Some in the industry are becoming more vocal in suggesting that government, not brands, should be responsible for violations deep in the luxury supply chain and things are getting political.
Some in the industry are becoming more vocal in suggesting that government, not brands, should be responsible for violations deep in the luxury supply chain and things are getting political.
Big luxury has deployed a tried and tested playbook to defuse the fallout from an ongoing sweatshop scandal, there’s been an unusual level of regulatory drama in Brussels and we’re giving up on the prospect of an Hermès handbag made from mushroom leather.
Big luxury has deployed a tried and tested playbook to defuse the fallout from an ongoing sweatshop scandal, there’s been an unusual level of regulatory drama in Brussels and we’re giving up on the prospect of an Hermès handbag made from mushroom leather.
Europe is pushing ahead with moves to water down flagship sustainability rules in a bid to boost competitiveness, while Italian lawmakers are looking at ways to protect ‘Made in Italy’ from the fallout of a sweatshop scandal.
Europe is pushing ahead with moves to water down flagship sustainability rules in a bid to boost competitiveness, while Italian lawmakers are looking at ways to protect ‘Made in Italy’ from the fallout of a sweatshop scandal.
Effective strategies for responsible business already exist. The real opportunity for big brands now is to lead by putting them into practice, writes Caterina Occhio.
Effective strategies for responsible business already exist. The real opportunity for big brands now is to lead by putting them into practice, writes Caterina Occhio.
In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, Arabelle Sicardi outlines the required resources, water wastes, deforestation and pollution that are “all part of the story of every product in your makeup bag.”
In an excerpt from her forthcoming book, Arabelle Sicardi outlines the required resources, water wastes, deforestation and pollution that are “all part of the story of every product in your makeup bag.”
Industry coalition ReHubs is calling for billions of dollars of investment to establish industrialised textile recycling capabilities in Europe. For its strategy to work, many elements still need to fall into place.
Industry coalition ReHubs is calling for billions of dollars of investment to establish industrialised textile recycling capabilities in Europe. For its strategy to work, many elements still need to fall into place.
The American watch brand has launched a campaign to encourage its Swiss rivals to consider manufacturing in the US in the face of steep tariffs.
The American watch brand has launched a campaign to encourage its Swiss rivals to consider manufacturing in the US in the face of steep tariffs.
The social media commentator, known for deconstructing and analysing the quality of leather handbags online, is joining Stow London as director of craftsmanship.
The social media commentator, known for deconstructing and analysing the quality of leather handbags online, is joining Stow London as director of craftsmanship.
Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.
Apparel prices are rising, supply chains are scrambling, and brands are playing defence as a new wave of Trump-era tariffs threatens to shake the global fashion industry. Joan Kennedy and Marc Bain join The Debrief to explain the latest changes.
New US tariffs on Vietnamese imports create uncertainty for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas.
New US tariffs on Vietnamese imports create uncertainty for sportswear and clothing retailers like Nike and Adidas.
The technology company’s recent white paper ‘Meeting the Moment’ unpacks the macro-shifts challenging fashion businesses, and focuses on addressing technological advancements, streamlining supply chains and reprioritising the sustainability agenda for long-term success. Discover insights from the report, alongside BoF analysis.
The technology company’s recent white paper ‘Meeting the Moment’ unpacks the macro-shifts challenging fashion businesses, and focuses on addressing technological advancements, streamlining supply chains and reprioritising the sustainability agenda for long-term success. Discover insights from the report, alongside BoF analysis.
From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.
From Seoul to Melbourne, new cities are emerging as frontrunners in the beauty start-up space. The independent brands created in these hubs are fast becoming hot acquisition targets, but understanding the limits of their global appeal is key.
Kering’s newly created jewellery division regroups Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin brands as the company aims to pool resources. The conglomerate is also regrouping fashion brand reporting, shielding smaller labels from investor scrutiny.
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
The executive order directs the FTC chairman to prioritise enforcement of existing laws against sellers and manufacturers who falsely claim products are made in America.
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.
Shares declined in after-hours trading as the beauty retailer expressed a cautious outlook for 2026.
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.
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.