Trump tariffs: Concerns high among food, fashion industries in NYC, NJ amid tariff announcements

Trump tariffs: Concerns high among food, fashion industries in NYC, NJ amid tariff announcements

MANHATTAN, New York (WABC) — Fear and anxiety are being felt among within the Tri-State’s food and fashion industries amid President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. On Madison Avenue of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where luxury boutique clothing stores line the street, black cars still double park, drivers still hold doors and consumers still consume, there…

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‘That would be a huge mistake’, fashion alliance fears ‘watering down’ of environmental legislation

‘That would be a huge mistake’, fashion alliance fears ‘watering down’ of environmental legislation

ADVERTISEMENT Did you know that the EU was the world’s biggest importer of textiles and apparel in 2023, importing about €176.9 billion worth of apparel, according to the World Trade Organisation?  France, Germany, Italy and Spain were some of the largest importers within the bloc.  Much of this is because of the surge in fast…

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African designers strike a pose at Shanghai Fashion Week as Chinese market beckons

African designers strike a pose at Shanghai Fashion Week as Chinese market beckons

When South African fashion designer Jessica Jane Molebatsi showcased her work at the recent Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW), she was excited at the prospect of introducing her collection to such an important market. “Coming to China has opened up our eyes and our perspective to the potential markets in China,” Molebatsi said. “Fashion enthusiasts want…

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Jewish fashion designers course offered | Briefs

Jewish fashion designers course offered | Briefs

Case Western Reserve University’s Siegal Lifelong Learning Program will offer a remote course from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays from April 10 and May 15 about Jewish fashion designers and photographers. Registration is required by April 3. “From The Rag Trade to Ralph Lauren: How Jewish Designers and Photographers Shaped Fashion,” instructed by Lee Rubinstein,…

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Mount Mary remembers Sister Aloyse, founder of fashion degree program

Mount Mary remembers Sister Aloyse, founder of fashion degree program

Mount Mary University’s 2023 fashion show organized by just 6 students Nicknamed the ‘Super Six,’ they’re responsible for putting on Mount Mary’s annual fashion show. This year, they’re not staying behind the scenes. Tom Gifford Video, Tom Gifford Video Sister Aloyse Hessburg, a School Sister of Notre Dame, launched the first four-year fashion design degree…

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Surviving The Fast Fashion Split?

Surviving The Fast Fashion Split?

Fast fashion at Zara is moving towards mid-tier luxury — and the middle may disappear. Europa Press via Getty Images What’s Happening to High Street Fashion? The high street as we know it is on shaky ground. Once defined by affordable, accessible fashion, the middle market in fashion retail is now squeezed between ultra-low-cost fast…

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