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  • President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on June 10, 2025, in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
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    Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’

    The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.

    By Philip Neuffer • June 12, 2025
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    Champion partners with NFL

    The new licensed apparel deal, which includes T-shirts and fleece for teams in select markets, will drop at Fanatics Fest alongside new NHL team offerings.

    By June 10, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Not a trend: Why plus-size fashion is worth the investment

    Models on runways may be thin, but plus-size customers still represent an underserved majority.

    By Lauren Schenkman • June 9, 2025
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    G-III withdraws guidance due to tariff uncertainty

    Despite a 40% net income increase for Q1, the DKNY owner anticipated significant negative supply chain impacts in the second half of the year.

    By June 6, 2025
  • A blue sign with the Polo horse-and-rider logo and the words "Polo Ralph Lauren" hangs from a clapboard building.
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    Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain

    The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.

    By Antone Gonsalves • June 5, 2025
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    Mizuno to phase out kangaroo leather

    The company said it planned to gradually stop using the marsupial skin in its products but didn’t give a specific timeline.

    By June 3, 2025
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    Human rights abuse documented in global leather supply chain

    A new report from the Fair Labor Association uncovered violations including child labor and discrimination.

    By Howard Ruben • May 30, 2025
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    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025
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    Asics stops kangaroo skin usage, following Adidas

    The Japan-based athleticwear company plans to end its use of k-leather by the end of 2025.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Trump calls for 50% tariffs on EU

    The duties are slated to take effect July 9 as the bloc and the U.S. reengage on trade talks, the president said.

    By Philip Neuffer • May 27, 2025
  • Recover's recycled cotton is on a factory conveyer belt.
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    Recycled cotton fiber company opens facility in Central America

    The plant is part of a joint venture between Recover and textile manufacturer Intradeco to boost recycled materials and nearshoring.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Reju prepares to commercially expand its polyester recycling

    The company expects to open its first large-scale plant and eventually plans to regenerate as many as 300 million articles per year.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Adidas quietly exits the kangaroo skin trade

    The athleticwear giant said it stopped buying leather made from the marsupials in 2024 and it will end production of products containing the material this year.

    By May 20, 2025
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    New tool to help fashion brands calculate climate footprint, comply with regulations

    Glimpact’s Global Impact Score evaluates companies’ environmental footprint by analyzing 16 indicators — including climate change and ozone depletion — and aggregating them into a single score.

    By Zoya Mirza • May 13, 2025
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    Opinion

    The future of fashion is already here

    Sustainable innovations already exist but are underutilized due to entrenched business models and risk aversion, writes Dustin White, CEO of sustainable technology company Lab Denim.

    By Dustin White • May 12, 2025
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears before the House Financial Services Committee on May 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

    By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

    By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025
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    Crocs yanks guidance, citing trade uncertainty

    The company recently joined with other footwear brands to urge the Trump administration to exempt the category from tariffs.

    By Daphne Howland • May 9, 2025
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    Nike, Under Armour among shoe brands urging tariff exemptions as back-to-school looms

    About 80 companies signed a letter from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America to President Trump, warning that “inventory for U.S. consumers may soon run low.”

    By Daphne Howland • May 6, 2025
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    Temu walks back price increases

    The fast fashion giant said it would transition to a “local fulfillment model” to circumvent the U.S.’ 145% tariff on imports from China.

    By May 5, 2025
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    Gildan Activewear says it has a competitive advantage against tariffs

    The company said its products contain a significant amount of cotton and yarn sourced from the U.S., and expects to see revenue growth in 2025.

    By May 1, 2025
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    Authentic partners with Caprice Australia on Quiksilver, Billabong

    Through the deal, subsidiary BR South Pacific will transition and manage operations for multiple sports and outdoor brands across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

    By May 1, 2025
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    Opinion

    12 years on from Rana Plaza

    Bangladesh has rebranded as a global leader in ethical fashion, writes fashion consultant and designer Taiwo Meghoma.

    By Taiwo Meghoma • April 28, 2025
  • A person wearing a jacket from Men's Wearhouse's "American Bespoke" collection
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    Men’s Wearhouse expands ‘Made in USA’ program

    The “American Bespoke” collection was designed in partnership with Joseph Abboud and produced in the company’s Massachusetts factory.

    By Howard Ruben • April 25, 2025
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    Shein, Temu to raise prices due to tariff impact

    The fast fashion companies didn’t specify the extent of the cost increases, but posted identical notices on their websites.

    By April 24, 2025
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    Reju partners with textile collection firm Rematrix

    The deal is designed to ensure a steady supply of post-consumer waste material and to help fashion companies better navigate extended producer responsibility regulations.

    By April 23, 2025