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Sustainability

Social Goods | Patagonia's Bid to Protect Public Lands, the Legality of Cultural Appropriation

This week, Patagonia's CEO plans to sue the White House to protect 500 million acres of land, while the UN discusses the legal consequences of aesthetic 'borrowing' from indigenous cultures.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Patagonia's Bid to Protect Public Lands, the Legality of Cultural Appropriation

This week, Patagonia's CEO plans to sue the White House to protect 500 million acres of land, while the UN discusses the legal consequences of aesthetic 'borrowing' from indigenous cultures.


Sustainability

In Copenhagen, Gearing up for a Circular Fashion System

The long-term viability of a traditional linear economy is now widely questioned by sustainability experts and economists alike. But what would it take for fashion to adopt a closed loop system?

Sustainability

In Copenhagen, Gearing up for a Circular Fashion System

The long-term viability of a traditional linear economy is now widely questioned by sustainability experts and economists alike. But what would it take for fashion to adopt a closed loop system?


News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.

News & Analysis

The Top 10 M&A Targets in Fashion and Luxury

As industry growth slows, fashion’s biggest players are looking to grow by acquisition. BoF identifies the top targets in their cross hairs.


News & Analysis

Social Goods | Peta Buys Shares in LVMH, Patagonia's Sustainability Initiatives

This week, Peta bought shares in LVMH so it could pressure the luxury conglomerate not to use exotic animal skins, and Patagonia received an award in Davos for its circular economy strategy.

News & Analysis

Social Goods | Peta Buys Shares in LVMH, Patagonia's Sustainability Initiatives

This week, Peta bought shares in LVMH so it could pressure the luxury conglomerate not to use exotic animal skins, and Patagonia received an award in Davos for its circular economy strategy.


Sustainability

Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy

Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Sustainability

Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy

Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.


Workplace & Talent

Six Fashion Careers of the Future

From consumer psychologists to data scientists, BoF meets fashion professionals working in “careers of the future” to learn about how their work contributes to the industry.

Workplace & Talent

Six Fashion Careers of the Future

From consumer psychologists to data scientists, BoF meets fashion professionals working in “careers of the future” to learn about how their work contributes to the industry.


Sustainability

Sustainability Is Out, Responsible Innovation Is In

At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, economic growth and social and environmental responsibility were not seen as opposing ideas, reports Imran Amed.

Sustainability

Sustainability Is Out, Responsible Innovation Is In

At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, economic growth and social and environmental responsibility were not seen as opposing ideas, reports Imran Amed.


Retail

REI’s Crunchy Business Model Is Crushing Retail Competitors

If Recreational Equipment Inc. were a publicly traded company, it would be the toast of Wall Street.

Retail

REI’s Crunchy Business Model Is Crushing Retail Competitors

If Recreational Equipment Inc. were a publicly traded company, it would be the toast of Wall Street.


Marketing

Op-Ed | Industry Leaders Need to Have the Courage to Be More Transparent

Industry leaders must make their businesses more transparent and begin to change where and how their products are made, argues Julie Gilhart.

Marketing

Op-Ed | Industry Leaders Need to Have the Courage to Be More Transparent

Industry leaders must make their businesses more transparent and begin to change where and how their products are made, argues Julie Gilhart.


Marketing

Fashion’s B Corporations Blend Business with Social Good

NEW YORK, United States — According to dominant corporate thinking, a company's fundamental purpose is the single-minded pursuit of financial profit.

Marketing

Fashion’s B Corporations Blend Business with Social Good

NEW YORK, United States — According to dominant corporate thinking, a company's fundamental purpose is the single-minded pursuit of financial profit.