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.
Social Goods | ASOS Praised For Disabled-Friendly Clothes, Feminist Apparel Chief Executive Admits Sexual Abuse
This week, ASOS designs clothes with disabled customers in mind, while Feminist Apparel chief executive fires his staff after admitting to sexual misconduct.
Social Goods | ASOS Praised For Disabled-Friendly Clothes, Feminist Apparel Chief Executive Admits Sexual Abuse
This week, ASOS designs clothes with disabled customers in mind, while Feminist Apparel chief executive fires his staff after admitting to sexual misconduct.
Amazon, H&M Pressing to Soften India's Plastic Ban
The ban could sharply raise costs for companies that rely heavily on plastic for packaging such as retailers.
Amazon, H&M Pressing to Soften India's Plastic Ban
The ban could sharply raise costs for companies that rely heavily on plastic for packaging such as retailers.
Social Goods | ASOS Bans More Animal Fibres, Fashion Assistants Resist Verbal Abuse
This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights.
Social Goods | ASOS Bans More Animal Fibres, Fashion Assistants Resist Verbal Abuse
This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights.
Circularity: Sustainable Fashion’s Holy Grail or Greenwashing?
For many fashion brands, circularity begins and ends with marketing campaigns or capsule collections featuring recycled materials, an approach some activists liken to greenwashing.
Circularity: Sustainable Fashion’s Holy Grail or Greenwashing?
For many fashion brands, circularity begins and ends with marketing campaigns or capsule collections featuring recycled materials, an approach some activists liken to greenwashing.
Vogue Alumna Jaime Perlman Launches Magazine
The new title, More or Less, features interviews with Heron Preston, Chloë Sevigny and Telfar Clemens.
Vogue Alumna Jaime Perlman Launches Magazine
The new title, More or Less, features interviews with Heron Preston, Chloë Sevigny and Telfar Clemens.
Social Goods | Ivanka Trump's China Trademarks, Stuart Weitzman Exec Sues Tapestry
This week, Ivanka Trump's new trademarks in China raise ethics concerns, while a Stuart Weitzman executive sues Tapestry over sexual harassment claims.
Social Goods | Ivanka Trump's China Trademarks, Stuart Weitzman Exec Sues Tapestry
This week, Ivanka Trump's new trademarks in China raise ethics concerns, while a Stuart Weitzman executive sues Tapestry over sexual harassment claims.
Porter Magazine Partners with Parley for the Oceans
In a collaboration that merges content, commerce and cause, Porter is dedicating its Summer Escape issue to plastic pollution and joins the AIR pledge to become a plastic-free publication by 2019.
Porter Magazine Partners with Parley for the Oceans
In a collaboration that merges content, commerce and cause, Porter is dedicating its Summer Escape issue to plastic pollution and joins the AIR pledge to become a plastic-free publication by 2019.
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
‘Fast Couture’ Is the Future for Germanier
Our latest spotlight shines on Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, whose glamorous take on upcycled fashion led him from Louis Vuitton to an exclusive deal with MatchesFashion.
‘Fast Couture’ Is the Future for Germanier
Our latest spotlight shines on Swiss designer Kévin Germanier, whose glamorous take on upcycled fashion led him from Louis Vuitton to an exclusive deal with MatchesFashion.
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
What Should French Fashion Do With Its Unsold Clothing?
A circular economy incentive to prohibit brands from discarding unsold clothing means luxury and high street retailers need to rethink their practices.
H&M, Gap and Stella McCartney Join Forces for Sustainable Fashion
Major global brands have signed up to the 'Make Fashion Circular' initiative, which aims to eliminate waste and pollution and ensure materials are reused.
H&M, Gap and Stella McCartney Join Forces for Sustainable Fashion
Major global brands have signed up to the 'Make Fashion Circular' initiative, which aims to eliminate waste and pollution and ensure materials are reused.
Nike Aims to Transform Troubled Workplace With New Diversity Initiatives
The sportswear giant is investing in management training and recruiting programs to place more women and minorities in leadership positions, the company said in its latest sustainability report, which also detailed its progress toward environmental targets.
Nike Aims to Transform Troubled Workplace With New Diversity Initiatives
The sportswear giant is investing in management training and recruiting programs to place more women and minorities in leadership positions, the company said in its latest sustainability report, which also detailed its progress toward environmental targets.
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.