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.
social-media
Technology
Why IGTV Is Still a Question Mark for Luxury Brands
Four months after launch, Instagram's latest feature is living in the shadow of its highly successful predecessor Instagram Stories.
Why IGTV Is Still a Question Mark for Luxury Brands
Four months after launch, Instagram's latest feature is living in the shadow of its highly successful predecessor Instagram Stories.
News & Analysis
Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?
The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.
Instagram Killed the Fashion Magazine. What Happens Now?
The photo- and video-sharing app has replaced print magazines as the primary way people discover fashion, becoming the foundation on which the industry has built everything from new labels to a $1.6 billion influencer economy. But change is coming.
Marketing
Slimane and Tisci Tease New Visions Ahead of Big Debuts
The designers are set to make their respective ready-to-wear debuts at Burberry and Celine this month. But for those following along on social media, the action has already begun.
Slimane and Tisci Tease New Visions Ahead of Big Debuts
The designers are set to make their respective ready-to-wear debuts at Burberry and Celine this month. But for those following along on social media, the action has already begun.
News & Analysis
Vogue’s Selby Drummond Is Heading to Snapchat
The accessories and special projects director will be the app's first head of fashion and beauty partnerships, taking up a role similar to that of Eva Chen at Instagram and Derek Blasberg at YouTube.
Vogue’s Selby Drummond Is Heading to Snapchat
The accessories and special projects director will be the app's first head of fashion and beauty partnerships, taking up a role similar to that of Eva Chen at Instagram and Derek Blasberg at YouTube.
China
China to Probe Pinduoduo over Reports of Counterfeit Goods
The move comes after the Chinese shopping platform raised $1.63 billion in the second-biggest US listing by a Chinese firm this year.
China to Probe Pinduoduo over Reports of Counterfeit Goods
The move comes after the Chinese shopping platform raised $1.63 billion in the second-biggest US listing by a Chinese firm this year.
Beauty
The BoF Podcast: Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business
This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.
The BoF Podcast: Turning Influence Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business
This week on Inside Fashion, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner speak about working together as a family and turning influence into a multi-million dollar business.
News & Analysis
Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz
LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.
Dior Brought Back the Saddle Bag With a Global Instagram Blitz
LVMH sees new, revived products as key to keeping up with rivals.
News & Analysis
Influencer Marketing Lessons from Fashion Nova and Zara
As Fashion Nova, Zara and KKW Beauty top InfluencerDB’s best-performing brands report, what can fashion learn from their partnerships with influencers?
Influencer Marketing Lessons from Fashion Nova and Zara
As Fashion Nova, Zara and KKW Beauty top InfluencerDB’s best-performing brands report, what can fashion learn from their partnerships with influencers?
Marketing
How to Acquire Customers in a Crowded Digital Landscape
As more brands saturate the e-commerce retail space, companies are finding new — and sometimes very old — ways to market themselves.
How to Acquire Customers in a Crowded Digital Landscape
As more brands saturate the e-commerce retail space, companies are finding new — and sometimes very old — ways to market themselves.
News & Analysis
Inside the Fashion Nova Hype Machine
Fashion Nova is defying a slump in fast-fashion by releasing hundreds of new looks every week and harnessing an army of Instagram influencers. BoF goes inside the #NovaBabe machine.
Inside the Fashion Nova Hype Machine
Fashion Nova is defying a slump in fast-fashion by releasing hundreds of new looks every week and harnessing an army of Instagram influencers. BoF goes inside the #NovaBabe machine.
Sustainability
Social Goods | The Dark Side of Chinese Internet Fame, Tariffs to Affect Ivanka Trump's Brand
This week, body-positive messaging does not resonate in Chinese influencer circles, while Ivanka Trump's handbags will likely be hit by the new tariffs on China.
Social Goods | The Dark Side of Chinese Internet Fame, Tariffs to Affect Ivanka Trump's Brand
This week, body-positive messaging does not resonate in Chinese influencer circles, while Ivanka Trump's handbags will likely be hit by the new tariffs on China.
Beauty
Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales
This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.
Amazon & Nordstrom: A Tale of Two Sales
This Monday, everyone will be talking about Amazon and Nordstrom's biggest sales of the year, Anna Wintour's Air Jordans and Kylie Cosmetics' eye-popping valuation. Read our Cheat Sheet.
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.