Why Lever Style’s Chairman is ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About 2026

According to Lever Style’s chairman, Stanley Szeto, “Reciprocal tariffs made 2025 the most challenging year for the industry since Covid.” But following a difficult year, the original design manufacturer (ODM) sees its activewear acquisition, asset-light operating model and digitalization efforts powering a return to growth this year. Lever Style—which produces apparel for brands like AllSaints and Skims—reported revenues of $200.2 million in 2025, 10.2 percent lower than the previous year. 2025 also end ...