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Tariffs Won’t Kill Fast Fashion, But They Might Kill Sustainable Fashion
Some have hailed America’s escalating trade war as a means to finally curb overconsumption of cheap goods. Instead, the economic hardship its likely to bring on will eviscerate efforts to transform the industry for the better, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.
Can Off-White Mogul Davide De Giglio Pull Off Another Big Exit?
Amid reports that the De Giglio-backed, Hailey Bieber-fronted brand Rhode is exploring a sale for more than $1 billion, the stealthy operator-turned-investor speaks for the first time about his bets in beauty — and his return to fashion.
Fashion Stocks Soar After Trump Pauses Tariffs on All Countries But China
The US will temporarily impose a universal 10 percent tariff instead of the higher levies announced last week, but duties on China will climb to 125 percent.
Meta Faces FTC Trial With Instagram, WhatsApp Breakup at Risk
In a landmark antitrust lawsuit set to go to trial Monday, the FTC will argue Meta’s acquisitions were illegal, citing the decline of Meta’s apps through increased ads and weakened privacy protections.
Zozo Acquires Lyst for $154 Million
The Japanese fashion marketplace known for buzzy fashion tech initiatives like the Zozosuit is accelerating its push to grow abroad.
Trump’s Tariffs Send Beauty Industry Into Crisis Mode
High tariffs on top beauty import sources including South Korea and France have brands rethinking their budgets – but not necessarily their production locations.
What the Closet Sale Craze Says About Shopping
The grassroots trend is indicative of consumer cravings for more curation, uniqueness and personality when it comes to buying clothes.
Trump’s Tariffs: Assessing the Impact, One Week Later
As the shock wears off, fashion businesses are starting to draw up plans to navigate a market that is still rapidly changing under their feet.
Global Market Rout Darkens Outlook for European Luxury Labels
One Wall Street analyst now expects global sales of luxury goods to fall by as much as 2 percent this year, marking the industry’s longest downturn in over two decades.
The Architect of Olaplex’s Turnaround
Chief executive Amanda Baldwin has been tasked with course-correcting the embattled haircare brand. Using her marketing muscle, she hopes to rebuild the bond Olaplex once shared with beauty consumers and investors alike.
Worldview | Africa’s Garment Factories Raise Alarm Over US Tariffs
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features the impact of Trump’s tariffs on manufacturers in India and Pakistan, relief among Latin American producers and panic in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Inside Algeria’s Enigmatic Fashion Market
Brands like Zara and Mango are opening boutiques in Algeria, one of the largest yet least developed fashion markets in North Africa, as the country tries to shake off its isolationist past.