Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
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News & Analysis
What Qatar's Diplomatic Rift Means for Fashion
As Qatar's stock plummets and travel is suspended, what does the future hold for its $1.3 billion fashion market — and the European luxury houses backed by Qatari funds.
What Qatar's Diplomatic Rift Means for Fashion
As Qatar's stock plummets and travel is suspended, what does the future hold for its $1.3 billion fashion market — and the European luxury houses backed by Qatari funds.
News & Analysis
How the Clothes Make the First Lady
"Is it sillier to acknowledge the strategy behind appearance, or to pretend such influences don’t exist?"
How the Clothes Make the First Lady
"Is it sillier to acknowledge the strategy behind appearance, or to pretend such influences don’t exist?"
Retail
How Polarising Is Ivanka’s Fashion Label?
The politicisation of Ivanka Trump's brand has been under way for some time and public views of the first daughter’s fashion label break along political lines, according to data from YouGov BrandIndex.
How Polarising Is Ivanka’s Fashion Label?
The politicisation of Ivanka Trump's brand has been under way for some time and public views of the first daughter’s fashion label break along political lines, according to data from YouGov BrandIndex.
News & Analysis
As France Elects a New President, Macron's Run to the Élysée Palace
On Sunday, Macron won the second round of the election with about 65 percent of the vote.
As France Elects a New President, Macron's Run to the Élysée Palace
On Sunday, Macron won the second round of the election with about 65 percent of the vote.
News & Analysis
France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election
France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.
France at a Crossroads: Fashion Reflects on a Monumental Election
France is choosing between presidential contenders with radically different visions. What’s at stake for the luxury industry? BoF caught up with the French fashion elite at the 32nd Hyères Festival.
News & Analysis
Brand Ivanka: Inside the Tangled Empire of the President's Closest Ally
"Her political and business interests are still so closely linked that she is deep in an ethical 'danger zone' over conflict of interest laws."
Brand Ivanka: Inside the Tangled Empire of the President's Closest Ally
"Her political and business interests are still so closely linked that she is deep in an ethical 'danger zone' over conflict of interest laws."
News & Analysis
Doing Business in Trump’s America
How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.
Doing Business in Trump’s America
How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.
News & Analysis
Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Push Ruffles Some Fashion Feathers
"To some on the political left, the president’s appropriation of 'Buy American' feels like a violation."
Trump’s ‘Buy American’ Push Ruffles Some Fashion Feathers
"To some on the political left, the president’s appropriation of 'Buy American' feels like a violation."
News & Analysis
Paris Fashion Insiders Consider France’s Political Future
"Few in fashion are willing to speak publicly, never mind printably, about the election’s possible outcomes. In private, one often hears broached the
Paris Fashion Insiders Consider France’s Political Future
"Few in fashion are willing to speak publicly, never mind printably, about the election’s possible outcomes. In private, one often hears broached the
News & Analysis
CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System
A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.
CFDA Challenges Costly, Complicated US Immigration System
A new report outlining the US fashion industry's key immigration concerns has called for the reform of a system that currently prohibits businesses from attracting and retaining 'essential' foreign talent.
News & Analysis
‘Korean Chaos’ Worries the Fashion Industry
Seoul Fashion Week kicked off on Monday but the city’s retail market is suffering because of a showdown with China, domestic instability and a new anti-graft law.
‘Korean Chaos’ Worries the Fashion Industry
Seoul Fashion Week kicked off on Monday but the city’s retail market is suffering because of a showdown with China, domestic instability and a new anti-graft law.
Retail
US Supreme Court Rules Uniform Design Elements Can Be Copyrighted
The US Supreme Court ruled that basic elements in cheerleader uniform designs merit copyright protection, handing a victory to the top American maker of the garments in a decision with serious implications for the fashion industry.
US Supreme Court Rules Uniform Design Elements Can Be Copyrighted
The US Supreme Court ruled that basic elements in cheerleader uniform designs merit copyright protection, handing a victory to the top American maker of the garments in a decision with serious implications for the fashion industry.
The News in Brief
Trump Signs Order to Combat Fraudulent ‘Made in America’ Labels, White House Says
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.