{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"PoliticallyInFashion","home_page_url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com","description":"PoliticallyInFashion","author":{"name":"PoliticallyInFashion"},"items":[{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/11124-fashioning-a-legislative-agenda-for-2024","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Public policy in 2024 will be influenced by national, state and local political campaigns. There is an election for President, as well as all 435 members of the House of Representatives, one third of the Senate, and coun...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/11124-fashioning-a-legislative-agenda-for-2024","title":"1.11.24: Fashioning a Legislative Agenda for 2024","summary":"Public policy in 2024 will be influenced by national, state and local political campaigns. There is an election for President, as well as all 435 members of the House of Representatives, one third of the Senate, and coun...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:33:11Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/11824-come-connect-with-politicallyinfashion-at-texworld-nyc","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>On Monday, January 22nd, PoliticallyInFashion founder Hilary Jochmans will be speaking at Texworld in NYC. If you are in NYC that day, please come by - look forward to connecting with people IRL!</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/11824-come-connect-with-politicallyinfashion-at-texworld-nyc","title":"1.18.24: Come Connect with PoliticallyInFashion at Texworld NYC","summary":"On Monday, January 22nd, PoliticallyInFashion founder Hilary Jochmans will be speaking at Texworld in NYC. If you are in NYC that day, please come by - look forward to connecting with people IRL!","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:31:51Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/2924-advocacy---styled-2-ways","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Advocacy - 1st Style - Before the fashion world turned its attention this week to the runways in New York for Fashion Week, it was focused on the hallways of the capital in New York State. Last month, a group of dedicate...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/2924-advocacy---styled-2-ways","title":"2.9.24: Advocacy - Styled 2 Ways...","summary":"Advocacy - 1st Style - Before the fashion world turned its attention this week to the runways in New York for Fashion Week, it was focused on the hallways of the capital in New York State. Last month, a group of dedicate...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:30:17Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/22824-whats-new-in-esg","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>ESG was back in the news recently with a decision by the investment divisions of JPMorgan Chase and State Street to leave the climate-friendly investment initiative, Climate Action 100+. This group, launched in 2017, cha...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/22824-whats-new-in-esg","title":"2.28.24: What's New in ESG?","summary":"ESG was back in the news recently with a decision by the investment divisions of JPMorgan Chase and State Street to leave the climate-friendly investment initiative, Climate Action 100+. This group, launched in 2017, cha...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:28:39Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/31824-could-a-ban-on-tiktok-actually-be-a-boon-for-sustainabil","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Last week in the nation’s capital, an overwhelming majority of members of the House of Representatives voted to force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the hugely popular app or be blocked in the US. While 170 m...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/31824-could-a-ban-on-tiktok-actually-be-a-boon-for-sustainabil","title":"3.18.24: Could a BAN on TikTok Actually be a BOON for Sustainabil","summary":"Last week in the nation’s capital, an overwhelming majority of members of the House of Representatives voted to force TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the hugely popular app or be blocked in the US. While 170 m...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:27:15Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/4324-it%E2%80%99s-a-new-season---ss-24--what%E2%80%99s-in-style-advocacy","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>It’s a new advocacy season in DC. The cherry blossoms are blooming and Congress is busy with hearings and votes on legislation in this election year. Everyone is coming to DC to lobby and advocate for their issues. (Well...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/4324-it%E2%80%99s-a-new-season---ss-24--what%E2%80%99s-in-style-advocacy","title":"4.3.24: It’s a New Season - s/s 24- What’s In Style? Advocacy!","summary":"It’s a new advocacy season in DC. The cherry blossoms are blooming and Congress is busy with hearings and votes on legislation in this election year. Everyone is coming to DC to lobby and advocate for their issues. (Well...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:25:47Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/4924-breaking-news---new-textile-trade-enforcement","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just announced it is launching a new strategy to combat illicit textile trade in order to protect the integrity of the products and the half a million jobs that are central to th...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/4924-breaking-news---new-textile-trade-enforcement","title":"4.9.24: BREAKING NEWS - New Textile Trade Enforcement","summary":"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just announced it is launching a new strategy to combat illicit textile trade in order to protect the integrity of the products and the half a million jobs that are central to th...