These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday.

Apparel manufacturing hubs are open to negotiation with Trump on tariffs

Apparel manufacturing hubs — including Vietnam, Indonesia, India and Cambodia — will not strike back against President Donald Trump’s extreme tariffs set to go into effect on April 9. Instead, these countries are open to negotiating with the administration in hopes of lowering or ceasing the tariff hikes altogether. Meanwhile, other manufacturing leaders like China are retaliating by enforcing equally high tariff increases against the U.S. {Business of Fashion}

Fendi and Kenzo appoint new CEOs

Fendi has appointed Ramon Ros as its new CEO, effective July 1, and Charlotte Coupé is Kenzo’s new CEO, effective May 1. Both will report to Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to the LVMH Group Chairman. The executives are transitioning over from Louis Vuitton, where Ros is currently the brand’s president and CEO for Mainland China. Daniel DiCicco will succeed him in his position. {LVMH}

The RealReal launches its second collaboration with FIT

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Luxury reseller The RealReal partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) for its second upcycled design challenge. Ten student designers were challenged to upcycle items from The RealReal’s unsold inventory into a wearable eveningwear look. A panel of industry judges chose Sara Khadirsharbayani as the competition winner, who’ll receive a $3,000 award. Second and third place winners, Jeun Yung and Asalya Samieva, will receive $1,500 and $500, respectively. The RealReal x FIT collaboration is available to shop online and in The RealReal’s SoHo boutique. {Fashionista inbox}

Trump officials seek to reverse bans on toxic “forever chemicals”

The Trump administration is quietly working to reverse the bans on toxic PFAS “forever chemicals.” The current bans block consumers from being exposed to harmful compounds like mercury and bisphenol in their food, clothes and personal items. If successful, the increased exposure to these chemicals can lead to severe health issues such as cancer, liver disease and birth defects, according to experts. {The Gaurdian}

Niche fashion magazines are having a resurgence

A new wave of consumers are buying indie print fashion magazines, thanks to print publications being heralded as collectible items again. Publishers also point out that niche indie outlets can afford to support more daring creative output, which is enticing to readers. With an array of small, indie publications in the market, The New York Times’ Marisa Meltzer listed the top 10 new fashion-leaning print magazines to know: Notes on Beauty, AFM, Heroine, Cultured, Konfekt, L’Etiquette, Patta, Polyester, Holiday and Unconditional.

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