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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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.’
Global Markets
How Arab Jewellery Designers Took Local Heritage Global
Backed by a deep history in the jewellery trade, a new generation of Arab designers are taking the region’s craftsmanship global while many heritage jewellery houses are re-inventing themselves and gaining greater prominence.
How Arab Jewellery Designers Took Local Heritage Global
Backed by a deep history in the jewellery trade, a new generation of Arab designers are taking the region’s craftsmanship global while many heritage jewellery houses are re-inventing themselves and gaining greater prominence.
Global Markets
Worldview | Kering’s Bet on Chinese Gold Jewellery
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s strategic footwear expansion and Fashion Asia Hong Kong’s latest edition.
Worldview | Kering’s Bet on Chinese Gold Jewellery
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s strategic footwear expansion and Fashion Asia Hong Kong’s latest edition.
Retail
Ear-Piercing Studios Look to Fill a Claire’s-Sized Hole in the Market
With Claire’s in bankruptcy and closing hundreds of stores, there’s a void in the market that startups and a growing number of independent studios hope to fill. They’re turning what used to be a fast and casual procedure into one that prioritises health, hygiene and comfort.
Ear-Piercing Studios Look to Fill a Claire’s-Sized Hole in the Market
With Claire’s in bankruptcy and closing hundreds of stores, there’s a void in the market that startups and a growing number of independent studios hope to fill. They’re turning what used to be a fast and casual procedure into one that prioritises health, hygiene and comfort.
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Global Markets
Will Fashion Brands Strike Gold This Diwali?
Global brands are betting that glittering campaigns and festive designs will tempt Indian shoppers to look past economic headwinds and splurge during a key spending period in the retail calendar.
Will Fashion Brands Strike Gold This Diwali?
Global brands are betting that glittering campaigns and festive designs will tempt Indian shoppers to look past economic headwinds and splurge during a key spending period in the retail calendar.
Global Markets
Worldview | A Mix of Traditional and Modern Designs Dominate Lakme Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s Shan Future Forum and Saudi Arabia’s new development in Diriyah Square.
Worldview | A Mix of Traditional and Modern Designs Dominate Lakme Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s Shan Future Forum and Saudi Arabia’s new development in Diriyah Square.
Sustainability
From Shein to Chanel, What Paris Says About the State of Fashion
After a season of designer debuts, we’re looking at whether fashion has delivered on its great reset, as well as the other drama playing out in Paris: Shein’s plans to open its first physical stores. Then there’s the latest luxury sweatshop scandal, and also Taylor Swift.
From Shein to Chanel, What Paris Says About the State of Fashion
After a season of designer debuts, we’re looking at whether fashion has delivered on its great reset, as well as the other drama playing out in Paris: Shein’s plans to open its first physical stores. Then there’s the latest luxury sweatshop scandal, and also Taylor Swift.
Global Markets
Worldview | Haiti’s Garment Industry in Jeopardy Over US Inaction
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese textile exports, Kenyan manufacturers and Saudi Arabia’s luxury watch market.
Worldview | Haiti’s Garment Industry in Jeopardy Over US Inaction
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese textile exports, Kenyan manufacturers and Saudi Arabia’s luxury watch market.
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Retail
Reformation Launches First Full Jewellery Line
The LA-based brand is expanding into demi-fine jewellery, the latest step in its bid to capture a bigger share of its customers’ closets.
Reformation Launches First Full Jewellery Line
The LA-based brand is expanding into demi-fine jewellery, the latest step in its bid to capture a bigger share of its customers’ closets.
Sustainability
Lab-Grown Gems Are Robbing Botswana of Its Diamond Riches
Botswana, once a thriving nation due to its diamond wealth, now faces a severe economic crisis as the diamond market collapses, leading to widespread social and financial challenges.
Lab-Grown Gems Are Robbing Botswana of Its Diamond Riches
Botswana, once a thriving nation due to its diamond wealth, now faces a severe economic crisis as the diamond market collapses, leading to widespread social and financial challenges.
Marketing
Pandora’s Latest Plan to Charm Gen-Z
Inspired by ancient Roman coins, the brand’s Talisman collection — its biggest product drop of 2025 — marks another step in its push to become a more fashion-oriented jeweller
Pandora’s Latest Plan to Charm Gen-Z
Inspired by ancient Roman coins, the brand’s Talisman collection — its biggest product drop of 2025 — marks another step in its push to become a more fashion-oriented jeweller
Luxury
Luxury’s Untapped Opportunity in Men’s Jewellery
As men wear more jewellery, the segment is becoming a growth engine at retailers, where new brands that hit the spot are finding quick success — and established names are discovering a lucrative new niche.
Luxury’s Untapped Opportunity in Men’s Jewellery
As men wear more jewellery, the segment is becoming a growth engine at retailers, where new brands that hit the spot are finding quick success — and established names are discovering a lucrative new niche.
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.