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

[SunkenCiv]

• Kanye West claims he's NEVER read a book, and says people need to 'outlaw STAIRS' and talk like Yoda from Star Wars to 'maximize our existence' - as he reveals students at $15K Donda Academy will learn [09/17/2022]

[Delta 21]

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

[proust]

“You can’t fire me, I quit!”

Nice try con-ye.

[Nifster]

Good for him

[TwelveOfTwenty]

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

[TwelveOfTwenty]

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

[central_va]

Textiles is a labor intensive industry. Americans will not do that work for third world wages

Fixed it.

[dfwgator]

Seems like it’s probably much more automated now.

[Languager]

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.

[subterfuge]

Kanye is a gay fish.

[T.B. Yoits]

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.

[Valpal1]

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.

[OKSooner]

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

[unlearner]

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.