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The Tactics Small Brands Are Using to Navigate Tariffs

Amid global trade uncertainty, independent brands with strong US customer bases need to rethink everything, from pricing and production to warehousing and long-term market strategy.

The Tactics Small Brands Are Using to Navigate Tariffs

Amid global trade uncertainty, independent brands with strong US customer bases need to rethink everything, from pricing and production to warehousing and long-term market strategy.


The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What’s Next for Fashion? | The Debrief

The US and China's 90-day trade truce is welcome news for fashion, but uncertainty lingers. BoF’s Cathleen Chen and Marc Bain join The Debrief to break down the immediate impact, lasting challenges and strategies brands should adopt in uncertain times.

The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What’s Next for Fashion? | The Debrief

The US and China's 90-day trade truce is welcome news for fashion, but uncertainty lingers. BoF’s Cathleen Chen and Marc Bain join The Debrief to break down the immediate impact, lasting challenges and strategies brands should adopt in uncertain times.


Shein to Set up Huge Vietnam Warehouse in US Tariff Hedge, Reuters Reports

The fast-fashion e-tailer is leasing its first warehouse in Vietnam, in hopes of reducing exposure to unpredictable US-China trade tensions.

Shein to Set up Huge Vietnam Warehouse in US Tariff Hedge, Reuters Reports

The fast-fashion e-tailer is leasing its first warehouse in Vietnam, in hopes of reducing exposure to unpredictable US-China trade tensions.


The Tariff-Proof International Expansion Playbook

As the impact of tariffs on the industry sets in, a few American brands are turning their attention to overseas markets, and building resilient supply chains that can withstand indefinite uncertainty.

The Tariff-Proof International Expansion Playbook

As the impact of tariffs on the industry sets in, a few American brands are turning their attention to overseas markets, and building resilient supply chains that can withstand indefinite uncertainty.


Saks Bond Suffers $1 Billion Loss Before a Single Payment Is Made

Saks Global is now seeking even more money to shore up finances while bondholders, who face almost $1 billion in losses, have begun to question if they’ll receive a single interest payment.

Saks Bond Suffers $1 Billion Loss Before a Single Payment Is Made

Saks Global is now seeking even more money to shore up finances while bondholders, who face almost $1 billion in losses, have begun to question if they’ll receive a single interest payment.


TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem | The Debrief

A wave of TikTok videos has fuelled a narrative that luxury bags and their counterfeits are made in the same factories. BoF’s Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack what this says about consumer trust, supply chain secrecy and the growing backlash against brand mythology.

TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem | The Debrief

A wave of TikTok videos has fuelled a narrative that luxury bags and their counterfeits are made in the same factories. BoF’s Sarah Kent joins The Debrief to unpack what this says about consumer trust, supply chain secrecy and the growing backlash against brand mythology.


With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion

Fashion let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but the industry can’t breathe easy just yet.

With the Trade War on Pause, Here’s What’s Next for Fashion

Fashion let out a sigh of relief as the US and China announced a de-escalation of their punishing trade battle, but the industry can’t breathe easy just yet.


Denim Enters Its ‘No Rules’ Era

Denim shapes — from the Millennial skinny resurgence to Gen-Z’s ultra-baggy obsession — have been polarising. Now, a number of trends coexist and rise and fall quicker, meaning navigating what’s in and what’s out has gotten trickier.

Denim Enters Its ‘No Rules’ Era

Denim shapes — from the Millennial skinny resurgence to Gen-Z’s ultra-baggy obsession — have been polarising. Now, a number of trends coexist and rise and fall quicker, meaning navigating what’s in and what’s out has gotten trickier.


Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?

As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.

Is This the End of Cheap Stuff in America?

As US sales of Shein and Temu plummet, some sustainability advocates make the case for an unlikely win in the movement toward conscious consumption under President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.


Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value

Global fashion houses are reshaping their discount strategies in China, hoping to rebuild exclusivity and attract wealthy consumers amid an economic slowdown that has impacted middle-class spending.

Luxury Labels Ditch Steep China Discounts to Rebuild Value

Global fashion houses are reshaping their discount strategies in China, hoping to rebuild exclusivity and attract wealthy consumers amid an economic slowdown that has impacted middle-class spending.


Resale Welcomes a Wave of ‘Tariff-ied’ New Customers

While resale businesses are booming with a surge of new customers seeking value by shopping used amidst tariff-induced economic uncertainty, it creates more urgency for resale to innovate.

Resale Welcomes a Wave of ‘Tariff-ied’ New Customers

While resale businesses are booming with a surge of new customers seeking value by shopping used amidst tariff-induced economic uncertainty, it creates more urgency for resale to innovate.


How Spain’s Indie Fashion Scene Nailed Global Growth

Brands including La Veste, Gimaguas and Flabelus have become the hot alternative to Europe's usual French and Scandinavian labels. Customers in cities like New York can't get enough.

How Spain’s Indie Fashion Scene Nailed Global Growth

Brands including La Veste, Gimaguas and Flabelus have become the hot alternative to Europe's usual French and Scandinavian labels. Customers in cities like New York can't get enough.