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CFDA and Ralph Lauren Announce Two New Grant Programs to Strengthen American Fashion Manufacturing
NEW YORK, January 07, 2026--The CFDA and Ralph Lauren today announced two new initiatives designed to strengthen American fashion manufacturing.
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