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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Media
David Carey Is Leaving Hearst
The head of Hearst Magazines is stepping down at the end of this year after 8 years at the media company and heading to Harvard University.
David Carey Is Leaving Hearst
The head of Hearst Magazines is stepping down at the end of this year after 8 years at the media company and heading to Harvard University.
News & Analysis
YouTube Hires Derek Blasberg to Lead New Fashion and Beauty Partnerships Division
The well-travelled editor will cultivate relationships with brands and high-profile people in the fashion and beauty industries, much like Eva Chen does currently at Instagram.
YouTube Hires Derek Blasberg to Lead New Fashion and Beauty Partnerships Division
The well-travelled editor will cultivate relationships with brands and high-profile people in the fashion and beauty industries, much like Eva Chen does currently at Instagram.
Fashion Week
Sartorial Autopsies at Comme des Garçons
Rei Kawakubo returned to the mutated Edwardian silhouette that has underpinned her menswear from almost the beginning. But although there was buoyant colour, Kawakubo’s dissection of the suit had teeth.
Sartorial Autopsies at Comme des Garçons
Rei Kawakubo returned to the mutated Edwardian silhouette that has underpinned her menswear from almost the beginning. But although there was buoyant colour, Kawakubo’s dissection of the suit had teeth.
Fashion Week
Loewe’s Gleeful Eccentricity
The house’s trump card under Jonathan Anderson is craft. Combined with an appealing randomness, it has turned Loewe into one of the most uplifting waystations on the men’s fashion circuit.
Loewe’s Gleeful Eccentricity
The house’s trump card under Jonathan Anderson is craft. Combined with an appealing randomness, it has turned Loewe into one of the most uplifting waystations on the men’s fashion circuit.
Fashion Week
A Chaotic Undertow at Alexander McQueen
The iconoclastic sensibilities of Francis Bacon’s decadent life informed a refreshing spontaneity in the hyper-studied context of McQueen menswear.
A Chaotic Undertow at Alexander McQueen
The iconoclastic sensibilities of Francis Bacon’s decadent life informed a refreshing spontaneity in the hyper-studied context of McQueen menswear.
Fashion Week
Dries Van Noten Lays Down a Solid Foundation
The show opened and closed with a boy in a bathing suit — a basic blank slate — and the simplicity of that statement defined everything that came after.
Dries Van Noten Lays Down a Solid Foundation
The show opened and closed with a boy in a bathing suit — a basic blank slate — and the simplicity of that statement defined everything that came after.
Fashion Week
Everything Is Punk at Undercover
Transposing his fearlessness onto the biggest fashion stage in the world, Jun Takahashi consolidated his position as the industry’s best storyteller.
Everything Is Punk at Undercover
Transposing his fearlessness onto the biggest fashion stage in the world, Jun Takahashi consolidated his position as the industry’s best storyteller.
Fashion Week
A New Urban Spirit at Jil Sander
Luke and Lucie Meiers have managed to translate the house's founding principle of purism into shapes that are as essential as they are metropolitan — and all the better for it.
A New Urban Spirit at Jil Sander
Luke and Lucie Meiers have managed to translate the house's founding principle of purism into shapes that are as essential as they are metropolitan — and all the better for it.
Fashion Week
Confusion and Control at Rick Owens
His eldritch geometries served to emphasise his affection for Russian Constructivism, visible in the sweeping polyhedron-like capes and coats which had that sacerdotal quality that is Owens at his most optimistic.
Confusion and Control at Rick Owens
His eldritch geometries served to emphasise his affection for Russian Constructivism, visible in the sweeping polyhedron-like capes and coats which had that sacerdotal quality that is Owens at his most optimistic.
Fashion Week
Ami's Fields of Gold
Alexandre Mattiussi's approach to sportswear felt authenticity outdoors-y, gracefully distancing the Ami man from the urban onslaught of menswear today.
Ami's Fields of Gold
Alexandre Mattiussi's approach to sportswear felt authenticity outdoors-y, gracefully distancing the Ami man from the urban onslaught of menswear today.
Luxury
Kering to Sell Christopher Kane Back to Designer
The French luxury conglomerate is in talks to sell its 51 percent stake in the label back to the British designer after a 5-year partnership.
Kering to Sell Christopher Kane Back to Designer
The French luxury conglomerate is in talks to sell its 51 percent stake in the label back to the British designer after a 5-year partnership.
Global Markets
Turkey: Troubled, Resilient and Full of Opportunity
For many fashion executives, two years of upheaval has led to uncertainty, but for others Turkey’s increasingly polarised market signals new business opportunities.
Turkey: Troubled, Resilient and Full of Opportunity
For many fashion executives, two years of upheaval has led to uncertainty, but for others Turkey’s increasingly polarised market signals new business opportunities.
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.