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Is Fashion’s Era of Cheap Thrills Finally Over?
The US is ending all tariff exemptions for low-priced packages, while India is grappling with hefty new duties for American shipments and Taylor Swift is doing the diamond industry’s marketing for it.
Opinion: Undoing Kering Property Bets May Dent Foundations
A fire sale could erode value further, Yawen Chen writes.
What Comes After the Fragrance Boom
As consumer sentiment begins to dampen, the perfume industry’s explosive growth looks headed for a slowdown. Executives from Swiss fragrance and flavours firm Givaudan are confident in the strength of their business, but are diversifying into makeup, skincare and other categories to prepare.
How Ulta Beauty Is Finding Growth in a Slowdown
The beauty retailer’s “Ulta Beauty Unleashed” turnaround plan is paying off as the retailer overcame a broader beauty slowdown in the first half of the year, but headwinds loom.
Revenge of the 1990s Beauty Queen
‘Grunge Beauty’ tops Pinterest’s current trend boards, but 30 years after the phenomenon became mainstream, there’s still value in its original formulas.
Did Nike Lose the Youth?
Data from a new survey shows that Nike isn’t dominating the back-to-school arena quite like it used to.
How the End of the De Minimis Exemption Will Impact US Shoppers and Businesses
The Trump administration has ended duty-free imports for packages under $800, known as the de minimis exemption, likely leading to higher costs for US consumers as businesses increase prices.
Ssense: What Went Wrong
Tariffs were the immediate cause of the Montréal-based company’s decision to file for bankruptcy protection. But insiders tell BoF that the downfall was a long time coming as the online retailer’s formula for appealing to Gen-Z shoppers with indie fashion brands and constant markdowns lost its edge.
Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance
Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly.
Pop Mart’s New Mini Labubu Doll Sells Out Instantly in China
The robust demand in China bodes well for launches in major overseas markets including the US, Thailand and Australia, where the toys will be available online starting Friday morning.
Fashion Keeps Betting on K-Pop
Internet-favourite brand Guizio — known for its mini-skirts, dresses and sweater-sets favoured by pop stars and influencers — created a capsule collection with the group ahead of its first North American tour.
Katrina Kaif Brings Indian Beauty to the World
In just six years, Kay Beauty has become India’s fastest-growing celebrity-founded beauty line. Kaif and Nykaa co-founder Adwaita Nayar spoke exclusively to The Business of Beauty about the brand’s global ambitions.