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  • Ivanka Trump clothing stop operation

    Ivanka Trump clothing stop operation

    Ivanka Trump is closing down her fashion brand, reflecting a lack of time to devote to the business and the political challenges the company faces.

    A statement on the brand’s Facebook page thanked customers of bring part of the journey.

    “It has been an honor to build this incredible community of women and we are very proud of the content and product we delivered,” the statement reads.

    “Most importantly, we cultivated amazing partnerships and friendships during the life of the brand.”

    Major US retailers including Marshall’s, Nordstrom and TJ Maxx have already removed her clothing and accessories from their shelves.

    Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail noted that while the brand will disappear in the short term, the copyrights and intellectual property would be retained, leaving the door open for a potential relaunch in the future.

    “Ms. Trump was always closely associated with the brand but her current responsibilities mean she has had to take a back seat,” said Saunders.

    “This lack of control is likely uncomfortable when the label bears her name and is largely seen as an extension of her personal brand.

    “The close association is also the reason for the various political challenges. Views on the brand have become highly polarized and it has become a lightning rod for protests and boycotts. While the company is still viable, doing business has become far more challenging and these problems will only increase.”

    According to the New York Times, The brand’s headquarters were nestled in Trump Tower in Manhattan, and Ms Trump initially relied on human resources, technology and legal support from her father’s real estate company to get started. “In later years, she aspired to turn the label into a full-fledged lifestyle brand, recruiting executives from major fashion companies to help. Yet the company remained mostly a licensing business, making deals with manufacturers who paid to use the Ivanka Trump name.”

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  • Ivanka Trump’s Made-In-China Scarves Recalled Over “Burn Risk”

    Ivanka Trump’s Made-In-China Scarves Recalled Over “Burn Risk”

    What’s another PR scandal for the Trump empire?

    The latest headline involves eldest Trump daughter Ivanka, whose scarves have been recalled by Global Brands Group Accessories, a Trump licensee, for violating the federal flammability standard.

    According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, roughly 20,000 scarves sold between October 2014 and January 2016 at retailers including Lord & Taylor, Amazon, TJ Maxx and Century 21 pose a “burn risk” to consumers. The scarves, which are 100 percent rayon, can now be returned for a full refund. Original retail price for the two styles involved — the Beach Wave and Brushstroke Oblong — falls between $12 and $68.

    Of the many scandalous headlines baring the name “Trump,” a generous handful have been related to both Donald and Ivanka’s fashion lines. Specifically, the pair have been criticized because a majority of their products are manufactured outside of the U.S. Of the 838 products under Ivanka’s line, none are made exclusively in America, according to Harvard professor Robert Lawrence. Most are imported, with 354 being produced in China.

    Donald has openly admitted that his neckties are made in China. However, the Republican candidate used this fact to make the point that “it’s very hard to have apparel made in this country,” implying that his reforms — including a tariff as high as 35-45 percent on apparel coming from China and Mexico — would encourage more production on U.S. soil.

    Speaking of Mexico, you may also recall Donald’s drama with Macy’s over his controversial comments regarding Mexican immigrants, another of the magnate/politician’s retail offenses. In July, Macy’s officially severed ties with Donald and phased out his merchandise from shelves. Ivanka’s line, however, continues to be sold at the department store.