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.
Sustainability
How fashion can do better for people and the planet.
In Copenhagen, Regulators and LVMH’s Luxury-Only Climate Pact
This week at fashion’s annual sustainability gathering, luxury giant LVMH called for a luxury-only sustainability initiative, while policymakers pressed for an end to throwaway fast fashion.
In Copenhagen, Regulators and LVMH’s Luxury-Only Climate Pact
This week at fashion’s annual sustainability gathering, luxury giant LVMH called for a luxury-only sustainability initiative, while policymakers pressed for an end to throwaway fast fashion.
EU Environment Chief: Fashion’s Age of Underregulation Is Over
The environmental damage and waste created by throwaway fast fashion is ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius told BoF.
EU Environment Chief: Fashion’s Age of Underregulation Is Over
The environmental damage and waste created by throwaway fast fashion is ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius told BoF.
The United Nations to Fashion: Stop Pushing Overconsumption
The United Nations Environment Programme and UN-backed Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action want the sector’s marketing machine to push more sustainable lifestyles.
The United Nations to Fashion: Stop Pushing Overconsumption
The United Nations Environment Programme and UN-backed Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action want the sector’s marketing machine to push more sustainable lifestyles.
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Calls for Luxury-Focused Sustainability Pact
The French luxury group’s head of image and environment addressed criticism over its decision not to join existing industry sustainability initiatives, in which fast fashion players play a large role, and pushed for greater collaboration amongst luxury companies.
LVMH’s Antoine Arnault Calls for Luxury-Focused Sustainability Pact
The French luxury group’s head of image and environment addressed criticism over its decision not to join existing industry sustainability initiatives, in which fast fashion players play a large role, and pushed for greater collaboration amongst luxury companies.
US Lawmakers Find ‘Extremely High Risk’ That Products Sold on Temu Are Linked to Forced Labour
A congressional report says the Chinese-owned e-commerce business has insufficient systems in place to prevent goods made by forced labour being sold on its platform.
US Lawmakers Find ‘Extremely High Risk’ That Products Sold on Temu Are Linked to Forced Labour
A congressional report says the Chinese-owned e-commerce business has insufficient systems in place to prevent goods made by forced labour being sold on its platform.
Explainer: Why New Sustainability Rules Are Worrying the Fashion Industry
The European Fashion Alliance, a coalition of groups including France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, has weighed in on EU plans to regulate fashion. They’re not entirely happy.
Explainer: Why New Sustainability Rules Are Worrying the Fashion Industry
The European Fashion Alliance, a coalition of groups including France’s Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode and Italy’s Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, has weighed in on EU plans to regulate fashion. They’re not entirely happy.
Would You Stop Shopping?
A small, but growing number of people are pledging to radically reduce the number of new fashion products they buy. But a deeply entrenched culture of consumerism makes it hard for many to stop shopping.
Would You Stop Shopping?
A small, but growing number of people are pledging to radically reduce the number of new fashion products they buy. But a deeply entrenched culture of consumerism makes it hard for many to stop shopping.
With Fur Finally Out of Fashion, Peta Sets Its Sights on Wool, Leather and Down
After four decades of emotionally-charged campaigns, Peta founder Ingrid Newkirk can all-but declare victory in the war on fur. Taking on more widely-used animal-based materials will be harder, however.
With Fur Finally Out of Fashion, Peta Sets Its Sights on Wool, Leather and Down
After four decades of emotionally-charged campaigns, Peta founder Ingrid Newkirk can all-but declare victory in the war on fur. Taking on more widely-used animal-based materials will be harder, however.
Will Europe ‘End Fast Fashion’?
The EU parliament has backed recommendations to toughen proposed measures to tackle the excessive production and consumption of fashion.
Will Europe ‘End Fast Fashion’?
The EU parliament has backed recommendations to toughen proposed measures to tackle the excessive production and consumption of fashion.
Corporate Commitments Haven’t Curbed Fashion’s Carbon Footprint
The next two years will be a critical test of whether the industry can translate pockets of progress into real change.
Corporate Commitments Haven’t Curbed Fashion’s Carbon Footprint
The next two years will be a critical test of whether the industry can translate pockets of progress into real change.
Stop Dumping Your Cast-Offs on Us, Ghanaian Clothes Traders Tell EU
With 100 tons of clothing from the West discarded every day in Accra, ‘fast fashion’ brands must be forced to help pay for the choking textile waste they create, environmentalists say.
Stop Dumping Your Cast-Offs on Us, Ghanaian Clothes Traders Tell EU
With 100 tons of clothing from the West discarded every day in Accra, ‘fast fashion’ brands must be forced to help pay for the choking textile waste they create, environmentalists say.
Can Julie Pelipas Make Upcycling Work at Scale?
The former Vogue Ukraine fashion director and LVMH Prize finalist’s upcycled tailoring label Bettter aims to become a platform that helps big brands give deadstock garments new life.
Can Julie Pelipas Make Upcycling Work at Scale?
The former Vogue Ukraine fashion director and LVMH Prize finalist’s upcycled tailoring label Bettter aims to become a platform that helps big brands give deadstock garments new life.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
EU Finalises Plan to Scale Back Sustainability Rules
The bloc’s overhaul sharply reduces the number of companies covered by ESG reporting and supply chain due-diligence laws, easing compliance pressures but increasing concerns over accountability.
EU to Ban Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
The European Commission has adopted new measures that will require medium and large companies to stop discarding unsold clothing and footwear, in the bloc’s latest move to target textile waste.
Climate Inaction Puts 34% of Fashion Industry Profits at Risk
The financial implications of global warming are becoming increasingly difficult for corporate executives to ignore.
German Watchdog Says Shein Must Substantiate or Remove Net-Zero Claims
The ultra-fast fashion retailer says it has updated language on its website following engagement with the group.
Rick Owens Bans Animal Fur
The news comes less than a week after the Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade staged protests outside the brand’s stores.
Hearst Magazines Bans Fur From Its Publications
Following the publicisation of Condé Nast’s fur ban in October, the Harper’s Bazaar publisher will now prohibit the use of animal fur in its editorial and advertising content.
Cyclone in Sri Lanka Impacts Multiple Garment Factories
A week after devastating floods, the industry association in Sri Lanka says multiple large facilities have been impacted, as recovery efforts for affected workers are underway.