Substance + Style: Reflections on New York Fashion Week and the Impact on International Trade

As I reflect on the close of New York Fashion Week, one word comes to mind in particular: SUBSTANCE.

Not only did LAUNCH NYC have a week of "Made in New York" fashion, but Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week likewise had B Michael America which shared the parallel manufacture-in-America focus as LAUNCH NYC.

LAUNCH NYC further showcased emerging brands focused on Zero Waste, such as that of Tabii Just and Simply Natural Clothing.

With so much textile waste generated in clothing manufacturing, it's refreshing to see the industry, albeit on an uber-small scale, is finally paying attention to something so obvious (yet ignored by) those familiar with apparel manufacturing.

So what does all this mean for international trade?

Will we see a decrease in imports? Doubtful. At least not anytime soon as Americans remain consummately unconscious about their addiction to consumption.


Exports however, of American apparel should steadily increase as the popularity of "Brand America" in foreign markets strengthens and more Made in USA products can be supplied.

What are your thoughts?

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