Bernard Arnault Joins X as LVMH CEO Fights Off Rumours of Family Disunity
French newspaper Le Monde published a six-part series last week on the tycoon, including alleged tensions among his family members driven by succession.
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News & Analysis
Is Fast Fashion a Class Issue?
"Our clothes, and where we buy them, have always been a class issue. They’re a symbol of wealth and status. And increasingly, they’re mixed up with
Is Fast Fashion a Class Issue?
"Our clothes, and where we buy them, have always been a class issue. They’re a symbol of wealth and status. And increasingly, they’re mixed up with
News & Analysis
The Dirty Labour Secrets of Fast Fashion
"Fast fashion doesn’t have to hurt people. It can be good for workers, consumers, and investors. But it has a long way to go—and consumers can help
The Dirty Labour Secrets of Fast Fashion
"Fast fashion doesn’t have to hurt people. It can be good for workers, consumers, and investors. But it has a long way to go—and consumers can help
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Why Cheap Fashion Remains Deadly
"The collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers was a wake-up call to the industry. Four years
Why Cheap Fashion Remains Deadly
"The collapse of the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,100 workers was a wake-up call to the industry. Four years
News & Analysis
Fashion Revolution: Behind the Scenes of a £2 Trillion Industry
"Fashion Revolution’s list of the most transparent brands may make you think twice about shopping at Dior, but it’s the first step in transforming
Fashion Revolution: Behind the Scenes of a £2 Trillion Industry
"Fashion Revolution’s list of the most transparent brands may make you think twice about shopping at Dior, but it’s the first step in transforming
News & Analysis
Slavery Laws Would Force Australian Fashion Labels to Be More Ethical
"Ethical Fashion Report finds Mighty Good Undies, Etiko and RREPP are among the brands leading the way in keeping tabs on supply chains."
Slavery Laws Would Force Australian Fashion Labels to Be More Ethical
"Ethical Fashion Report finds Mighty Good Undies, Etiko and RREPP are among the brands leading the way in keeping tabs on supply chains."
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Social Goods | H&M's Climate Positive Plan, the Path to Model Diversity
This week, H&M announces new sustainability goals and a cynical take on the push for more diverse models.
Social Goods | H&M's Climate Positive Plan, the Path to Model Diversity
This week, H&M announces new sustainability goals and a cynical take on the push for more diverse models.
Sustainability
The Entire World Is Watching Fashion. So What Do We Want Them to Know?
Eva Kruse, chief executive officer of Global Fashion Agenda, spoke in December at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers.
The Entire World Is Watching Fashion. So What Do We Want Them to Know?
Eva Kruse, chief executive officer of Global Fashion Agenda, spoke in December at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers.
News & Analysis
Indian Factory Blaze Kills at Least 13 Garment Workers
The blaze, which started in the early hours of Friday as the workers slept inside the leather factory workshop in Uttar Pradesh state, also critically injured eight more people.
Indian Factory Blaze Kills at Least 13 Garment Workers
The blaze, which started in the early hours of Friday as the workers slept inside the leather factory workshop in Uttar Pradesh state, also critically injured eight more people.
Sustainability
Fashion Brands Ignore 'Endemic' Abuse of Syrian Refugees In Turkey: Watchdog
Child labour, pitiful pay and dangerous conditions are among the risks facing undocumented Syrian refugees working in Turkey's garment industry, according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre.
Fashion Brands Ignore 'Endemic' Abuse of Syrian Refugees In Turkey: Watchdog
Child labour, pitiful pay and dangerous conditions are among the risks facing undocumented Syrian refugees working in Turkey's garment industry, according to the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre.
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New Patagonia Short Film Shows How Fair Trade Shopping Is Good For Business
"The 12-minute short doc illustrates the benefits of conscious consumption on both individuals and the bottom line."
New Patagonia Short Film Shows How Fair Trade Shopping Is Good For Business
"The 12-minute short doc illustrates the benefits of conscious consumption on both individuals and the bottom line."
News & Analysis
Op-Ed | Should Companies Take a Political Stand?
If we expect companies to take sides on divisive issues — and only patronise those we deem as having a good conscience — it could mean the end of agnostic consumerism, argues Simon Collins.
Op-Ed | Should Companies Take a Political Stand?
If we expect companies to take sides on divisive issues — and only patronise those we deem as having a good conscience — it could mean the end of agnostic consumerism, argues Simon Collins.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Bargain Jeans, Giving Up Leather, Turning Trees into Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Social Goods | Bargain Jeans, Giving Up Leather, Turning Trees into Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
The News in Brief
CVC Mulls Buying Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco From TPG
CVC Capital Partners is considering buying a stake in the fashion jeweller from private-equity firm TPG Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.
London’s Liberty Doubles Fabric Section as Sewing Booms
The department store has more than doubled the size of its fabrics department and will host crafting classes this autumn as social media drives a surge in activities like sewing.
US Businesses File Lawsuit Challenging New ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs
Two small businesses, backed by the group that successfully sued over previous tariffs, say the new policy similarly exceeds the president’s authority to tax imports.
Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.