Study Shows American Fashion Firms Unilaterally Challenged by Trade Upheaval, Tariffs

Study Shows American Fashion Firms Unilaterally Challenged by Trade Upheaval, Tariffs

America’s trade policies—and the uncertainty surrounding the forthcoming tariffs—are by far the biggest anxiety drivers keeping fashion executives tossing and turning each night. That’s according to the U.S. Fashion Industry Association’s (USFIA) 2025 benchmarking study, released this week. Of 25 leading apparel brands and retailers (most with 1,000 or more employees) surveyed from April through…

Read More
Italy mulls certification to safeguard fashion sector amid scandals

Italy mulls certification to safeguard fashion sector amid scandals

“We cannot allow the illicit behaviour of a few to compromise the reputation of the entire sector, penalising many virtuous companies and, consequently, our Made in Italy brand, which is a symbol of excellence and quality.” Credit: tostphoto/shutterstock Adolfo Urso, Italy’s industry minister, told fashion trade bodies during a meeting that a few unlawful businesses…

Read More