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.
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News Bites | Michael Kors' New Smartwatches, Nordstrom and The Black Tux, Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Michael Kors' big Baselworld launch and the Copenhagen Fashion Summit announces Prabal Gurung and Parsons' Simon Collins as speakers.
News Bites | Michael Kors' New Smartwatches, Nordstrom and The Black Tux, Copenhagen Fashion Summit
In today's News Bites, Michael Kors' big Baselworld launch and the Copenhagen Fashion Summit announces Prabal Gurung and Parsons' Simon Collins as speakers.
Nike Releases Hijab, Saint Laurent Ads Spark Backlash
This week, Nike launches the Nike Pro Hijab for female Muslim athletes, while Saint Laurent was forced to modify a controversial advertising campaign over complaints it was degrading to women.
Nike Releases Hijab, Saint Laurent Ads Spark Backlash
This week, Nike launches the Nike Pro Hijab for female Muslim athletes, while Saint Laurent was forced to modify a controversial advertising campaign over complaints it was degrading to women.
Social Goods | Vogue's Race Problem, Tiffany Allegedly Pushes Out Employee with Cancer
This week, Vogue faces criticism for 'exoticising otherness' and an employee with a cancer mutation sues Tiffany for discrimination.
Social Goods | Vogue's Race Problem, Tiffany Allegedly Pushes Out Employee with Cancer
This week, Vogue faces criticism for 'exoticising otherness' and an employee with a cancer mutation sues Tiffany for discrimination.
Social Goods | Levi's Redefining Sustainability, Shoplifting Gangs Cost Stores $30 Billion per Year
This week, inside Levi's new approach to sustainability, and how organised shoplifting is damaging American retailing.
Social Goods | Levi's Redefining Sustainability, Shoplifting Gangs Cost Stores $30 Billion per Year
This week, inside Levi's new approach to sustainability, and how organised shoplifting is damaging American retailing.
Social Goods | Fashion's Silence Over US Immigration Ban, Influencers and Ethics
This week, the fashion industry has remained largely silent regarding Trump's #Muslimban, and how social media influencers fail to speak out against the murky ethics of the fashion they promote.
Social Goods | Fashion's Silence Over US Immigration Ban, Influencers and Ethics
This week, the fashion industry has remained largely silent regarding Trump's #Muslimban, and how social media influencers fail to speak out against the murky ethics of the fashion they promote.
The Entire World Is Watching Fashion. So What Do We Want Them to Know?
Eva Kruse, chief executive officer of Global Fashion Agenda, spoke in December at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers.
The Entire World Is Watching Fashion. So What Do We Want Them to Know?
Eva Kruse, chief executive officer of Global Fashion Agenda, spoke in December at VOICES, BoF's new annual gathering for big thinkers.
Social Goods | Pinault on Sustainability, Fashion Marches Against Trump
This week, Kering reveals its ambitious new sustainability targets for the next decade, and the fashion industry gets political.
Social Goods | Pinault on Sustainability, Fashion Marches Against Trump
This week, Kering reveals its ambitious new sustainability targets for the next decade, and the fashion industry gets political.
Target Asks Suppliers to List Ingredients in Sweeping Overhaul
The retailer also vowed to reformulate products by 2020 without certain chemicals, such as formaldehyde and phthalates.
Target Asks Suppliers to List Ingredients in Sweeping Overhaul
The retailer also vowed to reformulate products by 2020 without certain chemicals, such as formaldehyde and phthalates.
Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy
Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Patagonia’s Circular Economy Strategy
Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains the company's environmentally-responsible business model as it wins an award at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Social Goods | Kering's New Parental Leave Policy, Real People on the Runway
This week, Kering introduced a generous parental leave policy for its workers, and a look at how non-models and authenticity took over the runway in 2016.
Social Goods | Kering's New Parental Leave Policy, Real People on the Runway
This week, Kering introduced a generous parental leave policy for its workers, and a look at how non-models and authenticity took over the runway in 2016.
Social Goods | Fashion Students Study the Weather, the Multi-Billion Dollar Skin-Bleaching Industry
This week, unpredictable weather patterns forces students to learn about climate change and a look at the multi-billion dollar skin-whitening industry dominating the West African cosmetics market.
Social Goods | Fashion Students Study the Weather, the Multi-Billion Dollar Skin-Bleaching Industry
This week, unpredictable weather patterns forces students to learn about climate change and a look at the multi-billion dollar skin-whitening industry dominating the West African cosmetics market.
Social Goods | Forever 21 Found Using Sweatshops, Clothing Labels to Show Sustainability
This week, an investigation found garment workers in Southern California making clothes for Forever 21 for $4 an hour, and soon you will be able to scan garment labels to reveal sustainability.
Social Goods | Forever 21 Found Using Sweatshops, Clothing Labels to Show Sustainability
This week, an investigation found garment workers in Southern California making clothes for Forever 21 for $4 an hour, and soon you will be able to scan garment labels to reveal sustainability.
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.