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The Big Book

Cheap clothes aren't disposable

by Bridget Bodnar and Elizabeth L. Cline Aug 22, 2019
Elizabeth L. Cline follows up on her book about the high cost of fast fashion with a guide on creating a sustainable and ethical wardrobe.
A woman peruses Thrift Town in San Francisco, California.
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Your uncomfortable stories of trying to dress like you belong

by Tony Wagner Aug 15, 2019
The brands change, but the class anxiety doesn't get any more comfortable.
For a solid decade-plus, this is what teens were told to aspire too.
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There’s a reason your Columbia shirt has a tiny pocket near your waistline

by Kai Ryssdal, Janet Nguyen, Bridget Bodnar, and Maria Hollenhorst May 29, 2019
Hint: It's tariffs.
A Columbia Sportswear employee store just outside Portland, Oregon.
Photos by Thomas Patterson for Marketplace
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Why retailers love the term “pre-owned”

by Janet Nguyen Apr 17, 2019
Neiman Marcus is acquiring a stake in Fashionphile, which sells “pre-owned” handbags and accessories.
View of items for sale at The RealReal/Chrysalis Charity Benefit in Beverly Hills, California.
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Levi's are about to return to the stock market

by Renata Sago Feb 13, 2019
The iconic jeans and fashion brand is planning its second IPO after going private in 1985.
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How woven cloth changed the course of history

by David Brancaccio Dec 11, 2018
From Viking sails to international trade, author Kassia St Clair explains how fabric influenced civilization.
Was woolen sailcloth the secret weapon of the Vikings? Above, the Draken Harald Harfagre, a reconstruction of a Viking longship.
Photo by Thos Robinson/Getty Images for Draken Harald Harfagre
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My Economy

The jean jacket startup aimed at Latina millennials

by Sean McHenry Jul 25, 2018
Patty Delgado started with $500, working from her parents' couch.
Patty Delgado, founder of Hija de tu Madre, poses next to her signature denim jackets in her Los Angeles showroom.
Courtesy of Patty Delgado
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Sports fashion turns to on-trend t-shirts

by Rob Sachs Jun 7, 2018
Sports fashion is often all about the jerseys, but these days fans can also find t-shirts that capture trending moments in sports. That’s because companies like BreakingT see a new opportunity to cater to a market for individualized messaging, by…
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NAFTA Explained

In Columbus, Georgia, textile mills adapt to survive

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios May 29, 2018
This "textile town" looks different after NAFTA.
The warehouse where DNA Textile's final rolls of denim are stored. Some of its longtime denim customers included Levi’s, Wrangler, Gap, Old Navy, Abercrombie & Fitch and True Religion.
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Tight labor market, tight … jeans?

by Erika Beras Apr 19, 2018
It’s a tight labor market out there – so in a quest to attract workers, Walmart is trying out something new – allowing workers on the stores’ floors to wear jeans and solid shirts in any color. The new policy…
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