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FW25 collections under pressure: tariffs reshape pricing and production timelines

The fashion industry's meticulous planning for the Fall/Winter 2025 season has been thrown into turmoil. As buyers finalize orders, a seismic shockwave in the form of sweeping new tariffs has collided with supply chains, forcing U.S. retailers to confront a perfect storm of logistical disruptions, pricing dilemmas, and escalating financial risk....

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Bridal brands appeal to President Trump about tariffs

Justin Warshaw, chief executive officer of American bridal company Justin Alexander, has joined forces with other bridal leaders from Allure Bridals, Mon Cheri, Maggie Sottero and Watters to appeal to President Trump to exclude formalwear from tariff increases to protect US jobs. In an open letter on petition platform Change.org, Warshaw called...

13 hours ago

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Marie Marie's innovative approach: Combining commerce and community in fashion

An idea that spiraled out of control. “If I knew three years ago what I know now, I would have done things differently,” says Marthe de Groot, the driving force behind Dutch accessory brand Marie Marie. Marketing was barely necessary for her crocheted bags, as within no time, department stores De Bijenkorf (Selfridges Group) and Bonmarché came...

17 hours ago

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Who imports the most? U.S. apparel giants brace for soaring tariffs

The global apparel trade is a complex web of production and consumption, with certain nations playing dominant roles as importers. While the United States is a significant player, understanding the full picture requires examining broader international trade flows. In 2023, the European Union emerged as the world's leading apparel importer,...

Apr 8, 2025

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