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:24:08Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/42424-a-task-force-a-lawsuit-and-a-billoh-my","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Fashion caught the attention of policy makers at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue recently with the formation of a new White House climate and trade task force, an FTC lawsuit on the proposed merger of Tapestry and Capri...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/42424-a-task-force-a-lawsuit-and-a-billoh-my","title":"4.24.24: A Task Force, a Lawsuit and a Bill...Oh my!","summary":"Fashion caught the attention of policy makers at both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue recently with the formation of a new White House climate and trade task force, an FTC lawsuit on the proposed merger of Tapestry and Capri...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:22:51Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/5724-leaders-seek-a-fashionable-agenda-for-new-wh-task-force","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>On May 2nd, fashion industry leaders sent a letter, drafted circulated by PoliticallyInFashion, to President Biden asking him to include representatives from the design, retail, manufacturing, recycling and reuse sectors...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/5724-leaders-seek-a-fashionable-agenda-for-new-wh-task-force","title":"5.7.24: Leaders Seek a Fashionable Agenda for New W.H. Task Force","summary":"On May 2nd, fashion industry leaders sent a letter, drafted circulated by PoliticallyInFashion, to President Biden asking him to include representatives from the design, retail, manufacturing, recycling and reuse sectors...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:20:13Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/52224-whats-the-411-on-the-301-tariffs","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Last week, President Biden announced his Administration would continue the 301 tariffs in place since the Trump Administration and extend them to a variety of Chinese products coming into the US. But what are these tarif...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/52224-whats-the-411-on-the-301-tariffs","title":"5.22.24: What's the 411 on the 301 Tariffs?","summary":"Last week, President Biden announced his Administration would continue the 301 tariffs in place since the Trump Administration and extend them to a variety of Chinese products coming into the US. But what are these tarif...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:18:21Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/621-so-its-been-a-minute","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>It’s been a minute since the last PoliticallyInFashion newsletter, but there has been a lot happening in the world of fashion public policy! And there is a lot more to come so stay tuned in the coming days, but I couldn’...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/621-so-its-been-a-minute","title":"6.21: So, Its Been A Minute....","summary":"It’s been a minute since the last PoliticallyInFashion newsletter, but there has been a lot happening in the world of fashion public policy! And there is a lot more to come so stay tuned in the coming days, but I couldn’...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:16:57Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/7124-fast-action-on-slow-fashion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>For the first time in over a decade, there is a caucus in the House of Representatives dedicated to fashion!</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/7124-fast-action-on-slow-fashion","title":"7.1.24: FAST Action on SLOW Fashion!","summary":"For the first time in over a decade, there is a caucus in the House of Representatives dedicated to fashion!","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:15:12Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/71624-new-bill-alert-voluntary-sustainable-apparel-labeling-a","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>There is a new bill in Congress on point for sustainable fashion!</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/71624-new-bill-alert-voluntary-sustainable-apparel-labeling-a","title":"7.16.24: New Bill Alert! Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling A","summary":"There is a new bill in Congress on point for sustainable fashion!","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:13:16Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/82124-fashioning-the-political-future-%E2%80%93-step-1","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>American fashion is banding together to encourage voting in this critical November election.</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/82124-fashioning-the-political-future-%E2%80%93-step-1","title":"8.21.24: Fashioning the Political Future – Step 1!","summary":"American fashion is banding together to encourage voting in this critical November election.","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:10:16Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/93024-congress-should-honor-the-us-fashion-industry","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>New York, London, Milan and Paris honor fashion in September with runway shows, presentations, events and awards. Shouldn’t Congress also honor fashion in its own way?