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.
The BoF Podcast: The Rise of the Resale Economy
Vestiaire Collective’s Max Bittner and Depop’s Maria Raga discussed the opportunities and growing pains of the burgeoning resale market at VOICES 2019.
The BoF Podcast: The Rise of the Resale Economy
Vestiaire Collective’s Max Bittner and Depop’s Maria Raga discussed the opportunities and growing pains of the burgeoning resale market at VOICES 2019.
Who Are You Rewearing? Sustainability Takes the Spotlight on the Oscars Red Carpet
The fight against climate change has officially come for awards shows. But what are these gestures actually accomplishing?
Who Are You Rewearing? Sustainability Takes the Spotlight on the Oscars Red Carpet
The fight against climate change has officially come for awards shows. But what are these gestures actually accomplishing?
Case Study | How to Talk to Customers About Fashion’s Dirty Secrets
Brands like Everlane, Reformation and Veja have grabbed the attention of coveted Millennial and Gen-Z consumers with promises of radical transparency on company ethics, sustainability and pricing. But following through is a delicate balancing act. Our latest in-depth case study investigates.
Case Study | How to Talk to Customers About Fashion’s Dirty Secrets
Brands like Everlane, Reformation and Veja have grabbed the attention of coveted Millennial and Gen-Z consumers with promises of radical transparency on company ethics, sustainability and pricing. But following through is a delicate balancing act. Our latest in-depth case study investigates.
Is Your Fashion Brand Ethical?
More and more brands are claiming that the clothes they sell have a positive social impact. Here are four essential steps toward making that statement true.
Is Your Fashion Brand Ethical?
More and more brands are claiming that the clothes they sell have a positive social impact. Here are four essential steps toward making that statement true.
How Copenhagen Became Fashion’s Sustainability Capital
As regional fashion weeks struggle to stand out, Copenhagen Fashion Week is betting on a radical new approach that will require brands to meet minimum sustainability standards.
How Copenhagen Became Fashion’s Sustainability Capital
As regional fashion weeks struggle to stand out, Copenhagen Fashion Week is betting on a radical new approach that will require brands to meet minimum sustainability standards.
As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?
Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.
As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?
Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.
Adidas, Ralph Lauren Urge Cambodia to Reform Labour Amid EU Sanction Threat
They are joined by global brands including Puma and Levi Strauss, which have all signed a letter urging the country to amend trade union law.
Adidas, Ralph Lauren Urge Cambodia to Reform Labour Amid EU Sanction Threat
They are joined by global brands including Puma and Levi Strauss, which have all signed a letter urging the country to amend trade union law.
Fashion's Growth-Focused Business Model Is Not Sustainable. What's the Solution?
The industry has yet to solve the trade-off that selling more clothes, bags and shoes fundamentally requires more resources.
Fashion's Growth-Focused Business Model Is Not Sustainable. What's the Solution?
The industry has yet to solve the trade-off that selling more clothes, bags and shoes fundamentally requires more resources.
Fashion's Sustainability Game Plan Gets an Update
This week, everyone will be talking about the latest iteration of the CEO Agenda, Paris Couture Week and Goop's arrival at Sephora. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion's Sustainability Game Plan Gets an Update
This week, everyone will be talking about the latest iteration of the CEO Agenda, Paris Couture Week and Goop's arrival at Sephora. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
The BoF Podcast: Women Are at the Forefront of the Sustainable Fashion Revolution
At VOICES 2019, renowned fashion journalist and author Dana Thomas lifted the lid on how fast fashion is damaging the environment while championing the female pioneers blazing the trail and affecting real change.
The BoF Podcast: Women Are at the Forefront of the Sustainable Fashion Revolution
At VOICES 2019, renowned fashion journalist and author Dana Thomas lifted the lid on how fast fashion is damaging the environment while championing the female pioneers blazing the trail and affecting real change.
Major Investment Firm Is Changing Its Strategy in Reaction to the Climate Crisis
BlackRock will exit deals that present a high sustainability-related risk.
Major Investment Firm Is Changing Its Strategy in Reaction to the Climate Crisis
BlackRock will exit deals that present a high sustainability-related risk.
Australia’s Wildfires Serve as a Rallying Cry for Fashion
The disaster has increased the pressure on brands to show they care about climate change, offering a grim picture of the potential future for retail if nothing is done.
Australia’s Wildfires Serve as a Rallying Cry for Fashion
The disaster has increased the pressure on brands to show they care about climate change, offering a grim picture of the potential future for retail if nothing is done.
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.