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.

While sales at this year’s fair were uneven, newer players, platforms and art forms offered cause for optimism in a stagnant sector, writes Marc Spiegler.

While sales at this year’s fair were uneven, newer players, platforms and art forms offered cause for optimism in a stagnant sector, writes Marc Spiegler.

A phalanx of designers came to support — and, no doubt, carefully scrutinise — Jonathan’s Anderson first men’s show for Dior, writes Imran Amed.

A phalanx of designers came to support — and, no doubt, carefully scrutinise — Jonathan’s Anderson first men’s show for Dior, writes Imran Amed.

Luca De Meo’s appointment as the French group’s chief executive is an admission of the seriousness of the crisis the company is facing, as well as a signal of its intent to do something about it, writes Imran Amed.

Luca De Meo’s appointment as the French group’s chief executive is an admission of the seriousness of the crisis the company is facing, as well as a signal of its intent to do something about it, writes Imran Amed.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 brought together guests from 17 countries, who went beyond the nuts and bolts of running a beauty business to create a sense of shared humanity and solidarity in unsettling times.

The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025 brought together guests from 17 countries, who went beyond the nuts and bolts of running a beauty business to create a sense of shared humanity and solidarity in unsettling times.

There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.

There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.

Too many brands have set ambitious emissions goals while their trade associations quietly work to block the regulations needed to achieve them, argues Maxine Bédat.

Too many brands have set ambitious emissions goals while their trade associations quietly work to block the regulations needed to achieve them, argues Maxine Bédat.
If we don't nurture smaller creative talents and businesses today, what will fashion look like 10 or 20 years from now?
If we don't nurture smaller creative talents and businesses today, what will fashion look like 10 or 20 years from now?

A new exhibition aims to prove Bailey’s claim to everlasting impact rests on more than his portraits from Sixties London, writes Tim Blanks.

A new exhibition aims to prove Bailey’s claim to everlasting impact rests on more than his portraits from Sixties London, writes Tim Blanks.

While artists are experimenting with artificial intelligence to produce work, the technology won’t disrupt the business of art, argues Marc Spiegler.

While artists are experimenting with artificial intelligence to produce work, the technology won’t disrupt the business of art, argues Marc Spiegler.

Creative and commercial energy is increasingly driven by frontier markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Global brands must learn how to embrace and amplify local cultures in these markets in an authentic way.

Creative and commercial energy is increasingly driven by frontier markets in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Global brands must learn how to embrace and amplify local cultures in these markets in an authentic way.

Niklas Bildstein Zaar’s knack for designing immersive experiences has made him a go-to collaborator for the likes of Demna, Haider Ackermann, Anne Imhof and Travis Scott.

Niklas Bildstein Zaar’s knack for designing immersive experiences has made him a go-to collaborator for the likes of Demna, Haider Ackermann, Anne Imhof and Travis Scott.

The US President’s tariffs are effectively achieving what a decade of sustainable fashion campaigning couldn’t accomplish: curbing overconsumption. It won’t result in meaningful environmental gains, argues Kenneth P. Pucker.

The US President’s tariffs are effectively achieving what a decade of sustainable fashion campaigning couldn’t accomplish: curbing overconsumption. It won’t result in meaningful environmental gains, argues Kenneth P. Pucker.
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
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.
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
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.
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.
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.