</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/93024-congress-should-honor-the-us-fashion-industry","title":"9.30.24: Congress Should Honor the US Fashion Industry!","summary":"New York, London, Milan and Paris honor fashion in September with runway shows, presentations, events and awards. Shouldn’t Congress also honor fashion in its own way?","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:08:37Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/10424-its-spooky-season-in-dc","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>It’s the Spooky Season in DC, and not just because Halloween is coming, but because the elections are coming! In preparation, lots of interesting things are happening and there are opportunities for you to engage too.</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/10424-its-spooky-season-in-dc","title":"10.4.24: It's Spooky Season in DC!","summary":"It’s the Spooky Season in DC, and not just because Halloween is coming, but because the elections are coming! In preparation, lots of interesting things are happening and there are opportunities for you to engage too.","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:06:52Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/102424-you-are-invited","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>…To Join the PoliticallyInFashion Council!</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/102424-you-are-invited","title":"10.24.24: You Are Invited...","summary":"…To Join the PoliticallyInFashion Council!","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:05:20Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/11524-what-comes-after-election-day","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Citizen engagement in democracy doesn’t end on election day. It continues in a very real way as the newly-elected assume office. It is our right – and responsibility – to reach out to those representing us in the White H...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/11524-what-comes-after-election-day","title":"11.5.24: What Comes After Election Day?","summary":"Citizen engagement in democracy doesn’t end on election day. It continues in a very real way as the newly-elected assume office. It is our right – and responsibility – to reach out to those representing us in the White H...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:03:43Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/12524-wrapping-up-2024-%F0%9F%8E%81","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>The final race for a seat in the House of Representatives was called nearly a month after election day! The result is that now Republicans have the narrowest of majorities in the House, a slightly larger majority in the ...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/12524-wrapping-up-2024-%F0%9F%8E%81","title":"12.5.24: Wrapping Up 2024 🎁...","summary":"The final race for a seat in the House of Representatives was called nearly a month after election day! The result is that now Republicans have the narrowest of majorities in the House, a slightly larger majority in the ...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T16:00:25Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/121524-one-last-fashion-public-policy-update-from-dc-in-2024","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Two new reports out of Washington this month show Congressional and Federal agency action on sustainability!</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/121524-one-last-fashion-public-policy-update-from-dc-in-2024","title":"12.15.24: One Last Fashion Public Policy Update from DC in 2024","summary":"Two new reports out of Washington this month show Congressional and Federal agency action on sustainability!","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:58:09Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/1725-washington-honors-fashionbut-we-need-more","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>In one of what will be President Biden’s last official acts in office, he awarded the Medal of Freedom, the US’s highest civilian honor, to 18 individuals, including fashion icons Ralph Lauren and Anna Wintour. These hon...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/1725-washington-honors-fashionbut-we-need-more","title":"1.7.25: Washington Honors Fashion...But We Need More!","summary":"In one of what will be President Biden’s last official acts in office, he awarded the Medal of Freedom, the US’s highest civilian honor, to 18 individuals, including fashion icons Ralph Lauren and Anna Wintour. These hon...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:55:54Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/2325-the-more-things-change","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>...the More They Stay the Same...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/2325-the-more-things-change","title":"2.3.25: The More Things Change...","summary":"...the More They Stay the Same...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:54:07Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/21825-legislative-alert-new-fashion-bill-in-congress","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>There is a new bill in Congress designed to foster sustainable fashion!</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/21825-legislative-alert-new-fashion-bill-in-congress","title":"2.18.25: Legislative Alert: New Fashion Bill in Congress!","summary":"There is a new bill in Congress designed to foster sustainable fashion!","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:52:16Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/31825-getting-labeled","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Those annoying, itchy, and awkward tags, on the backs of shirts and down pant legs, are designed to provide information to the owner on materials and care. But, as more and more countries add additional mandated disclosu...