5 ongoing fashion lawsuits to watch the rest of the year

While some lawsuits filed in 2025 have been resolved, others are well underway, and some yearslong legal battles are continuing without resolution.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 15, 2025

Temu sued for allegedly misappropriating likeness of late musician MF Doom

The fast fashion giant is accused of violating trademark rights owned by the rapper’s estate.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated Aug. 13, 2025

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Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.

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US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days

China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.

By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2025

Skechers releases Q2 revenue results ahead of planned go-private deal

A shareholder lawsuit filed to stop the $9.4 billion deal was withdrawn, paving the way for the merger to close this quarter.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 11, 2025

Increased production, polyester use causing fashion industry’s emissions to rise: report

The apparel sector’s greenhouse gas emissions increased to 944 million metric tons in 2023, up by 7.5% compared to 2022, according to the Apparel Impact Institute.

By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 7, 2025

Brandy Melville sues Temu for trademark infringement, counterfeiting

The lawsuit follows a similar one Brandy Melville filed against Temu’s fast fashion competitor Shein.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 7, 2025

5 court cases that could derail Trump tariffs

Several suits claim the president has overstepped his authority, with a critical proceeding for one case beginning last week in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 5, 2025

Shein fined $1.16M for greenwashing, releases plan to lower supply chain emissions

The fast fashion giant unveiled plans to reduce carbon emissions by replacing diesel trucks with electric vehicles in its China-based operations.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 5, 2025

US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday officially codifying rates for over 60 trading partners while pushing back implementation by seven days.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 1, 2025

De minimis exemption to end Aug. 29, White House says

The trade tool’s end will subject low-cost imports to all applicable duties, although postal packages will be assessed fees in a different manner.

By Max Garland • July 31, 2025

A sportswear brand vs. an Ivy League school: Columbia sues Columbia

Columbia Sportswear says the university violated a contract between the two regarding the use of the name Columbia on shirts, sweatshirts and hats.

By Laurel Deppen • July 31, 2025

Temu doesn’t properly assess illegal products on its platform: EU Commission

The fast fashion giant remains under investigation for allegedly addictive design features and a lack of transparent recommendation system.

By Laurel Deppen • July 29, 2025

Recommerce caucus launched in US Congress

The newly formed bipartisan caucus aims to support businesses spearheading the fast-growing secondhand economy.

By Siera Nezaj • July 23, 2025

Digital product passports may double fashion’s lifetime value: report

DPPs could unlock “a massive secondhand market” and allow brands to offer more comprehensive aftercare services such as repairs, according to Bain & Company and eBay.

By Michael Brady • July 17, 2025

Shein faces class action lawsuit over marketing texts

The fast fashion giant is accused of repeatedly texting those on the national Do-Not-Call registry.

By Laurel Deppen • July 14, 2025

Shein fined $47M for misleading promotions in France

An investigation by the country’s antitrust authority found that more than half of the fast fashion company’s promotions involved no real price reduction.

By Laurel Deppen • July 7, 2025

Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?

In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2025

Brandy Melville sues Shein for copyright infringement, unfair competition

Shein is accused of selling an item based on a Brandy Melville photo and sending a dupe instead, a lawsuit says.

By Laurel Deppen • July 2, 2025

K-leather ban reintroduced in US Senate

The Kangaroo Protection Act prohibits the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin and carries fines of up to $10,000.

By Lara Ewen • June 27, 2025

Skechers go-private deal granted antitrust clearance, but faces another hurdle

A shareholder group filed a motion asking the footwear company to refrain from closing the deal.

By Laurel Deppen • June 26, 2025

‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon

Five fashion companies strengthened their emission reduction targets but lacked a convincing plan for achieving them, according to NewClimate Institute.

By Lauren Schenkman • June 26, 2025

EU Commission nixes proposed anti-greenwashing legislation

The Green Claims Directive is at odds with the Commission’s “simplification agenda,” a spokesperson said.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated June 26, 2025

Fashion Workers Act takes effect this week, bringing ‘substantial changes’

The law, which implements protections and transparency in the modeling profession, will also require management firms to register with New York state beginning in December.

By Laurel Deppen • Updated June 23, 2025

New guide outlines framework for supply chain compliance

TrusTrace’s fourth playbook introduces tools to help the fashion industry navigate existing and upcoming data legislation requirements.

By Lauren Schenkman • June 17, 2025

Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?

When it comes to reshoring garment manufacturing, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2025