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New Study: PVH Corporation’s Evolving Apparel Sourcing Strategies (updated...
PVH Corporation (PVH), which owns well-known brands including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Arrow, and Izod, is one of the largest US fashion companies with nearly $9.2 billion in sales...
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Merchandising and Sourcing: FASH455 Exclusive Interview with Natalie Kaucic,...
About Natalie Kaucic Natalie Kaucic is a Merchandising professional currently in the role of Global Merchant for Dockers Men’s Tops at Levi Strauss & Co. She graduated from the University of...
View ArticleCurrent Event Discussion: How Shipping Containers Control Global Trade and...
FASH455 Learning activity: After watching the two videos above, please explore the following topics with the assistance of ChatGPT or other generative AI tools: The significance and complexity of...
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Costume Buying and Sourcing: FASH455 Exclusive Interview with Kara...
About Kara Hamalainen My name is Kara Hamalainen, and I am a May 2023 graduate of the University of Delaware. I earned my Bachelor of Science double majoring in Fashion Design and Product Innovation...
View ArticleFASH455 Discussion: How likely will US fashion companies increase apparel...
Note: The video was taken during a Guatemala garment factory visit in May 2024. Credit: Sheng Lu Discussion instructions: The following two scenarios are generated by ChatGPT using input from FASH455...
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New Study: How Has the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Affected...
Implemented in June 2022, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) prohibits U.S. companies from importing apparel wholly or in part produced in China’s Xinjiang region. UFLPA could...
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New Study: Exploring the US as a Sourcing Base for Clothing Using Recycled...
The full article is published in Just-Style and below is the summary: Market Size Reflecting fashion companies’ interest in carrying more sustainable apparel products to meet consumers’ demand, there...
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New Study: Exploring India as an Apparel Sourcing Base for U.S. Fashion...
The full article is published in Just-Style and below is the summary: India’s Textiles and Apparel Production Data from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) shows that India...
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Outlook 2025–Key Issues to Shape Apparel Sourcing and Trade
In December 2024, Just-Style consulted a panel of industry experts and scholars in its Shape of apparel sourcing in 2025 briefing. Below is my contribution to the report. Welcome any comments and...
View ArticleFASH455 Video Discussion: The State of Textiles and Apparel “Made in Asia”...
Video 1: Threads of Resilience: China’s textile manufacturing goes automated Video 2: Asian factories struggling to keep young workers Video 3: How Millions Of Jeans Get Recycled Into New Pairs in...
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New OECD Study: The Role of Sustainability Certifications In Due Diligence In...
The study was based on a content analysis of major fashion brands and retailers’ sustainability reports and a survey of stakeholders in the garment and footwear sector from August to October 2023,...
View ArticleIs 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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