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Trump’s Tariffs Have Already Rewired the Global Fashion Industry

Brands and their suppliers have been forced to rapidly adjust to the new US duties, with the ripple effects set to continue into next year, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.

Global Markets

Trump’s Tariffs Have Already Rewired the Global Fashion Industry

Brands and their suppliers have been forced to rapidly adjust to the new US duties, with the ripple effects set to continue into next year, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.


Retail

US Retail Sales Are Proving Resilient While Risks Mount

US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security.

Retail

US Retail Sales Are Proving Resilient While Risks Mount

US retail sales growth likely moderated a touch in September, capping an otherwise solid quarter of spending by consumers who are nonetheless frustrated by high prices and anxious about job security.


Beauty

Are Candle Brands Okay?

A burning question for the $4.1 billion industry.

Beauty

Are Candle Brands Okay?

A burning question for the $4.1 billion industry.


Retail

How to Survive Menswear’s Sameness Epidemic

A new transatlantic approach to minimalist tailoring and workwear has swept menswear, buoyed by the rise of buzzy upstarts from Japan, Scandinavia and the US. To outlast a current fixation on a sophisticated, pared-back look, labels are searching for ways to make their clothes stand out.

Retail

How to Survive Menswear’s Sameness Epidemic

A new transatlantic approach to minimalist tailoring and workwear has swept menswear, buoyed by the rise of buzzy upstarts from Japan, Scandinavia and the US. To outlast a current fixation on a sophisticated, pared-back look, labels are searching for ways to make their clothes stand out.


Retail

How Modern Brides Are Redefining ‘Something Old’

With the rise of vintage-focused bridal salons and large retailers like David’s Bridal reviving archival pieces, the bridal market is seeing styles from the past walk down the aisle once again.

Retail

How Modern Brides Are Redefining ‘Something Old’

With the rise of vintage-focused bridal salons and large retailers like David’s Bridal reviving archival pieces, the bridal market is seeing styles from the past walk down the aisle once again.


Luxury

Luxury Set for 2026 Revival but Shoppers ‘Betrayed’ by Pricing, Bain Says

The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3 percent to 5 percent more next year after stagnating in 2025.

Luxury

Luxury Set for 2026 Revival but Shoppers ‘Betrayed’ by Pricing, Bain Says

The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3 percent to 5 percent more next year after stagnating in 2025.


Beauty

The Eyelash Economy Looks to the Future

The lash category has moved on from the strip lash of yore. Those innovating to fill the gap are not only up against their competitors, but an increasing swathe of consumers forgoing lash products — including mascara — altogether.

Beauty

The Eyelash Economy Looks to the Future

The lash category has moved on from the strip lash of yore. Those innovating to fill the gap are not only up against their competitors, but an increasing swathe of consumers forgoing lash products — including mascara — altogether.


Retail

Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays

With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.

Retail

Inside Luxury Retailers’ Bare-Knuckle Fight to Win the Holidays

With market leader Saks struggling and Ssense in bankruptcy, competitors from Bloomingdale’s to Mytheresa to FWRD see a rare opportunity to grab market share. They are openly courting top customers, vendors and even the employees of their struggling competitors.


Luxury

What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?

Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.

Luxury

What Happens for Luxury If AI Goes Bust?

Investors are worried about the scale and concentration of US’ AI investment ahead of Nvidia’s earnings Wednesday night. A correction would have big consequences for high-end brands. Plus: Kering’s leaked strategy memo, Azzedine Alaïa’s Dior archive, highlights from BoF VOICES.


Topics

Supplements Are Booming. So Is Scepticism.

Between class-action lawsuits, safety fears and customer dissatisfaction, the vitamin, supplements and minerals industry is facing more scrutiny than ever. Some sellers see the moment as an opportunity.

Topics

Supplements Are Booming. So Is Scepticism.

Between class-action lawsuits, safety fears and customer dissatisfaction, the vitamin, supplements and minerals industry is facing more scrutiny than ever. Some sellers see the moment as an opportunity.


Beauty

Plastic Surgeons Wrestle With Requests for ‘Mar-A-Lago Face’

The puffy, artificial look is rising in popularity - thanks to Maga elite such as Kristi Noem and Matt Gaetz.

Beauty

Plastic Surgeons Wrestle With Requests for ‘Mar-A-Lago Face’

The puffy, artificial look is rising in popularity - thanks to Maga elite such as Kristi Noem and Matt Gaetz.


Luxury

How Rebecca Vallance Translated Bedazzled Femininity Across Borders

The Australian designer’s elaborate, feminine garments have won over customers across the world, from the Middle East to the United States. The designer credits her willingness to listen when retail partners and customers tell her what they want.

Luxury

How Rebecca Vallance Translated Bedazzled Femininity Across Borders

The Australian designer’s elaborate, feminine garments have won over customers across the world, from the Middle East to the United States. The designer credits her willingness to listen when retail partners and customers tell her what they want.