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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What It Takes for a Fashion Campaign to Break Through Now
As brands release their first spring ads, those that make an emotional appeal with fresh talent are resonating – as long as they remember to put the product front and centre.
What It Takes for a Fashion Campaign to Break Through Now
As brands release their first spring ads, those that make an emotional appeal with fresh talent are resonating – as long as they remember to put the product front and centre.
Marketing
Who Won Fashion’s Red Carpet Season of Change
Sunday night’s Oscars concluded an awards season that fashion’s biggest labels used to show off their new creative game. BoF breaks down what we learned about brands’ celebrity strategies.
Who Won Fashion’s Red Carpet Season of Change
Sunday night’s Oscars concluded an awards season that fashion’s biggest labels used to show off their new creative game. BoF breaks down what we learned about brands’ celebrity strategies.
Marketing
Minimalism Was on Its Way Out. Then Came ‘Love Story’
Ryan Murphy’s smash hit chronicling the ill-fated romance of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. is reshaping the trend cycle.
Minimalism Was on Its Way Out. Then Came ‘Love Story’
Ryan Murphy’s smash hit chronicling the ill-fated romance of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr. is reshaping the trend cycle.
Marketing
How Fashion Picks Its Hip Hop Style Icons | The Debrief
This week on The Debrief, BoF correspondent Lei Takanashi explains why the industry remains tethered to a small circle of established rap stars and whether a new generation of talent can break through.
How Fashion Picks Its Hip Hop Style Icons | The Debrief
This week on The Debrief, BoF correspondent Lei Takanashi explains why the industry remains tethered to a small circle of established rap stars and whether a new generation of talent can break through.
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Why Fashion Needs to Stop Sleeping on YouTube
The Google-owned video-sharing service is among the largest entertainment platforms in the world, and a destination for in-depth, long-form content. BoF breaks down how brands can use the site as a world-building tool to attract loyal consumers.
Why Fashion Needs to Stop Sleeping on YouTube
The Google-owned video-sharing service is among the largest entertainment platforms in the world, and a destination for in-depth, long-form content. BoF breaks down how brands can use the site as a world-building tool to attract loyal consumers.
Marketing
How Favorite Daughter Benefitted From the Netflix Effect
The womenswear business, which has crossed $100 million in annual sales, has tapped the power of pop culture thanks to its appearances on Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This,” created and written by Erin Foster, one of the brand’s founders.
How Favorite Daughter Benefitted From the Netflix Effect
The womenswear business, which has crossed $100 million in annual sales, has tapped the power of pop culture thanks to its appearances on Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This,” created and written by Erin Foster, one of the brand’s founders.
Marketing
How Fashion Learned to Love The Real Housewives | The Debrief
Once dismissed as lowbrow entertainment, “The Real Housewives” has quietly transformed into fashion’s guilty pleasure. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack how reality TV’s most famous franchise found itself embraced by brands, consumers and even luxury insiders.
How Fashion Learned to Love The Real Housewives | The Debrief
Once dismissed as lowbrow entertainment, “The Real Housewives” has quietly transformed into fashion’s guilty pleasure. Diana Pearl joins The Debrief to unpack how reality TV’s most famous franchise found itself embraced by brands, consumers and even luxury insiders.
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5 Fashion Brands That Dominated the Met Gala Social Conversation
Analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE shows which brands and celebrities drove the conversation around the Met Gala on social media — and why.
5 Fashion Brands That Dominated the Met Gala Social Conversation
Analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE shows which brands and celebrities drove the conversation around the Met Gala on social media — and why.
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Drest’s Lucy Yeomans on the Next Iteration of Fashion Gaming
Following a $19.1 million investment in June 2023, the fashion styling mobile app has relaunched as a unique marketing tool using storytelling to reform product discovery and aid customer acquisition for its 260 luxury brand partners in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.
Drest’s Lucy Yeomans on the Next Iteration of Fashion Gaming
Following a $19.1 million investment in June 2023, the fashion styling mobile app has relaunched as a unique marketing tool using storytelling to reform product discovery and aid customer acquisition for its 260 luxury brand partners in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.
Marketing
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion’s Cultural Crossover Continues
In 2024, fashion leaned heavily on cultural moments — especially anything to do with sports — to connect with cautious consumers.
The Best of BoF 2024: Fashion’s Cultural Crossover Continues
In 2024, fashion leaned heavily on cultural moments — especially anything to do with sports — to connect with cautious consumers.
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2024 Was the Year of Entertainment in Marketing
This year, brands aligned with major cultural events and viral trends in a bid to compete for consumer attention.
2024 Was the Year of Entertainment in Marketing
This year, brands aligned with major cultural events and viral trends in a bid to compete for consumer attention.
Marketing
Levi’s Brings Bob Dylan’s Wardrobe to Life with ‘A Complete Unknown’ Collab
In addition to assisting with costumes for the film, the denim brand will also release a capsule collection inspired by actual Levi’s items worn by the musician in the 1960s.
Levi’s Brings Bob Dylan’s Wardrobe to Life with ‘A Complete Unknown’ Collab
In addition to assisting with costumes for the film, the denim brand will also release a capsule collection inspired by actual Levi’s items worn by the musician in the 1960s.
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.