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
Media
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
Why Anna Wintour Is (Still) One of Condé Nast’s Most Powerful Assets
The company's artistic director and editor of American Vogue has extraordinary power and influence. What happens when she eventually steps down?
Luxury
Op-Ed | Winner-Takes-All Trend Raises Tough Questions for Everyone Else
Companies in the top 20 percent accounted for almost all the fashion industry’s economic profit over the past decade and polarisation is accelerating.
Op-Ed | Winner-Takes-All Trend Raises Tough Questions for Everyone Else
Companies in the top 20 percent accounted for almost all the fashion industry’s economic profit over the past decade and polarisation is accelerating.
News & Analysis
'Brexit' Britain Doesn't Need an Election. It Needs An Exorcism.
It's hotter than hell in the United Kingdom, where a deeply divided nation, and its fashion industry, will soon find out what new Prime Minister Boris Johnson means by a 'do or die' exit from the European Union, writes Tim Blanks.
'Brexit' Britain Doesn't Need an Election. It Needs An Exorcism.
It's hotter than hell in the United Kingdom, where a deeply divided nation, and its fashion industry, will soon find out what new Prime Minister Boris Johnson means by a 'do or die' exit from the European Union, writes Tim Blanks.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers
For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.
Op-Ed | Why Black Beauty Editors (Still) Work Twice as Hard as Their White Peers
For people of colour, being a beauty editor at a major title often comes with the unspoken job of representing their race on mastheads that are still overwhelmingly white, without additional pay or benefits, argues Jamé Jackson.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Finding a Cheap Omega Watch Has Just Got a Lot Harder
The Swiss company said on Wednesday that its sales in the first half of 2019 were held back by cracking down on so-called “grey market” dealers, who sell stock at a discount.
Op-Ed | Finding a Cheap Omega Watch Has Just Got a Lot Harder
The Swiss company said on Wednesday that its sales in the first half of 2019 were held back by cracking down on so-called “grey market” dealers, who sell stock at a discount.
Retail
Op-Ed | Zara's Hot Polka Dot Dress Beats Big Data
With other retailers finally catching up to Inditex's super fast supply chain, the world's biggest fashion retailer will have to rely on its ability to spot trends and make blockbuster items to maintain its competitive edge.
Op-Ed | Zara's Hot Polka Dot Dress Beats Big Data
With other retailers finally catching up to Inditex's super fast supply chain, the world's biggest fashion retailer will have to rely on its ability to spot trends and make blockbuster items to maintain its competitive edge.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Bret Easton Ellis: Is Inclusivity Good for Fashion?
In a controversial essay in the latest issue of Vogue Italia, American novelist Bret Easton Ellis argues that inclusivity is destroying what made the fashion world so alluring in the first place.
Op-Ed | Bret Easton Ellis: Is Inclusivity Good for Fashion?
In a controversial essay in the latest issue of Vogue Italia, American novelist Bret Easton Ellis argues that inclusivity is destroying what made the fashion world so alluring in the first place.
Retail
The Most Important Metric in Retail
Retail’s most important metric is something most retailers aren’t even paying attention to.
The Most Important Metric in Retail
Retail’s most important metric is something most retailers aren’t even paying attention to.
News & Analysis
Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.
Despite W’s Woes, There’s Still Space for Good Magazines
Giant audience numbers won’t save American magazines from obsolescence, but being excellent just might give a few choice titles a chance at long-term survival.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Hong Kong Protests Feed Toxic Brew for Luxury
With streets closed and travel disrupted in one of the world’s most important cities for luxury retail, brands will inevitably feel an effect.
Op-Ed | Hong Kong Protests Feed Toxic Brew for Luxury
With streets closed and travel disrupted in one of the world’s most important cities for luxury retail, brands will inevitably feel an effect.
Financial Markets
Op-Ed | H&M Is Finally Going in the Right Direction
The Swedish retail company's stock of unsold clothes is shrinking amid recent demand increase and shares up by 25 percent.
Op-Ed | H&M Is Finally Going in the Right Direction
The Swedish retail company's stock of unsold clothes is shrinking amid recent demand increase and shares up by 25 percent.
Financial Markets
The Path to a Better Prada
The Italian luxury brand is a step behind its peers, but a management overhaul could be transformative, argues Luca Solca.
The Path to a Better Prada
The Italian luxury brand is a step behind its peers, but a management overhaul could be transformative, argues Luca Solca.
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.