US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
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The Exploding Movie Merch Market
"In recent months nostalgic collectors have been on the hunt for vintage shirts and hats promoting beloved films of the 1990s."
The Exploding Movie Merch Market
"In recent months nostalgic collectors have been on the hunt for vintage shirts and hats promoting beloved films of the 1990s."
Six Designers on What Fashion East Means To Them
" Craig Green, Simone Rocha, Saul Nash and more celebrate 20 years of Fashion East."
Six Designers on What Fashion East Means To Them
" Craig Green, Simone Rocha, Saul Nash and more celebrate 20 years of Fashion East."
What Will It Really Take To Fix Fashion?
" haute couture and high street alike, the fashion industry is undergoing a massive reassessment."
What Will It Really Take To Fix Fashion?
" haute couture and high street alike, the fashion industry is undergoing a massive reassessment."
In China, Paying With Your Face Is Hard Sell
"Ant Group, which revolutionised China’s payments industry, is learning how difficult it is to separate people from their mobile phones."
In China, Paying With Your Face Is Hard Sell
"Ant Group, which revolutionised China’s payments industry, is learning how difficult it is to separate people from their mobile phones."
What Does a Fashion Brand Need to Achieve Cult Status?
"Here’s what goes into the making of a cult fashion brand in 2020."
What Does a Fashion Brand Need to Achieve Cult Status?
"Here’s what goes into the making of a cult fashion brand in 2020."
Susie Lau: ‘The World Has Changed and So Must Fashion’
"A creative revolution is in the works."
How Tiffany Reid Went From Packing Trunks to Styling Some of the Biggest Fashion Covers
"The newly-promoted vice president of fashion at Bustle Digital Group walks us through her career."
How Tiffany Reid Went From Packing Trunks to Styling Some of the Biggest Fashion Covers
"The newly-promoted vice president of fashion at Bustle Digital Group walks us through her career."
Careers Counsel | 5 Ways to Manage the Work-Life Blur in the Covid Era
Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
Careers Counsel | 5 Ways to Manage the Work-Life Blur in the Covid Era
Careers Counsel is a weekly round-up of the most helpful and inspiring advice for boosting your career.
The Best Jobs on BoF Careers
BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Gucci, JW Anderson and Nanushka.
The Best Jobs on BoF Careers
BoF compiles the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Gucci, JW Anderson and Nanushka.
Shopping for Second-Hand Luxury Amid a Pandemic
"Luxury apparel and accessories consignment grew to a $24 billion market before Covid-19, and has been projected to reach $51 billion by 2023."
Shopping for Second-Hand Luxury Amid a Pandemic
"Luxury apparel and accessories consignment grew to a $24 billion market before Covid-19, and has been projected to reach $51 billion by 2023."
On Racism and British Fashion
"The designer Osman Yousefzada reflects on change in the industry, straddling cultures and why he looked beyond fashion to find his voice."
On Racism and British Fashion
"The designer Osman Yousefzada reflects on change in the industry, straddling cultures and why he looked beyond fashion to find his voice."
Why 'Vote' Is the Fashion Slogan of the Season
"A raft of designers and retailers are in on the action as organisations seek to attract and persuade young people to vote."
Why 'Vote' Is the Fashion Slogan of the Season
"A raft of designers and retailers are in on the action as organisations seek to attract and persuade young people to vote."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.
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.
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.
Canada to Announce C$29.8 Billion in Retaliatory Tariffs on US, Official Says
The move is the latest in an escalating the trade conflict between the two countries.
UK Splits With EU by Opting Against Snap Tariff Retaliation
The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing US trade talks despite being affected by President Donald Trump’s global steel and aluminium tariffs.
Trump Delays Tariffs on Many Products From Mexico and Canada
The US President temporarily delayed tariffs on goods from its neighbouring countries, shelving duties until April after facing pushback from businesses and warnings of significant price increases for US consumers.