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Levi’s Says ‘Anti-Americanism’ Linked to Trump Could Dent UK Sales
‘Rising anti-Americanism as a consequence of the Trump tariffs and governmental policies’ could drive British shoppers away from its denim, the company said in its latest UK results filing.

LVMH Bets on LA’s Rodeo Drive with New Tiffany, Louis Vuitton Flagships
The French luxury giant is further solidifying its control over the exclusive Beverly Hills retail zone with plans for a new Tiffany flagship and a large Louis Vuitton store and cultural campus.

How to Get Ahead in Fashion’s Stagnant Job Market
Tariffs, AI fears and shaky economics have slowed hiring but there are ways talent and brands can find opportunity in the standstill.

Giorgio Armani Sees Succession as a ‘Gradual Transition’ of Responsibilities
The 91-year-old Italian fashion titan told the Financial Times he is planning for a ‘gradual transition’ of power and not a ‘moment of rupture.’

Sellers of Fake Botox Could Be Jailed For Two Years, Says UK Watchdog
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is cracking down on the trade of unlicensed botulinum toxin products after a spate of botulism cases across England.

Nike Settles Lawsuit Against StockX Over NFTs, Counterfeiting
The sportswear giant’s trademark lawsuit has been settled, according to a filing in New York on Friday.

This Week: Back to School for American Teens, Back to Work for European Luxury
For the first time in a while, kids will be wearing something other than Nikes when they arrive back on campus.

What Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Engagement Means for Fashion
Donald Trump’s MAGA movement has become synonymous with traditional displays of American patriotism — but the engagement of America’s so-called “royal couple” serves as a reminder that there’s still a way for fashion to embrace Americana branding.

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.

Eli Lilly Partners With China Tech Giant for Obesity Drug Sales
The Mounjaro maker has partnered with Chinese online healthcare platform JD Health International Inc. to sell its blockbuster drugs for obesity and diabetes online.

Tilda Swinton Stars in New Tom Ford Fragrance Campaign
The Estée Lauder-owned brand revealed Swinton as the face of the new Black Orchid Reserve on Friday.

Opinion: Undoing Kering Property Bets May Dent Foundations
A fire sale could erode value further, Yawen Chen writes.