The 30-year-old Catholic never felt that her faith was at odds with her penchant for apparel. But she wasn’t aware of any other Catholic fashion designers.
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When Pope Benedict XVI’s custom-made red leather loafers became a signature part of his wardrobe after his election in 2005, Newsweek labeled him “a religious-fashion icon” and Esquire named him “Accessorizer of the Year.”
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About 98 percent of apparel sold in American stores is made in countries such as Bangladesh, India and China, which offer low prices because of low national minimum wage requirements and worker regulations.