Politics
Chip Bergh: American-Made Jeans Would Cost $150
Mass-manufacturing denim in the U.S. "would probably put us out of business," Levi's CEO Chip Bergh told…
Levi’s Chip Bergh Talks Politics in Business-Focused CNN+ Series
Levi Strauss & Co.'s Chip Bergh appeared on CNN+'s "Boss Files" to talk about his reasons for taking a stance…
All This Inflation Talk Is Giving Me Indigestion
Russia's war in Ukraine has compounded an already skittish economic recovery still reeling from the effects…
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Patagonia CEO Takes Aim at Infrastructure Bill, Doubles Down on Facebook Boycott
Patagonia's Ryan Gellert has taken aim at President Biden's infrastructure bill, which promotes clean energy…
Senator’s Style Sets Off Denim Debate
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is making headlines not for her politics but for her penchant for flouting protocol.
North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un Bans Skinny Jeans, Ripped Denim
North Korea's Kim Jong-un announced a list of banned fashion, with skinny jeans and ripped denim among the…
Half of Americans More Likely to Weigh Brand Politics Than A Year Ago
A Savings.com survey found one-quarter of consumers stopped buying from a company because of who it supported…
Levi’s Chip Bergh Slams Political Criticism: ‘Business Leaders Have a Responsibility’
Levi's Chip Bergh explained the importance of political involvement to shareholders during an annual meeting…
The Origins—and Influence—of Vice President Kamala Harris’ Style
Fashion has been a less-than-pressing consideration for the new VP, but that doesn't mean her choices won't…
What Does Fashion Have to Do with Politics? Everything.
The meaning behind fashion carries weight, and nowhere is that more evident than on the Inauguration Day…
Bipartisan Bah Humbug? How Politics Persuade Shoppers to Vote With Their Wallets
Americans plan on ramping up or reining in their holiday shopping based on the results of last week's…
Do Fashion and Politics Mix? Gap’s Bipartisan Blunder Says Maybe Not
Fashion players seldom weigh in on political issues. And when they do, the risk rarely pays off.
China’s Xinjiang Misdeeds Unite Pols Across the Aisle
U.S. legislators on both sides of the aisle have become increasingly vexed by China's actions, and tensions…
Fashion Gets Political with Voting-Themed Merchandise
Levi's, Gap and more are taking a nonpartisan approach to encourage voter turnout by rolling out…