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The Week Ahead

Your scannable cheat sheet to the coming week in fashion and beauty.

This Week: The Aftermath of Liberation Day 2.0

Trump’s tariffs are (probably) going into effect for real on Aug. 7. Meanwhile, Shiseido, E.l.f. and other beauty giants report results in a sluggish market.

This Week: The Aftermath of Liberation Day 2.0

Trump’s tariffs are (probably) going into effect for real on Aug. 7. Meanwhile, Shiseido, E.l.f. and other beauty giants report results in a sluggish market.


This Week: Countdown to Fashion’s Tariff Shock

Sweeping new tariffs are set to take effect Aug. 1. Even if last-minute deals are struck, the fallout — from rising prices to businesses exiting the US market — will be long-lasting.

This Week: Countdown to Fashion’s Tariff Shock

Sweeping new tariffs are set to take effect Aug. 1. Even if last-minute deals are struck, the fallout — from rising prices to businesses exiting the US market — will be long-lasting.


This Week: What’s Ailing Louis Vuitton?

LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny.

This Week: What’s Ailing Louis Vuitton?

LVMH is expected to report another quarter of falling sales. With a creative revamp underway at Dior and new management in place at Moët Hennessy, the group’s biggest and most profitable brand is facing scrutiny.


This Week: Can Richemont Keep the Jewellery Boom Going?

The Swiss owner of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and other brands has avoided the luxury slump. Sluggish watch sales and local competition in China threaten to spoil the party.

This Week: Can Richemont Keep the Jewellery Boom Going?

The Swiss owner of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and other brands has avoided the luxury slump. Sluggish watch sales and local competition in China threaten to spoil the party.


This Week: Paris Couture and Trump’s Tariffs

Both sides of fashion’s value equation will be put to the test in the coming days as couture houses flex their creative muscles and consumer prices hang in the balance pending trade deals between the US and major fashion manufacturing hubs.

This Week: Paris Couture and Trump’s Tariffs

Both sides of fashion’s value equation will be put to the test in the coming days as couture houses flex their creative muscles and consumer prices hang in the balance pending trade deals between the US and major fashion manufacturing hubs.


This Week: Fashion’s Back-to-School Dilemma

Retailers will need to prepare for the $11 billion summer shopping season without fully understanding what tariffs will be in place, or how much parents and students are willing to spend.

This Week: Fashion’s Back-to-School Dilemma

Retailers will need to prepare for the $11 billion summer shopping season without fully understanding what tariffs will be in place, or how much parents and students are willing to spend.


This Week: Nike’s Earnings and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut

In their own ways, both companies will provide major updates on how they plan to win back customers.

This Week: Nike’s Earnings and Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut

In their own ways, both companies will provide major updates on how they plan to win back customers.


This Week: Fashion Tries to Ignore the News

The industry’s newfound political neutrality is being tested. Meanwhile, fresh retail sales figures and trade negotiations will clarify the outlook for the rest of the year.

This Week: Fashion Tries to Ignore the News

The industry’s newfound political neutrality is being tested. Meanwhile, fresh retail sales figures and trade negotiations will clarify the outlook for the rest of the year.


This Week: Are Tariff Price Hikes Finally Here?

US inflation data will offer a first read on the impact of Trump’s trade policy. Plus, The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025.

This Week: Are Tariff Price Hikes Finally Here?

US inflation data will offer a first read on the impact of Trump’s trade policy. Plus, The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2025.


This Week: Reviving the Sustainable Fashion Movement in Copenhagen

The 16th Global Fashion Summit comes as advocates for a greener, more humane fashion industry find themselves on the defensive.

This Week: Reviving the Sustainable Fashion Movement in Copenhagen

The 16th Global Fashion Summit comes as advocates for a greener, more humane fashion industry find themselves on the defensive.


This Week: Three Questions for Retailers

Sneakers, lipstick and of course, tariffs, will be on investors’ minds as companies report quarterly results.

This Week: Three Questions for Retailers

Sneakers, lipstick and of course, tariffs, will be on investors’ minds as companies report quarterly results.


This Week: Liberation Day’s Long Tail

As more retailers report earnings, the industry is hoping more countries follow China in reaching agreements to lower tariffs.

This Week: Liberation Day’s Long Tail

As more retailers report earnings, the industry is hoping more countries follow China in reaching agreements to lower tariffs.