Dyson’s $499 AI Toothbrush Sees Rocky Debut
The UK firm blamed a production error resulting in ‘water seepage’ for the disappearance of its newly launched camera-equipped toothbrush from stores.
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News & Analysis
Social Goods | The Exploitation of Influencers, the Appeal of Genderless Fashion
This week, why becoming an influencer is the new unpaid internship, and the blurring of gender boundaries in fashion.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Stella McCartney's Innovative Spirit, Vogue's Diversity Problem
This week, how Stella McCartney's sustainability focus is boosting her brand, and British Vogue's complicated relationship with diversity.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Nike Sweatshop Protests, the Chinese Opportunity for 'Made in USA'
This week, Nike faces a new wave of anti-sweatshop protests, while Chinese manufacturers are bringing jobs back to American towns.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Alternative Modelling Agencies, Could Slow Fashion Improve Our Health?
This week, alternative modelling agencies are diversifying the fashion industry, while the benefits of sustainable fashion could extend to our health.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Saint Laurent's Sustainable Couture Programme, When Fashion Meets Politics
This week, Saint Laurent launches a new sustainability-focused couture training programme, meanwhile is there any harm when fashion and politics combine?
Sustainability
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
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.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Yoox Net-a-Porter Bans Fur, The Truth About Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Factories
This week, Yoox Net-a-Porter banned the sale of fur, while employees of a factory used by Ivanka Trump describe being paid one of the lowest minimum wages in Asia.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Fast Fashion Gets Eco-Friendly, The Vegan Leather Boom
This week, Reformation leads the sustainable fast-fashion movement, while the vegan leather market anticipates a surge in popularity.
News & Analysis
Diamond Industry Faces Headache as US Market Takes a Knock
In the diamond industry, the only place that really matters is the US, and the market is starting to look a little shaky.
Sustainability
Social Goods | H&M to Improve Workers' Rights, Global Brands Group Swears Off Angora
This week, H&M commits to trade union representation for factory workers, while Chinese fashion conglomerate Global Brands Group pledges to stop using Angora rabbit fur.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Why Ethical Shopping Is Almost Impossible, Models Embrace Activism
This week, how boycotting an unethical brand could have worse consequences than buying into it, and the rise of the "woke" model.
The News in Brief
Sephora to Launch at Marks & Spencer
‘Sephora at M&S’ will roll out in M&S stores and online starting next spring, with plans to expand to 100 locations by the end of 2028.
Novo Buys Rights to Early Obesity Pill For $2.6 Billion
The Wegovy maker has signed a deal to license an experimental obesity pill from China’s Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as it seeks to regain share of the global GLP-1 market.
Oura Delays US IPO
The smart ring maker said on Tuesday it has delayed its US initial public offering, citing market uncertainty.
Maxhosa Africa Brings Pan-Africanism to Paris Fashion Week
Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo’s label is the first South African brand to stage a full runway show on the official Paris Fashion Week calendar.
Shein Shares Sink to Record Low After Profit Plunge
The ultra-fast-fashion giant’s share price fell 12 percent after it reported a steep drop in first-half operating income in its inaugural earnings as a public company.
Revolve Launches Annual Print Magazine
The annual publication, whose inaugural issue features Kendall Jenner, Alex Consani and Teyana Taylor, will be available digitally and in stores.
Scarlett Johansson’s Skincare Brand The Outset Closes
As of Monday, the premium brand’s website has been updated with a message announcing its closure.