Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
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News & Analysis
Is There a Protest Message in Your New Jacket's Pocket? You've Been Shop-Dropped
"The Craftivist Collective are concealing messages in high-street garments to educate shoppers about the ethics of the clothing industry."
Is There a Protest Message in Your New Jacket's Pocket? You've Been Shop-Dropped
"The Craftivist Collective are concealing messages in high-street garments to educate shoppers about the ethics of the clothing industry."
News & Analysis
13 People Charged Following Fatal Garment Factory Blast in Bangladesh
Police have blamed the accident on three boiler operators killed in the explosion on the outskirts of Dhaka, and 10 unidentified people.
13 People Charged Following Fatal Garment Factory Blast in Bangladesh
Police have blamed the accident on three boiler operators killed in the explosion on the outskirts of Dhaka, and 10 unidentified people.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Mass Faintings in Nike and Puma Factories, Is Sustainable Fashion Pointless?
This week, sportswear brands review a spate of fainting incidents in Cambodian factories, while the impact of the sustainable fashion industry comes into question.
Social Goods | Mass Faintings in Nike and Puma Factories, Is Sustainable Fashion Pointless?
This week, sportswear brands review a spate of fainting incidents in Cambodian factories, while the impact of the sustainable fashion industry comes into question.
China
Ivanka Trump's Brand Distances Itself from China Shoemaker
Chinese manufacturer Huajian Group has come under scrutiny after activists investigating labour conditions there were arrested.
Ivanka Trump's Brand Distances Itself from China Shoemaker
Chinese manufacturer Huajian Group has come under scrutiny after activists investigating labour conditions there were arrested.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
China
Chinese Workers Who Probed Ivanka Trump-Linked Factories Missing
Two Chinese labour activists were reported missing, with a third detained by police, while they were investigating labour violations at a factory that manufactured Ivanka Trump shoes.
Chinese Workers Who Probed Ivanka Trump-Linked Factories Missing
Two Chinese labour activists were reported missing, with a third detained by police, while they were investigating labour violations at a factory that manufactured Ivanka Trump shoes.
Sustainability
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
News & Analysis
Activism Appears on the Catwalk, Modest Fashion Gains Momentum
This week, designers use fashion shows to make political statement, while more mainstream brands are tapping the growing modest fashion market.
Activism Appears on the Catwalk, Modest Fashion Gains Momentum
This week, designers use fashion shows to make political statement, while more mainstream brands are tapping the growing modest fashion market.
Sustainability
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.
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.
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.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Apparel Responsible For 10 Percent of Global Emissions, Indian Factory Fire Kills 13
This week, at least 13 have died in a factory blaze in India and a look at the environmental consequences of fast fashion.
Social Goods | Apparel Responsible For 10 Percent of Global Emissions, Indian Factory Fire Kills 13
This week, at least 13 have died in a factory blaze in India and a look at the environmental consequences of fast fashion.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
The News in Brief
Ulta Beauty Forecasts Annual Profit Below Estimates
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
Exclusive: Brita Invests in Shower Filter Firm Hello Klean
The German water filtration firm has acquired a minority stake in Hello Klean, which sells shower heads it claims mitigate the effects of hard water.
AII Launches Industry-First Tool Standardising Measurement of Carbon Emissions
The new tool published by the climate-focused nonprofit aims to create a standardised benchmark across textile facilities to accelerate fashion’s efforts to decarbonise.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Exclusive: Akt London Enters Sephora
The UK label will roll out its hero deodorant to Sephora US doors and launch its full assortment online as the LVMH-owned retailer expands its body care offering.
Zalando Forecasts 2026 Profit Jump Driven by AI Boost
The European retailer forecast a rise in full-year adjusted operating profit and announced a share buyback, citing the productivity and cost-saving benefits of AI.
Lululemon Founder Warns CEO Candidates That Board Needs Overhaul
Chip Wilson wrote an open letter to potential candidates for the activewear brand’s next chief executive warning them of problems at the company.