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.
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.
Op-Ed | Support Smaller Fashion Brands
Smaller fashion brands are miles ahead of big businesses when it comes to sustainability, says Rachel Kibbe, leader of the social media campaign #itsnotjuststella.
Op-Ed | Support Smaller Fashion Brands
Smaller fashion brands are miles ahead of big businesses when it comes to sustainability, says Rachel Kibbe, leader of the social media campaign #itsnotjuststella.
Op-Ed | Conscious Consumers Are the Key to Ethical Fashion
The conscious consumer, who demands to know the story behind a fashion product, could lead the charge for transparent, ethical production, says designer Bruno Pieters.
Op-Ed | Conscious Consumers Are the Key to Ethical Fashion
The conscious consumer, who demands to know the story behind a fashion product, could lead the charge for transparent, ethical production, says designer Bruno Pieters.
Op-Ed | Fashion Brands Must Treat Garment Workers as Employees
To improve their lives, garment workers simply need to earn more. But this won’t happen until fashion businesses treat them as their own employees, argues Edward Hertzman.
Op-Ed | Fashion Brands Must Treat Garment Workers as Employees
To improve their lives, garment workers simply need to earn more. But this won’t happen until fashion businesses treat them as their own employees, argues Edward Hertzman.
Reflecting on Fashion Revolution Day
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Reflecting on Fashion Revolution Day
BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.
Adidas to Use Marine Plastic Waste in Products From 2016
German sportswear firm Adidas is trying to clean up the world's oceans with a plan to develop materials made from marine plastic waste that can be used in its products.
Adidas to Use Marine Plastic Waste in Products From 2016
German sportswear firm Adidas is trying to clean up the world's oceans with a plan to develop materials made from marine plastic waste that can be used in its products.
Bangladesh Guardedly Welcomes Benetton Factory Victim Pledge
A Bangladeshi garment industry leader on Saturday guardedly welcomed Italian retailer Benetton's pledge of more than $1 million to victims of a factory collapse that killed over 1,100 people two years ago, saying it had come late but was appreciated.
Bangladesh Guardedly Welcomes Benetton Factory Victim Pledge
A Bangladeshi garment industry leader on Saturday guardedly welcomed Italian retailer Benetton's pledge of more than $1 million to victims of a factory collapse that killed over 1,100 people two years ago, saying it had come late but was appreciated.
Woolworths Hires Rapper Pharrell to ’Make Sustainability Cool’
South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd. has appointed Pharrell Williams as style director for sustainability-focused projects in Africa.
Woolworths Hires Rapper Pharrell to ’Make Sustainability Cool’
South African retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd. has appointed Pharrell Williams as style director for sustainability-focused projects in Africa.
Op-Ed | People Power Can Clean Up Toxic Fashion
In order to reduce fashion’s environmental impact, people must pressure the suppliers to fashion’s biggest brands to publicly disclose their pollution, says Tristan Tremschnig of Greenpeace.
Op-Ed | People Power Can Clean Up Toxic Fashion
In order to reduce fashion’s environmental impact, people must pressure the suppliers to fashion’s biggest brands to publicly disclose their pollution, says Tristan Tremschnig of Greenpeace.
Op-Ed | The Fashion Industry Must Network to Create Change
Fashion businesses should pool their resources and industry leaders must learn from their peers. Only then will the fashion industry achieve lasting, sustainable change, says Jonas Eder-Hansen.
Op-Ed | The Fashion Industry Must Network to Create Change
Fashion businesses should pool their resources and industry leaders must learn from their peers. Only then will the fashion industry achieve lasting, sustainable change, says Jonas Eder-Hansen.
Op-Ed | Remove Toxic Chemicals and Fabrics from Fashion’s Supply Chain
Dr Linda Greer, senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, says fashion designers should cut out toxic chemicals and choose their materials carefully.
Op-Ed | Remove Toxic Chemicals and Fabrics from Fashion’s Supply Chain
Dr Linda Greer, senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, says fashion designers should cut out toxic chemicals and choose their materials carefully.
Inditex: Agile Fashion Force
BoF gains rare access to Inditex — the world’s largest fashion retailer and parent company of Zara — to understand how the business is addressing the vast environmental impact of its operations.
Inditex: Agile Fashion Force
BoF gains rare access to Inditex — the world’s largest fashion retailer and parent company of Zara — to understand how the business is addressing the vast environmental impact of its operations.
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.