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Suited with Kenya Wiley

Fashion is not just the clothes and shoes that we wear. It’s a vast framework that touches every aspect of our existence and everyone around the world – from production to our pocketbooks. Kenya Wiley, former Senate staffer turned fashion law professor and policy counsel, takes us into how this trillion-dollar industry impacts our daily lives – in the face of AI, climate change, and now, a new Congress and president. Join us as we deep dive into the fashion industry, discuss hot legal and policy

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19:15

Amanda Simpson on What's Next for Brands After the...

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2025/11/10

On Wednesday, November 5, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Trump's tariffs impacting textiles, apparel, and footwear—with justices appearing skeptical of the government's authority to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose such sweeping measures. In this episode, international trade attorney Amanda Simpson breaks down the oral arguments and explores three critical questions: Does IEEPA authorize these tariffs? What's the refund process if the Court rules

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24:31

Dupe Diligence with IP Transactions Attorney Erica Han

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2025/11/05

Ropes & Gray IP transactions partner Erica Han, co-chair of the firm's consumer & retail brands industry group, joins host Kenya Wiley to navigate the legal landscape of dupes in fashion and beauty.In this episode, we discuss the IP battles related to dupes and explore the legal and business implications of dupes-based business models. Erica shares what investors should consider before investing in dupes-based businesses—including the business model, IP risk, whether there’s protectable IP

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39:25

Beauty and the Law with FDA Compliance Attorney...

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2025/10/29

FDA compliance lawyer Kristen Klesh joins host Kenya Wiley to discuss the evolving legislative and regulatory landscape for cosmetics and beauty brands. From federal implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) to state-level toxic-free laws, this episode explores the legal complexities facing beauty brands as the industry approaches a $590 billion market by 2030.In this episode, we also discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging and the plaintiffs'

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26:46

H-1B Visas and Immigration Compliance in Fashion with...

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2025/10/22

In this episode, Kenya Wiley sits down with Maka Hutson, immigration attorney and leader of Akin's immigration practice, to discuss how changes in U.S. immigration policy could affect fashion creatives and the industry's future talent pipeline. On September 19, President Trump signed a proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions filed on or after September 21—a massive jump from the current fee of approximately $3,600. Days later, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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28:33

Fashion Law and Tariffs with International Trade...

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2025/10/15

U.S. textiles and apparel imports totaled approximately $107 billion in 2024, so it's no surprise that industry professionals throughout fashion's supply chain are closely following the Supreme Court case on tariffs, set for oral arguments on November 5.In this episode, Kenya sits down with international trade expert David Spooner to explore what brands, designers, and manufacturers need to know about the IEEPA tariffs case—and what happens if U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) gets buried

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40:42

Antitrust in Fashion Again with Seth Bloom

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2025/09/17

This time last year during New York Fashion Week, industry leaders were in a courtroom — providing testimony in the trial over the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) attempt to block the Tapestry-Capri deal. As we know, the U.S. government succeeded in blocking the merger, but with new leadership now at both the FTC and Department of Justice (DOJ), what does this shifting political landscape mean for antitrust enforcement in fashion?Seth Bloom, former long-time General Counsel of the U.S. Senate

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25:48

The Law and Business of New York Fashion Week with...

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2025/09/10

As a designer, how can you protect your brand at New York Fashion Week? And if you’re a fashion law attorney, what steps should you take to minimize your clients’ risks and liability on and off the runway?In this episode, we sit down with fashion law attorney Daniel Bellizio.. Daniel has represented some of the most creative names in fashion, including Off-White and the late Virgil Abloh.Daniel shares why contracts are critical during fashion week shows and why a sign with a photo and video

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32:34

Howard Hogan on His Latest Fashion Law Book and New...

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2025/09/03

Interested in breaking into fashion law? And for designers showing at New York Fashion Week, how will you protect your brand?Howard Hogan, a partner at Gibson Dunn and chair of his firm's Consumer and Retail practice group, joins us to discuss the third edition of Fashion Law and Business: Brands and Retailers. We'll dive into the key updates in Howard’s fashion law book — from IP developments around AI to his new chapter on environmental law and sustainability.Howard also breaks down how brands can

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51:49

Applied Innovation Expert Barry McGeough to Fashion:...

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2025/08/28

What does synthetic biology have to do with the fashion industry? How is AI connected to energy, government policy and the cost of goods?In this episode, applied innovation expert Barry McGeough shares his solution for fashion to deal with its current challenges: Get out of our bubble!Barry has led applied innovation for the biggest names in fashion and tech — including The North Face, PVH, parent company for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, and Google.Barry shares so many gems with our listeners,

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25:21

Fashion Law, Tech and Entertainment with IP Attorney...

