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The Recent SCOTUS Strike Down of “Liberation Day” Tariffs and its Ripple Effects on the Global Fashion Industry

Linda Geib – On April 2nd, 2025, President Donald Trump enacted what he dubbed “Liberation Day Tariffs,” which imposed sweeping import duties on goods entering the United States (“U.S.”) from countries across the globe. These tariffs were implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)−a 1977 statute that grants the President authority to regulate […]

The True Cost of Fashion? Ignoring Shareholders

Carolina Varas – Fashion has a price, but accurately representing information to shareholders does not. Yet for Capri Holdings, the cost of failing to do so is proving to be steep. Capri Holdings Limited, a multinational fashion holding company, owns globally recognized brands such as Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. Similarly, Tapestry Inc., an […]

Le Tote vs. Urban Outfitters: The Uphill Battle for an Underdog Subscription Fashion Service

Julia Gibson – Urban Outfitters (“URBN”) has gained popularity in the fashion industry for over 50 years by tailoring to the likes of cool and trendy young adults looking to make their style unique. With over 23,000 employees and earning an excess of four billion in sales revenue each year, URBN can be described by […]