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
The Business of Reggaeton Style
They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.
The Business of Reggaeton Style
They have swag, sex appeal and their infectious music videos secure billions of views. No wonder brands as diverse as Chanel, Guess and Dolce & Gabbana are waking up to the influence of these Latin music megastars.
China
China's Celebrity Ambassador Minefield
Luxury brands navigate the risks and rewards of banking on celebrity ambassadors, Alibaba gears up for Singles Day with the launch of China's largest robotics warehouse, and JD.com apologises for a sexist marketing blunder. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
China's Celebrity Ambassador Minefield
Luxury brands navigate the risks and rewards of banking on celebrity ambassadors, Alibaba gears up for Singles Day with the launch of China's largest robotics warehouse, and JD.com apologises for a sexist marketing blunder. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
News & Analysis
How Cardi B Makes Fashion Moves
The rapper tells BoF about her fashion strategy and why she chose to partner with white-hot Fashion Nova for her first clothing line.
How Cardi B Makes Fashion Moves
The rapper tells BoF about her fashion strategy and why she chose to partner with white-hot Fashion Nova for her first clothing line.
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Kevyn Aucoin: The Man Who Invented the Modern Makeup Artist
Tim Blanks meditates on the man who gave birth to the concept of makeup artist as a media figure, paving the way for the likes of Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner, and the current wave of movies taking audiences behind fashion’s mirror.
Kevyn Aucoin: The Man Who Invented the Modern Makeup Artist
Tim Blanks meditates on the man who gave birth to the concept of makeup artist as a media figure, paving the way for the likes of Pat McGrath and Kylie Jenner, and the current wave of movies taking audiences behind fashion’s mirror.
China
Controversial Hip-Hop Stars Keep Brands Guessing
China’s streetwear market is booming thanks to the local hip-hop scene, but its stars are under the microscope of the authorities.
Controversial Hip-Hop Stars Keep Brands Guessing
China’s streetwear market is booming thanks to the local hip-hop scene, but its stars are under the microscope of the authorities.
Retail
Uniqlo’s $300 Million Bet on Federer
The logic behind Uniqlo’s 10-year deal with 36-year-old tennis legend Roger Federer.
Uniqlo’s $300 Million Bet on Federer
The logic behind Uniqlo’s 10-year deal with 36-year-old tennis legend Roger Federer.
China
Cashing In on Asia’s Red Carpet Economy
As the Cannes Film Festival winds down, BoF investigates the increasingly lucrative business of dressing Asian celebrities.
Cashing In on Asia’s Red Carpet Economy
As the Cannes Film Festival winds down, BoF investigates the increasingly lucrative business of dressing Asian celebrities.
News & Analysis
How to Dress Meghan Markle (Hint: You Probably Can't)
Unofficial endorsements from the royal family are worth £200 million a year to British companies alone. But dressing a royal brings its own challenges.
How to Dress Meghan Markle (Hint: You Probably Can't)
Unofficial endorsements from the royal family are worth £200 million a year to British companies alone. But dressing a royal brings its own challenges.
Beauty
Kim Kardashian Means Business
The most popular Kardashian of them all has parlayed her social media stardom into a fast-growing beauty business. Can she build a mega-brand that lasts?
Kim Kardashian Means Business
The most popular Kardashian of them all has parlayed her social media stardom into a fast-growing beauty business. Can she build a mega-brand that lasts?
News & Analysis
On the Red Carpet, the Oscars Avoids Hollywood's #MeToo Moment
The lead up to the awards had little in the way of demonstrations tied to the industry’s sexual misconduct scandals.
On the Red Carpet, the Oscars Avoids Hollywood's #MeToo Moment
The lead up to the awards had little in the way of demonstrations tied to the industry’s sexual misconduct scandals.
News & Analysis
A Titanic Moment: How Celine Dion Became the Fashion Icon 2017 Needs
"Having established herself as a fan of Vetements and Balenciaga, the Canadian 90s icon has gone from Las Vegas to the front row."
A Titanic Moment: How Celine Dion Became the Fashion Icon 2017 Needs
"Having established herself as a fan of Vetements and Balenciaga, the Canadian 90s icon has gone from Las Vegas to the front row."
News & Analysis
Stuart Vevers on Selena Gomez as His New Campaign Girl
"For the uninitiated, Gomez is the most followed person on Instagram with 122 million followers."
Stuart Vevers on Selena Gomez as His New Campaign Girl
"For the uninitiated, Gomez is the most followed person on Instagram with 122 million followers."
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.