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Sustainability

California Wants Fashion Brands to Pay for Waste

A bill that would make brands responsible for making sure old clothes don’t wind up in landfill only needs the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom to become law, potentially paving the way for other states to take action on textile recycling.

Sustainability

California Wants Fashion Brands to Pay for Waste

A bill that would make brands responsible for making sure old clothes don’t wind up in landfill only needs the signature of Governor Gavin Newsom to become law, potentially paving the way for other states to take action on textile recycling.


Partner Content

The Forces Shaping the Footwear Market

For a second year, BoF and the Portuguese Footwear Association co-hosted a panel discussion on the growing opportunities for footwear brands and businesses manufacturing in Portugal. Here, BoF shares key insights from the discussion.

Partner Content

The Forces Shaping the Footwear Market

For a second year, BoF and the Portuguese Footwear Association co-hosted a panel discussion on the growing opportunities for footwear brands and businesses manufacturing in Portugal. Here, BoF shares key insights from the discussion.


Luxury

Investors Pressure LVMH on Labour Rights After Dior Linked to Italian Sweatshops

Some shareholders are asking the luxury giant to take more aggressive steps to monitor its supply chain after Italian prosecutors alleged factories manufacturing for Dior exploited workers.

Luxury

Investors Pressure LVMH on Labour Rights After Dior Linked to Italian Sweatshops

Some shareholders are asking the luxury giant to take more aggressive steps to monitor its supply chain after Italian prosecutors alleged factories manufacturing for Dior exploited workers.


Beauty

How New Laws on Textured Hair Education Will Shake Up Beauty

The hair services industry has a long history of discrediting Black hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists unworthy of study. Now, a new set of state laws will finally require cosmetology and barber schools to teach students how to style curly hair types.

Beauty

How New Laws on Textured Hair Education Will Shake Up Beauty

The hair services industry has a long history of discrediting Black hairstyles such as braids, locs and twists unworthy of study. Now, a new set of state laws will finally require cosmetology and barber schools to teach students how to style curly hair types.


Retail

Shein’s Pre-IPO Charm Offensive Hits Roadblocks in Europe

With industrial policy a key issue in the EU election, apparel manufacturers, retailers and e-commerce companies are trying to put cheap clothes from China on the agenda.

Retail

Shein’s Pre-IPO Charm Offensive Hits Roadblocks in Europe

With industrial policy a key issue in the EU election, apparel manufacturers, retailers and e-commerce companies are trying to put cheap clothes from China on the agenda.


Sustainability

Why Some Consumers Find Sustainable Marketing So Annoying

Overconsumption and fast fashion have become easy targets for brands flexing their climate-friendly attributes. Consumers may agree with the message — but take issue with a self-righteous tone.

Sustainability

Why Some Consumers Find Sustainable Marketing So Annoying

Overconsumption and fast fashion have become easy targets for brands flexing their climate-friendly attributes. Consumers may agree with the message — but take issue with a self-righteous tone.


Technology

The Met Gala’s TikTok Headache

TikTok’s first time sponsoring the glitzy event comes just as the US effectively deemed the company a national security threat under its current ownership, raising complications for Condé Nast and the gala’s other organisers.

Technology

The Met Gala’s TikTok Headache

TikTok’s first time sponsoring the glitzy event comes just as the US effectively deemed the company a national security threat under its current ownership, raising complications for Condé Nast and the gala’s other organisers.


Retail

US Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Union of Coach, Michael Kors

Antitrust enforcers said Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri would raise prices on handbags and accessories in the affordable luxury sector, harming consumers.

Retail

US Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Union of Coach, Michael Kors

Antitrust enforcers said Tapestry’s acquisition of Capri would raise prices on handbags and accessories in the affordable luxury sector, harming consumers.


Technology

The New Backlash Against Social Media, Explained

Social networks are being blamed for the worrying decline in young people’s mental health. Brands may not think about the matter much, but they’re part of the content stream that keeps them hooked.

Technology

The New Backlash Against Social Media, Explained

Social networks are being blamed for the worrying decline in young people’s mental health. Brands may not think about the matter much, but they’re part of the content stream that keeps them hooked.


Media

Is the TikTok Fashion Boom Already Over?

The ByteDance-owned app has big ambitions to be an e-commerce player in league with Amazon with influence in fashion on par with Instagram. Now it’s facing new threats — both from outside and within.

Media

Is the TikTok Fashion Boom Already Over?

The ByteDance-owned app has big ambitions to be an e-commerce player in league with Amazon with influence in fashion on par with Instagram. Now it’s facing new threats — both from outside and within.


Beauty

Why There Are Growing Calls for Beauty Product Regulation

The growing popularity of science-backed beauty and wellness offerings has experts calling for regulation to distinguish genuinely innovative products from those selling false claims.

Beauty

Why There Are Growing Calls for Beauty Product Regulation

The growing popularity of science-backed beauty and wellness offerings has experts calling for regulation to distinguish genuinely innovative products from those selling false claims.


Retail

‘Daigou’ Goes Corporate as Retailers Seek New Ways to Reach Chinese Shoppers

Wholesalers and online platforms like Dewu have taken a larger share of China’s growing grey-market for luxury goods — formerly dominated by individual sellers.

Retail

‘Daigou’ Goes Corporate as Retailers Seek New Ways to Reach Chinese Shoppers

Wholesalers and online platforms like Dewu have taken a larger share of China’s growing grey-market for luxury goods — formerly dominated by individual sellers.