Fashion
EU de minimis exemptions, new customs duties to affect UK bizs: BCC
The EU move primarily targets parcels arriving through e-commerce channels that currently benefit from duty-free entry.
Reacting to the EU decision on de minimis exemptions and new customs duties starting July 1, 2026, the British Chambers of Commerce said the decision to charge a flat customs duty of €3 on each commodity code for consignments worth less than €150 will significantly affect UK businesses.
It will make British goods less attractive to both businesses and people in the EU and squeeze profit margins, it noted.
“Although UK-originating products will still be tariff free, they will now face customs fees and potentially separate handling charges levied by individual EU countries,” William Bain, BCC head of trade policy, said in a statement.
“This extra cost will make goods from Great Britian less attractive to both businesses and people in the EU and squeeze profit margins,” he observed.
Major EU customs reforms are due to come into force from January 2028, and the UK government is consulting on the scheme for abolishing the UK de minimis threshold from 2029, he said.
“The government must now consider wider customs reforms and the introduction of a Single Trade Window to ease costs for our firms. It will also need to review the impact of these EU changes on customs rules between Great Britain and Northern Ireland,” he added.
EU officials said the measure aims at addressing unfair competition faced by EU sellers, alongside concerns over consumer health and safety, widespread fraud, and environmental impact linked to high volumes of low-value imports. Around 93 per cent of e-commerce flows into the EU are expected to fall under the scope of the new duty, the European Council said in an earlier press release.
The €3 rate will apply to goods sold by non-EU traders registered under the EU’s Import One-Stop Shop for value-added tax purposes. The Council clarified that this customs duty is separate from a proposed handling fee being discussed under the broader customs reform and the EU’s multiannual financial framework.
The temporary duty will remain in force until a permanent system agreed in November 2025 comes into application, which would remove the €150 duty-free threshold altogether and subject all such goods to standard EU tariffs.
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Published
December 17, 2025
Poshmark on Tuesday announced the appointment of Elizabeth von der Goltz as its first chief revenue officer, as the resale platform looks to bolster its C-suite and drive organisational growth with the luxury veteran.
Joining Poshmark in January, Von der Goltz will oversee all commercial and marketing functions—including merchandising and sourcing, partnerships, customer acquisition and growth, brand and creative, and communications and social media. She will also “unite creative direction with commercial strategy into a cohesive revenue engine,” according to a press release from the U.S. firm.
“Elizabeth’s appointment marks a milestone moment for us,” said Namsun Kim, chief executive officer of Poshmark.
“We’ve always been a product and tech company at heart, but our next phase envisions pairing that DNA with commercial precision, creativity and brand strength. Elizabeth brings the rare combination of luxury fashion, digital retail strategy, and global merchandising and operational expertise. She is truly unique in her vision for channeling merchandising strategy into brand identity and translating brand equity into measurable growth and customer advocacy.”
With more than two decades of global experience in fashion, luxury, and e-commerce, Von der Goltz’s most recent roles include chief commercial officer at Matches Fashion; chief executive officer at Browns, and chief fashion and merchandising officer at Farfetch.
Earlier in her career, Von der Goltz held senior leadership roles at Bergdorf Goodman, before later serving as global buying director for Net-a-Porter.
“Throughout my career—from best-in-class brick-and-mortar to global e-commerce and luxury marketplaces—I’ve always focused on one question: what’s next for the consumer? As the industry evolves, the future is taking shape in social commerce, peer-to-peer connection, and circular fashion, and I’m thrilled to join Poshmark at this pivotal moment,” said Von der Goltz.
“The opportunity to merge world-class product and technology with strategic merchandising and brand creation is incredibly powerful. Resale and vintage have already become a mainstream part of shoppers’ closets and represent a structural shift in retail consumption. It’s an honor to join the leading fashion resale marketplace and its iconic community as chief revenue officer to help shape the next era of how people discover, buy, and sell fashion.”
The appointment of a chief revenue officer at Poshmark signals a shifting from a “purely product- and technology-led model to a more integrated and creative retail experience,” the company added.
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Published
December 17, 2025
In 2025, South Korean fashion takes another step up on the global stage. In a sector where technological innovations are redefining production processes, South Korea stands out for its ability to turn these developments into drivers of growth and global appeal, according to a Spherical Insights study published in November.
