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.
What the COP21 Climate Agreement Means for Fashion
Last weekend, 195 countries reached a landmark agreement on climate change. How will it impact the fashion industry, and how are businesses responding?
What the COP21 Climate Agreement Means for Fashion
Last weekend, 195 countries reached a landmark agreement on climate change. How will it impact the fashion industry, and how are businesses responding?
BoF Exclusive | Prada’s Commitment to CSR: ‘It’s Natural’
In an exclusive conversation with BoF, chairman and executive director of Prada Group, Carlo Mazzi, discusses the company’s newly defined Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, which integrate social and environmental concerns into its business practise.
BoF Exclusive | Prada’s Commitment to CSR: ‘It’s Natural’
In an exclusive conversation with BoF, chairman and executive director of Prada Group, Carlo Mazzi, discusses the company’s newly defined Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, which integrate social and environmental concerns into its business practise.
How Fashion Brands Can Help Turn the Tide on Ocean Pollution
Adidas’ collaboration with Parley for the Oceans to create 3D-printed sneakers made from ocean waste sets an example for other brands.
How Fashion Brands Can Help Turn the Tide on Ocean Pollution
Adidas’ collaboration with Parley for the Oceans to create 3D-printed sneakers made from ocean waste sets an example for other brands.
Katharine Hamnett and Kanye West’s Unlikely Friendship
Over lunch, the ‘80s maverick designer and pioneer of sustainable fashion tells Tim Blanks about allowing Kanye West to ‘sample’ her archive — the latest radical step in one of fashion's most unconventional careers.
Katharine Hamnett and Kanye West’s Unlikely Friendship
Over lunch, the ‘80s maverick designer and pioneer of sustainable fashion tells Tim Blanks about allowing Kanye West to ‘sample’ her archive — the latest radical step in one of fashion's most unconventional careers.
Fashion's Duty to Tackle Climate Change
As one of the largest and most polluting industries on the planet, fashion must also do its part to tackle global climate change.
Fashion's Duty to Tackle Climate Change
As one of the largest and most polluting industries on the planet, fashion must also do its part to tackle global climate change.
Solving the Cashmere Crisis
How do fashion businesses respond when a raw material that they depend upon is under threat?
Solving the Cashmere Crisis
How do fashion businesses respond when a raw material that they depend upon is under threat?
Op-Ed | Build Sustainability Into Your Business From Day One
Kelly Slater, pro surfer and founder of Outerknown, says building sustainability into the heart of your business right from the beginning is much easier than trying to change your ways later on.
Op-Ed | Build Sustainability Into Your Business From Day One
Kelly Slater, pro surfer and founder of Outerknown, says building sustainability into the heart of your business right from the beginning is much easier than trying to change your ways later on.
Can 'Carbon Funds' Help Fashion Brands Tackle Their Environmental Impact?
This week, LVMH unveiled an unconventional approach to environmental sustainability. But a “carbon fund” alone won’t solve fashion companies’ eco-problems.
Can 'Carbon Funds' Help Fashion Brands Tackle Their Environmental Impact?
This week, LVMH unveiled an unconventional approach to environmental sustainability. But a “carbon fund” alone won’t solve fashion companies’ eco-problems.
Under New Direction, Parsons Puts Sustainability First
Set to join Parsons as the new dean of fashion, Burak Cakmak speaks to BoF about his vision for one of world’s most distinguished creative incubators.
Under New Direction, Parsons Puts Sustainability First
Set to join Parsons as the new dean of fashion, Burak Cakmak speaks to BoF about his vision for one of world’s most distinguished creative incubators.
H&M Launches €1 Million Prize to Promote Recycling
Hennes & Mauritz is launching a new effort to promote recycling as it seeks to cut its environmental impact, boost its ethical credentials and address looming shortages of raw materials.
H&M Launches €1 Million Prize to Promote Recycling
Hennes & Mauritz is launching a new effort to promote recycling as it seeks to cut its environmental impact, boost its ethical credentials and address looming shortages of raw materials.
Op-Ed | Welcome Fur with High Standards
The fur debate doesn’t have to be black and white with no middle ground. Designers and consumers have every right to use and buy fur, argues Jan Erik Carlson of Saga Furs.
Op-Ed | Welcome Fur with High Standards
The fur debate doesn’t have to be black and white with no middle ground. Designers and consumers have every right to use and buy fur, argues Jan Erik Carlson of Saga Furs.
Mats Rombaut’s Natural Approach
This month, our Spotlight shines on Belgian designer Mats Rombaut, whose unisex footwear line, made using materials that reflect his vegan lifestyle, has won over key stockists worldwide.
Mats Rombaut’s Natural Approach
This month, our Spotlight shines on Belgian designer Mats Rombaut, whose unisex footwear line, made using materials that reflect his vegan lifestyle, has won over key stockists worldwide.
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.