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Sustainability

H&M Places New Bet on the Future of Fashion Recycling

The fast-fashion giant has joined Vargas and TPG to back a new polyester recycling venture following its failed bet on Renewcell.

Sustainability

H&M Places New Bet on the Future of Fashion Recycling

The fast-fashion giant has joined Vargas and TPG to back a new polyester recycling venture following its failed bet on Renewcell.


Sustainability

Renewcell Was Poised to Lead Fashion’s Recycling Revolution. How Did It Fail?

The Swedish company was at the forefront of efforts to scale up supply of more sustainable materials. It filed for bankruptcy on Sunday.

Sustainability

Renewcell Was Poised to Lead Fashion’s Recycling Revolution. How Did It Fail?

The Swedish company was at the forefront of efforts to scale up supply of more sustainable materials. It filed for bankruptcy on Sunday.


Sustainability

Investment in Next-Gen Materials Rebounded to $500 Million in 2023

Following a sharp decline in 2022, investment in new eco-materials like plant-based leathers and bioengineered silks and wools grew nearly 10 percent last year, a new report found.

Sustainability

Investment in Next-Gen Materials Rebounded to $500 Million in 2023

Following a sharp decline in 2022, investment in new eco-materials like plant-based leathers and bioengineered silks and wools grew nearly 10 percent last year, a new report found.


Workplace & Talent

White Paper | Incorporating Generative AI Into the Fashion Workplace

As artificial intelligence continues to shape the fashion industry and its output, BoF Careers explores what AI’s advanced capabilities mean for the fashion workplace — and how the workforce could adapt to gain competitive advantage.

Workplace & Talent

White Paper | Incorporating Generative AI Into the Fashion Workplace

As artificial intelligence continues to shape the fashion industry and its output, BoF Careers explores what AI’s advanced capabilities mean for the fashion workplace — and how the workforce could adapt to gain competitive advantage.


Retail

Pangaia’s Net Losses Surpassed $50 Million in 2022

The ‘materials science’ start-up, whose investors include funds backed by Will Smith and Leonardo DiCaprio, has struggled to sustain the momentum generated by its brightly coloured sweatsuits during the pandemic.

Retail

Pangaia’s Net Losses Surpassed $50 Million in 2022

The ‘materials science’ start-up, whose investors include funds backed by Will Smith and Leonardo DiCaprio, has struggled to sustain the momentum generated by its brightly coloured sweatsuits during the pandemic.


Beauty

The Real Masterminds Behind the Body Care Boom

As categories like body care, complexion and sunscreen take off industry wide, it’s unclear if beauty brands or retailers are steering the ship.

Beauty

The Real Masterminds Behind the Body Care Boom

As categories like body care, complexion and sunscreen take off industry wide, it’s unclear if beauty brands or retailers are steering the ship.


Entrepreneurship

Now, Anyone Can Be a Sneaker Designer

That’s the promise of Zellerfeld, a 3D-printing partner to Louis Vuitton and Moncler that’s becoming a platform for emerging designers to easily make and sell footwear of their own.

Entrepreneurship

Now, Anyone Can Be a Sneaker Designer

That’s the promise of Zellerfeld, a 3D-printing partner to Louis Vuitton and Moncler that’s becoming a platform for emerging designers to easily make and sell footwear of their own.


Sustainability

Are New Materials Ready to Go Mainstream?

A wave of high-profile failures has dampened the hype around biofabricated materials and ingredients, making this year a critical one for start-ups in the space to execute on scale-up plans.

Sustainability

Are New Materials Ready to Go Mainstream?

A wave of high-profile failures has dampened the hype around biofabricated materials and ingredients, making this year a critical one for start-ups in the space to execute on scale-up plans.


Creative Class

Dan Levy and Jonathan Anderson on Balancing Creativity and Commerce | The BoF Podcast

Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson and Emmy Award-winning actor and director Dan Levy in conversation at VOICES 2023.

Creative Class

Dan Levy and Jonathan Anderson on Balancing Creativity and Commerce | The BoF Podcast

Loewe’s Jonathan Anderson and Emmy Award-winning actor and director Dan Levy in conversation at VOICES 2023.


Sustainability

Parley Launches Investment Arm

The environmental organisation, which works with companies including Adidas and Dior to recycle plastic pollution into products, is launching an investment arm to push new materials innovation.

Sustainability

Parley Launches Investment Arm

The environmental organisation, which works with companies including Adidas and Dior to recycle plastic pollution into products, is launching an investment arm to push new materials innovation.


Partner Content

Understanding the Potential of Digital Product Passports

New regulations from the European Commission will require fashion and other consumer goods to be fitted with unique digital product passports as early as 2026. At BoF’s VOICES 2023, the CEO of Arianee demystifies the future of digital product passports and their ability to reimagine fashion brands’ revenue stream.

Partner Content

Understanding the Potential of Digital Product Passports

New regulations from the European Commission will require fashion and other consumer goods to be fitted with unique digital product passports as early as 2026. At BoF’s VOICES 2023, the CEO of Arianee demystifies the future of digital product passports and their ability to reimagine fashion brands’ revenue stream.


Retail

Pangaia CEO Exits Role

Krishna Nikhil has stepped down for family reasons after just over 18 months at the helm of eco-innovation brand, the company said.

Retail

Pangaia CEO Exits Role

Krishna Nikhil has stepped down for family reasons after just over 18 months at the helm of eco-innovation brand, the company said.