According to the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), almost $27 million is set to be invested in 2025 to strengthen the national textile value chain.
This policy forms part of a broader strategy that provides more than $19 billion in support for firms operating in industrial textiles, the creation of an Industrial Textile Alliance, and a certification centre for technical products. The aim is to lift digital transformation across the sector from 35% to 60% and increase South Korea’s share of the global markets for industrial and sustainable textiles from 2-3% to 10% by 2030.
A dynamic domestic market
These ambitions are underpinned by an already robust industry. In 2024, South Korea imported $12.37 billion worth of clothing, including $5.08 billion in menswear. Exports totalled almost $2 billion, of which $1.7 billion comprised synthetic textiles and crocheted fabrics. This momentum reinforces a domestic market characterised by diverse demand, rapid trend adoption and strong cultural influence.
At the heart of this evolution lies the global rise of Korean menswear. Korean brands stand out for their attention to detail, mastery of cut and tailoring, and a strong appetite for exploring experimental materials, bold silhouettes and assertive colours. This stylistic approach, oscillating between minimalism and exuberance, meets a growing demand for pieces capable of expressing individual identity, according to the study.
Exports to be developed
The trends for 2025 confirm this direction: oversized cuts, unique patterns, bright colours, sustainable materials, a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles, as well as layering, athleisure and gender-fluid fashion, are at the forefront. From oversized kimono-polos to two-tone pink shirts, the Korean aesthetic offers a balance of comfort, experimentation and sophistication.
This creative ecosystem is supported by a myriad of ‘flagship’ brands. Names already recognised worldwide such as Gentle Monster, Andersson Bell, Kusikohc, Hyein Seo and We11done fuel the country’s international aura through their distinct worlds, blending art, streetwear, craftsmanship and conceptual design. In 2025, other labels are taking centre stage: Ader Error and its deconstructivist streetwear, Wooyoungmi and its modern tailoring, ThisIsNeverThat and its distinctly Korean take on streetwear, as well as 87MM, Recto, Amomento, PushButton and Minjukim, whose gender-fluid offerings are gaining visibility.
By combining massive public investment, a capacity for innovation, cultural richness and creative power, South Korea is putting its fashion industry on an upward trajectory in 2025. It can be seen not only as an exporter of aesthetics, but also as a key player in technical and sustainable textiles, with the ambition of playing a central role in contemporary global fashion.
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Fashion
Parcel tax: the e-commerce sector calls on France not to break ranks with its European partners
Published
December 16, 2025
As the European Union prepares to impose a €3 levy on small non-EU parcels valued at under €150, the French Senate wants to increase the proposed national charge from €2 to €5. E-commerce organisation Fevad says this would be a mistake that could cost France half a billion euros and is urging lawmakers to change course.
The Fédération française de la vente en ligne, which backs the French flat-rate tax proposal, is campaigning for the national levy to remain aligned with those of its neighbours. Several countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, are preparing their own €2 taxes on small non-EU parcels. In Fevad’s view, France would be shooting itself in the foot by falling out of step with neighbouring markets.
“To circumvent the new €5 French tax, non-EU platforms such as Shein and Temu will have little difficulty routing their small parcels destined for the French market via neighbouring countries where they already have logistics infrastructure, notably Belgium,” the federation says.
Fevad also points out that a €5 tax would cost France more than €500 million in lost revenue, due to parcels being redirected to port and airport hubs in neighbouring countries rather than in France.
A temporary European tax
This stance comes just days after the EU adopted a €3 EU-wide levy on non-EU parcels under €150. The measure will come into force on 1 July, but it will be temporary.
This flat-rate tax, irrespective of the parcel’s value, will apply pending the introduction of standard parcel taxation, which will then follow the usual tariff rules for personal consumer goods.
“While this is a step in the right direction towards levelling the playing field between EU-based and non-EU-based businesses, companies will also need clear operational arrangements to ensure legal certainty and to adapt their compliance models and internal IT systems in time,” says Luca Cassetti, secretary general of the European confederation Ecommerce Europe, of which Fevad is a founding member.
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