Hermès’ Chief Watches China’s Pork Prices to Gauge Luxury Demand
When it comes to gauging the possibility of a sales rebound for his luxury group in China, Hermès executive chairman Axel Dumas turns to an unusual metric.
ethical-fashion
News & Analysis
Gucci Responds To Worker Exploitation Charges in Television Report
Italian fashion house Gucci said on Monday it would strengthen controls on its suppliers after a television program showed Chinese employees working more than three times their official hours to assemble its handbags.
Gucci Responds To Worker Exploitation Charges in Television Report
Italian fashion house Gucci said on Monday it would strengthen controls on its suppliers after a television program showed Chinese employees working more than three times their official hours to assemble its handbags.
Sustainability
The Year Fashion Woke Up
This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.
The Year Fashion Woke Up
This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.
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.
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.
Sustainability
Brother Vellies Makes Shoes With a Conscience
Aurora James of Brother Vellies is preserving the traditional shoemaking craft of South Africa and building an emerging business in the process.
Brother Vellies Makes Shoes With a Conscience
Aurora James of Brother Vellies is preserving the traditional shoemaking craft of South Africa and building an emerging business in the process.
News & Analysis
Factory Collapse Spurs Concern Only If $6 Bikinis Stay
In the wake of disasters in Bangladesh garment factories that have claimed hundreds of lives in recent months, shoppers in the West have shown growing concern about worker safety in developing countries. As long as it doesn’t mean an end to bargains.
Factory Collapse Spurs Concern Only If $6 Bikinis Stay
In the wake of disasters in Bangladesh garment factories that have claimed hundreds of lives in recent months, shoppers in the West have shown growing concern about worker safety in developing countries. As long as it doesn’t mean an end to bargains.
News & Analysis
The Long View | Simone Cipriani Says Ethical Fashion is Good Business
Simone Cipriani, Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne Westwood, Federico Marchetti at the launch of the Ethical Fashion Africa Collection | Source: ITC
The Long View | Simone Cipriani Says Ethical Fashion is Good Business
Simone Cipriani, Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne Westwood, Federico Marchetti at the launch of the Ethical Fashion Africa Collection | Source: ITC
News & Analysis
Ethical fashion gets social, Push to ease rules for UK visas, Executive switcheroos, Saks' leadership, Yohji as himself
Ethical fashion weaves in social media (CNN) "With each piece of clothing there is a link called "This item's journey" that leads to pictures and
Ethical fashion gets social, Push to ease rules for UK visas, Executive switcheroos, Saks' leadership, Yohji as himself
Ethical fashion weaves in social media (CNN) "With each piece of clothing there is a link called "This item's journey" that leads to pictures and
News & Analysis
Sustainable Luxury | An issue not to be ignored
It's day two of the BoF India Fashion Week and today we turn our attention to Sustainable Luxury, the theme of the most recent IHT Luxury Conference,
Sustainable Luxury | An issue not to be ignored
It's day two of the BoF India Fashion Week and today we turn our attention to Sustainable Luxury, the theme of the most recent IHT Luxury Conference,
The News in Brief
Hermès Sales Climb, Boosted By US
Hermès second quarter sales rose 7 percent, lifted by a recovery in tourism in Europe and strong demand in the US.
Shein Discloses FTC Probe in US, Warns of Significant Payments
According to documents the ultra-fast-fashion company filed in connection with its planned Hong Kong IPO, Shein is cooperating with the investigation and could face significant fines.
Frasers Group Takes a Position in Burberry
The billionaire Mike Ashley’s investment arm disclosed Tuesday it holds an interest worth a potential 4.2 percent of the voting rights in Burberry.
EssilorLuxottica Beats Forecasts, AI Glasses and Myopia Products Drive Growth
The Franco-Italian eyewear maker reported a 15 percent rise in first-half profit, beating expectations, while revenue growth was driven by strong demand for AI-enabled glasses myopia products.
Whoop Names Kyle Leahy Chief Commercial Officer
Leahy joins the wearables brand from Glossier, where she was chief executive for three years.
Chinese Jeweller Laopu Gold’s Shares Drop on Growth Outlook
The jeweller lost $2.1 billion in market value after forecasting first-half 2026 revenue growth of up to 66 percent, a sharp slowdown from last year that unsettled investors in one of China’s most viral consumer brands.
Unilever Lifts Outlook on Strongest Volume Growth in Over A Decade
Unilever upgraded its annual forecast on Tuesday, as consumers reached for brands like Vaseline and Dove despite household budget concerns stemming from the Iran war.