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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Financial Markets
French Authorities Investigating Karl Lagerfeld's Taxes
French authorities are investigating Karl Lagerfeld's taxes as the designer is suspected of having hidden more than 20 million euros (approximately $22 million) using complex transactions between various companies.
French Authorities Investigating Karl Lagerfeld's Taxes
French authorities are investigating Karl Lagerfeld's taxes as the designer is suspected of having hidden more than 20 million euros (approximately $22 million) using complex transactions between various companies.
News & Analysis
Glen Luchford, Lensman for the New Gucci
The preferred lensman for the new Gucci talks collaborating with Alessandro Michele and why he decided to open a hotel in Venice Beach.
Glen Luchford, Lensman for the New Gucci
The preferred lensman for the new Gucci talks collaborating with Alessandro Michele and why he decided to open a hotel in Venice Beach.
Financial Markets
Rolex Buyers Needn’t Worry as Swiss Put Limit on Anonymous Cash
Switzerland’s government is about to challenge the cash culture with a revised money-laundering law in January that requires due diligence by retailers on all purchases that exceed 100,000 francs — including verifying the buyer’s identity.
Rolex Buyers Needn’t Worry as Swiss Put Limit on Anonymous Cash
Switzerland’s government is about to challenge the cash culture with a revised money-laundering law in January that requires due diligence by retailers on all purchases that exceed 100,000 francs — including verifying the buyer’s identity.
News & Analysis
Nike's Football Business Is About Adults Buying Expensive Jerseys
Armchair quarterbacks will pay handsomely for the futuristic fabric in Nike's new NFL jerseys.
Nike's Football Business Is About Adults Buying Expensive Jerseys
Armchair quarterbacks will pay handsomely for the futuristic fabric in Nike's new NFL jerseys.
News & Analysis
Joerg Koch Defies Content-Commerce Orthodoxy
BoF talks to the Berlin-based cultural polymath and founder of cerebral indie magazine 032c on the relationship between creativity and commerce and becoming the editor-in-chief of global e-commerce site Ssense.
Joerg Koch Defies Content-Commerce Orthodoxy
BoF talks to the Berlin-based cultural polymath and founder of cerebral indie magazine 032c on the relationship between creativity and commerce and becoming the editor-in-chief of global e-commerce site Ssense.
Retail
Nicolas Houzé’s Strategy for the Future of Galeries Lafayette
Nicolas Houzé, chief executive of Galeries Lafayette, tells Imran Amed about his plans for the venerable French department store in today's turbulent, globalised, wired world.
Nicolas Houzé’s Strategy for the Future of Galeries Lafayette
Nicolas Houzé, chief executive of Galeries Lafayette, tells Imran Amed about his plans for the venerable French department store in today's turbulent, globalised, wired world.
News & Analysis
Caroline Issa #My2015
Click to watch Caroline Issa, Fashion Director of Tank Magazine and becauselondon.com, look back at her year in fashion.
Caroline Issa #My2015
Click to watch Caroline Issa, Fashion Director of Tank Magazine and becauselondon.com, look back at her year in fashion.
News & Analysis
Josh Peskowitz: From Fashion Director to Shopkeeper
Bloomingdales’ outgoing fashion director has spent 20 years watching modern menswear boom. Now, he plans to use his experience across editorial and retail to launch a concept store in the fashion hotspot of LA.
Josh Peskowitz: From Fashion Director to Shopkeeper
Bloomingdales’ outgoing fashion director has spent 20 years watching modern menswear boom. Now, he plans to use his experience across editorial and retail to launch a concept store in the fashion hotspot of LA.
News & Analysis
Dean & Dan Caten's #My2015
Click to watch Dean and Dan Caten, Designers, DSquared2, look back at their year in fashion.
Dean & Dan Caten's #My2015
Click to watch Dean and Dan Caten, Designers, DSquared2, look back at their year in fashion.
Technology
Swatch Is Secretly Stockpiling Patents
Swatch has filed 173 smartwatch-related patents in recent years, even though chief executive officer Nick Hayek has been dismissive of the devices.
Swatch Is Secretly Stockpiling Patents
Swatch has filed 173 smartwatch-related patents in recent years, even though chief executive officer Nick Hayek has been dismissive of the devices.
News & Analysis
Tommy Hilfiger's #My2015
Click to watch Tommy Hilfiger look back at his year in fashion.
Tommy Hilfiger's #My2015
Click to watch Tommy Hilfiger look back at his year in fashion.
News & Analysis
Mary Howard, Fashion's Original Set Designer
Mary Howard rose from making Mardi Gras floats to working with the likes of Richard Avedon, Steven Klein and Annie Leibovitz, inventing the role of fashion set designer along the way.
Mary Howard, Fashion's Original Set Designer
Mary Howard rose from making Mardi Gras floats to working with the likes of Richard Avedon, Steven Klein and Annie Leibovitz, inventing the role of fashion set designer along the way.
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.