El Niño is here, and its impact could reach far beyond the weather. From cotton crops and factory operations to shipping routes and consumer demand, extreme weather can create ripple effects throughout the global apparel supply chain.

In this Bar Talks episode of Clothing Coulture, Emily Lane and Bret Schnitker explore what a potentially significant El Niño event could mean for the fashion industry heading into 2027. They explain the basics of El Niño and examine how changing weather patterns could affect major apparel-producing regions, including India, China, and Pakistan.

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• Stars Design Group
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Date: 4/21/2026

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Topics discussed: "Godfather of Demin", FX's Love Story, and Nike.

Date: 3/31/2026

Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

Date: 3/24/2026

Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

Date: 3/17/206

Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

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 Paris Fashion Week 26, Saks Stores Closing, and Tariffs

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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 New York Fashion Week, J.Crew, and their definition of scarcity, India Tariffs and the American people paying more because of them.

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