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.
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How I Became... Fashion Designer David Koma
The London-based fashion designer founded his namesake brand upon graduation from Central Saint Martins. Now, he shares his career advice from his 15 years in fashion, running his label and working as the creative director at Mugler and, more recently, Blumarine.
How I Became... Fashion Designer David Koma
The London-based fashion designer founded his namesake brand upon graduation from Central Saint Martins. Now, he shares his career advice from his 15 years in fashion, running his label and working as the creative director at Mugler and, more recently, Blumarine.
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How I Became… Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Kathleen Talbot began her career researching food systems and teaching sustainability, before rising to the C-suite at Reformation by prioritising mission over industry. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became… Reformation’s Chief Sustainability Officer
Kathleen Talbot began her career researching food systems and teaching sustainability, before rising to the C-suite at Reformation by prioritising mission over industry. Now, she shares her career advice.
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How I Became… Nars Cosmetics’ Deputy General Manager of Global Marketing
Having started her career in fashion PR and marketing, Jennifer Jackson pursued a long-standing love of the beauty industry to work in marketing at Nars — where she remains 12 years later. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became… Nars Cosmetics’ Deputy General Manager of Global Marketing
Having started her career in fashion PR and marketing, Jennifer Jackson pursued a long-standing love of the beauty industry to work in marketing at Nars — where she remains 12 years later. Now, she shares her career advice.
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How I Became… NFL’s First-Ever Fashion Editor
After interning with celebrity stylist Karla Welch and fashion brand Amiri, Kyle Smith landed a job at the National Football League and found his niche in the intersection of fashion and sports. In 2024, he was appointed the NFL’s first-ever fashion editor, working with players like Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson. Now, he shares his career advice.
How I Became… NFL’s First-Ever Fashion Editor
After interning with celebrity stylist Karla Welch and fashion brand Amiri, Kyle Smith landed a job at the National Football League and found his niche in the intersection of fashion and sports. In 2024, he was appointed the NFL’s first-ever fashion editor, working with players like Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson. Now, he shares his career advice.
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How I Became… ASICS SportStyle’s PR & Collaborations Lead
Anissa Jaffery began her career at fashion PR agencies, where she learnt the ‘ABCs of PR’ before moving in-house to work at a host of global brands, from Net-a-Porter and Topshop to Calvin Klein and G-Star Raw. Now ASICS Sportstyle’s PR and collaborations lead, she shares her advice on how to succeed in fashion PR.
How I Became… ASICS SportStyle’s PR & Collaborations Lead
Anissa Jaffery began her career at fashion PR agencies, where she learnt the ‘ABCs of PR’ before moving in-house to work at a host of global brands, from Net-a-Porter and Topshop to Calvin Klein and G-Star Raw. Now ASICS Sportstyle’s PR and collaborations lead, she shares her advice on how to succeed in fashion PR.
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How I Became... Editor-in-Chief of Paper Magazine
Justin Moran began his editorial journey at his university newspaper, taking on freelance work on the side before landing his first internship at Paper Magazine one summer. Now, as Paper's editor-in-chief, he shares his career advice.
How I Became... Editor-in-Chief of Paper Magazine
Justin Moran began his editorial journey at his university newspaper, taking on freelance work on the side before landing his first internship at Paper Magazine one summer. Now, as Paper's editor-in-chief, he shares his career advice.
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How I Became... Chief Brand Officer at Ganni
From working across creative agencies like Spring Studios to publishers like i-D and Dazed before moving in-house, Priya Matadeen identifies thematic ‘red threads’ to facilitate each career move. She shares her career advice, including how to learn leadership skills and demonstrate transferable skills across new disciplines.
How I Became... Chief Brand Officer at Ganni
From working across creative agencies like Spring Studios to publishers like i-D and Dazed before moving in-house, Priya Matadeen identifies thematic ‘red threads’ to facilitate each career move. She shares her career advice, including how to learn leadership skills and demonstrate transferable skills across new disciplines.
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How I Became... Head of Womenswear Buying at Harvey Nichols
Having previously held buying roles at the likes of Net-a-Porter and Threads Styling, Linda Ayepe shares the importance of researching niche trends and finding job opportunities outside of a fashion capital.
How I Became... Head of Womenswear Buying at Harvey Nichols
Having previously held buying roles at the likes of Net-a-Porter and Threads Styling, Linda Ayepe shares the importance of researching niche trends and finding job opportunities outside of a fashion capital.
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How I Became… An Omnichannel CRM Director in Fashion
Jackie Wong has held positions at Burberry, Moncler and Christian Dior. He offers advice on how to balance the science and creativity of marketing and how to build a network of like-minded professionals across industries.
How I Became… An Omnichannel CRM Director in Fashion
Jackie Wong has held positions at Burberry, Moncler and Christian Dior. He offers advice on how to balance the science and creativity of marketing and how to build a network of like-minded professionals across industries.
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How I Became… Global Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media at Aesop
Leslie Caswell held roles at Burberry and Meta before starting at Aesop. He advises juniors to focus on knowledge not seniority when approaching mentors, and to remember your first job doesn’t need to be your dream job.
How I Became… Global Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media at Aesop
Leslie Caswell held roles at Burberry and Meta before starting at Aesop. He advises juniors to focus on knowledge not seniority when approaching mentors, and to remember your first job doesn’t need to be your dream job.
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How I Became... Senior Lead of Creative Strategy at Pinterest
Having started her career as a concept designer at Gap Inc. and Victoria’s Secret before becoming director of consulting at trend forecasting agency WGSN, Amiyra Perkins today leads a creative team at the tech firm. Now, she shares her career advice.
How I Became... Senior Lead of Creative Strategy at Pinterest
Having started her career as a concept designer at Gap Inc. and Victoria’s Secret before becoming director of consulting at trend forecasting agency WGSN, Amiyra Perkins today leads a creative team at the tech firm. Now, she shares her career advice.
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How I Became... Chief Executive of Hodinkee
From working on the shop floor at Louis Vuitton to holding executive roles at Tag Heuer, Cartier, Tesla and Farfetch, Jeffery Fowler shares his career advice on advancing through the ranks in luxury retail.
How I Became... Chief Executive of Hodinkee
From working on the shop floor at Louis Vuitton to holding executive roles at Tag Heuer, Cartier, Tesla and Farfetch, Jeffery Fowler shares his career advice on advancing through the ranks in luxury retail.
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.