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.
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News & Analysis
Glossier Hits $100 Million in Sales and Takes Aim at Big Beauty
Glossier, the fast-growing millennial makeup company, will surpass $100 million in revenue this year. This rapid expansion has the company setting its sights high.
Glossier Hits $100 Million in Sales and Takes Aim at Big Beauty
Glossier, the fast-growing millennial makeup company, will surpass $100 million in revenue this year. This rapid expansion has the company setting its sights high.
News & Analysis
Kim Jones to Win Trailblazer Award at the Fashion Awards 2018
It’s temperament as much as talent that makes the Dior Men designer so ideally suited for the honour, says Tim Blanks.
Kim Jones to Win Trailblazer Award at the Fashion Awards 2018
It’s temperament as much as talent that makes the Dior Men designer so ideally suited for the honour, says Tim Blanks.
Luxury
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Luxury
The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.
The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban
While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.
Luxury
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?
PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.
News & Analysis
Givenchy Bets Big on London After Royal Wedding Coup
The French luxury brand is opening its first London flagship in Mayfair to capitalise on designer Clare Waight Keller’s British heritage, her royal wedding dress coup and London’s position as a global hub for luxury shoppers.
Givenchy Bets Big on London After Royal Wedding Coup
The French luxury brand is opening its first London flagship in Mayfair to capitalise on designer Clare Waight Keller’s British heritage, her royal wedding dress coup and London’s position as a global hub for luxury shoppers.
Beauty
Glossier President and CFO to Depart Company
BoF exclusively reports that Henry Davis is exiting the direct-to-consumer beauty brand after almost five years to pursue his own entrepreneurial opportunities.
Glossier President and CFO to Depart Company
BoF exclusively reports that Henry Davis is exiting the direct-to-consumer beauty brand after almost five years to pursue his own entrepreneurial opportunities.
Fashion Week
Chanel, Mummy-fied
Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Métiers d'Arts collection was shown in the Egyptian wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and he took the inspiration quite literally.
Chanel, Mummy-fied
Karl Lagerfeld’s latest Métiers d'Arts collection was shown in the Egyptian wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and he took the inspiration quite literally.
Luxury
Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.
Chanel’s Year of Change
Bruno Pavlovsky, president of fashion and Chanel SAS, addresses the reshaping of the storied French house, from its ban on exotic skins to its curious new London headquarters, as well as the rumours that Phoebe Philo will succeed Karl Lagerfeld.
News & Analysis
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
The Thorny Business of Brand Activism
Brands that take a position on divisive issues see the risk of backlash as short-term pain for long-term gain. But being on the right side of history can backfire when brand activism comes across as superficial or self-righteous.
Media
Dirk Standen, Editorial Head of Condé Nast’s In-House Agency, to Exit
The former editor-in-chief of Style.com headed editorial at the US publisher’s in-house agency since 2015.
Dirk Standen, Editorial Head of Condé Nast’s In-House Agency, to Exit
The former editor-in-chief of Style.com headed editorial at the US publisher’s in-house agency since 2015.
Luxury
Valentino’s Plan to Level Up
Can the Italian label turn Pierpaolo Piccioli’s creative acclaim into commercial success and boost its single-digit growth? Chief executive Stefano Sassi shares his strategy.
Valentino’s Plan to Level Up
Can the Italian label turn Pierpaolo Piccioli’s creative acclaim into commercial success and boost its single-digit growth? Chief executive Stefano Sassi shares his strategy.
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.