Record Global Fibre Production Pushes Fashion’s Environmental Footprint Higher
Planet-warming emissions associated with the raw materials used to make fashion, footwear and home textiles have risen 30 percent since 2019, according to a new report.
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Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
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Roberto Cavalli Employees Take Action
"Following news of a drastic restructure at the company, workers have staged protests against their employers."
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Social Goods | Model Price Fixing, British Vogue's 'Real' Issue, Asos Working Conditions
This week, France has fined 35 modelling agencies for price fixing, and UK MPs are to investigate working conditions at Asos.
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Garment Workers Use Cellphones to Report Abuses
"Two mobile services, both by US-based companies, encourage workers to call toll-free numbers to anonymously log violations they see around them."
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Social Goods | Tamara Mellon Sues Jimmy Choo, Philip Green Under Fire, Modest Models
This week, Tamara Mellon filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Choo, while UK lawmakers turned up the heat on Sir Philip Green.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Cambodian Factory Closures, Burkini Ban Overturned
This week, garment factory closures raise questions in Cambodia, and a high court blocks France's attempted Burkini ban.
Sustainability
Social Goods | 14-Year-Old H&M Factory Workers, Burkini Debate, Amazon's Tax Bill
This week, H&M has taken action against factories employing 14-year-olds, and the burkini debate continues.
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Social Goods | Taking Counterfeiters to Court, Terrorism in Bangladesh
This week, luxury brands take a tougher approach to counterfeiters, while terrorist attacks have put Bangladesh's garment industry on edge.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Throwaway Clothing Culture, Ivanka Trump vs Working Moms
This week, throwaway culture, workers' rights and supply chains are in the spotlight, impacting companies from Wal-Mart to Ivanka Trump's own label.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Murder Charges, Bangladesh's Black Friday, Disabled Fashion
Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
News & Analysis
Dhaka Attack Deals Blow to Improvements in Post-Rana Plaza Garment Industry
Retailers from Uniqlo to Marks and Spencer and Gap could rethink their sourcing plans in Bangladesh's $26 billion garment industry.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Rana Plaza Charges, Fendi's Pride U-Turn, Luxottica Sues BCBG
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
Novo Nordisk Looks to Target Hair Loss in Consumer Push
The maker of Ozempic and Wegovy seeks to expand its direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical business as rival Eli Lilly outpaces in weight-loss drugs.
On Targets High-Teens Growth Through 2029
The Swiss brand revealed its plan to keep up its momentum with new products in sports such as golf and its Mbappé-supported entry into football ahead of its investor day Tuesday.
Reference Festival to Host ‘Freie Kunst’ Event at Art Basel Paris
The event runs from Oct. 22 to 25 and will mix participants from art, fashion, music and technology as part of the festival’s tradition of a ‘radical and unhinged exchange of ideas,’ said Mumi Haiati, founder of the event’s organiser Reference Studios.
Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse AI Agent From Its Retail Site
The e-commerce giant prohibits other companies from deploying automated tools to shop its site and started blocking Meta’s Muse on Sunday night.
Dior to Host Cruise Show in Shanghai
The LVMH-owned megabrand will show its Cruise 2028 line in the Chinese fashion capital on May 14, 2027.
Oura Seeks $2.2 Billion in US IPO
The smart ring maker plans to market 50 million shares for $40 to $44 each, according to filings, which could value the company as high as $14.1 billion.
PR Agency CGC Launches Performance Media Division
Known for its premium beauty clients including Glossier and Hermès Beauty, the agency’s new division combines influencer marketing and AI insights.