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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Global Markets
Worldview | Middle East War Adds to Strain on Asia’s Apparel Exporters
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japanese department stores, Brazil’s Lojas Renner and Middle East luxury sales.
Worldview | Middle East War Adds to Strain on Asia’s Apparel Exporters
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Japanese department stores, Brazil’s Lojas Renner and Middle East luxury sales.
Retail
Can Lake Translate Success in Sleepwear Outside the Bedroom?
The Savannah, Ga.-based pajama brand has developed a devoted following for its super-soft pyjamas. With their first daywear collection, they’re hoping that loyalty will apply in a much more competitive category
Can Lake Translate Success in Sleepwear Outside the Bedroom?
The Savannah, Ga.-based pajama brand has developed a devoted following for its super-soft pyjamas. With their first daywear collection, they’re hoping that loyalty will apply in a much more competitive category
Global Markets
Oil Shock: What Fashion Needs to Know
Monday’s price spike proved short-lived, but volatile markets, supply disruptions, rising freight costs and shaky consumer confidence have put the global fashion industry on edge.
Oil Shock: What Fashion Needs to Know
Monday’s price spike proved short-lived, but volatile markets, supply disruptions, rising freight costs and shaky consumer confidence have put the global fashion industry on edge.
Sports
What Is Nike Doing With Its ACG Label?
The activewear giant seems intent on turning its nearly 40-year-old niche outdoor fashion brand into a mainstream success. The plan hinges on convincing backpackers and athletes its rugged technical gear can perform just as well as The North Face or Arc’teryx.
What Is Nike Doing With Its ACG Label?
The activewear giant seems intent on turning its nearly 40-year-old niche outdoor fashion brand into a mainstream success. The plan hinges on convincing backpackers and athletes its rugged technical gear can perform just as well as The North Face or Arc’teryx.
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Sustainability
Fashion Searches For a New Climate Solution
Coach-owner Tapestry’s new carbon-removal partnership and brands making fresh commitments to textile-to-textile recycling startups show an industry searching for ways to address its environmental impact.
Fashion Searches For a New Climate Solution
Coach-owner Tapestry’s new carbon-removal partnership and brands making fresh commitments to textile-to-textile recycling startups show an industry searching for ways to address its environmental impact.
Sustainability
Textile Recycler Circ Names New Brand Partners as It Grows Commercial Reach
A new group of brand partners, including Reformation and C&A, is joining the poly-cotton recycler’s long-term commercialisation program only weeks after its debut, signalling growing demand as the company gears up for industrial-scale production in Europe.
Textile Recycler Circ Names New Brand Partners as It Grows Commercial Reach
A new group of brand partners, including Reformation and C&A, is joining the poly-cotton recycler’s long-term commercialisation program only weeks after its debut, signalling growing demand as the company gears up for industrial-scale production in Europe.
Marketing
How ‘Dump Him’ Became a Marketing Strategy
Brands are breaking up with the romantic binary to monetise the full lifecycle of love, trading traditional narratives for a lucrative ‘autonomy economy.’
How ‘Dump Him’ Became a Marketing Strategy
Brands are breaking up with the romantic binary to monetise the full lifecycle of love, trading traditional narratives for a lucrative ‘autonomy economy.’
Retail
Why the Most Coveted Products Are Surprisingly Affordable
Not so long ago, the ‘it’ bags, shoes, jackets and belts usually bore the logo of a big luxury brand. But relentless price hikes have opened the door for premium players like Sézane and COS — and even mass brands like Uniqlo and Ugg — to capture the cultural zeitgeist.
Why the Most Coveted Products Are Surprisingly Affordable
Not so long ago, the ‘it’ bags, shoes, jackets and belts usually bore the logo of a big luxury brand. But relentless price hikes have opened the door for premium players like Sézane and COS — and even mass brands like Uniqlo and Ugg — to capture the cultural zeitgeist.
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Luxury
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
American brands have recaptured the zeitgeist — and market share — as Europe’s luxury slump persists. As the sector’s biggest names plot a comeback, there may be lessons to take from across the pond.
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
American brands have recaptured the zeitgeist — and market share — as Europe’s luxury slump persists. As the sector’s biggest names plot a comeback, there may be lessons to take from across the pond.
Luxury
Hermès CEO: Couture Plans Are ‘Moving Forward’
The French leather goods powerhouse is building out a dedicated couture workshop, as part of a push that would reinforce the brand’s artisanal know-how and top-end positioning.
Hermès CEO: Couture Plans Are ‘Moving Forward’
The French leather goods powerhouse is building out a dedicated couture workshop, as part of a push that would reinforce the brand’s artisanal know-how and top-end positioning.
Global Markets
South Asian Menswear Steps Onto the Global Stage
Designers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are translating artisanal techniques, heritage embellishments and textile traditions into modern menswear with global appeal.
South Asian Menswear Steps Onto the Global Stage
Designers from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are translating artisanal techniques, heritage embellishments and textile traditions into modern menswear with global appeal.
Sports
How Fashion Is Breaking Through the Super Bowl Noise
Building on fashion’s breakout Super Bowl in 2025, brands are getting even more creative in how they show up this year as the frenzy around the Big Game reaches new heights.
How Fashion Is Breaking Through the Super Bowl Noise
Building on fashion’s breakout Super Bowl in 2025, brands are getting even more creative in how they show up this year as the frenzy around the Big Game reaches new heights.
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.