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2025/08/20

Step into the dynamic intersection of fashion, technology, and entertainment with LA-based IP Attorney Almuhtada Smith. Our conversation comes at a crucial time as AI innovation reshapes creative industries and Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Olympics.After working in Big Law for several years, Almuhtada started his own firm, ARS Counsel — Strategic Counsel for Innovators and Creatives. He's represented trailblazers in fashion and tech, including a recent collaboration with his client Cointel and

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21:18

AI Revisited: Fashion Law in the ChatGPT Era

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2025/08/13

OpenAI recently launched GPT-5 — the latest model for the company's AI chatbot ChatGPT, even as debate continues over whether the update delivers on promises of PhD-level capabilities. This development underscores the critical importance of understanding how generative AI is transforming industries worldwide, including fashion.In this remix episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping fashion law through a curated selection of our most insightful conversations. We examine the legal

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40:47

Creatives vs. Tech Theft: The AI Copyright Battle...

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2025/08/07

For months now, a critical question has been playing out in the courts, the Copyright Office and Congress: When tech companies use large amounts of copyrighted works to train their AI models without permission or payment to the copyright holders, is that fair use or illegal infringement?And why should fashion — an industry that has traditionally relied more on trademark law than copyright protection — care about the latest copyright debate?In this episode, entertainment and technology attorney

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40:08

Fashion vs. Luxury Housing: The Battle for NYC's...

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2025/07/30

In 1987, New York City created the Special Garment Center District to keep designers and manufacturers together in the heart of Manhattan. Now, nearly four decades later, the same city commission that created this protection is trying to tear it down. On June 18th, the New York City Planning Commission voted to eliminate the special zoning and open the door to residential development in what remains the heart of New York's fashion capital.Today, we're joined by Johnathan Hayden — a womenswear

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23:54

Circular Fashion Part II with Elmar Stroomer and...

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2025/07/16

We're continuing our conversation with Elmar Stroomer, Founder of Africa Collect Textiles and Sarah Njau, Managing Director of GFS East Africa. In this episode, Sarah and Elmar dive deeper into practical solutions for both textile waste and the overall environmental impact of producing apparel in Kenya for American brands. We also discuss the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) — a trade preference program with the U.S. and certain African countries — and examine how U.S.-based startups in

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8:41

The Big Beautiful Bill and Fashion

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2025/07/09

The fashion industry faces major changes following President Trump's signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4th, just one day after Congress passed the sweeping budget and tax legislation. In this episode, Suited host Kenya Wiley — former Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee — examines how this new law will impact the business of fashion across three critical areas: trade policy and sourcing, climate and environmental law,

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28:17

From Policy to Practice: Global EPR for Textiles with...

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2025/07/02

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes for textiles are expanding worldwide — from France and the EU to Kenya, the Netherlands and California. But implementing EPR isn't just about government policy; it's also funding and infrastructure needed for textile collection, sorting, and recycling. In this episode of Suited, we explore how circular fashion must operate within a dual market. Take Kenya, for example — a country that Business Insider Africa reported in March 2025 is the largest

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32:54

Circular Fashion in California with Hamilton Perkins

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2025/06/25

While the World Bank's latest report projects a challenging economic outlook over the next two years, Hamilton Perkins represents a new generation of innovators charting a different course — fusing fashion, science and technology to create jobs and unlock capital connections. Hamilton is the winner of the 2023 Black Ambition Prize, presented by Pharrell Williams, and an alum of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. He's currently working to commercialize intellectual property that converts waste

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45:42

The Fabric Futurist: Sarika Bajaj on Fashion's...

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2025/05/16

In this episode, we sit down with Sarika Bajaj, Co-Founder and CEO of Refiberd, whose groundbreaking technology combines AI and hyperspectral imaging to identify the material composition in textiles for recycling and resale. As the winner of eBay’s 2025 global Circular Fashion Fund, Sarika and her Co-Founder Tushita Gupta are pioneering a new frontier —offering crucial solutions as fashion brands navigate Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws.Refiberd is tackling one of the fashion industry's

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39:20

IP Valuation, Tariff Impacts, and the Evolution of...

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2025/05/09

Join us for an insightful conversation with Victoria Watkins. As an OG fashion law attorney and blogger, Victoria established one of the first platforms dedicated to fashion law, business, and entertainment over a decade ago. Now, as Founder and Managing Partner of Inrichmint, Victoria sources and manages curated deal flow — connecting investors with creative entrepreneurs looking to scale and build their brands. In this episode, Victoria shares why intellectual property is a great value booster and

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29:07

Fashion, Politics and Black Dandyism with Jonathan...

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2025/05/02

Step into the fascinating world where fashion meets politics as we welcome Jonathan Michael Square for an illuminating conversation on fashion, politics and Black dandyism. Our timely discussion arrives just before the 2025 Met Gala and the Costume Institute's exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."Dr. Square is the Assistant Professor of Black Visual Culture at Parsons School of Design. He has a PhD in history from New York University, an MA from the University of Texas at Austin, and a BA

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