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Is US doomed to repeat Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act mistakes 95 years on?

Nearly a century ago, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act ushered in one of the most infamous chapters in US economic history.…
Digital product passport gives a strategic edge to fashion leaders

As the fashion industry shifts in how sustainability is regulated and measured and an increased demand from consumers for more…
How fashion brands can stay profitable as tariffs rise

The fashion industry has long been shaped by disruption — from evolving consumer preferences to fluctuating labour costs. But today,…
Why climate risk is fashion’s supply chain blind spot

Nowhere is that more apparent than in the supply chains that feed the industry’s insatiable demand for materials, manufacturing, and…
How apparel brands use data to navigate UFLPA enforcement

Since the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) went into effect in 2022, US Customs and Border Protection has ramped…

What is the human cost behind fashion’s threads?

Valued at around $2tn, the global fashion and textile industry is a powerhouse employing one out of every six people…
Decarbonising textiles: a supplier’s perspective

Every sustainability commitment made on a brand's website eventually lands on a factory floor. The industry's annual CO2 emissions, contributing…
Six ways to create supply chain resilience amid tariff turbulence

Tariff tensions have eased, at least temporarily, and that’s good news for global supply chains. Constructive dialogue between major economies…
Fashion’s tariff wake-up call: why digital tools are key to resilience

The global fashion industry is now entrenched in a relentless cycle of trade uncertainty — and this time, no one…
How fashion can lead the climate conversation

Fashion has a carbon problem. The industry is responsible for approximately 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the combined…