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Sneaker Resale Isn’t the Business It Used To Be

Premiums are down across the board and the top brands in footwear are just getting back to being interesting again. Here's how resellers are navigating these new, murky waters.

Sneaker Resale Isn’t the Business It Used To Be

Premiums are down across the board and the top brands in footwear are just getting back to being interesting again. Here's how resellers are navigating these new, murky waters.


Trump Softens Tone on China to Secure Xi Summit and a Trade Deal

President Donald Trump has dialed down his confrontational tone with China in an effort to secure a trade deal with the world’s second-largest economy.

Trump Softens Tone on China to Secure Xi Summit and a Trade Deal

President Donald Trump has dialed down his confrontational tone with China in an effort to secure a trade deal with the world’s second-largest economy.


Fashion Braces for Impact As Trump Tariffs Returns | The Debrief

Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.

Fashion Braces for Impact As Trump Tariffs Returns | The Debrief

Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.


Higher Clothing Prices Are Officially Here

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest inflation report showed an uptick in apparel prices for the first time since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs two months ago.

Higher Clothing Prices Are Officially Here

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest inflation report showed an uptick in apparel prices for the first time since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs two months ago.


Opinion | Amazon Prime Day Is Past Its Prime

That the discount extravaganza wasn’t the disaster some had feared is a relief. But there were signs that neither Amazon — nor observers of consumer spending — should take too much comfort, writes Andrea Felsted.

Opinion | Amazon Prime Day Is Past Its Prime

That the discount extravaganza wasn’t the disaster some had feared is a relief. But there were signs that neither Amazon — nor observers of consumer spending — should take too much comfort, writes Andrea Felsted.


The Reign of Leggings Is Over. What’s Next?

After dominating wardrobes for more than a decade, leggings are no longer the go-to bottom for younger shoppers. Activewear brands are scrambling to adapt.

The Reign of Leggings Is Over. What’s Next?

After dominating wardrobes for more than a decade, leggings are no longer the go-to bottom for younger shoppers. Activewear brands are scrambling to adapt.


Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.

Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China

As US-China tariffs escalate, US businesses find few viable alternatives to Chinese manufacturing.


Amazon Prime Day Sales Plunge 41% in First Day of Four-Day Event

The annual event has emerged as a bellwether of consumer sentiment since President Donald Trump’s trade war clouded the economic outlook.

Amazon Prime Day Sales Plunge 41% in First Day of Four-Day Event

The annual event has emerged as a bellwether of consumer sentiment since President Donald Trump’s trade war clouded the economic outlook.


Selling to Consumers in Uncertain Times: What Executives Need to Know

At The Business of Fashion’s roundtable in London, executive members and the editorial team explored why shoppers’ behaviour has become more unpredictable, and how brands can adjust.

Selling to Consumers in Uncertain Times: What Executives Need to Know

At The Business of Fashion’s roundtable in London, executive members and the editorial team explored why shoppers’ behaviour has become more unpredictable, and how brands can adjust.


LA’s Uneven Road to Post-Fire Recovery

Six months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, fashion and beauty businesses are just starting to imagine what rebuilding will look like in a world increasingly beset by climate change-related disasters.

LA’s Uneven Road to Post-Fire Recovery

Six months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, fashion and beauty businesses are just starting to imagine what rebuilding will look like in a world increasingly beset by climate change-related disasters.


What Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats Mean for Fashion

US President Donald Trump shifted the deadline for tariffs to go into effect to Aug. 1, and turned up the heat with fresh rates and new threats. In some ways, it’s Liberation Day, part two — but fashion needs certainty more than ever.

What Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats Mean for Fashion

US President Donald Trump shifted the deadline for tariffs to go into effect to Aug. 1, and turned up the heat with fresh rates and new threats. In some ways, it’s Liberation Day, part two — but fashion needs certainty more than ever.


Why Boat Shoes Are Floating Up Everywhere in Fashion

The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.

Why Boat Shoes Are Floating Up Everywhere in Fashion

The trending style has gone from a preppy staple to a high fashion mainstay as brands put their spin on the classic silhouette. The challenge lies in making the interest last.