Compliance
-
David Becker via Getty Images
Increased production, polyester use causing fashion industry’s emissions to rise: report
The apparel sector’s greenhouse gas emissions increased to 944 million metric tons in 2023, up by 7.5% compared to 2022, according to the Apparel Impact Institute.
By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 7, 2025 -
The image by 9yz is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Brandy Melville sues Temu for trademark infringement, counterfeiting
The lawsuit follows a similar one Brandy Melville filed against Temu’s fast fashion competitor Shein.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 7, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Thierry Chesnot via Getty Images
TrendlineTop 5 stories from Fashion Dive
Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2025, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.
By Fashion Dive staff -
Andrew Harnik/Getty via Getty Images
5 court cases that could derail Trump tariffs
Several suits claim the president has overstepped his authority, with a critical proceeding for one case beginning last week in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 5, 2025 -
Shein fined $1.16M for greenwashing, releases plan to lower supply chain emissions
The fast fashion giant unveiled plans to reduce carbon emissions by replacing diesel trucks with electric vehicles in its China-based operations.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 5, 2025 -
Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images
US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday officially codifying rates for over 60 trading partners while pushing back implementation by seven days.
By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 1, 2025 -
Eduardo Munoz Alvarez via Getty Images
De minimis exemption to end Aug. 29, White House says
The trade tool’s end will subject low-cost imports to all applicable duties, although postal packages will be assessed fees in a different manner.
By Max Garland • July 31, 2025 -
The image by KensmRPM 22300 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
A sportswear brand vs. an Ivy League school: Columbia sues Columbia
Columbia Sportswear says the university violated a contract between the two regarding the use of the name Columbia on shirts, sweatshirts and hats.
By Laurel Deppen • July 31, 2025 -
Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
Temu doesn’t properly assess illegal products on its platform: EU Commission
The fast fashion giant remains under investigation for allegedly addictive design features and a lack of transparent recommendation system.
By Laurel Deppen • July 29, 2025 -
Courtesy of Depop
Recommerce caucus launched in US Congress
The newly formed bipartisan caucus aims to support businesses spearheading the fast-growing secondhand economy.
By Siera Nezaj • July 23, 2025 -
javitrapero via Getty Images
Digital product passports may double fashion’s lifetime value: report
DPPs could unlock “a massive secondhand market” and allow brands to offer more comprehensive aftercare services such as repairs, according to Bain & Company and eBay.
By Michael Brady • July 17, 2025 -
Ben Montgomery via Getty Images
Shein faces class action lawsuit over marketing texts
The fast fashion giant is accused of repeatedly texting those on the national Do-Not-Call registry.
By Laurel Deppen • July 14, 2025 -
Shein fined $47M for misleading promotions in France
An investigation by the country’s antitrust authority found that more than half of the fast fashion company’s promotions involved no real price reduction.
By Laurel Deppen • July 7, 2025 -
Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive
Can Lululemon make a federal case out of ‘dupe culture’?
In a lawsuit against Costco over a variety of apparel designs, the athleisure brand laments the proliferation of “LululemonDupes” on social media.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2025 -
Brandy Melville sues Shein for copyright infringement, unfair competition
Shein is accused of selling an item based on a Brandy Melville photo and sending a dupe instead, a lawsuit says.
By Laurel Deppen • July 2, 2025 -
Andrew Harnik via Getty Images
K-leather ban reintroduced in US Senate
The Kangaroo Protection Act prohibits the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin and carries fines of up to $10,000.
By Lara Ewen • June 27, 2025 -
Brandon Bell via Getty Images
Skechers go-private deal granted antitrust clearance, but faces another hurdle
A shareholder group filed a motion asking the footwear company to refrain from closing the deal.
By Laurel Deppen • June 26, 2025 -
Walaiporn Sangkeaw via Getty Images
‘False solutions’ undermine climate goals at Shein, Lululemon
Five fashion companies strengthened their emission reduction targets but lacked a convincing plan for achieving them, according to NewClimate Institute.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 26, 2025 -
Stock via Getty Images
EU Commission nixes proposed anti-greenwashing legislation
The Green Claims Directive is at odds with the Commission’s “simplification agenda,” a spokesperson said.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated June 26, 2025 -
Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Tory Burch via Getty Images
Fashion Workers Act takes effect this week, bringing ‘substantial changes’
The law, which implements protections and transparency in the modeling profession, will also require management firms to register with New York state beginning in December.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated June 23, 2025 -
Liuser via Getty Images
New guide outlines framework for supply chain compliance
TrusTrace’s fourth playbook introduces tools to help the fashion industry navigate existing and upcoming data legislation requirements.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 17, 2025 -
Jim Vondruska via Getty Images
Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?
When it comes to reshoring garment manufacturing, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2025 -
Anna Moneymaker via Getty Images
Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’
The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products, the president said Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • June 12, 2025 -
Courtesy of Shein
Shein pushes consumers toward overconsumption, report says
An EU consumer group said the fast fashion giant uses “dark patterns” to trigger unwilling spending.
By Laurel Deppen • June 10, 2025 -
Scott Olson via Getty Images
Adidas ‘does not own all stripes,’ Steve Madden says in lawsuit
The footwear brand is asking a federal judge to confirm that two of its sneaker designs don’t infringe on Adidas’ three-stripe trademark.
By Laurel Deppen • May 30, 2025 -
US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025
