Nylon Recycling Startup Syntetica Raises $30 Million Series A
Lululemon and apparel manufacturer MAS Holdings are among the investors backing the French startup as it scales a proprietary process for recycling nylon from mixed-textile waste.
Sustainability
How fashion can do better for people and the planet.
Can Anything Shake Consumers’ Addiction to Fast Fashion?
Low-cost, high-volume fashion has come under fire for its environmental impact and unethical manufacturing practices. And yet, its cheap-chic combination remains compelling to both shoppers and investors.
Can Anything Shake Consumers’ Addiction to Fast Fashion?
Low-cost, high-volume fashion has come under fire for its environmental impact and unethical manufacturing practices. And yet, its cheap-chic combination remains compelling to both shoppers and investors.
The BoF Podcast: Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’
The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business as normal.’
The BoF Podcast: Amber Valletta Says, ‘I Don’t Want to Work in an Industry That Is the Same as Before’
The supermodel, actress and environmental activist talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about why the fashion industry cannot return to ‘business as normal.’
Insights on the Rise of DTC and Scaling Responsibly from Shopify Plus
The head of EMEA at Shopify’s enterprise commerce platform, which works with over 7,000 brands including Allbirds, Ralph & Russo and Marchesa, shares key insights on how DTCs can authentically embed themselves within the growing sustainability sector.
Insights on the Rise of DTC and Scaling Responsibly from Shopify Plus
The head of EMEA at Shopify’s enterprise commerce platform, which works with over 7,000 brands including Allbirds, Ralph & Russo and Marchesa, shares key insights on how DTCs can authentically embed themselves within the growing sustainability sector.
Will Fashion Ever Be Good for the World? Its Future May Depend on It.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on businesses, threatening their sustainability agendas. But aligning profit and purpose, and fulfilling responsibilities to the planet and communities of people beyond shareholders may matter more than ever to long-term success.
Will Fashion Ever Be Good for the World? Its Future May Depend on It.
The Covid-19 pandemic has put financial pressure on businesses, threatening their sustainability agendas. But aligning profit and purpose, and fulfilling responsibilities to the planet and communities of people beyond shareholders may matter more than ever to long-term success.
How to Avoid the Next Supply Chain Shock
Disruptions caused by Covid-19 have redoubled concerns about vulnerabilities in fashion’s manufacturing base, accelerating efforts to build more resilient and efficient operations.
How to Avoid the Next Supply Chain Shock
Disruptions caused by Covid-19 have redoubled concerns about vulnerabilities in fashion’s manufacturing base, accelerating efforts to build more resilient and efficient operations.
Adidas and Allbirds Join Forces to Try to Create the World’s Lowest Carbon Footprint Sports Shoe
The footwear competitors are partnering with a big goal and deadline of one year.
Adidas and Allbirds Join Forces to Try to Create the World’s Lowest Carbon Footprint Sports Shoe
The footwear competitors are partnering with a big goal and deadline of one year.
Case Study | Can Levi’s Corporate Values Survive a Crisis?
The 167-year-old jeansmaker cared about running an ethical business before it became a marketing exercise. What happens to that commitment in a pandemic? Click below to download the case study.
Case Study | Can Levi’s Corporate Values Survive a Crisis?
The 167-year-old jeansmaker cared about running an ethical business before it became a marketing exercise. What happens to that commitment in a pandemic? Click below to download the case study.
The BoF Podcast | Jochen Zeitz on the Power of Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change
The former CEO of Puma has been one of the fashion industry’s leading sustainability advocates. As part of our special edition on building a responsible fashion business, Zeitz talks to BoF Editor-In-Chief Imran Amed about finding opportunities in crisis.
The BoF Podcast | Jochen Zeitz on the Power of Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change
The former CEO of Puma has been one of the fashion industry’s leading sustainability advocates. As part of our special edition on building a responsible fashion business, Zeitz talks to BoF Editor-In-Chief Imran Amed about finding opportunities in crisis.
Global Fashion Agenda Calls on Industry to Rebuild Sustainably
The industry advocacy group has laid out six key focus areas for senior executives, calling on the industry to 'future proof' its business model by placing sustainability at its core.
Global Fashion Agenda Calls on Industry to Rebuild Sustainably
The industry advocacy group has laid out six key focus areas for senior executives, calling on the industry to 'future proof' its business model by placing sustainability at its core.
Special Edition: Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?
As the world grapples with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, exposing deep-rooted social inequality as a climate emergency looms, the fashion industry must learn to respect both people and the planet. It's time for fashion to build a more responsible business model.
Special Edition: Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?
As the world grapples with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, exposing deep-rooted social inequality as a climate emergency looms, the fashion industry must learn to respect both people and the planet. It's time for fashion to build a more responsible business model.
Fashion's Sustainability Goals Threatened By the Crisis
In the midst of the pandemic, brands are continuing to make big, long-term commitments to environmental and social goals, but with money tight, progress is likely to be fraught.
Fashion's Sustainability Goals Threatened By the Crisis
In the midst of the pandemic, brands are continuing to make big, long-term commitments to environmental and social goals, but with money tight, progress is likely to be fraught.
Green Brands Have a Head Start on Fashion’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
Local labels with shorter supply chains can more easily be transparent.
Green Brands Have a Head Start on Fashion’s Post-Pandemic Recovery
Local labels with shorter supply chains can more easily be transparent.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
EU Removes Leather From Deforestation Law
The changes, which will go into effect in December 2027, are a win for the leather industry.
UK Bans ‘Recycled’ Clothing Ads From Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein
Major retailers’ ads promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after advertisers were unable to prove their green claims.
Burberry Delays Net Zero Emissions Target by 10 Years to 2050
The British group positioned itself as an industry leader five years ago when it announced a goal of net zero by 2040 — ahead of other luxury brands and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Milan Fashion Week Will Ask Brands Not to Show Fur
The National Chamber of Italian Fashion will no longer promote fur at events or on social media.
Zara Workers Urge Fashion Chain to Stop Plan Cutting Local Wages
Labour representatives worry the shift to standardised conditions would erase years of locally negotiated terms in A Coruña.
Levi’s Sued for Allegedly Misleading Consumers on Ethical Labour Practices
The Clean Clothes Campaign and four Dutch consumers have accused the denim brand of failing to meet the responsible production standards it promotes in its marketing.
Etsy Bans Fur From Its Listings
Effective Aug. 11, the e-commerce marketplace will pull any remaining animal fur products from its website.