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.
e-commerce
Technology
How Brands Stand Out in AI Search
To ensure their products are surfaced on platforms like ChatGPT, brands are turning to startups such as Profound, whose CEO James Cadwallader offers his view on what brands need to know in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
How Brands Stand Out in AI Search
To ensure their products are surfaced on platforms like ChatGPT, brands are turning to startups such as Profound, whose CEO James Cadwallader offers his view on what brands need to know in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Partner Content
AI and the Future of Fashion E-Commerce Content
At BoF VOICES 2025, Pixel Moda’s president Gianni Serazzi and Etro’s chief executive Fabrizio Cardinali unpacked the opportunity in AI-assisted and AI-generated e-commerce imagery and video production to drive forward sector growth in 2026 and beyond.
AI and the Future of Fashion E-Commerce Content
At BoF VOICES 2025, Pixel Moda’s president Gianni Serazzi and Etro’s chief executive Fabrizio Cardinali unpacked the opportunity in AI-assisted and AI-generated e-commerce imagery and video production to drive forward sector growth in 2026 and beyond.
Beauty
Black Friday Beauty Goes Beyond the Discount
This weekend beauty brands and retailers will need to use every tool at their disposal — from AI to TikTok Shop to BNPL — to get the biggest return.
Black Friday Beauty Goes Beyond the Discount
This weekend beauty brands and retailers will need to use every tool at their disposal — from AI to TikTok Shop to BNPL — to get the biggest return.
Partner Content
Beauty’s New Rules of Discovery Commerce
The Business of Beauty and TikTok Shop brought leading beauty executives and investors together in New York for an off-the-record discussion on the evolution of social commerce — and what it will take to build a winning creator strategy in 2026.
Beauty’s New Rules of Discovery Commerce
The Business of Beauty and TikTok Shop brought leading beauty executives and investors together in New York for an off-the-record discussion on the evolution of social commerce — and what it will take to build a winning creator strategy in 2026.
Beauty
The Eyelash Economy Looks to the Future
The lash category has moved on from the strip lash of yore. Those innovating to fill the gap are not only up against their competitors, but an increasing swathe of consumers forgoing lash products — including mascara — altogether.
The Eyelash Economy Looks to the Future
The lash category has moved on from the strip lash of yore. Those innovating to fill the gap are not only up against their competitors, but an increasing swathe of consumers forgoing lash products — including mascara — altogether.
News & Analysis
The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change
The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change
The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
Global Markets
Worldview | Why China’s Singles’ Day Sales Lasted Longer Than Ever
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Galeries Lafayette in India, Peruvian vicuna and Lagos Fashion Week’s prize win.
Worldview | Why China’s Singles’ Day Sales Lasted Longer Than Ever
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Galeries Lafayette in India, Peruvian vicuna and Lagos Fashion Week’s prize win.
Partner Content
Inside Build in Amsterdam’s Approach to Multi-Channel Brand Building
The branding and e-commerce agency combines design, storytelling and Shopify technology to create seamless online experiences that echo the intimacy of in-store shopping.
Inside Build in Amsterdam’s Approach to Multi-Channel Brand Building
The branding and e-commerce agency combines design, storytelling and Shopify technology to create seamless online experiences that echo the intimacy of in-store shopping.
Sustainability
The Cost of Being Shein
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s first permanent store opening in Paris has been a source of high drama.
The Cost of Being Shein
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s first permanent store opening in Paris has been a source of high drama.
Partner Content
The Strategies Transforming Fashion and Beauty’s Customer Experience
From AI-powered personalisation to orchestrating cross-channel presence, fashion and beauty brands are deploying new strategies to build resilient, future-ready customer engagement models. BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Braze, reveals the practical approaches for building sustainable customer relationships.
The Strategies Transforming Fashion and Beauty’s Customer Experience
From AI-powered personalisation to orchestrating cross-channel presence, fashion and beauty brands are deploying new strategies to build resilient, future-ready customer engagement models. BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Braze, reveals the practical approaches for building sustainable customer relationships.
Technology
Would You Let AI Shop for You? | The Debrief
AI shopping agents promise to learn our tastes, style outfits and even check out on our behalf. The Debrief asks Malique Morris what it takes for these tools to move from hype to habit.
Would You Let AI Shop for You? | The Debrief
AI shopping agents promise to learn our tastes, style outfits and even check out on our behalf. The Debrief asks Malique Morris what it takes for these tools to move from hype to habit.
Partner Content
The Customer Engagement Realities Reshaping Fashion and Beauty
Fragmented operating systems and shifting consumer expectations have created key challenges in building and maintaining customer relationships today. BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Braze, explores the market realities and obstacles fashion and beauty retailers face today — and the strategies to overcome them.
The Customer Engagement Realities Reshaping Fashion and Beauty
Fragmented operating systems and shifting consumer expectations have created key challenges in building and maintaining customer relationships today. BoF’s latest knowledge report, in partnership with Braze, explores the market realities and obstacles fashion and beauty retailers face today — and the strategies to overcome them.
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.