Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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News & Analysis
Did Kanye West Just Kill His Brand?
"Fashion and branding experts say that West's very public support of a divisive leader is a risky move for a designer with a young company, even one
Did Kanye West Just Kill His Brand?
"Fashion and branding experts say that West's very public support of a divisive leader is a risky move for a designer with a young company, even one
News & Analysis
Turning the Focus Back on South Africa
Executives need to keep a close eye on the South African fashion market as it could be poised for a rebound after years in the doldrums. Newly installed president Cyril Ramaphosa has a tall order but industry leaders are emboldened.
Turning the Focus Back on South Africa
Executives need to keep a close eye on the South African fashion market as it could be poised for a rebound after years in the doldrums. Newly installed president Cyril Ramaphosa has a tall order but industry leaders are emboldened.
Financial Markets
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
What Trump’s Trade War Means for Fashion
As fears of a trade war begin to ebb, the tension felt by supply chain leaders appears to be lifting. But given president Trump’s characteristic unpredictability, the fashion industry is not out of the woods yet.
News & Analysis
Fashion Industry Trade Groups Join Trump Tariff Opposition
The AAFA — whose members include Ralph Lauren Corp and Tapestry — the CFDA and the FDRA sent a letter to the White House objecting to the president's expected tariffs on Chinese-imported goods.
Fashion Industry Trade Groups Join Trump Tariff Opposition
The AAFA — whose members include Ralph Lauren Corp and Tapestry — the CFDA and the FDRA sent a letter to the White House objecting to the president's expected tariffs on Chinese-imported goods.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | China's Outsourcing Experiment in Ethiopia, Selling Politics Like a Lifestyle Brand
This week, China is turning Ethiopia into a fast-fashion factory, while Millennial activists and politicians are embracing minimalist design in their merch.
Social Goods | China's Outsourcing Experiment in Ethiopia, Selling Politics Like a Lifestyle Brand
This week, China is turning Ethiopia into a fast-fashion factory, while Millennial activists and politicians are embracing minimalist design in their merch.
Financial Markets
EU Proposes Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Clothing and Cosmetics
The European Union is preparing punitive tariffs on iconic US brands, raising political pressure on President Donald Trump to ditch his plans for taxing steel and aluminium imports.
EU Proposes Retaliatory Tariffs Against US Clothing and Cosmetics
The European Union is preparing punitive tariffs on iconic US brands, raising political pressure on President Donald Trump to ditch his plans for taxing steel and aluminium imports.
News & Analysis
L.L. Bean Raises Minimum Age for Gun Sales
The outdoor gear maker joins a list of retailers putting restrictions on firearm sales following a mass shooting at a Florida high school last month.
L.L. Bean Raises Minimum Age for Gun Sales
The outdoor gear maker joins a list of retailers putting restrictions on firearm sales following a mass shooting at a Florida high school last month.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Modelling Agencies Enabled Sexual Predators, Zara Appropriated Indian Garments
This week, former agent says she and her colleagues knew about predatory photographers, while Zara appropriates the traditional Indian lungi.
Social Goods | Modelling Agencies Enabled Sexual Predators, Zara Appropriated Indian Garments
This week, former agent says she and her colleagues knew about predatory photographers, while Zara appropriates the traditional Indian lungi.
Financial Markets
4 Davos Themes Fashion Needs to Watch
As business magnates, presidents and economists converged at the 2018 World Economic Forum to discuss the state of the global economy, what important takeaways are there for the fashion industry?
4 Davos Themes Fashion Needs to Watch
As business magnates, presidents and economists converged at the 2018 World Economic Forum to discuss the state of the global economy, what important takeaways are there for the fashion industry?
China
JD.com Says Chinese Companies Finding It Harder to Enter US
Increased protectionism will hurt the American economy, the head of China’s second-largest e-commerce operator said.
JD.com Says Chinese Companies Finding It Harder to Enter US
Increased protectionism will hurt the American economy, the head of China’s second-largest e-commerce operator said.
China
China Steps Up Policing of Multinationals on Sovereignty Issues
China is stepping up its policing of international companies such as Zara, demanding they respect the government’s position on long-standing territorial disputes from Taiwan to Tibet.
China Steps Up Policing of Multinationals on Sovereignty Issues
China is stepping up its policing of international companies such as Zara, demanding they respect the government’s position on long-standing territorial disputes from Taiwan to Tibet.
Financial Markets
Fashion in 2018 | 01. Predictably Unpredictable
In 2018, fashion executives will need to accept the fact that change and instability are fixed features of the current business climate, and to focus their efforts on those aspects of the business that they can control.
Fashion in 2018 | 01. Predictably Unpredictable
In 2018, fashion executives will need to accept the fact that change and instability are fixed features of the current business climate, and to focus their efforts on those aspects of the business that they can control.
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.