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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Beauty
Lisa Eldridge's Brushstroke of Genius
How the makeup artist and creative director of Lancôme grew an online fanbase of millions with her candid online beauty tutorials.
Lisa Eldridge's Brushstroke of Genius
How the makeup artist and creative director of Lancôme grew an online fanbase of millions with her candid online beauty tutorials.
Global Markets
Miami’s Loss Is Iguatemi’s Gain as Brazilians Shop at Local Mall
Brazilians, who once flew to Miami to buy Louis Vuitton purses and Chanel dresses, are spending their weakened currency at home in a gain for luxury mall operator Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA.
Miami’s Loss Is Iguatemi’s Gain as Brazilians Shop at Local Mall
Brazilians, who once flew to Miami to buy Louis Vuitton purses and Chanel dresses, are spending their weakened currency at home in a gain for luxury mall operator Iguatemi Empresa de Shopping Centers SA.
News & Analysis
H&M's Ethiopian Supplier Invests in Factory to Boost Revenue
Ethiopia’s Almeda Textiles, which sells clothes to Swedish fashion chain H&M, plans to increase revenue by 50 percent to $30 million a year by 2018 by upgrading factory equipment and training staff.
H&M's Ethiopian Supplier Invests in Factory to Boost Revenue
Ethiopia’s Almeda Textiles, which sells clothes to Swedish fashion chain H&M, plans to increase revenue by 50 percent to $30 million a year by 2018 by upgrading factory equipment and training staff.
News & Analysis
Inside Tommy Hilfiger's American Dream
In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Tommy Hilfiger to discuss how the American fashion designer built his global empire.
Inside Tommy Hilfiger's American Dream
In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Tommy Hilfiger to discuss how the American fashion designer built his global empire.
Global Markets
Koreans Get 80 Percent Off Armani Online as MERS Raises Recession Risk
As Korean shoppers shun public places over the spread of Middle East respiratory syndrome, Shinsegae is offering online discounts of as much as 80 percent on brands including Armani Exchange and Vivienne Westwood.
Koreans Get 80 Percent Off Armani Online as MERS Raises Recession Risk
As Korean shoppers shun public places over the spread of Middle East respiratory syndrome, Shinsegae is offering online discounts of as much as 80 percent on brands including Armani Exchange and Vivienne Westwood.
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Real Fur Is Out of Fashion
There is no kind way to obtain fur and more people should be aware of the horrors that animals endure for fashion, argues Elisa Allen of PETA.
Op-Ed | Real Fur Is Out of Fashion
There is no kind way to obtain fur and more people should be aware of the horrors that animals endure for fashion, argues Elisa Allen of PETA.
News & Analysis
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with fashion.
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with fashion.
Sustainability
Mats Rombaut’s Natural Approach
This month, our Spotlight shines on Belgian designer Mats Rombaut, whose unisex footwear line, made using materials that reflect his vegan lifestyle, has won over key stockists worldwide.
Mats Rombaut’s Natural Approach
This month, our Spotlight shines on Belgian designer Mats Rombaut, whose unisex footwear line, made using materials that reflect his vegan lifestyle, has won over key stockists worldwide.
Technology
The Political Logic Behind Hillary’s Horrible ‘Pantsuit T-Shirt’
By at least one metric—fashion—Hillary Clinton’s campaign appears to be off to a terrible start.
The Political Logic Behind Hillary’s Horrible ‘Pantsuit T-Shirt’
By at least one metric—fashion—Hillary Clinton’s campaign appears to be off to a terrible start.
Marketing
Instagram Takes Steps to Open Platform to Advertisers
Instagram said on Tuesday that it is taking steps to make its ads available to all types of businesses, not just hand-selected brands.
Instagram Takes Steps to Open Platform to Advertisers
Instagram said on Tuesday that it is taking steps to make its ads available to all types of businesses, not just hand-selected brands.
Technology
Pinterest to Allow Purchases From Product Pins on Site
Pinterest Inc. unveiled a way to let users buy products from the pinned items they see on its website.
Pinterest to Allow Purchases From Product Pins on Site
Pinterest Inc. unveiled a way to let users buy products from the pinned items they see on its website.
News & Analysis
Renzo Rosso Says Rehabilitated Galliano is a "Real Pro"
Renzo Rosso, chairman and main shareholder of Maison Margiela's parent OTB group, said sales were already up 20 percent at the fashion house even though only a few of Galliano's pieces had so far reached the shelves.
Renzo Rosso Says Rehabilitated Galliano is a "Real Pro"
Renzo Rosso, chairman and main shareholder of Maison Margiela's parent OTB group, said sales were already up 20 percent at the fashion house even though only a few of Galliano's pieces had so far reached the shelves.
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.