President Donald Trump has dialed down his confrontational tone with China in an effort to secure a trade deal with the world’s second-largest economy.
Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.
Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest inflation report showed an uptick in apparel prices for the first time since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs two months ago.
That the discount extravaganza wasn’t the disaster some had feared is a relief. But there were signs that neither Amazon — nor observers of consumer spending — should take too much comfort, writes Andrea Felsted.
After dominating wardrobes for more than a decade, leggings are no longer the go-to bottom for younger shoppers. Activewear brands are scrambling to adapt.
As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.
The annual event has emerged as a bellwether of consumer sentiment since President Donald Trump’s trade war clouded the economic outlook.
At The Business of Fashion’s roundtable in London, executive members and the editorial team explored why shoppers’ behaviour has become more unpredictable, and how brands can adjust.
Six months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, fashion and beauty businesses are just starting to imagine what rebuilding will look like in a world increasingly beset by climate change-related disasters.
US President Donald Trump shifted the deadline for tariffs to go into effect to Aug. 1, and turned up the heat with fresh rates and new threats. In some ways, it’s Liberation Day, part two — but fashion needs certainty more than ever.
The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.
The $2.7 billion acquisition was intended to strengthen the department stores’ positions as luxury giants, but now both are struggling against competitors like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s.
Musinsa did not disclose IPO details, but local media have reported the Seoul-based company could seek a valuation of about 10 trillion won ($7.2 billion) during the listing, potentially minting a fortune for founder Cho Man-ho.
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand has hired Robin Gendron as its first president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, as it prepares to open standalone stores in London and Dubai.
The global retailer’s UK business reported a pretax profit of £38.25 million ($51.8 million) in 2024, up 56.6 percent from 2023.
Demand for the German brand’s sandals has remained healthy even after it raised prices in response to tariffs.
Analysts expect Montreal-based Gildan’s annual revenue to rise about 5 percent to $3.4 billion this year.
The results assuage some concerns about the prospects of the Singapore-based company’s e-commerce arm.
The Oaxaca slip-on, launched five days ago by Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria with Adidas, features a black sneaker sole topped with the leather weave typical of Mexico’s huarache sandals.
Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.
