Influencer Brands Make a Comeback

Asian Manufacturing Hubs Respond to Tariffs; How Private Equity Failed Hudson's Bay

THE DAILY DIGEST

ADVERTISEMENT

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2025 A new wave of influencers are launching their own brands, and say they've learned from their predecessors' high-profile failures. Vietnam, India and other Asian manufacturing hubs said they are willing to make concessions as they try to head off tariffs set to go into effect this week. Hudson's Bay is the latest retailer to fall prey to private equity, argues Doug Stephens. The luxury downturn hasn't stopped fashion brands from making a splash at Salone del Mobile. Prada will decide whether to buy Versace this week, Reuters reports. Plus, join Tory Burch, Pierre-Yves Roussel, Laurent Duffier and more this Wednesday at BoF CROSSROADS in Dubai. Apply to attend now.

TOP STORIES

MARKETING Influencer Brands Are Making a Comeback By Diana Pearl

A new generation of social media stars turned founders are determined to chart a different course from their boom-and-bust predecessors. READ MORE

GLOBAL MARKETS Apparel Manufacturing Countries Seek to Negotiate With Trump on Tariffs By Marc Bain

Asian manufacturing hubs for fashion and footwear including Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and India have said they won't retaliate against Trump's tariffs and are willing to make concessions. READ MORE

RETAIL How Private Equity Failed North America's Oldest Retailer By Doug Stephens

Hudson's Bay is the latest victim of a strategy that involves saddling struggling retailers with debt and cutting costs to the bone, with predictable results, argues Doug Stephens READ MORE

LUXURY This Week: Luxury's Salone Love Affair By Vikram Alexei Kansara The downturn in demand for luxury fashion hasn't stopped major brands from making a splash at Milan's Salone del Mobile design fair. READ MORE

GLOBAL MARKETS Learn From Tory Burch, Pierre-Yves Roussel, Laurent Duffier and More at BoF CROSSROADS 2025 By BoF Team Across two days, we'll convene over 30 expert speakers hailing from more than 20 countries who will share their insights on seizing opportunities in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. READ MORE

It Could Set the Industry Back 50 Years: Fashion Braces for Impact of Trump Tariffs READ MORE

BoF PROFESSIONAL Join now and enjoy your first 30 days for just $/£/€1 START TRIAL

NEWS BRIEFS Report: Prada to Decide on Versace Deal This Week

BoF EVENTS

Tory Burch and Pierre-Yves Roussel Join the BoF CROSSROADS Speaker Lineup The Business of Fashion is pleased to announce the latest confirmed speakers for BoF CROSSROADS 2025, our new invitation-only gathering of top business and creative leaders focused on seizing opportunities in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America. Founder of her namesake brand Tory Burch and chief executive Pierre-Yves Roussel will join BoF's founder and CEO Imran Amed to chart the brand's journey and growth, and gain an insight into how they are engaging customers in fashion's rising global markets. Matteo Ward, chief executive of Inside Out Fashion, Textiles and Home will join BoF's chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent to discuss why the company is betting $300 million that sustainable brands can sell. For the full list of confirmed speakers click here. If you are a senior executive, founder, entrepreneur or investor interested in attending BoF CROSSROADS, please click below to request an invitation. APPLY NOW

The Business of Fashion AGENDA-SETTING INTELLIGENCE, ANALYSIS AND ADVICE FOR THE GLOBAL FASHION COMMUNITY. CONTACT US ETHICS POLICY SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING JOB OPPORTUNITIES This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com Update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. All services provided are subject to our Privacy Policy. The Business of Fashion Ltd The Business of Fashion, Surrey Building, 1 Surrey St, Temple, London, WC2R 2ND, United Kingdom businessoffashion.com