‘Mind-Boggling’ Tariffs Threaten Fashion With Covid-Level Crisis The fashion industry is no stranger to challenges, but the recent announcement of new import duties by President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the sector. Dubbed as ‘liberation day’ by the administration, the unveiling of these tariffs has left many in the industry scrambling to adjust and […]
US Fashion Lobby Warns Trump Cuts Threaten Key Supply-Chain Programmes
US Fashion Lobby Warns Trump Cuts Threaten Key Supply-Chain Programmes The US fashion industry is facing a critical threat as the Trump administration announces cuts to key supply-chain programs aimed at combating child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking overseas. With the Labor Department slashing over $500 million in funding for these vital initiatives, the […]
Did Fashion Learn Anything from Covid?
Did Fashion Learn Anything from Covid? The fashion industry, like many others, was forced to reckon with the realities of a global pandemic. As lockdowns were imposed, stores shuttered, and runways went virtual, many in the industry vowed to use this unprecedented moment as an opportunity to reflect, reset, and reshape their practices for the […]
Michael Strahan to Start His Own Custom Men’s Tailoring Operation
Michael Strahan to Launch Custom Men’s Tailoring Operation: Revolutionizing the Suit Industry Former NFL player turned media personality, Michael Strahan, is set to shake up the world of men’s fashion with his latest venture. The iconic figure is gearing up to launch his own custom men’s tailoring operation, offering made-to-order suits at flat prices within […]
What Happened to France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Bill?
France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Bill: What’s the Hold-Up? France, known for its chic fashion culture, took a groundbreaking step last year by unanimously passing an Anti-Fast Fashion Bill in the lower house. The bill proposed a ‘sin tax’-style penalty on fast fashion products to tackle the environmental and social impacts of the industry. However, a year […]
The BoF Podcast | What Happens When It’s Too Hot to Make Fashion?
Fashion Under Fire: Navigating Sustainability in a Warming World As climate change continues to wreak havoc on our planet, the fashion industry finds itself at a crossroads. With rising temperatures and extreme weather events becoming the new normal, the traditional ways of creating and consuming fashion are being called into question. At VOICES 2024, a […]
Fire-Stricken LA Is Swamped With Clothing Donations — Not All of Them Wanted
Fire-Stricken LA Is Swamped With Clothing Donations — Not All of Them Wanted In the wake of the devastating fires that have ravaged Los Angeles, the outpouring of support from communities near and far has been nothing short of remarkable. However, amidst the generosity and goodwill lies a pressing issue that deserves attention: the surplus […]