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.
youth-culture
Beauty
BoF LIVE: What’s Next for Glossier?
BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cheryl Wischhover break down how the direct-to-consumer pioneer lost its footing in a quickly-evolving beauty industry as well as what the future holds for the brand.
BoF LIVE: What’s Next for Glossier?
BoF’s Lauren Sherman and Cheryl Wischhover break down how the direct-to-consumer pioneer lost its footing in a quickly-evolving beauty industry as well as what the future holds for the brand.
Retail
Maria Borromeo Launches Gender Neutral Brand
ClHu is the former Thakoon chief executive’s bid to capture Gen-Z and stir change in patterns of fashion consumption.
Maria Borromeo Launches Gender Neutral Brand
ClHu is the former Thakoon chief executive’s bid to capture Gen-Z and stir change in patterns of fashion consumption.
Luxury
The Plan for Off-White After Virgil Abloh
Executives at New Guards Group and LVMH reveal exclusively to BoF the ‘endless’ pipeline the designer left behind and their plans to harness his legacy to build a multi-billion-dollar brand.
The Plan for Off-White After Virgil Abloh
Executives at New Guards Group and LVMH reveal exclusively to BoF the ‘endless’ pipeline the designer left behind and their plans to harness his legacy to build a multi-billion-dollar brand.
Marketing
The Euphoria Effect
The stars of the HBO high school drama are racking up brand partnerships, magazine covers and industry influence.
The Euphoria Effect
The stars of the HBO high school drama are racking up brand partnerships, magazine covers and industry influence.
Retail
The TikTok Thrifters Opening Physical Stores
Sellers are capitalising on the boom of ‘90s and early ‘00s vintage.
The TikTok Thrifters Opening Physical Stores
Sellers are capitalising on the boom of ‘90s and early ‘00s vintage.
Workplace & Talent
Supreme Appoints Tremaine Emory Creative Director
The multi-hyphenate Denim Tears founder and designer is the streetwear juggernaut’s first major appointment since it was acquired by VF Corp for $2.1 billion in late 2020.
Supreme Appoints Tremaine Emory Creative Director
The multi-hyphenate Denim Tears founder and designer is the streetwear juggernaut’s first major appointment since it was acquired by VF Corp for $2.1 billion in late 2020.
Entrepreneurship
The Evolving Fashion-Cannabis Playbook
A decade ago, the London-based skate brand Aries met resistance when it introduced a Batik-inspired print emblazoned with cannabis leaves.
The Evolving Fashion-Cannabis Playbook
A decade ago, the London-based skate brand Aries met resistance when it introduced a Batik-inspired print emblazoned with cannabis leaves.
Sports
Why Luxury Brands Want in on Football
Fashion and football have a complicated history, but labels from Dior to Moncler now see major opportunities in the world’s most popular sport.
Why Luxury Brands Want in on Football
Fashion and football have a complicated history, but labels from Dior to Moncler now see major opportunities in the world’s most popular sport.
Luxury
Dissecting Luxury’s Love for Streetwear
Signs of streetwear’s importance to the luxury business model were everywhere this week, from Virgil Abloh’s last collection for Louis Vuitton to LVMH’s Aimé Leon Dore deal to Bally’s appointment of Rhuigi Villaseñor.
Dissecting Luxury’s Love for Streetwear
Signs of streetwear’s importance to the luxury business model were everywhere this week, from Virgil Abloh’s last collection for Louis Vuitton to LVMH’s Aimé Leon Dore deal to Bally’s appointment of Rhuigi Villaseñor.
Sports
Why Luxury Wants in on Mystery Boxes
LVMH’s venture arm joined the seed funding round of start-up Heat, which has tapped into Gen-Z’s appetite for social commerce and resale by selling surprise selections of high-end products.
Why Luxury Wants in on Mystery Boxes
LVMH’s venture arm joined the seed funding round of start-up Heat, which has tapped into Gen-Z’s appetite for social commerce and resale by selling surprise selections of high-end products.
Sports
Priya Ahluwalia on Changing the Fashion Narrative
The London-based designer has won recognition for her vibrant designs patched together from vintage clothes. Now she wants to grow her business without sacrificing its core values.
Priya Ahluwalia on Changing the Fashion Narrative
The London-based designer has won recognition for her vibrant designs patched together from vintage clothes. Now she wants to grow her business without sacrificing its core values.
Luxury
Virgil Abloh’s Blueprint for Black Advancement
The late designer identified with the Black condition and set about designing not just products but a better future, writes Jason Campbell.
Virgil Abloh’s Blueprint for Black Advancement
The late designer identified with the Black condition and set about designing not just products but a better future, writes Jason Campbell.
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.