Stories Tagged as
Apparel
The business of Shein, the fast-fashion brand that's dominating Gen Z's closets
May 6, 2022
The apparel maker was recently valued at $100 billion, more than competitors Zara and H&M combined.
What California's new law means for garment workers and businesses
Nov 11, 2021
The law will guarantee an hourly wage for workers, but higher labor costs will put pressure on many small factories.
What can clothing retailers do with all that excess inventory?
Aug 24, 2020
With clothing sales way down, there are not a lot of good options.
Apparel retailers have an inventory problem
Apr 15, 2020
Clothes are stranded in stores during a normally popular time for shopping.
Fall fashion braces for the effects of COVID-19
Mar 23, 2020
Most apparel companies aren’t in a state of emergency ... yet.
Washington clothing designers want a fashion industry for the capital
Jan 2, 2020
Small-scale designers and boutique owners in the nation’s capital are trying to build the city’s fashion industry from the ground up.
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How gamers got their style
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Apr 25, 2019
From streetwear to designer labels, videos gamers have become one of fashion's biggest targets.
For the bra industry, a new fit
by
Erika Beras
Apr 12, 2019
A look at the companies disrupting the $7.2 billion bra business.
Why coyote pelts are in high demand
by
Emma Jacobs
Mar 18, 2019
Demand for coyote fur has been on the rise thanks, in part, to trendsetting by Canada Goose.