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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Luxury
Opinion: Home Is the New Fashion
Interiors now signal social status like clothes and accessories, but when your sofa is as recognisable as an ‘it’ bag, there’s potential for risk as well as reward, writes Martina Mondadori.
Opinion: Home Is the New Fashion
Interiors now signal social status like clothes and accessories, but when your sofa is as recognisable as an ‘it’ bag, there’s potential for risk as well as reward, writes Martina Mondadori.
Luxury
Why Craft Is the Soul of True Luxury | The BoF Podcast
In this riveting conversation from BoF CROSSROADS 2025, Mexican designer Carla Fernández and Tunisian entrepreneur Kenza Fourati discuss the power of craft-based fashion and how to collaborate ethically with artisans and indigenous communities.
Why Craft Is the Soul of True Luxury | The BoF Podcast
In this riveting conversation from BoF CROSSROADS 2025, Mexican designer Carla Fernández and Tunisian entrepreneur Kenza Fourati discuss the power of craft-based fashion and how to collaborate ethically with artisans and indigenous communities.
Luxury
How to Sell Home Design Online
E-tailers remain committed to homeware and design objects, despite the luxury sector’s post-pandemic cooldown. Here’s how fashion and design e-tailers stay ahead of the curve.
How to Sell Home Design Online
E-tailers remain committed to homeware and design objects, despite the luxury sector’s post-pandemic cooldown. Here’s how fashion and design e-tailers stay ahead of the curve.
Luxury
At Salone, Design Spectacle Takes Centre Stage
The power of brand theatre was on display at Milan Design Week, reports Dan Thawley.
At Salone, Design Spectacle Takes Centre Stage
The power of brand theatre was on display at Milan Design Week, reports Dan Thawley.
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Hospitality, Design and the Art of Emotional Connection
At Milan Design Week, BoF and Marriott International’s Luxury Group co-hosted a panel discussion on the evolving demands of luxury customers and on building brand staying power in 2025. Now, BoF shares insights from the panel, featuring Marriott International’s president of luxury Tina Edmundson, Dimorestudio co-founder Britt Moran and BoF’s founder and CEO Imran Amed.
Hospitality, Design and the Art of Emotional Connection
At Milan Design Week, BoF and Marriott International’s Luxury Group co-hosted a panel discussion on the evolving demands of luxury customers and on building brand staying power in 2025. Now, BoF shares insights from the panel, featuring Marriott International’s president of luxury Tina Edmundson, Dimorestudio co-founder Britt Moran and BoF’s founder and CEO Imran Amed.
Luxury
This Week: Luxury’s Salone Love Affair
The downturn in demand for luxury fashion hasn’t stopped major brands from making a splash at Milan’s Salone del Mobile design fair.
This Week: Luxury’s Salone Love Affair
The downturn in demand for luxury fashion hasn’t stopped major brands from making a splash at Milan’s Salone del Mobile design fair.
Luxury
Fashion Goes Big at Salone, But Design Still Rules
Fashion brands are edging in on the world’s largest gathering of design professionals and their wealthy clients, but design companies still dominate the sector, which is ripe for further consolidation, reports Imran Amed.
Fashion Goes Big at Salone, But Design Still Rules
Fashion brands are edging in on the world’s largest gathering of design professionals and their wealthy clients, but design companies still dominate the sector, which is ripe for further consolidation, reports Imran Amed.
Luxury
Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile
Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week grew even bigger this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Prada showed how Salone has become a ‘critical petri dish for dalliances between design and fashion,’ Dan Thawley reports.
Fashion and Design Collide at Salone Del Mobile
Fashion’s presence at Milan Design Week grew even bigger this year. Savvy activations by brands including Hermès, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and Prada showed how Salone has become a ‘critical petri dish for dalliances between design and fashion,’ Dan Thawley reports.
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Luxury
Why Salone del Mobile Is Irresistible for Luxury Brands
This week, designers, collectors and major fashion brands will flock to Milan’s design fair. Also, LVMH reports first-quarter sales.
Why Salone del Mobile Is Irresistible for Luxury Brands
This week, designers, collectors and major fashion brands will flock to Milan’s design fair. Also, LVMH reports first-quarter sales.
Luxury
New Paris Design Fair To Launch Alongside Fashion Week
Matter and Shape is a new design fair set to be held in the Tuileries Garden during Paris Fashion Week.
New Paris Design Fair To Launch Alongside Fashion Week
Matter and Shape is a new design fair set to be held in the Tuileries Garden during Paris Fashion Week.
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Heritage Porcelain Brand Ginori 1735 Enters Lifestyle
During Salone del Mobile, Ginori 1735 unveiled its redesigned Milanese flagship store — the latest iteration of the 300-year-old business’ strategic move into the lifestyle market. BoF sits down with Ginori 1735′s brand and product director Annalisa Tani to learn more.
Heritage Porcelain Brand Ginori 1735 Enters Lifestyle
During Salone del Mobile, Ginori 1735 unveiled its redesigned Milanese flagship store — the latest iteration of the 300-year-old business’ strategic move into the lifestyle market. BoF sits down with Ginori 1735′s brand and product director Annalisa Tani to learn more.
Luxury
Why Are Fashion Brands Piling Into Homeware?
The Salone del Mobile design fair has become such an important platform for fashion brands that, this week, Bottega Veneta closed its flagship on Milan’s Via Montenapoleone and transformed it into an art installation.
Why Are Fashion Brands Piling Into Homeware?
The Salone del Mobile design fair has become such an important platform for fashion brands that, this week, Bottega Veneta closed its flagship on Milan’s Via Montenapoleone and transformed it into an art installation.
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.