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.
It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.
Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?
It’s Cool to be Sustainable. But It's Not Easy.
Brands are amping up sustainability initiatives in response to demand from Millennial and Gen Z consumers, but can fashion's current model of conspicuous consumption ever be considered sustainable?
A Rare Look Inside Zara
The opaque fast-fashion giant allows BoF inside the business as it sets new sustainability targets and adjusts to a leadership change at parent company Inditex.
A Rare Look Inside Zara
The opaque fast-fashion giant allows BoF inside the business as it sets new sustainability targets and adjusts to a leadership change at parent company Inditex.
The BoF Podcast: Veja Co-Founder Sébastien Kopp Talks Sustainable Business
Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the man behind the fashion world's buzziest ethical footwear brand discusses the company's journey, from sourcing rubber in Brazil to scaling for global demand.
The BoF Podcast: Veja Co-Founder Sébastien Kopp Talks Sustainable Business
Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the man behind the fashion world's buzziest ethical footwear brand discusses the company's journey, from sourcing rubber in Brazil to scaling for global demand.
Climate Protesters in France Target Amazon
Organisers of the demonstrations, which have included a blockade of Amazon's Paris head office, said the aim was not to have the e-commerce giant shut down in France but to cancel its plans for expansion in 2020.
Climate Protesters in France Target Amazon
Organisers of the demonstrations, which have included a blockade of Amazon's Paris head office, said the aim was not to have the e-commerce giant shut down in France but to cancel its plans for expansion in 2020.
How Designers Build Big Businesses Out of Old Fabric
Once the domain of thrifty fashion students, some of the industry's hottest designers and biggest brands are incorporating leftover fabric, unsold clothes and vintage textiles into their clothes.
How Designers Build Big Businesses Out of Old Fabric
Once the domain of thrifty fashion students, some of the industry's hottest designers and biggest brands are incorporating leftover fabric, unsold clothes and vintage textiles into their clothes.
Burberry Sets Emissions Goals in Bid to Become Carbon Neutral
The British luxury house announced plans last year to end the practice of destroying unsold items after shareholders objected to the disposal of millions of pounds worth of goods.
Burberry Sets Emissions Goals in Bid to Become Carbon Neutral
The British luxury house announced plans last year to end the practice of destroying unsold items after shareholders objected to the disposal of millions of pounds worth of goods.
Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021
The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material, joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.
Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021
The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material, joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.
UK Rebuffs Proposals for Tougher Regulation of the Fashion Industry
The UK government said it would not adopt recommendations on tougher environmental and social oversight for the fashion industry, which were put forward in a parliamentary report.
UK Rebuffs Proposals for Tougher Regulation of the Fashion Industry
The UK government said it would not adopt recommendations on tougher environmental and social oversight for the fashion industry, which were put forward in a parliamentary report.
Chanel Looks to Green Technology Investments
The luxury giant has invested in green chemistry start up Evolved by Nature, reflecting a broader strategy of investing in clean technology.
Chanel Looks to Green Technology Investments
The luxury giant has invested in green chemistry start up Evolved by Nature, reflecting a broader strategy of investing in clean technology.
Can Kering Grow and Be Sustainable at the Same Time?
The luxury giant is an industry leader in efforts to operate in a more environmentally-responsible manner, but still plays a balancing act between business growth and sustainability.
Can Kering Grow and Be Sustainable at the Same Time?
The luxury giant is an industry leader in efforts to operate in a more environmentally-responsible manner, but still plays a balancing act between business growth and sustainability.
How Fashion Schools Are Tackling the Sustainability Puzzle
The fashion industry is struggling to understand the scale of its environmental challenges and how to solve them. It starts with education.
How Fashion Schools Are Tackling the Sustainability Puzzle
The fashion industry is struggling to understand the scale of its environmental challenges and how to solve them. It starts with education.
Want Les Essentiels Co-Founders Launch E-Commerce Platform For Ethical Homeware
Brothers Byron and Dexter Peart, who in 2017 exited the leather goods label they founded 10 years earlier, are launching a UN-backed online shop selling sustainable goods.
Want Les Essentiels Co-Founders Launch E-Commerce Platform For Ethical Homeware
Brothers Byron and Dexter Peart, who in 2017 exited the leather goods label they founded 10 years earlier, are launching a UN-backed online shop selling sustainable goods.
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.