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Sportswear Won’t Escape the Impact of the Iran War

Gas prices won’t be the only thing rising due to the United States’ conflict with Iran. Prepare to feel the impact through some of your favourite fashion brands in the sportswear space too.
The Dubai Mall is home to the largest Nike store in the Middle East.
The Dubai Mall is home to the largest Nike store in the Middle East. (Nike)
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Good morning, friends! Welcome back to The Kicks You Wear. Thanks so much for reading today. I appreciate you giving me a bit of your time. I hope you had a fantastic weekend. We’re looking at clear skies and 80-degree days here in the DMV. I am declaring winter to be officially over. Please, don’t get cold again.

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Mike Sykes
Mike Sykes

Mike Sykes is the Sports and Fashion Correspondent at the Business of Fashion. He is based in Washington, D.C. and is laser-focused on covering the sportswear world where it intersects with fashion, tech and more.

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