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Kanye West Cancels Deal with Gap, Will Make Clothing in US Instead of China: ‘We can bring industry back to America’
24News ^ | 09-19-2022 | Joshua Ford

Posted on 09/19/2022 7:20:02 AM PDT by montag813

by Joshua Ford | 24News

Rapper Kanye West revealed that he ended his contract with the Gap clothing store in order to manufacture his clothing line in the U.S.

Appearing on CNBC, West said, “It was always a dream of mine to be at the Gap and to bring the best product possible to the masses, and I always talked to them about doing products for $20 like the best product in the world, designed at the same level as the top fashion houses in the world, at $20 for the people.”

“Obviously there’s always struggles and back-and-forth when you’re trying to build something new and integrate teams,” he added.

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KEYWORDS: ccp; china; indonesia; kanye; kanyewest; maga; usa; vietnam
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21 posted on 09/19/2022 8:26:48 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: montag813

Kanye needs to find a comfy spot and read a book!


22 posted on 09/19/2022 8:30:50 AM PDT by Delta 21 (MAGA Republican is my pronoun.)
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“You can’t fire me, I quit!”

Nice try con-ye.


23 posted on 09/19/2022 8:35:53 AM PDT by proust (All posts made under this handle are, for the intents and purposes of the author, considered satire.)
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To: montag813

Good for him


24 posted on 09/19/2022 8:37:05 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: montag813

If he can bring textile manufacturing back to the US, more power to him.


25 posted on 09/19/2022 8:40:01 AM PDT by TwelveOfTwenty (Will whoever keeps asking if this country can get any more insane please stop?)
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To: central_va

We don’t agree on some issues, but I’m with you on this.


26 posted on 09/19/2022 8:40:49 AM PDT by TwelveOfTwenty (Will whoever keeps asking if this country can get any more insane please stop?)
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To: CodeJockey
Textiles is a labor intensive industry. Americans will not do that work for third world wages

Fixed it.

27 posted on 09/19/2022 8:41:10 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: central_va

Seems like it’s probably much more automated now.


28 posted on 09/19/2022 8:41:42 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: montag813

Good for Kanye! There are still lots of clothes sewn in the US, you just have to look harder to find it. The fabric likely still imported, but the labor is in the US. I’m glad to hear Kanye talking this way.


29 posted on 09/19/2022 8:46:04 AM PDT by Languager
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To: SunkenCiv

Kanye is a gay fish.


30 posted on 09/19/2022 8:48:30 AM PDT by subterfuge (I'm a pure-blood!)
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To: dfwgator
Seems like it’s [textile manufacturing] probably much more automated now.

The retail model has changed significantly enough that as-ordered semi-automated clothing manufacture might be feasible.

Instead of tariff sizing clothing, sending it to brick and mortar retailers who sell out of some sizes and mark down others, custom sizes and colors could be ordered online, manufactured domestically to avoid a 4 month import lead time, and shipped directly to the buyer.

If they can already do it with men's shirts, suit jackets, and pants, it's just a question of price and market acceptance.

31 posted on 09/19/2022 8:54:35 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: T.B. Yoits

Exactly right, Kanye may be ahead of the trend and will make bank. Especially in women’s wear. When you find a garment that really fits you well and looks great, you always wish you could find another. Being able to order it in new seasonal colors or fabrics would be very popular.


32 posted on 09/19/2022 9:26:04 AM PDT by Valpal1 (Not even the police are safe from the police!!!)
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To: montag813

Well good on Ye, formerly known as Kanye. I might buy something from him, even if he is a kinda nutty dude.


33 posted on 09/19/2022 9:28:21 AM PDT by OKSooner
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To: montag813

Kanye has become more open politically and spiritually.

He could have a positive influence on millions of people, especially black.

Those who do not appreciate Kanye’s talents should at least take note that he is a multi-billionaire. That doesn’t happen by accident. He’s a smart guy, even if he’s a bit eccentric.


34 posted on 09/19/2022 4:16:15 PM PDT by unlearner ( Si vis pacem, para bellum. Let him who desires peace prepare for war.)
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