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/31825-getting-labeled","title":"3.18.25: Getting Labeled...","summary":"Those annoying, itchy, and awkward tags, on the backs of shirts and down pant legs, are designed to provide information to the owner on materials and care. But, as more and more countries add additional mandated disclosu...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:47:40Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/4825-trending-tariffs","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>On April 2nd, President Trump’s self-declared “Liberation Day”, he used his powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy unprecedented levels of tariffs on products from around the world. ...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/4825-trending-tariffs","title":"4.8.25: Trending: Tariffs","summary":"On April 2nd, President Trump’s self-declared “Liberation Day”, he used his powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy unprecedented levels of tariffs on products from around the world. ...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:45:54Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/43025-the-council%E2%80%99s-1st-advocacy-initiative","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>The newly launched PoliticallyInFashion Council’s 1st advocacy initiative is in the books!</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/43025-the-council%E2%80%99s-1st-advocacy-initiative","title":"4.30.25: The Council’s 1st Advocacy Initiative!","summary":"The newly launched PoliticallyInFashion Council’s 1st advocacy initiative is in the books!","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:43:59Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/51325-trump-tariffs-and-tv%E2%80%A6","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>…What could this mean for fashion?</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/51325-trump-tariffs-and-tv%E2%80%A6","title":"5.13.25: Trump, Tariffs, and TV…","summary":"…What could this mean for fashion?","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:41:07Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/52825-the-politicallyinfashion-council-goes-to-washington","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Members of the newly launched PoliticallyInFashion Council went to Capitol Hill on May 13th to advocate for support for public policy issues critical to the fashion industry. They discussed trending topics including tari...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/52825-the-politicallyinfashion-council-goes-to-washington","title":"5.28.25: The PoliticallyInFashion Council Goes to Washington!","summary":"Members of the newly launched PoliticallyInFashion Council went to Capitol Hill on May 13th to advocate for support for public policy issues critical to the fashion industry. They discussed trending topics including tari...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:38:49Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/61625-fighting-for-fashion---this-wednesday","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>The fabric of the historic and economically critical Garment Center in New York City is unravelling! The City is in the process of considering a re-zoning plan which could undercut the foundation of the fashion industry ...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/61625-fighting-for-fashion---this-wednesday","title":"6.16.25: Fighting for Fashion - this Wednesday!","summary":"The fabric of the historic and economically critical Garment Center in New York City is unravelling! The City is in the process of considering a re-zoning plan which could undercut the foundation of the fashion industry ...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:34:47Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/10725-the-sartorial-effects-of-a-government-shutdown","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>At 12:01 on October 1, 2025, the Federal government ceased all non-essential operations. Over the ensuing days, federal agencies suspended all but critical operations, federal employees were sent home without pay (and in...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/10725-the-sartorial-effects-of-a-government-shutdown","title":"10.7.25: The Sartorial Effects of a Government Shutdown","summary":"At 12:01 on October 1, 2025, the Federal government ceased all non-essential operations. Over the ensuing days, federal agencies suspended all but critical operations, federal employees were sent home without pay (and in...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:28:31Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/72225-the-big-beautiful-bill-and-you%E2%80%A6","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Congress narrowly passed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” which President Trump signed into law on July 4th. The 800+ page bill contains a variety of provisions ranging from tax breaks, deregulation policies and contro...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/72225-the-big-beautiful-bill-and-you%E2%80%A6","title":"7.22.25: The Big Beautiful Bill and You…","summary":"Congress narrowly passed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” which President Trump signed into law on July 4th. The 800+ page bill contains a variety of provisions ranging from tax breaks, deregulation policies and contro...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:22:22Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/9425-how-do-you-honor-labor","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>It's More Than With Just a Day...