Adidas Shares Plunge After World Cup Spend Dents Profit
Shares in the company fell the most on record after its marketing outlay for the World Cup resulted in lower-than-expected quarterly profit.
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A guide to unlocking opportunity in emerging and frontier fashion markets.
Worldview | Would Western Brands Return to Post-Sanctions Russia?
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features luxury’s Ramadan push, investment in Kenyan retailer Goodlife and China’s ban on Korean beauty products.
Worldview | Would Western Brands Return to Post-Sanctions Russia?
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features luxury’s Ramadan push, investment in Kenyan retailer Goodlife and China’s ban on Korean beauty products.
Expanding Global Trade Opportunities at Istanbul Fashion Connection
The global fashion industry is seeking to diversify trade and manufacturing hubs amid geopolitical tensions and cost challenges, placing an emphasis on trade fairs like Istanbul Fashion Connection and Türkiye’s role as a strategic sourcing hub. BoF attended IFCO this February to learn more about the Turkish offering across the fashion value chain in 2025.
Expanding Global Trade Opportunities at Istanbul Fashion Connection
The global fashion industry is seeking to diversify trade and manufacturing hubs amid geopolitical tensions and cost challenges, placing an emphasis on trade fairs like Istanbul Fashion Connection and Türkiye’s role as a strategic sourcing hub. BoF attended IFCO this February to learn more about the Turkish offering across the fashion value chain in 2025.
Worldview: Why Alibaba’s Jack Ma Met With China’s President
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Dafiti’s exit from Chile, Vietnamese factories and Saudi Arabia’s move to recycle pilgrims’ clothing.
Worldview: Why Alibaba’s Jack Ma Met With China’s President
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Dafiti’s exit from Chile, Vietnamese factories and Saudi Arabia’s move to recycle pilgrims’ clothing.
The Retailers Unlocking Africa’s Luxury Market
Global brands have traditionally prioritised multi-brand stores in South Africa, Nigeria and Morocco to gain a foothold on the continent. Now, some are looking further afield to boutiques in Kenya, Angola and Egypt.
The Retailers Unlocking Africa’s Luxury Market
Global brands have traditionally prioritised multi-brand stores in South Africa, Nigeria and Morocco to gain a foothold on the continent. Now, some are looking further afield to boutiques in Kenya, Angola and Egypt.
Learn From Tory Burch, Pierre-Yves Roussel, Laurent Duffier and More at BoF CROSSROADS 2025
The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce BoF CROSSROADS 2025, our new invitation-only gathering of top business and creative leaders focused on seizing opportunities in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Learn From Tory Burch, Pierre-Yves Roussel, Laurent Duffier and More at BoF CROSSROADS 2025
The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce BoF CROSSROADS 2025, our new invitation-only gathering of top business and creative leaders focused on seizing opportunities in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Worldview | Ukraine’s Adaptive Fashion for the War Wounded
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Bharat Tex trade show, Budapest Central European Fashion Week and Net-a-Porter’s China exit.
Worldview | Ukraine’s Adaptive Fashion for the War Wounded
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Bharat Tex trade show, Budapest Central European Fashion Week and Net-a-Porter’s China exit.
Exclusive: Inside the Launch of Arks, Ranbir Kapoor’s Lifestyle Brand
Today in Mumbai, the Bollywood superstar is launching a premium lifestyle label with a range of sneakers, everyday clothing and accessories.
Exclusive: Inside the Launch of Arks, Ranbir Kapoor’s Lifestyle Brand
Today in Mumbai, the Bollywood superstar is launching a premium lifestyle label with a range of sneakers, everyday clothing and accessories.
Consumer Trends and Cultural Opportunities in Dubai
The final section of the paper, Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai, unpacks how fashion brands can optimise their product ranges for improved impact in Dubai — with unique insights collected by d3 and BoF Insights from a consumer survey of the city’s residents. This section also details the regional social calendar and social media landscape, and how global brands can effectively tap into this space.
Consumer Trends and Cultural Opportunities in Dubai
The final section of the paper, Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai, unpacks how fashion brands can optimise their product ranges for improved impact in Dubai — with unique insights collected by d3 and BoF Insights from a consumer survey of the city’s residents. This section also details the regional social calendar and social media landscape, and how global brands can effectively tap into this space.
Latin America’s New Wave of Fashion Photographers
Diverse talent from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Argentina are landing high-profile industry gigs thanks to their ability to infuse culturally rich images with commercial appeal in ways that resonate beyond the region.
Latin America’s New Wave of Fashion Photographers
Diverse talent from Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Argentina are landing high-profile industry gigs thanks to their ability to infuse culturally rich images with commercial appeal in ways that resonate beyond the region.
Worldview | Designers Deploy AI at Seoul Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Shein’s pivot to Vietnamese factories, the logjam of Chinese packages in US customs and Aditya Birla’s new beauty venture.
Worldview | Designers Deploy AI at Seoul Fashion Week
This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Shein’s pivot to Vietnamese factories, the logjam of Chinese packages in US customs and Aditya Birla’s new beauty venture.
Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai
From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Join Us at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai
From April 10-11, BoF will bring together top business and creative leaders to examine the business opportunities for fashion, beauty and luxury brands in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Dubai’s Evolving Infrastructure and Fashion Value Chain
The second section of the paper ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ examines the evolution of Dubai’s infrastructure, from its advancing manufacturing and prototyping facilities to its reputation as a regional talent and logistics hub.
Dubai’s Evolving Infrastructure and Fashion Value Chain
The second section of the paper ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ examines the evolution of Dubai’s infrastructure, from its advancing manufacturing and prototyping facilities to its reputation as a regional talent and logistics hub.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
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.
Indian Textile Stocks Outperform on Trade Deal Optimism
Suppliers to retailers including Gap and Walmart are beating the broader market as investors bet India’s new trade agreements and shifting sourcing patterns will boost exports.
US Appeals Order Compelling Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration has formally appealed the order directing customs authorities to refund the global tariffs declared unlawful by the US Supreme Court earlier this year.
US Proposes New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries, Citing Forced Labour
The levies would affect imports from 60 trading partners, with rates ranging from 10% for Mexico, Canada and the UK to 12.5% for China, India and Brazil, as the Trump administration seeks to rebuild its tariff wall.
US Finalises Tariff Refunds of $35.5 Billion
US Customs and Border Protection validated over 80,000 applications for refunds covering an undisclosed number of shipments or entries.