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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News & Analysis
American Fashion on the Cusp of Change: Bethann Hardison, Kerby Jean-Raymond, LaQuan Smith and Patrick Robinson
At BoF’s VOICES, the creatives spoke about the barriers that black designers face and how a new generation is finding success outside the fashion system.
American Fashion on the Cusp of Change: Bethann Hardison, Kerby Jean-Raymond, LaQuan Smith and Patrick Robinson
At BoF’s VOICES, the creatives spoke about the barriers that black designers face and how a new generation is finding success outside the fashion system.
News & Analysis
Improving the Life of a Bangladeshi Garment Worker: Activist Kalpona Akter
As the founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS), Akter campaigns for worker safety, fair wages and the right to labour unions.
Improving the Life of a Bangladeshi Garment Worker: Activist Kalpona Akter
As the founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity (BCWS), Akter campaigns for worker safety, fair wages and the right to labour unions.
Sustainability
Fashion’s Role in Solving Plastic Pollution: Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff
By 2030, 70 percent of all fabric fibres will come from plastics. Action needs to happen now to safeguard the future of our planet, says Lincoln Sarnoff on stage at VOICES.
Fashion’s Role in Solving Plastic Pollution: Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff
By 2030, 70 percent of all fabric fibres will come from plastics. Action needs to happen now to safeguard the future of our planet, says Lincoln Sarnoff on stage at VOICES.
Technology
The Emerging Geopolitics of AI: Ian Hogarth
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century, said Ian Hogarth at BoF’s VOICES.
The Emerging Geopolitics of AI: Ian Hogarth
The race to develop artificial intelligence will define geopolitics in the coming decades, much as oil and nuclear weapons defined the 20th century, said Ian Hogarth at BoF’s VOICES.
News & Analysis
Dismantling the Legacy of Racism in America: DeRay Mckesson
The activist and author outlined a new way to organise people against discrimination, one that acknowledges the many issues and systems that work together to thwart equality.
Dismantling the Legacy of Racism in America: DeRay Mckesson
The activist and author outlined a new way to organise people against discrimination, one that acknowledges the many issues and systems that work together to thwart equality.
News & Analysis
Democracy Is Broken, How Do We Fix It? Joshua Graham Lynn
The co-founder of non-profit organisation RepresentUs is fighting corruption at the state level in hopes that it will lead to changes in federal law.
Democracy Is Broken, How Do We Fix It? Joshua Graham Lynn
The co-founder of non-profit organisation RepresentUs is fighting corruption at the state level in hopes that it will lead to changes in federal law.
News & Analysis
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 70 Years On: Kate Gilmore
The deputy high commissioner for human rights at the UN Human Rights Office reflects on the nature of human dignity and discrimination in turbulent times defined by financial inequality and misinformation.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 70 Years On: Kate Gilmore
The deputy high commissioner for human rights at the UN Human Rights Office reflects on the nature of human dignity and discrimination in turbulent times defined by financial inequality and misinformation.
News & Analysis
As Brexit Looms, Katharine Hamnett and Shahmir Sanni Speak on What’s Next for Britain
Should the UK hold a second referendum? Was the first referendum even lawful? Is there a chance Brexit won’t happen at all? These were the questions explored by designer Katharine Hamnett and whistleblower Shahmir Sanni, in conversation with Rohan Silva, on stage at VOICES.
As Brexit Looms, Katharine Hamnett and Shahmir Sanni Speak on What’s Next for Britain
Should the UK hold a second referendum? Was the first referendum even lawful? Is there a chance Brexit won’t happen at all? These were the questions explored by designer Katharine Hamnett and whistleblower Shahmir Sanni, in conversation with Rohan Silva, on stage at VOICES.
Technology
Big Tech Versus the State: Lucie Greene on Politics and Power in Silicon Valley
Do internet titans have a civic duty to do what’s “right?” Greene, a futurist, lays out the evolving role of Amazon, Google and Facebook in shaping public policy.
Big Tech Versus the State: Lucie Greene on Politics and Power in Silicon Valley
Do internet titans have a civic duty to do what’s “right?” Greene, a futurist, lays out the evolving role of Amazon, Google and Facebook in shaping public policy.
Fashion Week
Tim Blanks’ Take on the Spring/Summer 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2019 season in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.
Tim Blanks’ Take on the Spring/Summer 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2019 season in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.
Workplace & Talent
We Are Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo has a 90-year heritage of innovation — starting in Old Hollywood when its eponymous founder designed shoes for icons of the silver screen. Now, in partnership with the brand, BoF goes inside the billion dollar craft based business to discover the secret to its success.
We Are Ferragamo
Salvatore Ferragamo has a 90-year heritage of innovation — starting in Old Hollywood when its eponymous founder designed shoes for icons of the silver screen. Now, in partnership with the brand, BoF goes inside the billion dollar craft based business to discover the secret to its success.
Sustainability
Why the Jewellery Industry Should Engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
How can the jewellery industry engage with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals? BoF hosted a panel discussion in partnership with Chopard to investigate, featuring Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and Phillipe Fornier, general secretary of the Swiss Better Gold Association, among other esteemed peers.
Why the Jewellery Industry Should Engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
How can the jewellery industry engage with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals? BoF hosted a panel discussion in partnership with Chopard to investigate, featuring Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and Phillipe Fornier, general secretary of the Swiss Better Gold Association, among other esteemed peers.
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.