Court Lets Trump Halt Tariff Exemption for Low-Cost Goods
In a decision on Thursday, a US trade court refused to disturb executive orders that lifted the ‘de minimis’ exemption for goods with a retail value of $800 or less.
Opinions
Luxury
Op-Ed | Inclusivity Demands More Than a Show
The fashion industry has staged an extraordinary consumer-facing performance of inclusivity, but its power structure remains anything but inclusive, argues Jason Campbell.
Op-Ed | Inclusivity Demands More Than a Show
The fashion industry has staged an extraordinary consumer-facing performance of inclusivity, but its power structure remains anything but inclusive, argues Jason Campbell.
Financial Markets
Geopolitical Uncertainty Plays Tug of War on Luxury Index
Riots in Hong Kong, Brexit and continued tensions between the USA and its trading partners have caused the Savigny Luxury Index to fluctuate this month.
Geopolitical Uncertainty Plays Tug of War on Luxury Index
Riots in Hong Kong, Brexit and continued tensions between the USA and its trading partners have caused the Savigny Luxury Index to fluctuate this month.
Retail
Op-Ed | Ann Taylor Is Part of a Failed Retail Experiment
Ascena Retail Group Inc.’s gloomy quarterly results are a reminder not just of why the giant chain feels such enormous pressure to change. They also show the challenges retailers face when they try to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts.
Op-Ed | Ann Taylor Is Part of a Failed Retail Experiment
Ascena Retail Group Inc.’s gloomy quarterly results are a reminder not just of why the giant chain feels such enormous pressure to change. They also show the challenges retailers face when they try to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts.
Luxury
How Valentino Embraced Diversity
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.
How Valentino Embraced Diversity
Designer Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined the storied Roman fashion house as an extraordinary hybrid of extravagance and inclusivity, casting black models like Sudanese refugee Adut Akech to bring a modern edge to his couture and send a message to the world.
News & Analysis
High-Low Collaborations Democratised Fashion. But What Did They Do For the Designers?
Target gave independent brands the opportunity to make some money and gain exposure. In the long term, however, the cheap-chic retailer is the real winner.
High-Low Collaborations Democratised Fashion. But What Did They Do For the Designers?
Target gave independent brands the opportunity to make some money and gain exposure. In the long term, however, the cheap-chic retailer is the real winner.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | We Need to Talk About Brexit
This could be the UK’s last London Fashion Week as part of the European Union, with serious consequences for the industry at home and abroad, writes British Fashion Council Chief Executive Caroline Rush.
Op-Ed | We Need to Talk About Brexit
This could be the UK’s last London Fashion Week as part of the European Union, with serious consequences for the industry at home and abroad, writes British Fashion Council Chief Executive Caroline Rush.
Retail
In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky
'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.
In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky
'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Fashion Needs to Stop Dismissing ‘Made In India’
It is time to stop stigmatising brands because of where they’re made and blindly believing that ‘Made in the West' is always best.
Op-Ed | Fashion Needs to Stop Dismissing ‘Made In India’
It is time to stop stigmatising brands because of where they’re made and blindly believing that ‘Made in the West' is always best.
News & Analysis
A Cloudy Picture at Farfetch
Investors are not taking well to the company’s evolving business model, hyperactive M&A and disappointing profit performance. Management must focus on executing the vision they have sold, writes Luca Solca.
A Cloudy Picture at Farfetch
Investors are not taking well to the company’s evolving business model, hyperactive M&A and disappointing profit performance. Management must focus on executing the vision they have sold, writes Luca Solca.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | The Return of the Hyper-Sexualised Male
Ironically, while the world of womenswear is focused on body diversity and toning down sexual objectification, menswear is celebrating a hyper-sexualised Adonis, observes Liroy Choufan.
Op-Ed | The Return of the Hyper-Sexualised Male
Ironically, while the world of womenswear is focused on body diversity and toning down sexual objectification, menswear is celebrating a hyper-sexualised Adonis, observes Liroy Choufan.
Media
The Future of Diet Prada
Will the industry watchdog mature its approach and find a business model that works — or go up in flames?
The Future of Diet Prada
Will the industry watchdog mature its approach and find a business model that works — or go up in flames?
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem
The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.
Op-Ed | New York Fashion Week Has a Donald Trump Problem
The protests against Stephen Ross have so far targeted Equinox and SoulCycle — but the billionaire’s reach also extends into the upper echelons of the American fashion industry.
The News in Brief
Samsonite Buys Stake in Béis for $178.5 Million
Founder and actress Shay Mitchell will retain a 15 percent stake in Béis, which will become a Samsonite subsidiary after the deal closes.
Tapestry Forecasts Strong Annual Profit as Coach Remains Hot
Resilient demand for Coach bags among young and affluent shoppers helped buoy the group, but weakness at Kate Spade led the company to forecast muted annual revenue.
US Seeks Sentence for Founder of Fashion-Tech Company CaaStle
Prosecutors compared Christine Hunsicker to Elizabeth Holmes as they sought a 12.5 year prison sentence in the $300 million securities fraud case.
Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos
The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.
Birkenstock Nudges Forecast Higher on Solid Sandal Demand
The German brand bumped its sales forecast to the upper limit of its target range and posted strong quarterly earnings as consumers snapped up its sandals and clogs.
Richemont’s Panerai Brand Gets No Relief From Luxury Watch Revival
As the secondary market for timepieces rebounds, Cartier is grabbing buyer attention and there’s renewed enthusiasm around Vacheron Constantin, throwing the lack of interest in Panerai into stark contrast.
Allies of Skin’s Founder Nicolas Travis Has Resigned
The Singapore-based luxury skincare brand has also appointed Alicia Valencia as interim president.