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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Sustainability
Exclusive: PETA Investigation Challenges ‘Responsible Mohair’ Certification
The animal-rights group claims certification is failing to prevent cruelty at farms producing mohair and implicated a supplier to brands such as Paul Smith in a new report.
Exclusive: PETA Investigation Challenges ‘Responsible Mohair’ Certification
The animal-rights group claims certification is failing to prevent cruelty at farms producing mohair and implicated a supplier to brands such as Paul Smith in a new report.
Global Markets
Trump’s Tariffs Have Already Rewired the Global Fashion Industry
Brands and their suppliers have been forced to rapidly adjust to the new US duties, with the ripple effects set to continue into next year, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Trump’s Tariffs Have Already Rewired the Global Fashion Industry
Brands and their suppliers have been forced to rapidly adjust to the new US duties, with the ripple effects set to continue into next year, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Beauty
Bobbi Brown: I Still Believe in Miracles
The makeup artist and serial entrepreneur Bobbi Brown reflects on starting her second act, and how she found a hero for it.
Bobbi Brown: I Still Believe in Miracles
The makeup artist and serial entrepreneur Bobbi Brown reflects on starting her second act, and how she found a hero for it.
Creative Class
Telfar’s 20th Anniversary Show: A Celebration With a Message
On Saturday, the brand, best known for its cult favourite ‘Bushwick Birkin’ totes, held its first runway presentation in three years in an alleyway behind its flagship store, where family and community came first.
Telfar’s 20th Anniversary Show: A Celebration With a Message
On Saturday, the brand, best known for its cult favourite ‘Bushwick Birkin’ totes, held its first runway presentation in three years in an alleyway behind its flagship store, where family and community came first.
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Partner Content
How Portuguese Brands Are Implementing Digital Strategies Today
The Portuguese Footwear Association, APICCAPS, invited brand leaders and business professionals across footwear and its adjacent industries to a day-long Digi4Fashion event in Porto, on digital opportunities for the industry in 2025. There, BoF spoke to footwear and fashion brands to learn about their key challenges in this area, and presented on opportunities and innovation in e-commerce today.
How Portuguese Brands Are Implementing Digital Strategies Today
The Portuguese Footwear Association, APICCAPS, invited brand leaders and business professionals across footwear and its adjacent industries to a day-long Digi4Fashion event in Porto, on digital opportunities for the industry in 2025. There, BoF spoke to footwear and fashion brands to learn about their key challenges in this area, and presented on opportunities and innovation in e-commerce today.
Fashion Week
A New Plan for New York Fashion Week
KFN, which launched earlier this year, unveiled on Thursday plans to evolve New York Fashion Week, starting with a new network of venues available to designers without a fee.
A New Plan for New York Fashion Week
KFN, which launched earlier this year, unveiled on Thursday plans to evolve New York Fashion Week, starting with a new network of venues available to designers without a fee.
Partner Content
At Serax, Championing Global Craftsmanship and Creative Collaboration
As consumers look to spend more on categories like home décor and invest in quality craftsmanship, Belgian homeware brand Serax is poised to capture consumer interest through a strategy anchored in collaboration with designers and responsible sourcing. BoF sits down with Serax’s chief marketing officer, Dries Stuer, to learn more.
At Serax, Championing Global Craftsmanship and Creative Collaboration
As consumers look to spend more on categories like home décor and invest in quality craftsmanship, Belgian homeware brand Serax is poised to capture consumer interest through a strategy anchored in collaboration with designers and responsible sourcing. BoF sits down with Serax’s chief marketing officer, Dries Stuer, to learn more.
Partner Content
Expanding Global Trade Opportunities at Istanbul Fashion Connection
The global fashion industry is seeking to diversify trade and manufacturing hubs amid geopolitical tensions and cost challenges, placing an emphasis on trade fairs like Istanbul Fashion Connection and Türkiye’s role as a strategic sourcing hub. BoF attended IFCO this February to learn more about the Turkish offering across the fashion value chain in 2025.
Expanding Global Trade Opportunities at Istanbul Fashion Connection
The global fashion industry is seeking to diversify trade and manufacturing hubs amid geopolitical tensions and cost challenges, placing an emphasis on trade fairs like Istanbul Fashion Connection and Türkiye’s role as a strategic sourcing hub. BoF attended IFCO this February to learn more about the Turkish offering across the fashion value chain in 2025.
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Retail
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.
Retail
Tackling Fashion’s Excess Inventory Problem
To combat the high costs of overstock and stock-outs, winning brands are improving their end-to-end planning with tech tools and operating models that allow for greater supply-chain agility, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Tackling Fashion’s Excess Inventory Problem
To combat the high costs of overstock and stock-outs, winning brands are improving their end-to-end planning with tech tools and operating models that allow for greater supply-chain agility, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Workplace & Talent
What Fashion Designers Need to Know Today
BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion designers this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative and commercial landscape.
What Fashion Designers Need to Know Today
BoF Careers provides essential sector insights for fashion designers this month, to help you decode fashion’s creative and commercial landscape.
Retail
Is the Luxury Watch Market Turning a Corner?
While demand still lags behind supply, some observers believe Swiss timepieces will see renewed interest in the face of tech fatigue and disillusionment with luxury fashion.
Is the Luxury Watch Market Turning a Corner?
While demand still lags behind supply, some observers believe Swiss timepieces will see renewed interest in the face of tech fatigue and disillusionment with luxury fashion.
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.