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/9425-how-do-you-honor-labor","title":"9.4.25: How Do You Honor Labor? ","summary":"It's More Than With Just a Day...","date_modified":"2026-04-29T15:19:23Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/103125-it%E2%80%99s-spooky-season%E2%80%A6congress-is-out-but-school-is-in","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>It’s Spooky Season in the nation’s capital! Washington DC can be a little scary normally, but with the government shutdown, federal employees aren’t coming into their downtown offices, and attractions like Smithsonian mu...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/103125-it%E2%80%99s-spooky-season%E2%80%A6congress-is-out-but-school-is-in","title":"10.31.25: It’s Spooky Season…Congress is OUT but School is IN! ","summary":"It’s Spooky Season in the nation’s capital! Washington DC can be a little scary normally, but with the government shutdown, federal employees aren’t coming into their downtown offices, and attractions like Smithsonian mu...","date_modified":"2026-04-27T18:38:13Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/112424-the-shutdown-the-tariffs-and-the-turkey","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>As we roll into Thanksgiving, there is a lot to digest! The longest government shutdown in history ended this month, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a much anticipated case on the Constitutionality of the P...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/112424-the-shutdown-the-tariffs-and-the-turkey","title":"11.24.24: The Shutdown, The Tariffs, and the Turkey! ","summary":"As we roll into Thanksgiving, there is a lot to digest! The longest government shutdown in history ended this month, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a much anticipated case on the Constitutionality of the P...","date_modified":"2026-04-27T18:35:46Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/121725-%E2%80%98tis-the-season-to-circulate%E2%80%A6-promote-circularity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Representatives Kamalger-Dove (D-CA) and Malliotakis (R-NY) hosted an Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in Congress where creative clad attendees circulated with fellow fashion advocates and talked circularity! Members of Congr...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/121725-%E2%80%98tis-the-season-to-circulate%E2%80%A6-promote-circularity","title":"12.17.25: ‘Tis the Season to Circulate…& Promote Circularity!","summary":"Representatives Kamalger-Dove (D-CA) and Malliotakis (R-NY) hosted an Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in Congress where creative clad attendees circulated with fellow fashion advocates and talked circularity! Members of Congr...","date_modified":"2026-04-27T18:33:41Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/11526-hodgepodge-on-the-hill","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>Hodgepodge on the Hill</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/11526-hodgepodge-on-the-hill","title":"1.15.26: Hodgepodge on the Hill ","summary":"Hodgepodge on the Hill","date_modified":"2026-04-27T18:31:15Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/21026-the-abcs-in-congress-this-week","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>In Congress, the ABCs we are talking about are: AGOA, Body cameras for ICE Agents and Cotton.</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/21026-the-abcs-in-congress-this-week","title":"2.10.26: The ABCs in Congress This Week ","summary":"In Congress, the ABCs we are talking about are: AGOA, Body cameras for ICE Agents and Cotton.","date_modified":"2026-04-27T18:28:57Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/3326-the-tariff-takedown","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>To paraphrase the Huntrix in K-Pop Demon Hunters, “Are you ready for the {tariff} takedown??? On February 20th, 2026, the US Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision on the President’s authority to issue tariff...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/3326-the-tariff-takedown","title":"3.3.26: The Tariff Takedown","summary":"To paraphrase the Huntrix in K-Pop Demon Hunters, “Are you ready for the {tariff} takedown??? On February 20th, 2026, the US Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision on the President’s authority to issue tariff...","date_modified":"2026-04-27T18:25:53Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/council-submits-comments-to-feds-in-support-of-fashion-industry","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20-6111fec.jpeg\"/><p>March 31, 2026</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/council-submits-comments-to-feds-in-support-of-fashion-industry","title":"Council Submits Comments to Feds in Support of Fashion Industry","summary":"March 31, 2026","date_modified":"2026-04-27T18:21:16Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/what-is-congress-doing-for-earth-day-and-week-and-month","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20.jpeg\"/><p>Congressional Connections: What is Congress Doing for Earth Day (and Week and Month)?</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/what-is-congress-doing-for-earth-day-and-week-and-month","title":"What is Congress Doing for Earth Day (and week and month)?  ","summary":"Congressional Connections: What is Congress Doing for Earth Day (and Week and Month)?","date_modified":"2026-04-27T17:57:55Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/threading-the-needle-on-policy-in-a-new-bidenharris-washington","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/PoliticallyInFashion_Logo_On_Black_For_So-0002.png\"/><p>With the presidential election seemingly settled this weekend, the fashion and retail communities can start to look at how a Biden/Harris administration may impact them. Of particular, and possibly immediate, impact are ...