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.
Fashion Tees Up New Commitments at UN Climate Talks
This week, everyone will be talking about the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, new leadership at Capri Holdings and Chanel’s show in Dubai.
Fashion Tees Up New Commitments at UN Climate Talks
This week, everyone will be talking about the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, new leadership at Capri Holdings and Chanel’s show in Dubai.
Making Fashion’s Marketing Machine Sustainable
The environmental impact of the photoshoots, runway shows and other creative projects that make the fashion system tick is coming under scrutiny. What are the solutions?
Making Fashion’s Marketing Machine Sustainable
The environmental impact of the photoshoots, runway shows and other creative projects that make the fashion system tick is coming under scrutiny. What are the solutions?
Fashion’s Collaboration Craze Targets Sustainability
A new collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland promotes better materials, low-waste designs and transparent partnership.
Fashion’s Collaboration Craze Targets Sustainability
A new collaboration between Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland promotes better materials, low-waste designs and transparent partnership.
Re-Invention: How Fashion’s Megabrands Will Adapt to Post-Pandemic Customer Behaviour
A grand Paris store reopens. But when customers return, what will they expect?
Re-Invention: How Fashion’s Megabrands Will Adapt to Post-Pandemic Customer Behaviour
A grand Paris store reopens. But when customers return, what will they expect?
The Race to Create Zero-Waste Jeans
Denim is among the most popular materials in fashion, but it’s wasteful to manufacture and difficult to recycle. Brands ranging from global giant Levi’s to tiny MUD say they are closer than ever to solving this problem.
The Race to Create Zero-Waste Jeans
Denim is among the most popular materials in fashion, but it’s wasteful to manufacture and difficult to recycle. Brands ranging from global giant Levi’s to tiny MUD say they are closer than ever to solving this problem.
Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart
The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.
Why Fast Fashion Still Has Gen-Z’s Heart
The generation credited with leading the charge on climate activism and social justice is also propelling the growth of fast-fashion behemoths like Shein and Boohoo.
Li Edelkoort’s ‘Anti-Fashion’ Manifesto
The fashion system has been broken for some time, said trend forecaster Li Edelkoort at VOICES 2016. But, it can still regain its cultural cachet, and fix its exploitative practices.
Li Edelkoort’s ‘Anti-Fashion’ Manifesto
The fashion system has been broken for some time, said trend forecaster Li Edelkoort at VOICES 2016. But, it can still regain its cultural cachet, and fix its exploitative practices.
Kering CEO Says Fur Has ‘No Place in Luxury’
Kering brands like Gucci and Bottega Veneta banned fur years ago, but the French luxury group is extending the policy across all its labels.
Kering CEO Says Fur Has ‘No Place in Luxury’
Kering brands like Gucci and Bottega Veneta banned fur years ago, but the French luxury group is extending the policy across all its labels.
The Green Global Age of the Information Revolution
Noted economist and author Carlota Perez joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the cyclical resets and reorganisations of the capitalist system — and how we can actively harness the information revolution to preserve the earth and benefit all people.
The Green Global Age of the Information Revolution
Noted economist and author Carlota Perez joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the cyclical resets and reorganisations of the capitalist system — and how we can actively harness the information revolution to preserve the earth and benefit all people.
Chasing the Holy Grail of Circularity
Fashion has yet to crack industrial-scale recycling technologies that can keep clothes out of landfill. But there are solutions on the horizon, says Edwin Keh.
Chasing the Holy Grail of Circularity
Fashion has yet to crack industrial-scale recycling technologies that can keep clothes out of landfill. But there are solutions on the horizon, says Edwin Keh.
What It Takes to Become a B Corp
Vestiaire Collective is the latest in a growing roster of fashion companies that have spent months teasing out company policies and practices to qualify for the highly regarded sustainability certification. How can others do the same?
What It Takes to Become a B Corp
Vestiaire Collective is the latest in a growing roster of fashion companies that have spent months teasing out company policies and practices to qualify for the highly regarded sustainability certification. How can others do the same?
What Will It Take for Fashion to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
The industry needs to halve its emissions by the end of the decade to meet global climate goals.
What Will It Take for Fashion to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions?
The industry needs to halve its emissions by the end of the decade to meet global climate goals.
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.