Why Nike and Shein Were in US Lawmakers’ Crosshairs This Week

Dennis Okwera's Journey From Refugee to Model

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 Nike, Adidas and Shein are among the brands finding themselves drawn into worsening tensions between the US and China. On the BoF podcast, Dennis Okwera discusses escaping a guerilla army in Uganda, his life as a model and giving back to his community. Adidas is executing a turnaround strategy in China and preparing to release its Fear of God collaboration later this year.

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THIS WEEK IN FASHION Why Fashion Is Becoming a Major Flashpoint in US-China Tensions By Sarah Kent

This week, US lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on some of the industry's biggest names as the relationship between Beijing and Washington continues to deteriorate. READ MORE

GLOBAL MARKETS Dennis Okwera: 'Let's Be Kinder To Each Other, Especially Refugees' By BoF Team

The Ugandan-born model how he is finding purpose in pursuing an unconventional career to support his family and the community he comes from. READ MORE

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