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/threading-the-needle-on-policy-in-a-new-bidenharris-washington","title":"Threading the Needle on Policy in a New Biden/Harris Washington ","summary":"With the presidential election seemingly settled this weekend, the fashion and retail communities can start to look at how a Biden/Harris administration may impact them. Of particular, and possibly immediate, impact are ...","date_modified":"2020-11-09T23:53:45Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/masks-mandates-and-merchandizing%E2%80%A6","html_content":"<img src=\"https://isteam.wsimg.com/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20.jpeg\"/><p>Once it was women’s pants, then it was the bikini and then the miniskirt that divided the American people on what was appropriate covering.  Today, it is a simple piece of cloth that has polarized the public: the mask.</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/masks-mandates-and-merchandizing%E2%80%A6","title":"Masks, Mandates and Merchandizing…","summary":"Once it was women’s pants, then it was the bikini and then the miniskirt that divided the American people on what was appropriate covering.  Today, it is a simple piece of cloth that has polarized the public: the mask.","date_modified":"2020-10-09T13:39:08Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/fashion-for-freedom","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/3187\"/><p>September 22 was #NationalVoterRegistrationDay but many designers and fashion companies have been promoting #voting and #elections for a while.  Here’s a list of these initiatives with links to articles, websites and soc...</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/fashion-for-freedom","title":"Fashion for Freedom ","summary":"September 22 was #NationalVoterRegistrationDay but many designers and fashion companies have been promoting #voting and #elections for a while.  Here’s a list of these initiatives with links to articles, websites and soc...","date_modified":"2020-09-29T21:47:21Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/made-in-the-usa-1","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/108295\"/><p>Made in the USA: </p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/made-in-the-usa-1","title":"Made in the USA???","summary":"Made in the USA: ","date_modified":"2020-09-29T21:34:47Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/fashion-and-labor","html_content":"<img src=\"https://isteam.wsimg.com/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Edited%20Capitol%20.jpeg\"/><p>http://www.jochmansconsulting.com/blog</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/fashion-and-labor","title":"Fashion and Labor ","summary":"http://www.jochmansconsulting.com/blog","date_modified":"2020-07-14T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/making-dc-a-fashion-hub---from-dcpoliycenter","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/112560\"/><p>https://www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications/making-dc-a-fashion-hub/</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/making-dc-a-fashion-hub---from-dcpoliycenter","title":"Making DC a Fashion Hub - from @DCpoliycenter","summary":"https://www.dcpolicycenter.org/publications/making-dc-a-fashion-hub/","date_modified":"2020-07-13T23:35:02Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/supreme-ct-ruling-re-online-sales-tax-from-lawontherunway","html_content":"<img src=\"https://isteam.wsimg.com/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/SC%20Photo.jpeg\"/><p>http://lawontherunway.com/blog/supreme-court-online-sales-tax-ruling-applies-business/</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/supreme-ct-ruling-re-online-sales-tax-from-lawontherunway","title":"Supreme Ct Ruling re: Online Sales Tax from @LawOnTheRunway ","summary":"http://lawontherunway.com/blog/supreme-court-online-sales-tax-ruling-applies-business/","date_modified":"2020-07-13T23:32:01Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/trump-tax-trade-tech---from-lawontherunway","html_content":"<img src=\"https://isteam.wsimg.com/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Capitol%20Photo%202-0001.jpg\"/><p>The 4Ts – Trump, Tax, Trade and Technology – and Their Impact on the Fashion Industry </p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/trump-tax-trade-tech---from-lawontherunway","title":"Trump, Tax, Trade & Tech - from @LawOnTheRunway ","summary":"The 4Ts – Trump, Tax, Trade and Technology – and Their Impact on the Fashion Industry ","date_modified":"2020-07-13T23:27:59Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/star-athletica-v-varsity-brands---from-lawontherunway","html_content":"<img src=\"https://isteam.wsimg.com/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/SC%20photo%202.jpeg\"/><p>http://lawontherunway.com/blog/law-runways-report-supreme-court-star-athletica-v-varsity-brands/</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/star-athletica-v-varsity-brands---from-lawontherunway","title":"Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands  - from  @LawOnTheRunway","summary":"http://lawontherunway.com/blog/law-runways-report-supreme-court-star-athletica-v-varsity-brands/","date_modified":"2020-07-13T23:21:49Z"},{"id":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/thanks-to-lawontherunway-for-publishing-this-post-on-fashtech","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a6ce58a4-330e-4976-a94d-3443485189dc/Capitol%20Photo%202-0001.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25\"/><p>http://lawontherunway.com/blog/gaining-a-voice-in-the-capital-for-fashtech/</p>","url":"https://politicallyinfashion.com/in-the-news/f/thanks-to-lawontherunway-for-publishing-this-post-on-fashtech","title":"Gaining a Voice in the Capital for FashTech from @LawOnTheRunway","summary":"http://lawontherunway.com/blog/gaining-a-voice-in-the-capital-for-fashtech/","date_modified":"2020-07-13T20:00:00Z"}]}