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Beijing is investigating PVH, the owner of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, over allegations that it boycotts cotton products from the Xinjiang region. This investigation could potentially lead to PVH being placed on an "unreliable entities list," which would prohibit the company from selling to and buying from China. The probe comes as the U.S. introduces measures to limit Chinese access to its own market. Xinjiang is a cotton-producing area where China has been accused of human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups. PVH has stated that it complies with all laws and regulations in the countries where it operates. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the evolving definition of vintage clothing and the challenges that arise as clothes from the 2000s are now considered vintage. While traditional vintage dealers consider apparel from two decades ago as vintage, the pace of pop cultural evolution has slowed since the turn of the millennium, making it difficult to determine what is truly vintage. Additionally, the quality of clothing produced during the 2000s is often considered inferior to previous decades due to factors such as the North American Free Trade Agreement and the use of synthetic materials. However, the market for vintage clothing is influenced by pop culture and celebrity endorsements, with younger shoppers valuing clothes based on trends rather than craftsmanship. [Extracted from the article]

Photographer Christopher Payne has captured the people, processes, and products of various U.S. factories in his book "Made in America." From cutting-edge facilities producing quantum computers and vaccines to the Bollman Hat Company factory in Pennsylvania, Payne's photographs showcase the complexity and beauty of American manufacturing. He has photographed factories of all sizes, from large corporations like Tesla and John Deere to small specialty hardware makers. As automation and artificial intelligence continue to advance, Payne's photographs may serve as a valuable record of a bygone era in American manufacturing. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the trends and highlights from the Spring 2024 fashion shows in New York and Europe. The focus of the shows was on no-nonsense clothes with everyday appeal, offering women feel-good outfits for everyday wear. Standout trends included workwear-inspired fashion, gray suiting, essential red dresses, and blousy jackets. The article also mentions notable moments from the shows, such as a model bumping into Sam Smith during a runway show and designer Sarah Burton bidding farewell to Alexander McQueen. Designers were asked to define the term "classic" in fashion, with responses ranging from value and versatility to perverted classics and twisting traditional elements. [Extracted from the article]