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    US-bound shipments restricted by postal carriers in Europe, Asia

    Operators said uncertain guidelines and a short window before the de minimis exemption ends Aug. 29 prompted the suspension of some export services.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Shein, Temu and AliExpress should be labeled ‘notorious markets,’ nonprofit says

    The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation bought more than 50 products from the companies and said nearly half were fakes.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
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    Top 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
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    5 ongoing fashion lawsuits to watch the rest of the year

    While some lawsuits filed in 2025 have been resolved, others are well underway, and some yearslong legal battles are continuing without resolution.

    By • Aug. 15, 2025
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    Temu sued for allegedly misappropriating likeness of late musician MF Doom

    The fast fashion giant is accused of violating trademark rights owned by the rapper’s estate.

    By • Updated Aug. 13, 2025
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    US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days

    China also extended its suspension of additional retaliatory duties against U.S. goods, maintaining current rates until November.

    By Max Garland • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Skechers releases Q2 revenue results ahead of planned go-private deal

    A shareholder lawsuit filed to stop the $9.4 billion deal was withdrawn, paving the way for the merger to close this quarter.

    By • Aug. 11, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 7, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 5, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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 • July 31, 2025
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    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 • July 29, 2025
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    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
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    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
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    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 • July 14, 2025
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    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 • July 7, 2025
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    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
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    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 • July 2, 2025
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    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 • June 27, 2025
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    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 • June 26, 2025
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    ‘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
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    EU Commission nixes proposed anti-greenwashing legislation

    The Green Claims Directive is at odds with the Commission’s “simplification agenda,” a spokesperson said.

    By • Updated June 26, 2025
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    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 • Updated June 23, 2025