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ARGYLE Haus Supports Emerging Brands With Incubator Launch
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | October 3, 2025
Los Angeles–headquartered design house and manufacturer ARGYLE Haus of Apparel has launched its Fashion Incubator as a program that provides comprehensive domestic planning, development, production and promotion for emerging brands.
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