War broke out between the United States and Iran in February 2026, leading to widespread changes in how the Middle Eastern countries import and export goods. Thousands of textile manufacturers have felt the impact of strict sanctions and a restrictive trade embargo. On top of that, many businesses in the Middle East as a whole have been affected. Many luxury shops in Dubai, for instance, have idled in the face of the current U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
But one woman received an item that she ordered—a custom “birthday” dress that she wanted to wear for a bridal event–in the mail after weeks of conflict. Brightyn (@brightynsletten), a fitness instructor in the Washington Metropolitan area, reviewed a custom dress that she almost thought she wouldn’t receive. That’s because she ordered the dress from an Instagram page before the war broke out.
