The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
This year marks the first time the British luxury label has made it onto the index, which annually analyses the transparency of public companies’ gender data reporting. To be considered for the Gender-Equality Index, companies are evaluated on their recruitment processes, the inclusivity of their internal cultures, and any policies they have implemented to combat gendered pay inequality and sexual harassment. L’Oréal, Lululemon, Nike and Ulta are also included on the list.
The fashion giant has been working with advisers to study possibilities for the Marc Jacobs brand after being approached by suitors.
A runway show at corporate headquarters underscored how the brand’s nearly decade-long quest to elevate its image — and prices — is finally paying off.
Mining company Anglo American is considering offloading its storied diamond unit. It won’t be an easy sell.
The deal is expected to help tip the company into profit for the first time and has got some speculating whether Beckham may one day eclipse her husband in money-making potential.