Fashion’s Climate Emissions Increased Almost 14% Over Two Years
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2023 and 2024, due in part to increased global production of fibre, especially polyester, according to a new report by the Apparel Impact Institute.
Sustainability
How fashion can do better for people and the planet.
Carmen Busquets to Co-Host Sustainability Summit in Costa Rica
Gisele Bündchen and Nina Garcia are among speakers confirmed to attend the three day event organised by non-profit organisation Omina, in partnership with Livia Firth's Eco-Age.
Carmen Busquets to Co-Host Sustainability Summit in Costa Rica
Gisele Bündchen and Nina Garcia are among speakers confirmed to attend the three day event organised by non-profit organisation Omina, in partnership with Livia Firth's Eco-Age.
Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees
The Silicon Valley start-up behind a wildly popular wool sneaker is pivoting from sheep to trees.
Allbirds Wants Your Next Sneaker to Come From Eucalyptus Trees
The Silicon Valley start-up behind a wildly popular wool sneaker is pivoting from sheep to trees.
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
Social Goods | Beautycounter's Activist Army, The Model Agency Spearheading Diversity
This week, Beautycounter enlists its sales team to fight for better regulation in the beauty industry, while a Jamaican agency is bringing diversity to the runway.
Social Goods | Company Loses Followers Over Same-Sex Ad, NYFW Diversity Still Lagging
This week, a Netherlands-based suit company faces backlash over campaign featuring men embracing, while NYFW still faces issues over its lack of diversity.
Social Goods | Company Loses Followers Over Same-Sex Ad, NYFW Diversity Still Lagging
This week, a Netherlands-based suit company faces backlash over campaign featuring men embracing, while NYFW still faces issues over its lack of diversity.
Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself
This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.
Social Goods | China's Centre to Tackle Fakes, Street Style Is Killing Itself
This week, China launches a luxury brand appraisal centre to tackle fakes, while street style's focus on thin white women is excluding minorities.
Kering Partners with London College of Fashion to Launch Sustainability Course
The course will be the world’s first open-access online programme dedicated to sustainability and luxury fashion.
Kering Partners with London College of Fashion to Launch Sustainability Course
The course will be the world’s first open-access online programme dedicated to sustainability and luxury fashion.
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
Social Goods | Vogue Criticised For Unpaid Internships, Why Olympic Uniforms Are Political
This week, British Vogue is under investigation for its unpaid 'work placement' programme, while North and South Korea's joint Olympics uniforms are scrutinised.
Social Goods | Macy's Launches Modest Line, Duchess of Cambridge Backs Sustainable Fashion
This week, Macy carries its first modest clothing line, while the Duchess of Cambridge launches the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange with Eco-Age's Livia Firth.
Social Goods | Macy's Launches Modest Line, Duchess of Cambridge Backs Sustainable Fashion
This week, Macy carries its first modest clothing line, while the Duchess of Cambridge launches the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange with Eco-Age's Livia Firth.
Social Goods | Golden Globes' All-Black Red Carpet, Brands Map Factories' Pollution
This week, the Golden Globes' all-black red carpet was accessorised with activism, while Target and Zara agree to map Chinese factories' pollution in real time.
Social Goods | Golden Globes' All-Black Red Carpet, Brands Map Factories' Pollution
This week, the Golden Globes' all-black red carpet was accessorised with activism, while Target and Zara agree to map Chinese factories' pollution in real time.
Social Goods | Vice Media Executives on Leave, Fashion's Plus Size Problem
This week, Vice Media's president and chief digital officer are placed on leave after sexual harassment allegations, while plus size representation in magazines still has a long way to go.
Social Goods | Vice Media Executives on Leave, Fashion's Plus Size Problem
This week, Vice Media's president and chief digital officer are placed on leave after sexual harassment allegations, while plus size representation in magazines still has a long way to go.
Fashion in 2018 | 08. Sustainability Credibility
As fashion's focus shifts to a circular economy, in 2018 sustainability will evolve from being a menu of fragmented initiatives to being an integral and defining part of the entire fashion value chain.
Fashion in 2018 | 08. Sustainability Credibility
As fashion's focus shifts to a circular economy, in 2018 sustainability will evolve from being a menu of fragmented initiatives to being an integral and defining part of the entire fashion value chain.
Social Goods | Patagonia Sues Trump, Makeup Line for Trans People
This week, Patagonia files claim against Trump for removing protection from federal lands, while Jecca launches as cosmetics for transgender people.
Social Goods | Patagonia Sues Trump, Makeup Line for Trans People
This week, Patagonia files claim against Trump for removing protection from federal lands, while Jecca launches as cosmetics for transgender people.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
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.