GQ Philippines Names Danyl Geneciran Editor in Chief
The former Vogue Man Philippines editor will helm GQ’s 23rd international title, whose debut issue features covers starring Darren Criss, Jordan Clarkson and Erwan Heussaff.
materials
Sustainability
The Quest to Make Environmentally-Friendly Bras and Knickers
Much of the lingerie industry has undergone a socially responsible makeover, but becoming environmentally responsible presents its own set of challenges. Here’s how some players are addressing them.
The Quest to Make Environmentally-Friendly Bras and Knickers
Much of the lingerie industry has undergone a socially responsible makeover, but becoming environmentally responsible presents its own set of challenges. Here’s how some players are addressing them.
Sustainability
Fashion’s Plastic Addiction Is Harder to Shake Than it Seems
Big brands from Adidas to Patagonia are on track to eliminate virgin polyester from their products. But the pivot to materials mostly made from recycled plastic bottles is an imperfect solution.
Fashion’s Plastic Addiction Is Harder to Shake Than it Seems
Big brands from Adidas to Patagonia are on track to eliminate virgin polyester from their products. But the pivot to materials mostly made from recycled plastic bottles is an imperfect solution.
Sustainability
Fashion Is Using More Raw Materials Than Ever. Not Enough Are Sustainable.
The global textiles industry is producing more than ever before, but shifts from conventional materials to lower-impact alternatives have stagnated, according to a report published Wednesday by non-profit Textile Exchange.
Fashion Is Using More Raw Materials Than Ever. Not Enough Are Sustainable.
The global textiles industry is producing more than ever before, but shifts from conventional materials to lower-impact alternatives have stagnated, according to a report published Wednesday by non-profit Textile Exchange.
Luxury
The BoF Podcast | Marine Serre Questions the Fashion Industry’s Practices
The French designer, known for her embrace of eco-futurism, speaks to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about the evolution of her namesake brand and explains its deeper purpose.
The BoF Podcast | Marine Serre Questions the Fashion Industry’s Practices
The French designer, known for her embrace of eco-futurism, speaks to BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed about the evolution of her namesake brand and explains its deeper purpose.
Technology
Why Bio-Fabricated Leather Is Always Just Around the Corner
Modern Meadow, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this week, has developed a potentially revolutionary bio-based leather substitute, but must still chart a path to scale.
Why Bio-Fabricated Leather Is Always Just Around the Corner
Modern Meadow, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this week, has developed a potentially revolutionary bio-based leather substitute, but must still chart a path to scale.
Sustainability
‘Vegan Leather’ or Plastic? A Materials Marketing Battle Heats Up
Fuzzy definitions and bad data have left fashion consumers facing an array of claims and counterclaims as new and established materials jostle to market their sustainability credentials.
‘Vegan Leather’ or Plastic? A Materials Marketing Battle Heats Up
Fuzzy definitions and bad data have left fashion consumers facing an array of claims and counterclaims as new and established materials jostle to market their sustainability credentials.
Technology
Why Some New Materials Succeed and Others Don’t
The number of supposedly better and more sustainable materials keeps multiplying, but few achieve scale. So why should Nike’s latest innovation, Forward, succeed where others have stalled?
Why Some New Materials Succeed and Others Don’t
The number of supposedly better and more sustainable materials keeps multiplying, but few achieve scale. So why should Nike’s latest innovation, Forward, succeed where others have stalled?
Technology
Nike Has Giant Ambitions for Its Newest Innovation
Made with a Nike-developed manufacturing process, the brand’s latest material, Forward, could be its biggest move in apparel in decades — if shoppers embrace its unique look and feel.
Nike Has Giant Ambitions for Its Newest Innovation
Made with a Nike-developed manufacturing process, the brand’s latest material, Forward, could be its biggest move in apparel in decades — if shoppers embrace its unique look and feel.
Topics
Selfridges Wants to Make Nearly Half its Sales Circular by 2030
The luxury department store chain is doubling down on rental, resale and reuse as it looks to deliver on climate commitments.
Selfridges Wants to Make Nearly Half its Sales Circular by 2030
The luxury department store chain is doubling down on rental, resale and reuse as it looks to deliver on climate commitments.
Sustainability
Eco-Fashion’s Next Big Idea: Turn Pollution Into Products
Sound like science fiction? Companies like On, Pangaia, Zara and Lululemon are already experimenting with materials and dyes produced with captured carbon emissions and the new US climate bill could speed up adoption.
Eco-Fashion’s Next Big Idea: Turn Pollution Into Products
Sound like science fiction? Companies like On, Pangaia, Zara and Lululemon are already experimenting with materials and dyes produced with captured carbon emissions and the new US climate bill could speed up adoption.
Sustainability
Telfar Bags, Vegan Leather and an Unexpected Lesson
The response to a viral tweet about the durability of Telfar’s Shopping bags contains an important takeaway for brands navigating the complex sustainable fashion space.
Telfar Bags, Vegan Leather and an Unexpected Lesson
The response to a viral tweet about the durability of Telfar’s Shopping bags contains an important takeaway for brands navigating the complex sustainable fashion space.
Sustainability
A Radical Solution to Denim’s Climate Cost: Go Direct to the Farm
How denim group Citizens of Humanity is partnering with cotton farmers in a long-term bid to secure all its cotton from regenerative agriculture.
A Radical Solution to Denim’s Climate Cost: Go Direct to the Farm
How denim group Citizens of Humanity is partnering with cotton farmers in a long-term bid to secure all its cotton from regenerative agriculture.
The News in Brief
Human Made Discloses $3.6 Million Undercover Purchase Price and Long-Term Financial Targets
The Tokyo-listed company will pay $3.6 million in cash for 100 percent of Undercover, with founder Jun Takahashi relinquishing corporate duties to focus solely on design.
Arizona Accuses L’Oréal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
The beauty conglomerate faces over 12,000 similar lawsuits filed by individuals that have been consolidated in a Chicago federal court.
Space NK Names New CEO, Andy Lightfoot Steps Down
Chief marketing officer Emma Simpson-Scott will succeed Lightfoot, who is leaving the UK retailer after seven years at the helm.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Zara Owner Looks to US for Next Phase of Growth
Inditex is investing in the US as a key growth market, CEO Oscar Garcia Maceiras told Reuters, with store revamps and new openings planned across its Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka brands.
Activist Investor Takes New Stake in Bath & Body Works
The activist investor is recommending the personal-care and fragrance store chain to explore a sale, claiming it has been undervalued and hampered by unstable management.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.