Supply Chain

How Made-in-America Brands Turn Tariff Turmoil Into Opportunity
While tariff uncertainty threatens to roil the global fashion industry, brands that already produce their goods in the US have an opportunity to shine if they’re able to communicate the value of American manufacturing to cautious consumers.

How Made-in-America Brands Turn Tariff Turmoil Into Opportunity
While tariff uncertainty threatens to roil the global fashion industry, brands that already produce their goods in the US have an opportunity to shine if they’re able to communicate the value of American manufacturing to cautious consumers.

It Could Set the Industry Back 50 Years: Fashion Braces for Impact of Trump Tariffs
From farmers to designers, the entire supply chain will be hit — but it is unclear what duties apply to a finished product.

It Could Set the Industry Back 50 Years: Fashion Braces for Impact of Trump Tariffs
From farmers to designers, the entire supply chain will be hit — but it is unclear what duties apply to a finished product.

This Week: Tariffs and TikTok, 24/7
After a brief reprieve, it’ll be all Trump, all the time for the fashion industry as the administration rolls out new tariffs and tries to get a TikTok sale over the line.

This Week: Tariffs and TikTok, 24/7
After a brief reprieve, it’ll be all Trump, all the time for the fashion industry as the administration rolls out new tariffs and tries to get a TikTok sale over the line.

Kay Jewelers Owner Sees Sales Rebounding, Sparking Shares
Kay Jewelers and Zales aren’t as exposed as US competitor retailers to higher tariffs as less than 10 percent of the merchandise they import comes from China.

Kay Jewelers Owner Sees Sales Rebounding, Sparking Shares
Kay Jewelers and Zales aren’t as exposed as US competitor retailers to higher tariffs as less than 10 percent of the merchandise they import comes from China.

This Week: Trump’s Tariffs Return; The Oscars; Paris Fashion Week
Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts.

This Week: Trump’s Tariffs Return; The Oscars; Paris Fashion Week
Fashion’s reprieve from the administration’s trade war may be over. Plus, red carpet dressing’s conservative tilt, and two runway debuts.

At Milano Unica, 20 Years of Shaping Sustainable Sourcing and Global Trade
To help fashion brands and businesses meet growing demand for more resilient and sustainable sourcing solutions amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Milano Unica, Italy’s bi-annual textile and accessories trade fair, is evolving its focus and programming. BoF learns more from Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica.

At Milano Unica, 20 Years of Shaping Sustainable Sourcing and Global Trade
To help fashion brands and businesses meet growing demand for more resilient and sustainable sourcing solutions amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, Milano Unica, Italy’s bi-annual textile and accessories trade fair, is evolving its focus and programming. BoF learns more from Simone Canclini, president of Milano Unica.

Why ‘Made in America’ Is Still a Fashion Fantasy
Trump’s “America First” trade agenda is designed to encourage domestic manufacturing. But ambitions to move more apparel production to the US have been stymied for years by limited capacity and high costs.

Why ‘Made in America’ Is Still a Fashion Fantasy
Trump’s “America First” trade agenda is designed to encourage domestic manufacturing. But ambitions to move more apparel production to the US have been stymied for years by limited capacity and high costs.

Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.

Trump’s Tariffs, Explained in 4 Charts
Uncertainty around the rollout of the tariffs — how long they’ll last and whether more are in the works — complicates the fashion industry’s ability to adjust to the new reality.

De Minimis’: The Trade Perk Trump May End as China Tensions Rise, Explained
President Trump is considering changes to the US “de minimis” exemption on import tariffs, which has become controversial due to its role in trade imbalances and the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms.

De Minimis’: The Trade Perk Trump May End as China Tensions Rise, Explained
President Trump is considering changes to the US “de minimis” exemption on import tariffs, which has become controversial due to its role in trade imbalances and the rapid growth of Chinese e-commerce platforms.

The Evolution of Global Textile Sourcing in 2025
Ahead of Texworld NYC next week, the biannual trade event which sees global textile suppliers and manufacturers meet with buyers from across the fashion industry, BoF examines the key themes which the fair’s programming forecasts will shape 2025’s textile sourcing.

The Evolution of Global Textile Sourcing in 2025
Ahead of Texworld NYC next week, the biannual trade event which sees global textile suppliers and manufacturers meet with buyers from across the fashion industry, BoF examines the key themes which the fair’s programming forecasts will shape 2025’s textile sourcing.

Tackling Fashion’s Excess Inventory Problem
To combat the high costs of overstock and stock-outs, winning brands are improving their end-to-end planning with tech tools and operating models that allow for greater supply-chain agility, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.

Tackling Fashion’s Excess Inventory Problem
To combat the high costs of overstock and stock-outs, winning brands are improving their end-to-end planning with tech tools and operating models that allow for greater supply-chain agility, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.

Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.

Fashion’s Big Opportunity in Reselling the Unsellable
Software platforms that help fashion brands turn slightly damaged returned goods into new sales are taking off as more companies look to transform online returns from a persistent dilemma into a source for profitable growth.