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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Beauty
For Niche Fragrance Makers, Time Is On Their Side
For centuries, perfumers have aged fragrances to get their best scent expressions. More recently, time is becoming a crucial marketing tool.
For Niche Fragrance Makers, Time Is On Their Side
For centuries, perfumers have aged fragrances to get their best scent expressions. More recently, time is becoming a crucial marketing tool.
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Inside Teoxane’s Integrated Approach to Aesthetic Medicine
As the aesthetics industry shifts towards longevity, Swiss company Teoxane is leveraging a unified scientific platform to bridge the gap between injectables and skincare. BoF sits down with chief operating officer Can Ongen to learn more.
Inside Teoxane’s Integrated Approach to Aesthetic Medicine
As the aesthetics industry shifts towards longevity, Swiss company Teoxane is leveraging a unified scientific platform to bridge the gap between injectables and skincare. BoF sits down with chief operating officer Can Ongen to learn more.
Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury on Remaking a Hero Product
By introducing a new version of her Magic Cream, Tilbury joins a number of other brands, from Armani and Olaplex, wading into the tricky waters of reformulation.
Charlotte Tilbury on Remaking a Hero Product
By introducing a new version of her Magic Cream, Tilbury joins a number of other brands, from Armani and Olaplex, wading into the tricky waters of reformulation.
Beauty
Opinion: K-Beauty Needs More Than Salmon Sperm, Snail Mucin to Win the US
The US is now the biggest overseas buyer of South Korean skincare and cosmetics, but incoming brands need to focus on retail presence and diverse consumers, writes Bloomberg’s Julianna Liu.
Opinion: K-Beauty Needs More Than Salmon Sperm, Snail Mucin to Win the US
The US is now the biggest overseas buyer of South Korean skincare and cosmetics, but incoming brands need to focus on retail presence and diverse consumers, writes Bloomberg’s Julianna Liu.
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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.
Technology
Want to Know What Consumers Think? Ask an AI-Generated Focus Group.
Synthetic consumer research, where AI is used to simulate shoppers, is emerging as a cutting-edge way for brands and retailers to better understand their customers and test everything from products to marketing campaigns before they launch.
Want to Know What Consumers Think? Ask an AI-Generated Focus Group.
Synthetic consumer research, where AI is used to simulate shoppers, is emerging as a cutting-edge way for brands and retailers to better understand their customers and test everything from products to marketing campaigns before they launch.
Technology
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Ready for AI Agents
Making sure AI agents can seamlessly buy your products takes more than cleaning up product data and then sitting back and waiting for them to find you. BoF breaks down what brands need to know.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Ready for AI Agents
Making sure AI agents can seamlessly buy your products takes more than cleaning up product data and then sitting back and waiting for them to find you. BoF breaks down what brands need to know.
Beauty
Are Shoppers Ready for Beauty Robots?
Investors and retailers are bullish on machines that perform beauty services like nails or lashes — but professionals and shoppers aren’t fully on board.
Are Shoppers Ready for Beauty Robots?
Investors and retailers are bullish on machines that perform beauty services like nails or lashes — but professionals and shoppers aren’t fully on board.
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At Ecoalf, Designing for the Future of Circular Fashion
Ecoalf is sharpening its circularity-first approach while expanding its global footprint. BoF sits down with its founder Javier Goyeneche to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the mission-driven brand that puts sustainability at the core of its business.
At Ecoalf, Designing for the Future of Circular Fashion
Ecoalf is sharpening its circularity-first approach while expanding its global footprint. BoF sits down with its founder Javier Goyeneche to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the mission-driven brand that puts sustainability at the core of its business.
Beauty
Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young
The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.
Exclusive: Sephora Partners with Olive Young
The LVMH-owned retailer will stock a selection of skincare online and in stores worldwide curated by the Korean beauty giant from autumn 2026.
Technology
AI Is Shaking Up Fashion’s Workforce
Brands need to prepare as AI transforms a number of the industry's existing roles, and creates new ones, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
AI Is Shaking Up Fashion’s Workforce
Brands need to prepare as AI transforms a number of the industry's existing roles, and creates new ones, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Beauty
The Themes Shaping Wellness in 2026
Holistic health is the hot topic of the year, as consumers seek products, treatments and habits that will improve their wellbeing across the board.
The Themes Shaping Wellness in 2026
Holistic health is the hot topic of the year, as consumers seek products, treatments and habits that will improve their wellbeing across the board.
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.