Is Free Trade Worth the Cost? (Video discussion)
For FASH455 students: Please share your reflections on the video regarding the free trade debate. You can focus on analyzing 1-2 specific debates raised in the video (e.g., comparing the arguments...
View ArticleFASH455 Video Discussion: The Global Journey of a Sneaker
Discussion questions [Please address at least two questions in your comment] #1: Based on the video and our class discussion, what would be the advantages and disadvantages for Nike to make Converse...
View ArticleRecording: Due Diligence Education for Gen Z: Preparing Future Fashion...
About the Event As the fashion industry grapples with increasing demands for sustainability, transparency, and social responsibility, the next generation of industry professionals—Generation Z—will...
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VF Corporation’s Evolving Apparel Sourcing Base: 2023-2024
VF Corporation (VF) is one of the largest apparel companies in the US, with an estimated global sales revenue to exceed $10 billion in 2024. VF owns several well-known apparel and outdoor performance...
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FASH455 Exclusive Interview with Jillian Silverman, Associate Trim Specialist...
About Jillian Silverman Jillian Silverman is an Associate Trim Specialist at Lands’ End, based in Madison, Wisconsin. She earned an Honors degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Environmental...
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FASH455 Exclusive Interview with Hannah Laurits, Fabric Lab Textile...
About Hannah Laurits Hello! My name is Hannah Laurits, and I am currently working as a Textile Lab Fabric Coordinator at Swim USA. I graduated from the Master of Science program in Fashion and Apparel...
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Used Clothing Trade Debate Continues in Kenya (updated March 2025)
A new study by the Changing Markets Foundation suggests severe negative environmental and social, economic impacts of used clothing exports to Kenya. However, the Textile Recycling Association, based...
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Gap Inc.’s Evolving Apparel Sourcing Base: 2021-2024
Gap CEO talks tariff impacts (Feb 2025) Established in 1969, Gap Inc. is a leading American clothing retailer that operates several prominent brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and...
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Apparel Import Tariff Rates around the World (updated March 2025)
Apparel products are often subject to high tariffs for various reasons. In developed countries such as the United States, apparel has long been considered an “import-sensitive” sector, with relatively...
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FASH455 Exclusive Interview with Ally Botwinick, Textile Assistant at The...
About Ally Botwinick Hi! My name is Ally Botwinick, and I am a University of Delaware alum who studied Fashion Merchandising and completed the 4+1 master’s program in Fashion and Apparel Studies. I am...
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