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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.

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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.


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How the Clothes Make the First Lady

"Is it sillier to acknowledge the strategy behind appearance, or to pretend such influences don’t exist?"

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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.

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.


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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.

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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.


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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.

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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.


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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."

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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."


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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.

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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.


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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."

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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."


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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

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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


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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.

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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.


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‘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.

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‘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.

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.