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 | Is Faux Fur Better Than Real, Balenciaga Apologises Twice
This week, critics debate whether real or faux fur is better for the planet, while Balenciaga issues second apology after alleged discrimination against Chinese shoppers.
Social Goods | Is Faux Fur Better Than Real, Balenciaga Apologises Twice
This week, critics debate whether real or faux fur is better for the planet, while Balenciaga issues second apology after alleged discrimination against Chinese shoppers.
Fast Fashion's Biggest Threat Is Faster Fashion
Five years after the collapse of Rana Plaza, fast fashion's biggest players are facing challenges — but not from conscious consumers.
Fast Fashion's Biggest Threat Is Faster Fashion
Five years after the collapse of Rana Plaza, fast fashion's biggest players are facing challenges — but not from conscious consumers.
Social Goods | Gucci & Versace Among Least Transparent Brands, Stella McCartney on Sustainability
This week, high-end luxury brands ranked low on the Fashion Transparency Index, while Stella McCartney addresses fashion's sustainability problems.
Social Goods | Gucci & Versace Among Least Transparent Brands, Stella McCartney on Sustainability
This week, high-end luxury brands ranked low on the Fashion Transparency Index, while Stella McCartney addresses fashion's sustainability problems.
Op-Ed | Millennials Say They Care About Sustainability. So, Why Don't They Shop This Way?
The gap between millennials’ stated interest in sustainability and their actual purchasing patterns is not due to lack of conviction but product availability and lack of clear marketing, argues Luna Atamian Hahn-Petersen.
Op-Ed | Millennials Say They Care About Sustainability. So, Why Don't They Shop This Way?
The gap between millennials’ stated interest in sustainability and their actual purchasing patterns is not due to lack of conviction but product availability and lack of clear marketing, argues Luna Atamian Hahn-Petersen.
Stella McCartney Calls on Fashion to Adopt Cleaner Production
The designer said that while demand for garments and shows had soared thanks to growing middle classes around the world, methods for cutting the negative impact on the environment have stagnated.
Stella McCartney Calls on Fashion to Adopt Cleaner Production
The designer said that while demand for garments and shows had soared thanks to growing middle classes around the world, methods for cutting the negative impact on the environment have stagnated.
Social Goods | 5 Years After Rana Plaza, Brands Under Pressure for Transparency
This week, what the Bangladesh factory collapse changed about worker safety, while brands are pressured to take stronger environmental and political stances.
Social Goods | 5 Years After Rana Plaza, Brands Under Pressure for Transparency
This week, what the Bangladesh factory collapse changed about worker safety, while brands are pressured to take stronger environmental and political stances.
Social Goods | Fashion Among Worst Pay Gap Offenders, US Tariffs on Developing Countries
This week, companies like Condé Nast and Victoria's Secret have the biggest gender pay gaps in the UK, while the US imposes its highest tariffs on poor countries.
Social Goods | Fashion Among Worst Pay Gap Offenders, US Tariffs on Developing Countries
This week, companies like Condé Nast and Victoria's Secret have the biggest gender pay gaps in the UK, while the US imposes its highest tariffs on poor countries.
Social Goods | Gap's Sustainability Pledge, Gender-Free Shopping
This week, Gap Inc. plans to conserve 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020, while a gender-free retail space aims at gender-nonconforming customers.
Social Goods | Gap's Sustainability Pledge, Gender-Free Shopping
This week, Gap Inc. plans to conserve 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020, while a gender-free retail space aims at gender-nonconforming customers.
Why the Jewellery Industry Should Engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
How can the jewellery industry engage with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals? BoF hosted a panel discussion in partnership with Chopard to investigate, featuring Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and Phillipe Fornier, general secretary of the Swiss Better Gold Association, among other esteemed peers.
Why the Jewellery Industry Should Engage with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
How can the jewellery industry engage with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals? BoF hosted a panel discussion in partnership with Chopard to investigate, featuring Cherie Blair, the UN’s Lene Wendland and Phillipe Fornier, general secretary of the Swiss Better Gold Association, among other esteemed peers.
Fashion's 7 Priorities To Achieve Sustainability
In the lead up to this year's Copenhagen Fashion Summit, Eva Kruse’s sustainability forum Global Fashion Agenda highlights seven sustainability measures every fashion CEO needs to prioritise this year.
Fashion's 7 Priorities To Achieve Sustainability
In the lead up to this year's Copenhagen Fashion Summit, Eva Kruse’s sustainability forum Global Fashion Agenda highlights seven sustainability measures every fashion CEO needs to prioritise this year.
Social Goods | H&M's Graffiti Lawsuit Scandal, Fur Trade in China Powers Ahead
This week, H&M is under fire for issuing a lawsuit against street artist, while fur in China thrives despite the likes of Versace going fur-free.
Social Goods | H&M's Graffiti Lawsuit Scandal, Fur Trade in China Powers Ahead
This week, H&M is under fire for issuing a lawsuit against street artist, while fur in China thrives despite the likes of Versace going fur-free.
Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia
Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.
Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia
Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.
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.