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.
Lorenzo Bertelli on Prada’s Sustainability Strategy
In an exclusive interview, Prada’s future CEO and joint marketing and sustainability chief spoke to BoF about making recycled nylon a reality, why the market isn’t ready for leather alternatives and Prada’s plans in resale.
Lorenzo Bertelli on Prada’s Sustainability Strategy
In an exclusive interview, Prada’s future CEO and joint marketing and sustainability chief spoke to BoF about making recycled nylon a reality, why the market isn’t ready for leather alternatives and Prada’s plans in resale.
The Path to Develop a Sustainable Shoe
Footwear has always been an engine for innovation, but developing a more sustainable shoe presents a particular challenge.
The Path to Develop a Sustainable Shoe
Footwear has always been an engine for innovation, but developing a more sustainable shoe presents a particular challenge.
Green or Greenwashing: Who Gets to Decide?
European efforts to introduce standardised rules governing how brands back up environmental claims are fuelling a heated debate that stands to create winners and losers.
Green or Greenwashing: Who Gets to Decide?
European efforts to introduce standardised rules governing how brands back up environmental claims are fuelling a heated debate that stands to create winners and losers.
Kering Invests in Lab-Grown Leather Startup
The French luxury giant participated in a $46 million funding round intended to accelerate commercialisation of San Francisco-based VitroLabs’ lab-grown leather.
Kering Invests in Lab-Grown Leather Startup
The French luxury giant participated in a $46 million funding round intended to accelerate commercialisation of San Francisco-based VitroLabs’ lab-grown leather.
Could Exotic Skins Go the Same Way as Fur?
While some companies have denounced the use of crocodile, snake and ostrich skins to make high-end leather goods, others are doubling down on the product category.
Could Exotic Skins Go the Same Way as Fur?
While some companies have denounced the use of crocodile, snake and ostrich skins to make high-end leather goods, others are doubling down on the product category.
One Way to Become More Sustainable? Invest in New Materials.
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose is investing $1.3 million in an R&D tie-up with Milanese materials manufacturer Coronet.
One Way to Become More Sustainable? Invest in New Materials.
Luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose is investing $1.3 million in an R&D tie-up with Milanese materials manufacturer Coronet.
Why Climate Risk Is Moving Up the Agenda for Fashion Investors
New regulations are set to make it easier for investors to factor in companies’ environmental footprint when deciding which businesses to back.
Why Climate Risk Is Moving Up the Agenda for Fashion Investors
New regulations are set to make it easier for investors to factor in companies’ environmental footprint when deciding which businesses to back.
Fashion Brands Face EU Sustainability Crackdown
The 27-member bloc outlined an ambitious policy strategy Wednesday that aims to curb the industry’s environmental impact and address labour abuses.
Fashion Brands Face EU Sustainability Crackdown
The 27-member bloc outlined an ambitious policy strategy Wednesday that aims to curb the industry’s environmental impact and address labour abuses.
Masterclass | Can a Materials Revolution Make Fashion More Sustainable?
Understand how the industry can change materials to lessen environmental impact.
Masterclass | Can a Materials Revolution Make Fashion More Sustainable?
Understand how the industry can change materials to lessen environmental impact.
At Oeko-Tex, Evolving Material Certification Strategies
Since its inception, Oeko-Tex has offered a ‘Standard 100′ certification as a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. Today, its offering has evolved to measure production impact in much greater depth.
At Oeko-Tex, Evolving Material Certification Strategies
Since its inception, Oeko-Tex has offered a ‘Standard 100′ certification as a label for textiles tested for harmful substances. Today, its offering has evolved to measure production impact in much greater depth.
How Can Fashion Become Truly Circular?
On this week’s episode of The BoF Podcast, Dame Ellen MacArthur explains how the fashion industry can move toward a waste-free future.
How Can Fashion Become Truly Circular?
On this week’s episode of The BoF Podcast, Dame Ellen MacArthur explains how the fashion industry can move toward a waste-free future.
Chloé's New Tool to Measure Fashion’s Social Impact
After becoming luxury’s first major player to become B-Corp certified last year, the Richemont-owned brand wants to take the lead on understanding how fashion can improve its impact people working in the industry.
Chloé's New Tool to Measure Fashion’s Social Impact
After becoming luxury’s first major player to become B-Corp certified last year, the Richemont-owned brand wants to take the lead on understanding how fashion can improve its impact people working in the industry.
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.