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.
leadership
Global Markets
The Year Ahead: Navigating Fashion’s Uneven Recovery
Recovery from Covid-19-related economic shocks will be uneven across fashion’s consumer and sourcing landscapes, leading international industry players to reassess local conditions as well as market-specific risks and opportunities.
The Year Ahead: Navigating Fashion’s Uneven Recovery
Recovery from Covid-19-related economic shocks will be uneven across fashion’s consumer and sourcing landscapes, leading international industry players to reassess local conditions as well as market-specific risks and opportunities.
Workplace & Talent
The Year Ahead: A Talent Crunch Is Heading Our Way
Competition for talent from both inside and outside the fashion industry will intensify in 2022. To attract and retain the right employees across their organisations, fashion companies must prepare their workplaces to ensure they are flexible, diverse and digitised.
The Year Ahead: A Talent Crunch Is Heading Our Way
Competition for talent from both inside and outside the fashion industry will intensify in 2022. To attract and retain the right employees across their organisations, fashion companies must prepare their workplaces to ensure they are flexible, diverse and digitised.
Workplace & Talent
VOICES 2021: Live Your Best Life
In the fifth and final session of BoF’s annual gathering, Vanessa Kingori, Jay Shetty, Sinéad Burke, Christian Louboutin and others spoke about finding personal fulfillment in the face of adversity.
VOICES 2021: Live Your Best Life
In the fifth and final session of BoF’s annual gathering, Vanessa Kingori, Jay Shetty, Sinéad Burke, Christian Louboutin and others spoke about finding personal fulfillment in the face of adversity.
Workplace & Talent
VOICES 2021: The Future of Everything
In the fourth session of BoF’s annual gathering, Harris Reed, Simon Whitehouse, Rafat Ali and others discussed the future of travel, the future of work and the future of gender-free fashion.
VOICES 2021: The Future of Everything
In the fourth session of BoF’s annual gathering, Harris Reed, Simon Whitehouse, Rafat Ali and others discussed the future of travel, the future of work and the future of gender-free fashion.
Technology
VOICES 2021: Innovations Changing Fashion
In the third session of BoF’s annual gathering, Merlin Sheldrake, Ian Rogers, Wayne McGregor and others examined mycelium-based leather, virtual clothing, cyber threats and AI.
VOICES 2021: Innovations Changing Fashion
In the third session of BoF’s annual gathering, Merlin Sheldrake, Ian Rogers, Wayne McGregor and others examined mycelium-based leather, virtual clothing, cyber threats and AI.
Workplace & Talent
Power Moves | Inditex’s Top Management Shakeup; VF Corp Names President of Global Packs
Inditex elevated its founder’s daughter to chairwoman and named a new CEO; Nina Flood will help VF Corp’s backpack brands.
Power Moves | Inditex’s Top Management Shakeup; VF Corp Names President of Global Packs
Inditex elevated its founder’s daughter to chairwoman and named a new CEO; Nina Flood will help VF Corp’s backpack brands.
Luxury
VOICES 2021: The Fashion System’s Push to Evolve
In the second session of BoF’s annual gathering, Balenciaga CEO Cedric Charbit, Ellen MacArthur, Tommy Hilfiger and others addressed virtual fashion, circularity and forging authentic collaborations. Elle announced it would stop publishing images of animal fur.
VOICES 2021: The Fashion System’s Push to Evolve
In the second session of BoF’s annual gathering, Balenciaga CEO Cedric Charbit, Ellen MacArthur, Tommy Hilfiger and others addressed virtual fashion, circularity and forging authentic collaborations. Elle announced it would stop publishing images of animal fur.
Sustainability
Vivienne Westwood’s Climate SOS
In the first session of BoF’s VOICES 2021 gathering, speakers including Vivienne Westwood and Janaya Future Khan addressed the climate crisis, stakeholder capitalism, what activism really means and more.
Vivienne Westwood’s Climate SOS
In the first session of BoF’s VOICES 2021 gathering, speakers including Vivienne Westwood and Janaya Future Khan addressed the climate crisis, stakeholder capitalism, what activism really means and more.
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion 2022: Global Gains Mask Recovery Pains
The sixth annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts that the global fashion industry will find its feet again after nearly two years of disruption, though supply chain headwinds will threaten growth prospects. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry in the year ahead and how to navigate the currents they create.
The State of Fashion 2022: Global Gains Mask Recovery Pains
The sixth annual State of Fashion report by The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company forecasts that the global fashion industry will find its feet again after nearly two years of disruption, though supply chain headwinds will threaten growth prospects. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will define the industry in the year ahead and how to navigate the currents they create.
Retail
Zara Owner Gives Founder’s Daughter Reins in Generational Shift
Inditex has announced a top management shakeup, elevating Marta Ortega to chairwoman and naming a new CEO.
Zara Owner Gives Founder’s Daughter Reins in Generational Shift
Inditex has announced a top management shakeup, elevating Marta Ortega to chairwoman and naming a new CEO.
News & Analysis
VOICES 2021 — Livestreaming Today
BoF VOICES is returning this year from Dec. 2 to 3 with a stellar lineup of speakers from the worlds of technology, business, politics, finance, science, health & wellness, philanthropy, activism, and of course, fashion.
VOICES 2021 — Livestreaming Today
BoF VOICES is returning this year from Dec. 2 to 3 with a stellar lineup of speakers from the worlds of technology, business, politics, finance, science, health & wellness, philanthropy, activism, and of course, fashion.
Retail
Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?
Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?
Responsibility: How Can Luxury Balance Profit and With Purpose?
Can a business based on changing our clothes change its ways?
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.