are now in the driver's seat in the sports apparel market.
Nike Is Finally Selling US Women's Soccer Team Jerseys to Men
Women are now in the driver's seat in the sports apparel market.
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Gaultier Confesses Why He Quit Ready-To-Wear
The French couturier — who found fame putting Madonna in a conical bra and helped shape global trends for four decades — shocked the fashion world by ending his ready-to-wear and menswear lines earlier this year.
Gaultier Confesses Why He Quit Ready-To-Wear
The French couturier — who found fame putting Madonna in a conical bra and helped shape global trends for four decades — shocked the fashion world by ending his ready-to-wear and menswear lines earlier this year.
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New Crop of Russian Designers Conquer Red Carpet
"A new crop of designers puts a modern take on the country’s cultural heritage and gains crossover success in the west."
New Crop of Russian Designers Conquer Red Carpet
"A new crop of designers puts a modern take on the country’s cultural heritage and gains crossover success in the west."
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Finery London Launches with Financing From Rocket Internet-Backed GFG
Today, BoF can exclusively reveal that new British womenswear brand Finery London is set to launch in 2015 with critical global distribution deals and financing from Rocket Internet-backed Global Fashion Group.
Finery London Launches with Financing From Rocket Internet-Backed GFG
Today, BoF can exclusively reveal that new British womenswear brand Finery London is set to launch in 2015 with critical global distribution deals and financing from Rocket Internet-backed Global Fashion Group.
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Foreign Brands Covet Brazil's Hot Fashion Market
Despite its sputtering economy, Brazil continues to be a prized target market for international fashion brands
Foreign Brands Covet Brazil's Hot Fashion Market
Despite its sputtering economy, Brazil continues to be a prized target market for international fashion brands
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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.