Politics
Geopolitics Set to Shake Up Sourcing—Again—in 2026
From the ongoing war in Ukraine to the developing conflict between the United States and Venezuela, global…
Domestic Footwear Makers Push Washington to Prioritize ‘Made in the USA’
The U.S. Footwear Manufacturers Association convened last week in the nation's capital to push for help from…
Trump Threatens to ‘Take Back’ Control of Panama Canal
The president-elect on Sunday intimated that he wanted to retake control of the waterway from the Central…
Canada’s Trudeau Could Be Ousted Due to Trump’s Tariff Threats
The prime minister has been facing growing calls to step down following the resignation of his finance…
Trump Taps China Hawk Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative
The president-elect announced that Greer, a veteran of his first administration, would take the lead as USTR.
Trump’s Treasury Pick Calms Wall Street’s Nerves
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen hedge fund manager and George Soros protege Scott Bessent to lead the…
Common Ground: Denim and Politics
How denim became the unofficial uniform of political changemakers.
Activism or Optics? Fashion’s Vote for Change
Political fashion risks becoming more about optics than activism, but brands like Aéropostale are trying to…
Can the Harris-Walz Ticket’s Good Vibes, Memes and Merch Revive Consumer Confidence?
The newly minted Democratic ticket is focused on bringing "joy" back to politics through lighthearted…
Make Fashion, Not War: Sartorial Stars Call for An End to Nuclear Threats
Eight brands and designers joined #CranesForOurFuture, an initiative that aims to help garner public support…
Members of Congress Launch Slow Fashion Caucus, Highlighting Circularity
The caucus, backed by the likes of Patagonia and AAFA, aims to develop national principles for a circular…
‘Free and Fair’ Bangladesh Elections Met With Mixed Reactions
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina Awami ran relatively unopposed for her fourth consecutive term.
Survey: 66% of Americans Would Back Pro-Tariff Presidential Candidate
Three-quarters of Americans have a negative view of China, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey published…
Levi Strauss Ramps Up Voter Registration Efforts
Its latest move aims to get community college students to sign up and be counted.
82% of CFOs Think North American Economy Will Be in Worse Shape Next Year
Just more than half of the financial chiefs surveyed for a Deloitte report think the North American economy…