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Category: Fashion and Apparel Studies

April 01, 2025 By Nicholas P. Brown and Helen Reid of Reuters

Temu And Shein Brace Shoppers For Higher Prices As Trump-Era Tariffs Loom

April 23, 2025 | Written by Jahaura Michelle of Blavity

Sheng Lu, professor and graduate director of fashion and apparel studies at the University of Delaware, said that the looming tariffs would significantly impact Shein and Temu since they have not outsourced their products to other countries.
Could sustainable shopping get a boost as tariffs panic fast fashion brands?

April 21, 2025 | Written by Zoë Read of WHYY

Sheng Lu, professor of fashion and apparel studies, said tariffs will likely hit the fast fashion sector hardest, but their impacts could be felt throughout the clothing industry. “Before consumers have money to buy clothing or they’re willing to buy clothing, they first have to prioritize utilities, rent, gasoline,” Lu said.
Tariffs aren’t enough to reshore apparel manufacturing

April 21, 2025 | Written by Jiana Smith of Marketplace

Marsha Dickson, chairperson of fashion and apparel studies, said it would be difficult to find employees if apparel production needed to increase domestically. “Who in the U.S. really wants a job in the apparel industry, in a factory, sewing clothing?” she said. “It’s very hard work. It’s very unreliable work.”