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Our critical examination of Hanover's launch reveals the gap between "Made in America" marketing and actual transparency. This case study exposes the finance-to-fashion pipeline—where venture capital and private equity operators exploit opacity, greenwashing, and media access to launch brands offering nothing new or impactful to an oversaturated market.

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