Fashion Trust Arabia to Hold Next Awards Event in Morocco
Normally hosted in Doha, Qatar, last year’s edition originally slated for October was awarded virtually amid geopolitical tensions and safety concerns in the region.
The Debrief | Beauty Is in Its Flop Era
Once thought to be resistant to economic downturns, the beauty industry is facing a significant slowdown. This week on The Debrief, BoF’s Daniela Morosini explains why consumers are pulling back and what brands can do next.
This Week: Three Questions for Retailers
Sneakers, lipstick and of course, tariffs, will be on investors’ minds as companies report quarterly results.
The Debrief | How Fashion Brands Build Community in 2025
In a time of consumer caution and social division, fashion brands are investing in community to drive loyalty. BoF’s Lei Takanashi joins The Debrief to explore the emotional core of brand building today.
This Week: Liberation Day’s Long Tail
As more retailers report earnings, the industry is hoping more countries follow China in reaching agreements to lower tariffs.
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The Debrief | The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What’s Next for Fashion?
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 Debrief | The Trade War’s Off, For Now. What’s Next for Fashion?
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.
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The Debrief | TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem
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.
The Debrief | TikTok, Tariffs and Luxury’s Fake News Problem
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.
This Week: Is Burberry’s Turnaround a Go?
The British luxury brand hopes to top low expectations for a second quarter.
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The Debrief | Celebrating Black Style Inside the 2025 Met Gala
2025’s Met Gala spotlighted tailoring, Black dandyism and creativity, prompting discussions on representation and the event’s evolving exclusivity. DTC correspondent Malique Morris joins The Debrief to reflect on the night’s boldest looks and what they reveal about fashion’s cultural power.
The Debrief | Celebrating Black Style Inside the 2025 Met Gala
2025’s Met Gala spotlighted tailoring, Black dandyism and creativity, prompting discussions on representation and the event’s evolving exclusivity. DTC correspondent Malique Morris joins The Debrief to reflect on the night’s boldest looks and what they reveal about fashion’s cultural power.
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This Week: The Met Gala, the Federal Reserve and a New Tariff Pain Indicator
A gloomy economy probably won’t spoil the Costume Institute’s big party.
The Debrief | Are Viral Microtrends Losing Their Cool?
From ‘Tomato Girl’ to ‘Quiet Luxury,’ microtrends once swept social media and helped shape retail strategies but Gen-Z consumers are now craving more substantial and lasting styles.
This Week: Adidas, Prada and the US Conference Board Assess the Tariffs’ Impact
A busy stretch of economic data and earnings will offer a clearer picture of how Trump’s trade war is affecting the industry.
This Week: Gucci and Shein Face Pricing Dilemmas
Kering reports results as its struggling brands weigh whether to raise prices to compensate for tariffs. Meanwhile, Shein and Temu plan to hike on Friday.