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Levi's are about to return to the stock market

By Renata Sago
February 14, 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
December 11, 2018
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

From Viking sails to international trade, author Kassia St Clair explains how fabric influenced civilization.

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How luxury consignment works at The RealReal

By Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
October 17, 2018
Julie Wainwright is CEO of luxury consignment company The RealReal.
Courtesy of The RealReal

"People aren't going to stop buying Gucci, they're just not," said Julie Wainwright, co-founder and CEO.

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The RealReal CEO Julie Wainwright isn't afraid of growing too fast

By Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
October 17, 2018

Used luxury goods are a big market.

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The jean jacket startup aimed at Latina millennials

By Sean McHenry
July 25, 2018
Patty Delgado, founder of Hija de tu Madre, poses next to her signature denim jackets in her Los Angeles showroom.
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Patty Delgado started with $500, working from her parents' couch.

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Sports fashion turns to on-trend t-shirts

By Rob Sachs
June 07, 2018

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In Columbus, Georgia, textile mills adapt to survive

By Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
May 29, 2018
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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This "textile town" looks different after NAFTA.

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Instagram entrepreneurs are searching vintage racks for you

By Kai Ryssdal and Josie Fan
May 25, 2018
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A new breed of shoppers are snapping up vintage clothing on the social media platform.

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Tight labor market, tight … jeans?

By Erika Beras
April 19, 2018

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