Susan Scafidi, a fashion law specialist and the founder of Fordham University’s Fashion Law Institute, commented on the diplomatic crisis, claiming that.
The viral interest was a part of a larger propaganda effort. “It’s no surprise that a red dress on the White House press secretary is the subject of similarly gleeful propaganda.
Soon, they will be made in America.
Soon. Anytime now!
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After days of Chinese TikTok posts claiming that luxury fashion is actually made in China – exaggerated tales with a few grains of truth,” Scafidi added.
If she can locate a rare “Made in U.S.A.” label in her closet, “Ms. Leavitt’s best response might be to show up at the next briefing with her outfit inside out, tags on display,” Scafidi said.
Scafidi also expressed doubt that the tariff impasse will be resolved very soon. She stated that budget cuts might enable “the government to pay remaining federal employees enough.
