Can Tariffs Really Revive 'Made in USA' Fashion?

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The Designers and Brands That Defined the Season

After a season shaped less by shock debuts and more by second and third chapters, Tim Blanks and Imran Amed take stock of the fashion month that was. “This season was kind of one note for me,” says Blanks. “It reminded me that in that golden age … of the ’90s, you would go to a d ...  Show more

How Oil Shock Fears Are Rippling Through Fashion

As conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates, the threat to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy prices sharply higher. That matters to fashion far beyond the pump: oil and natural gas helps power factories, move goods and produce synthetic fabrics use ...  Show more

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