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H&M Knows Its AI Models Will Be Controversial

The company expects public opinion to be divided on its plan to use “digital twins” of real models in AI-generated imagery. But the best way to protect models’ jobs and rights in the age of AI, it says, is to bring them into the process.

Technology

H&M Knows Its AI Models Will Be Controversial

The company expects public opinion to be divided on its plan to use “digital twins” of real models in AI-generated imagery. But the best way to protect models’ jobs and rights in the age of AI, it says, is to bring them into the process.


Luxury

Inside Luxury’s Broken Audit System

LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.

Luxury

Inside Luxury’s Broken Audit System

LVMH-owned Dior missed glaring problems during an assessment of working and safety conditions in its production arm in Italy last year, according to a review of unpublished court documents.


Retail

How the US Port Strike Will Impact Fashion

Following the closing of ports on the East and Gulf coasts, which accounts for more than 50 percent of apparel and accessories imported in the US, retailers are left to figure out how to get their goods to their stores and customers ahead of the busiest time of year.

Retail

How the US Port Strike Will Impact Fashion

Following the closing of ports on the East and Gulf coasts, which accounts for more than 50 percent of apparel and accessories imported in the US, retailers are left to figure out how to get their goods to their stores and customers ahead of the busiest time of year.


Retail

Strike Shuts Eastern US and Gulf Ports, Threatening Economy

Dockworkers across the US East and Gulf coasts have launched a historic strike for the first time in nearly 50 years, disrupting operations at 36 major ports and potentially causing an economic loss of up to $4.5 billion daily.

Retail

Strike Shuts Eastern US and Gulf Ports, Threatening Economy

Dockworkers across the US East and Gulf coasts have launched a historic strike for the first time in nearly 50 years, disrupting operations at 36 major ports and potentially causing an economic loss of up to $4.5 billion daily.


Luxury

Dior Breached UK’s Modern Slavery Disclosure Requirements

The luxury brand, which is under scrutiny for links to sweatshop labour in Italy, was behind on publishing supply chain disclosures required by UK law until last month.

Luxury

Dior Breached UK’s Modern Slavery Disclosure Requirements

The luxury brand, which is under scrutiny for links to sweatshop labour in Italy, was behind on publishing supply chain disclosures required by UK law until last month.


Global Markets

What the Crisis in Bangladesh Means for Fashion’s Supply Chain

The country’s prime minister resigned and fled the country on Monday after weeks of protests roiled the world’s second-largest garment exporter.

Global Markets

What the Crisis in Bangladesh Means for Fashion’s Supply Chain

The country’s prime minister resigned and fled the country on Monday after weeks of protests roiled the world’s second-largest garment exporter.


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.


Luxury

Armani-Owned Company Put in Receivership Amid Labour Exploitation Probe

A court in Milan ordered a one-year receivership for Giorgio Armani Operations, described as an industrial company of the Armani Group, according to the ruling seen by Reuters.

Luxury

Armani-Owned Company Put in Receivership Amid Labour Exploitation Probe

A court in Milan ordered a one-year receivership for Giorgio Armani Operations, described as an industrial company of the Armani Group, according to the ruling seen by Reuters.


Global Markets

Will Bangladesh’s Tainted Election Serve as a Wakeup Call for Fashion?

A vote widely seen as rigged could spark another round of protests and violence, with the country’s millions of garment workers on the front lines. The fashion industry has been reluctant to get involved, but may find it has no other choice.

Global Markets

Will Bangladesh’s Tainted Election Serve as a Wakeup Call for Fashion?

A vote widely seen as rigged could spark another round of protests and violence, with the country’s millions of garment workers on the front lines. The fashion industry has been reluctant to get involved, but may find it has no other choice.


Sustainability

Bangladesh Garment Workers Fighting for Pay Face Brutal Violence and Threats

Negotiations over a new minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh have sparked mass demonstrations on streets across the capital.

Sustainability

Bangladesh Garment Workers Fighting for Pay Face Brutal Violence and Threats

Negotiations over a new minimum wage for garment workers in Bangladesh have sparked mass demonstrations on streets across the capital.


Sustainability

Would Higher Wages Break Fast Fashion’s Business Model?

This week, deadly protests after the Bangladeshi government proposed a minimum wage increase well below the level unions had called for highlighted a fundamental challenge in raising worker salaries: somebody has to pay for it.

Sustainability

Would Higher Wages Break Fast Fashion’s Business Model?

This week, deadly protests after the Bangladeshi government proposed a minimum wage increase well below the level unions had called for highlighted a fundamental challenge in raising worker salaries: somebody has to pay for it.


News & Analysis

Hollywood Screenwriters Reach Deal to End Five-Month Strike

Striking Hollywood screenwriters reached a tentative new labour agreement with studios, including Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc., settling one of two walkouts that have shut down film and TV production.

News & Analysis

Hollywood Screenwriters Reach Deal to End Five-Month Strike

Striking Hollywood screenwriters reached a tentative new labour agreement with studios, including Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc., settling one of two walkouts that have shut down film and TV production.