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De minimis shipping from China axed under Trump tariffs
The provision for low-cost goods is also at risk of being nixed for Canada and Mexico imports next month.
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Fashion industry warns of inflation, other brand challenges, following Trump tariff threats
Apparel companies with a diverse set of suppliers will fare better than brands with limited sourcing strategies, experts said.
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Deep Dive
5 trends from the 2025 Grammy Awards
On one of fashion’s edgiest red carpets, celebrities mixed old-school glam and rock-star style, offering a fresh take on formalwear.
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EBay, Willy Chavarria partner during Paris Men’s Fashion Week
The collection, which launched last week, includes archival designer pieces sourced from the e-commerce platform.
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Salvatore Ferragamo CEO to step down
Marco Gobbetti will leave in March and the company has not named a successor.
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Burberry picks Charlotte Baldwin as CIO
The luxury fashion house has made several changes to its leadership team since welcoming CEO Joshua Schulman in July.
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Gap to launch seasonal vintage drops throughout the year
The project, GapVintage, is a continuation of the apparel brand’s partnership with curator Sean Wotherspoon.
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Trump issues tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
The president ordered an additional 10% duty on goods from China and 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, though Canadian energy resources will face a lower rate.
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Kim Jones to leave Dior Men
The artistic director is stepping down after seven years with the LVMH-owned house and a successor has not been named.
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Fashion outlook 2025: What to expect in the year ahead
As the industry shifts toward a more sustainable future, it’s also facing creative and C-suite changes, legal hurdles and challenges in the luxury sector.
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Deep Dive
5 fashion lawsuits and legal trends to watch in 2025
Though some high profile disputes were resolved last year, others are still pending with bigger implications for the industry at large.
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Shein develops polyester recycling process
The fast fashion company intends to transition to using 31% recycled polyester in its clothing by 2030.
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Deckers to phase out Koolaburra
The move comes as higher-priced Ugg gains strength, notching $2.2 billion in net sales in the last fiscal year and $1.2 billion in this year’s Q3 alone.
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FTC to refund Fashion Nova customers $2.4M
The agency accused the fast fashion company of suppressing negative consumer reviews.
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Victoria’s Secret taps former Joann exec for CFO seat
The transition comes as the lingerie retailer is pursuing a turnaround under a new CEO following market share declines and other challenges.
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Maison Margiela names Glenn Martens creative director
The designer takes over from John Galliano, who left the OTB-owned label in December.
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VF returns to growth after 2 years of declines
The Vans owner attributed the better-than-expected Q3 revenue to stronger DTC sales and “outsized wholesale performance.”
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Miu Miu retains status as world’s hottest brand: report
Coach, Saint Laurent and Ugg were also top picks in the newly released fourth quarter 2024 Lyst Index.
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LVMH revenue down as profits fall 14%
The Loewe and Dior owner said multiple divisions faced challenges as consumer luxury spending decreased following pandemic-era highs.
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AAFA again urges reform for garment workers in Bangladesh
Representatives from the trade organization joined VF Corp. and Columbia Sportswear in Dhaka to advocate for improved labor conditions.
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Eastside Golf names first head of marketing
Annette Parker worked with the brand in her previous position as a sports marketing executive at the Creative Artists Agency.
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Sephora releases documentary highlighting diversity
As others back away from DEI initiatives, the retailer said its film “reaffirms its commitment to fostering a world of inspiration and inclusion.”
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Zegna Group revenue rises slightly despite losses at Thom Browne
Strong DTC sales and a solid performance from the company’s namesake brand drove growth and offset challenges elsewhere.
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Deep Dive
6 brands starting 2025 without creative directors
Chanel may have filled its coveted design seat, but there are still enough high-profile vacancies left in fashion to keep the rumor mill churning.
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Bloomingdale’s to close San Francisco Centre anchor
The move will leave the struggling mall with another space to fill, and the luxury department store’s only full-line locations outside the city.