Canada’s export-driven beauty startup scene is responding to the threat of tariffs with a newfound product patriotism.
Canada’s export-driven beauty startup scene is responding to the threat of tariffs with a newfound product patriotism.
US President Donald Trump declared there is no chance of preventing the 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada from taking effect on Tuesday. The news sparked concerns over the potential economic impact and sent financial markets into turmoil.
US President Donald Trump declared there is no chance of preventing the 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada from taking effect on Tuesday. The news sparked concerns over the potential economic impact and sent financial markets into turmoil.
Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts.
Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts.
To help fashion brands and businesses meet growing demand for more resilient and sustainable sourcing solutions amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Milano Unica, Italy’s bi-annual textile and accessories trade fair, is evolving its focus and programming. BoF learns more from Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica.
To help fashion brands and businesses meet growing demand for more resilient and sustainable sourcing solutions amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Milano Unica, Italy’s bi-annual textile and accessories trade fair, is evolving its focus and programming. BoF learns more from Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica.
Ahead of Texworld NYC next week, the biannual trade event which sees global textile suppliers and manufacturers meet with buyers from across the fashion industry, BoF examines the key themes which the fair’s programming forecasts will shape 2025’s textile sourcing.
Ahead of Texworld NYC next week, the biannual trade event which sees global textile suppliers and manufacturers meet with buyers from across the fashion industry, BoF examines the key themes which the fair’s programming forecasts will shape 2025’s textile sourcing.
LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.
LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.
Michele Casucci, founder and GM of Certilogo, gathered global executives from the fashion and luxury sectors onsite at BoF VOICES 2024 to discuss how digital product passport technology can support brands in building a dialogue with consumers.
Michele Casucci, founder and GM of Certilogo, gathered global executives from the fashion and luxury sectors onsite at BoF VOICES 2024 to discuss how digital product passport technology can support brands in building a dialogue with consumers.
Rising costs, evolving trade policies and shifting political winds are pushing brands to diversify their sourcing in Asia and laying the foundations for more manufacturing closer to home, as detailed in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
Rising costs, evolving trade policies and shifting political winds are pushing brands to diversify their sourcing in Asia and laying the foundations for more manufacturing closer to home, as detailed in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.
The ninth annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals that economic and geopolitical challenges, combined with shifts in customer values, will define a turbulent year ahead. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and the opportunities for growth in 2025.
The ninth annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals that economic and geopolitical challenges, combined with shifts in customer values, will define a turbulent year ahead. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and the opportunities for growth in 2025.
The industry has mostly tried to stay out of a close, bitter race, while quietly preparing for a potential Trump victory.
The industry has mostly tried to stay out of a close, bitter race, while quietly preparing for a potential Trump victory.
The economic focus of the industry is evolving as apparel markets shift in the face of new consumer realities worldwide. But how should global businesses reconsider their Asian supply chains as a result of these shifts, and what structure of regional supply will enable brands to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s growth?
The economic focus of the industry is evolving as apparel markets shift in the face of new consumer realities worldwide. But how should global businesses reconsider their Asian supply chains as a result of these shifts, and what structure of regional supply will enable brands to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s growth?
An Italian probe linking luxury labels including Dior and Armani to labour exploitation — with the supply chains of up to a dozen more brands under the microscope — has exposed a seedy practice deeply embedded in the luxury system, creating an unpredictable PR crisis at a precarious time for the sector, a BoF investigation has found.
An Italian probe linking luxury labels including Dior and Armani to labour exploitation — with the supply chains of up to a dozen more brands under the microscope — has exposed a seedy practice deeply embedded in the luxury system, creating an unpredictable PR crisis at a precarious time for the sector, a BoF investigation has found.
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.
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.
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
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.
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.
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
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.
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.