How De Minimis is Disrupting U.S. Business and What Comes Next
Release Date: 01/21/2025
How Fashion Marketing Is Evolving for Today’s Audience
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Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane explore evolving trends in branding and marketing over the past five years, emphasizing authenticity and community connection. They discuss the impact of aesthetics, technology, and socially driven influences on brand resonance. Key highlights include the rise of AI for personalized experiences, the shift towards minimalistic designs, and the importance of ethical practices. Listen in for insights on maintaining brand consistency while adapting to modern consumer expectations.
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Join hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane as they sit down with fashion industry icon Phillip Bloch to explore his multifaceted career spanning modeling, styling, and fashion innovation. Bloch shares insights into his early modeling days with top designers, his transition to celebrity styling, and his transformative impact on the red carpet. Discover his ventures into corporate creative direction and his passion for upcycling in sustainable fashion. Connect with Phillip:
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Date: 6/3/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily discuss cyber attacks, Coach Viral bags, and more tariffs.
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Date: 5/27/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily talk about Saks Fifth Avenue launching an Amazon storefront, Burberry, and food in fashion.
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Clothing Brief Ep 9 | St. Louis Tornado, Balenciaga and Modest Fashion
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Date: 5/20/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily talk about ways to help those affected by the St. Louis Tornado, Balenciaga's new creative director, Modest Fashion, and more. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST on Clothing Coulture YouTube.
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Clothing Brief Ep 8 | India, China Tariffs and Fendi x Red Wing
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Date: 5/13/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week, Bret and Emily talk about India's trade agreements with the UK, China's Tariffs lifting, and Fendi x Red Wing. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST on Clothing Coulture YouTube.
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Fashion designer Mondo Guerra joins hosts Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker to share his creative journey from raves and Project Runway All Stars to dressing iconic drag queens. Mondo delves into the intersection of fashion, art, and advocacy, discussing the challenge of balancing self-expression with commercial viability. Mondo also reflects on his personal advocacy for HIV awareness, his evolving brand, and future aspirations. Connect with Mondo:
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Date: 5/6/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business. This week Bret and Emily talk about Nike losses and NFTs, Truck Drivers, and the latest craze, Labubus. Watch LIVE every Tuesday 12 pm CST on Clothing Coulture YouTube.
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info_outlineExplore the complex landscape of the de minimis rule with hosts Stars Design Group, Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane as they delve into its impact on the U.S. fashion industry. Discover how companies leverage this clause to bypass tariffs, contributing to a significant loss in government revenue and creating competitive disadvantages for U.S. businesses. Unpack the environmental implications of increased consumer demand and e-commerce, and anticipate potential regulatory changes.