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American fashion industry welcomes California’s climate accountability act

Organisations leading the American fashion industry have outlined their support of California’s proposed Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) in a joint letter. The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the Accessories Council and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) came together to approve the legislation,...

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Industry groups support California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act

The American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Accessories Council, The Council of Fashion Designers of America, and Fashion Makes Change, express support for California's proposed Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), introduced by Senators Scott Wiener, Lena Gonzalez, and Henry Stern. This bill establishes that corporations...

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AAFA applauds Senate resolution marking August as Anticounterfeiting Awareness Month

The American Apparel & Footwear Association — a champion of safe workplaces, consumer protection, and brand protection — thanked Senator Chris Coons and Senator Charles E. Grassley for recognizing August as ‘‘National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month." This calls crucial attention to the importance of trademarks in...

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Global Coalition calls for digital labeling to reduce waste and increase consumer access to information

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the International Apparel Federation (IAF), and 128 additional organizations from all corners of the globe, today delivered a letter to supranational, national, and local authorities around the world to modernize domestic textile, garment, footwear, and related accessories labeling requirements...

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Supreme Court upholds American innovation and investment on World Anticounterfeiting Day

The American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc., and the Accessories Council applaud today’s announcement by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the Jack Daniel's case 21-16969 on World Anticounterfeiting Day. Our nation was founded on principles of...

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Apparel and Footwear Industry Presses for Port Resolution

As the one-year anniversary of West Coast port contract expiration nears, and as the U.S. approaches peak shipping for the critical back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons, the American Apparel & Footwear Association is emphasizing the critical importance of avoiding work stoppages at our nation's busiest ports. "Labor negotiations between...

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Apparel and footwear industry thanks USTR for its commitment to IP and release of annual special 301 report

The American Apparel & Footwear Association appreciates the dedication and commitment of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to release the annual Special 301 Review report. The report identifies foreign countries that deny adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights or deny fair and equitable market...

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Registration for the 38th World Fashion Convention now open!

IAF and SPESA are proud to announce that the registration for the 38th World Fashion Convention to be held October 22-25 in Philadelphia is now open. The IAF is hosting this 2023 edition of their annual Convention together with the US member association SPESA, the Sewn Products Equipment Suppliers of the Americas and with the support of AAFA,...

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Ralph Lauren, Lululemon and PVH execs among newly appointed AAFA board members

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced the renewal of its board of directors, with the addition of 16 new and re-elected board members. Those selected will step into their positions for the 2023-24 term, including that of board leadership. Lululemon’s chief supply chain officer, Ted Dagnese, will take over as chair of...

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AAFA announces board of directors leadership and election results for 2023-2024

The American Apparel & Footwear Association announced the renewal of its Board of Directors leadership, and the addition of 16 new and re-elected Board members. The following individuals were confirmed as AAFA’s Board of Directors leadership for the 2023-2024 term: Ted Dagnese, lululemon athletica – Chair Josue Solano, BBC International – Vice...

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AAFA establishes partnership with IAF to tackle supply chain issues

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has announced a new partnership with the International Apparel Federation (IAF) which sees the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) underlining the commitment to bring industry players together across the supply chain. The renewed agreement will also ensure that the two organisations...

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AAFA formalizes partnership with the International Apparel Federation (IAF)

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the International Apparel Federation (IAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) underlining a renewed commitment to bring industry players together across the supply chain and across the globe. It also marks the start of a closer and more frequent collaboration to the benefit of...