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The Debrief | Can H&M Prove Sustainability is a Growth Engine?

BoF correspondent Shayeza Walid joins The Debrief to unpack H&M’s unprecedented climate progress paired with a dip in sales — and whether the Swedish giant can escape being slotted in the middle of the pack of the fashion market.

The Debrief | Can H&M Prove Sustainability is a Growth Engine?

BoF correspondent Shayeza Walid joins The Debrief to unpack H&M’s unprecedented climate progress paired with a dip in sales — and whether the Swedish giant can escape being slotted in the middle of the pack of the fashion market.


Fashion Searches For a New Climate Solution

Coach-owner Tapestry’s new carbon-removal partnership and brands making fresh commitments to textile-to-textile recycling startups show an industry searching for ways to address its environmental impact.

Fashion Searches For a New Climate Solution

Coach-owner Tapestry’s new carbon-removal partnership and brands making fresh commitments to textile-to-textile recycling startups show an industry searching for ways to address its environmental impact.


Shein Tried to Turn Brazil Into a Production Hub. Local Factories Walked Away

Progress stalled after Shein demanded that local suppliers lower prices and deliver orders faster than they could manage, Reuters reported.

Shein Tried to Turn Brazil Into a Production Hub. Local Factories Walked Away

Progress stalled after Shein demanded that local suppliers lower prices and deliver orders faster than they could manage, Reuters reported.


Trial of Chinese Crime Gangs in Italian Fashion Stalls Amid Sabotage Fears

A landmark trial in Italy against Chinese crime gangs allegedly controlling Europe’s fashion logistics is floundering due to mishaps and suspected sabotage.

Trial of Chinese Crime Gangs in Italian Fashion Stalls Amid Sabotage Fears

A landmark trial in Italy against Chinese crime gangs allegedly controlling Europe’s fashion logistics is floundering due to mishaps and suspected sabotage.


Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?

A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.

Are Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Misplaced?

A disappointing COP30 deal was reached in Brazil, while floods across South and Southeast Asia showed exactly why quicker action is required. Meanwhile the EU watered down sustainability legislation yet again, this time targeting deforestation. In some positive news, bans on fur and misleading ‘green’ ads made headway.


Italian Police Seek Governance Documents From 13 Fashion Firms in Labour Abuse Probe

Governance and supply-chain documents have been requested from 13 luxury fashion brands, including Gucci and Prada, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged worker exploitation.

Italian Police Seek Governance Documents From 13 Fashion Firms in Labour Abuse Probe

Governance and supply-chain documents have been requested from 13 luxury fashion brands, including Gucci and Prada, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged worker exploitation.


The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems

Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.

The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems

Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.


Tod’s Under Investigation for Labour Abuses, Faces 6-Month Advertising Ban

Italian investigators allege the luxury shoemaker benefited from exploitative subcontractors, escalating a sweeping crackdown on illegal labour practices in luxury’s key ‘Made in Italy’ supply chain.

Tod’s Under Investigation for Labour Abuses, Faces 6-Month Advertising Ban

Italian investigators allege the luxury shoemaker benefited from exploitative subcontractors, escalating a sweeping crackdown on illegal labour practices in luxury’s key ‘Made in Italy’ supply chain.


Luxury Brands Accelerate ‘Made in Italy’ Fixes

A widening Milan probe has exposed structural weaknesses in luxury’s Italian supply chain, pushing some of fashion’s biggest groups to overhaul oversight, adopt new technologies and vertically integrate key suppliers.

Luxury Brands Accelerate ‘Made in Italy’ Fixes

A widening Milan probe has exposed structural weaknesses in luxury’s Italian supply chain, pushing some of fashion’s biggest groups to overhaul oversight, adopt new technologies and vertically integrate key suppliers.


Survival Is Fashion’s Next Big Climate Challenge

With efforts to avert climate crisis just limping along, the industry needs to brace for a harsh new reality.

Survival Is Fashion’s Next Big Climate Challenge

With efforts to avert climate crisis just limping along, the industry needs to brace for a harsh new reality.


Explainer: What the EU’s Moves to Water Down Sustainability Rules Mean for Fashion

After months of political wrangling, Europe’s Parliament has reached a deal to significantly scale back landmark corporate sustainability rules, paving the way for much laxer environmental reporting and due diligence requirements for large fashion brands.

Explainer: What the EU’s Moves to Water Down Sustainability Rules Mean for Fashion

After months of political wrangling, Europe’s Parliament has reached a deal to significantly scale back landmark corporate sustainability rules, paving the way for much laxer environmental reporting and due diligence requirements for large fashion brands.


Patagonia’s CEO on Selling ‘the Unsexiest Thing in the World’

As the Californian outerwear brand publishes its first ever sustainability progress report, its 50-year effort to model and promote a more climate-friendly form of capitalism is under threat.

Patagonia’s CEO on Selling ‘the Unsexiest Thing in the World’

As the Californian outerwear brand publishes its first ever sustainability progress report, its 50-year effort to model and promote a more climate-friendly form of capitalism is under threat.