Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.

Hours after the Supreme Court issued its decision, Trump began relying on alternative legislation to try to rebuild his tariff wall.

Hours after the Supreme Court issued its decision, Trump began relying on alternative legislation to try to rebuild his tariff wall.

The new announcement stirred up more economic turbulence as president Trump lashed out at the US Supreme Court.

The new announcement stirred up more economic turbulence as president Trump lashed out at the US Supreme Court.

A majority of justices struck down the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, setting the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.

A majority of justices struck down the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent shockwaves through the fashion industry, setting the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.

The ruling strikes down the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent a shockwave through the fashion industry and sets the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.

The ruling strikes down the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that sent a shockwave through the fashion industry and sets the stage for a rush of brands trying to recoup duties they’ve already paid.
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From subdued consumer confidence to AI’s expanding role in business, The State of Fashion 2026 sets out the key challenges and opportunities shaping the industry in the year ahead.

From subdued consumer confidence to AI’s expanding role in business, The State of Fashion 2026 sets out the key challenges and opportunities shaping the industry in the year ahead.
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On the morning of the final day of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, creatives from food, film and more the power of their industries in shaping culture.

On the morning of the final day of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, creatives from food, film and more the power of their industries in shaping culture.
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.