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Shopee-Owner Sea Sales Top Estimates as Online Shoppers Keep Spending
The results assuage some concerns about the prospects of the Singapore-based company’s e-commerce arm.
Worldview | Small Indian Apparel Exporters Face ‘Death Knell’ From US Tariffs
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Bluestone’s IPO, LPP’s big Uzbekistan push and a reprieve for Lesotho garment factories.
Swiss Sneaker Brand On Lifts Sales Forecast as Europe, Asia Fuel Demand
On raised its sales and earnings outlooks for the year after an unexpectedly strong second quarter that saw buyers in Europe and Asia snap up the Swiss sneaker maker’s high-priced footwear.
Natura Swings Back to Profit, Looks to Sell Avon International
Net profit for the three months through the end of June landed at $35.8 million, reversing the $157 million real net loss it logged from the same period last year.
Trump Extends China Truce for 90 Days, Averting Tariff Hike
Had the truce not been extended through Nov. 10, US tariffs on Chinese goods would have jumped to at least 54% starting on August 12.
Why Influencers Are Courting Legacy Media
TikTok stars are seeking prestige and credibility from publications like Vogue and The New York Times — trading viral moments for lasting influence. But to be effective, influencers and publicists alike need to consider if their talent is actually news-worthy.
Inside America’s Fast Fashion Graveyard
In a bordertown in Texas, towering heaps of discarded clothing from across the country fill sprawling warehouses — the last stop in a global supply chain overflowing with fast fashion castoffs. One woman is trying to save what she can, one thrift tour at a time.
Amplifying Heritage and Creativity at Afro Fashion Association
The Milanese talent incubator supports underrepresented BIPOC fashion entrepreneurs across Europe, Asia and Africa. BoF sits down with five designers from the programme to explore how they pay homage to their heritage through design.
Adidas Apologises for Sandal Appropriating Indigenous Mexican Design
The Oaxaca slip-on, launched five days ago by Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria with Adidas, features a black sneaker sole topped with the leather weave typical of Mexico’s huarache sandals.
Luxury Jeweller Fabergé Sold to Tech Investor in $50 Million Deal
The renowned jeweller known for its imperial Russian Easter eggs, has been sold to technology investor Sergei Mosunov’s SMG Capital for $50 million, as its parent company Gemfields seeks to fund its mining operations.
Mexico Wants Adidas to Pay Up After Indigenous-Inspired Collaboration with Willy Chavarria
Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.
Opinion: This Economy Is Ripe for Fake and Copycat Luxury Goods
Rising prices, shifting consumer tastes and manufacturing scandals are eroding trust in luxury, giving counterfeiters and dupe-makers new opportunities to win over shoppers seeking style at a more accessible cost, writes Andrea Felsted.