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.
Videos
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Sustainability
Alexi Lubomirski: Conscious Creativity and the Fight Against Fur
On stage at BoF VOICES, the fashion photographer called on industry leaders to stop working with fur, feathers and exotic skins.
Alexi Lubomirski: Conscious Creativity and the Fight Against Fur
On stage at BoF VOICES, the fashion photographer called on industry leaders to stop working with fur, feathers and exotic skins.
News & Analysis
Hans Ulrich Obrist: The Antidote to Globalisation
At VOICES, the curator and artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries argued that a softer ‘mondialité,’ where local and global identities coexist, could be the solution to growing nationalism, adding that artists must play a role in creating alternative futures.
Hans Ulrich Obrist: The Antidote to Globalisation
At VOICES, the curator and artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries argued that a softer ‘mondialité,’ where local and global identities coexist, could be the solution to growing nationalism, adding that artists must play a role in creating alternative futures.
Sustainability
Clare Farrell: Inside the Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion and the lead plaintiff in a group lawsuit against the US government kicked off the BoF VOICES conference with a deep dive on combating indifference to climate change.
Clare Farrell: Inside the Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion and the lead plaintiff in a group lawsuit against the US government kicked off the BoF VOICES conference with a deep dive on combating indifference to climate change.
Global Markets
Carole Cadwalladr: Is This the End of Democracy?
On the VOICES stage, journalists Carole Cadwalladr, Felix Salmon, Janine Gibson and Yinka Adegoke examined the spread of digital misinformation and why traditional governance is failing everyday citizens.
Carole Cadwalladr: Is This the End of Democracy?
On the VOICES stage, journalists Carole Cadwalladr, Felix Salmon, Janine Gibson and Yinka Adegoke examined the spread of digital misinformation and why traditional governance is failing everyday citizens.
China
Inside an International Fashion Prize: London Fashion Week
As BoF China Prize winner Caroline Hu arrives in London for her on-schedule SS20 presentation, our behind-the-scenes documentary captures the exciting run-up to her show at the Serpentine Gallery.
Inside an International Fashion Prize: London Fashion Week
As BoF China Prize winner Caroline Hu arrives in London for her on-schedule SS20 presentation, our behind-the-scenes documentary captures the exciting run-up to her show at the Serpentine Gallery.
China
Inside an International Fashion Prize: Haute Couture Week
In this episode of our behind-the-scenes documentary on the BoF China prize, our winner presents her collection at the Ritz during Paris’ iconic Haute Couture week — while facing visa issues and the world media.
Inside an International Fashion Prize: Haute Couture Week
In this episode of our behind-the-scenes documentary on the BoF China prize, our winner presents her collection at the Ritz during Paris’ iconic Haute Couture week — while facing visa issues and the world media.
China
Inside an International Fashion Prize
Filmed over the course of a year in Shanghai, Paris and London, we capture the human stories behind competing in an international fashion prize, as we introduce six of China’s most promising emerging brands — each competing for a chance to win the BoF China Prize 2019 and $100,000 in prize money.
Inside an International Fashion Prize
Filmed over the course of a year in Shanghai, Paris and London, we capture the human stories behind competing in an international fashion prize, as we introduce six of China’s most promising emerging brands — each competing for a chance to win the BoF China Prize 2019 and $100,000 in prize money.
News & Analysis
Chika, Rapper and Activist: On Inclusivity
The twenty-two-year-old queer, plus-size, rap phenomenon shares her thoughts on fashion’s attempts at inclusivity — and what the sector needs to do to connect with a woke Generation Z.
Chika, Rapper and Activist: On Inclusivity
The twenty-two-year-old queer, plus-size, rap phenomenon shares her thoughts on fashion’s attempts at inclusivity — and what the sector needs to do to connect with a woke Generation Z.
News & Analysis
Dapper Dan, Designer: On Inclusivity
What the Harlem couturier, who has worked with Gucci to help change the company's corporate culture, has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.
Dapper Dan, Designer: On Inclusivity
What the Harlem couturier, who has worked with Gucci to help change the company's corporate culture, has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.
News & Analysis
Adut Akech, Top Model: On Inclusivity
The Sudanese refugee is currently one of the top models in the world. See what she has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.
Adut Akech, Top Model: On Inclusivity
The Sudanese refugee is currently one of the top models in the world. See what she has to say about the role of inclusivity in fashion.
News & Analysis
Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli: On Inclusivity
The creative director of the Italian luxury house has embedded diversity into the its creative vision.
Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli: On Inclusivity
The creative director of the Italian luxury house has embedded diversity into the its creative vision.
News & Analysis
None of Your Business With Bella Freud
In episode seven of the series, we speak to the eponymous founder of irreverent British fashion label Bella Freud.
None of Your Business With Bella Freud
In episode seven of the series, we speak to the eponymous founder of irreverent British fashion label Bella Freud.
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.