Stories Tagged as
Clothing
How do Chinese employees get paid for February when they didn't work?
by
Jennifer Pak
Apr 1, 2020
Most people in China are just getting paid wages for February and by law, employees are supposed to receive their regular salaries even when their companies were shut because of the coronavirus. Did they?
Rethinking the runway fashion show
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Mar 2, 2020
Some designers and industry leaders are making their runway shows more environmentally friendly.
Cheap clothes aren't disposable
by
Bridget Bodnar
and Elizabeth L. Cline
Aug 22, 2019
Elizabeth L. Cline follows up on her book about the high cost of fast fashion with a guide on creating a sustainable and ethical wardrobe.
Your uncomfortable stories of trying to dress like you belong
by
Tony Wagner
Aug 15, 2019
The brands change, but the class anxiety doesn't get any more comfortable.
There’s a reason your Columbia shirt has a tiny pocket near your waistline
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Janet Nguyen
, Bridget Bodnar
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 29, 2019
Hint: It's tariffs.
Why retailers love the term “pre-owned”
by
Janet Nguyen
Apr 17, 2019
Neiman Marcus is acquiring a stake in Fashionphile, which sells “pre-owned” handbags and accessories.
Levi's are about to return to the stock market
by
Renata Sago
Feb 13, 2019
The iconic jeans and fashion brand is planning its second IPO after going private in 1985.
For public good, not for profit.
How woven cloth changed the course of history
Dec 11, 2018
From Viking sails to international trade, author Kassia St Clair explains how fabric influenced civilization.
The jean jacket startup aimed at Latina millennials
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 25, 2018
Patty Delgado started with $500, working from her parents' couch.
Sports fashion turns to on-trend t-shirts
by
Rob Sachs
Jun 7, 2018
Sports fashion is often all about the jerseys, but these days fans can also find t-shirts that capture trending moments in sports. That’s because companies like BreakingT see a new opportunity to cater to a market for individualized messaging, by turning moments in sports into trendy t-shirts. Click the audio player above to hear the […]