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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Technology
Start Today Launches New Online Mall for Japanese Teens
Start Today, which operates Japan's largest fashion e-commerce portal, Zozotown, is targeting the teens-to-20s fashion market with a new online mall called La Boo, fronted by Cara Delevingne. JapanConsuming reports.
Start Today Launches New Online Mall for Japanese Teens
Start Today, which operates Japan's largest fashion e-commerce portal, Zozotown, is targeting the teens-to-20s fashion market with a new online mall called La Boo, fronted by Cara Delevingne. JapanConsuming reports.
Global Markets
Forget Fashion Week, It’s Golden Week
As the last of the main four fashion weeks comes to a close, BoF turns its attention to Golden Week, a Chinese national holiday, currently in full swing, that has quickly become one of the most lucrative weeks of the year for European luxury retailers.
Forget Fashion Week, It’s Golden Week
As the last of the main four fashion weeks comes to a close, BoF turns its attention to Golden Week, a Chinese national holiday, currently in full swing, that has quickly become one of the most lucrative weeks of the year for European luxury retailers.
Technology
Sneakerboy's Luxury Retail Revolution
With the launch of Sneakerboy, Chris Kyvetos, a member of the recently launched BoF 500, is targeting a new generation of luxury consumers with a highly covetable selection of sneakers and an innovative digital retail model that blends the tactility of a physical store with the efficiencies of the Internet.
Sneakerboy's Luxury Retail Revolution
With the launch of Sneakerboy, Chris Kyvetos, a member of the recently launched BoF 500, is targeting a new generation of luxury consumers with a highly covetable selection of sneakers and an innovative digital retail model that blends the tactility of a physical store with the efficiencies of the Internet.
Global Markets
China's E-commerce Giants Offer Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
Chinese e-commerce goliaths like Taobao provide a powerful platform for start-up fashion and apparel e-tailers, reports Genevieve Flaven.
China's E-commerce Giants Offer Opportunity for Entrepreneurs
Chinese e-commerce goliaths like Taobao provide a powerful platform for start-up fashion and apparel e-tailers, reports Genevieve Flaven.
Global Markets
The Family Firms Ruling Fashion in the Gulf States
To accompany the launch of the BoF 500, Robb Young examines how an omnipotent cartel of deep-pocketed families have managed to anchor themselves in the lucrative fashion markets of the Gulf States.
The Family Firms Ruling Fashion in the Gulf States
To accompany the launch of the BoF 500, Robb Young examines how an omnipotent cartel of deep-pocketed families have managed to anchor themselves in the lucrative fashion markets of the Gulf States.
Global Markets
In the Mood for Qipao
For many years, Chinese designers looked West. Today, more and more fashion companies, from couture houses to premium brands, are reviving and capitalising on China's own cultural heritage.
In the Mood for Qipao
For many years, Chinese designers looked West. Today, more and more fashion companies, from couture houses to premium brands, are reviving and capitalising on China's own cultural heritage.
Global Markets
Kazakhstan, More than Just a Klondike
In the next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Kazakhstan, the undisputed goliath of Central Asia.
Kazakhstan, More than Just a Klondike
In the next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Kazakhstan, the undisputed goliath of Central Asia.
Global Markets
The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary
Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.
The Fashion Trail | Alma Mater of the Antwerp Six Celebrates Anniversary
Eugene Rabkin reports from the celebrations held to mark the 350th anniversary of Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts and the 50th anniversary of its storied fashion department.
Global Markets
Belle Buys Stake in Baroque Japan, Aims to Create Fashion Empire Across Asia
Baroque Japan — owner of womenswear brands including Moussy, Sly, Rodeo Crowns, Shelter, Black and Rienda — has a new Chinese majority shareholder, which already owns some 25 percent of the Chinese footwear market and aims to create one of the biggest fashion retailers in Asia. JapanConsuming reports.
Belle Buys Stake in Baroque Japan, Aims to Create Fashion Empire Across Asia
Baroque Japan — owner of womenswear brands including Moussy, Sly, Rodeo Crowns, Shelter, Black and Rienda — has a new Chinese majority shareholder, which already owns some 25 percent of the Chinese footwear market and aims to create one of the biggest fashion retailers in Asia. JapanConsuming reports.
China
The China Edit | Angelica Cheung, Shanghai Tang, L Capital Targets Middle Class Consumption, Luxury Tax
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
The China Edit | Angelica Cheung, Shanghai Tang, L Capital Targets Middle Class Consumption, Luxury Tax
The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.
Global Markets
In China, Busen Green Embraces 'Intelligent Copying' to Stand Out
Moving away from scattershot copying, mid-market Chinese brand Busen Green has embraced a creative process based on "intelligent copying" to produce collections with a more consistent and differentiated design aesthetic for the country's increasingly demanding male consumers.
In China, Busen Green Embraces 'Intelligent Copying' to Stand Out
Moving away from scattershot copying, mid-market Chinese brand Busen Green has embraced a creative process based on "intelligent copying" to produce collections with a more consistent and differentiated design aesthetic for the country's increasingly demanding male consumers.
Global Markets
Shaping Shanghai Tang
On the ground in Hong Kong, Divia Harilela sits down with Raphael le Masne de Chermont, the executive chairman of Shanghai Tang.
Shaping Shanghai Tang
On the ground in Hong Kong, Divia Harilela sits down with Raphael le Masne de Chermont, the executive chairman of Shanghai Tang.
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.