Archive raises $30M to solve fashion’s pollution problem and Sotira landed $2M to help brands offload and monetize their surplus inventory The fashion industry has concerned Emily Gittins since adolescence. The sector is, after all, one of the most polluting in the world. According to some sources, it is responsible for nearly 10% of the …
Fashion for Good launches ‘Closing the Footwear Loop’ for circular shoes Closing the Footwear Loop Credits: Fashion for Good Fashion for Good, the Amsterdam platform for sustainable fashion innovations, has launched ‘Closing the Footwear Loop’, a project focused on solving the circularity issues in the footwear industry by uniting 14 brands. The goal is to …
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California Introduces Bill to Regulate Fashion’s Environmental Impact Californian lawmakers are pushing for a greener fashion industry. Legislators have introduced a bill that would require brands to cut emissions in their supply chains and tighten chemical management. Known as the Fashion Act, the proposed regulation would apply to brands with over $100 million of global …
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Collagen-Infused High Fashion Dresses – DETERM Debuted an Open-Back Dress with its Infused Fabric (TrendHunter.com) DETERM Debuted an Open-Back Dress with its Infused Fabric The Collagen Open Back Dress from DETERM is designed with both style and functionality in mind. The dress features a high waist, long sleeves, and a wide open back, making it …
Archive raises $30M to solve fashion’s pollution problem with online resales The fashion industry has concerned Emily Gittins since adolescence. The sector is, after all, one of the most polluting in the world. According to some sources, it is responsible for nearly 10% of the earth’s CO2 emissions and more than 20% of all water …
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Sustainable Women’s Clothing Brands – Amy Powney Launches Akyn, a New Sustainable Fashion Brand (TrendHunter.com) Amy Powney is stepping away from her role at Mother of Pearl to introduce Akyn, a womenswear label centered on sustainability. Known for transforming Mother of Pearl into a leader in ethical fashion, Powney aims to create a brand that …
Sustainable Fashion Apparel – Reformation Drops New Colors for its ‘Clara Cashmere Cardigan’ (TrendHunter.com) Reformation Drops New Colors for its ‘Clara Cashmere Cardigan’ As part of its continued commitment to stylish and sustainable fashion, Reformation is introducing four new colorways and patterns for its ‘Clara Cashmere Cardigan’ on February 5. The latest additions—"Husky Multi Argyle, …
Can Brands Still Make the Case for Sustainable Fashion? A little under two years ago, footwear brand Allbirds announced it had developed a breakthrough new shoe, a slip-on wool sneaker with a carbon footprint that netted out to nothing. The sock-like Mo.onshot was meant to underpin the struggling sneaker maker’s turnaround efforts, positioning the company …
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The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair and CFDA Reveal 12 Brands Participating in Sustainable Fashion Showroom During NYFW The Copenhagen International Fashion Fair and the Council of Fashion Designers of America will host the second edition of a New York Fashion Week showroom Feb. 10 to 12 at the Plus Plus Showroom at 161 Water Street. It …
‘People want clothes that match their values’: sustainability takes centre stage at Nairobi fashion week From recycled wide-leg denims to Afrofuturistic designs made from secondhand curtains, the catwalk at Nairobi fashion week has featured a wave of new designers focussed on sustainable fashion in Africa. The annual event, which began in 2013 to promote Africa’s …
Advocacy Group Apparel Lines – Parley for the Oceans Expands Its Sustainable Fashion Efforts (TrendHunter.com) Advocacy group Parley for the Oceans is making a bold move in sustainable fashion by launching its own collection in partnership with Dover Street Market. This initiative aligns with Parley’s mission to develop next-generation materials through its newly established investment …
How Africa is transforming the fashion industry Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence of global crises, particularly environmental ones, as illustrated by the impact of fast fashion. Yet Africa is far from …
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M&S continues fashion focus with kidswear price cuts M&S has reduced the prices of over 100 kidswear products by up to 20% , stressing there will be “no tricksy pricing”. Focused on its ‘everyday essentials’ kidswear range, pieces include its cotton rich hoodie (£10 formerly £12 for age 2-6 years and £12 formerly £15 for …
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EXCLUSIVE: Parley for the Oceans to Launch Own Fashion Line, Partners With Dover Street Market PARIS — Advocacy group Parley for the Oceans is diving into materials development and launching its own fashion collection, in partnership with Dover Street Market. “This is really part of a new chapter of Parley,” said cofounder and chief executive officer …
Fashion brands are balancing ‘Returnuary’ losses with resale revenue January has long been a pain point for retailers. Known as “Returnuary” in the industry, the month sees a surge in product returns, particularly items from holiday sales. This year, brands are doubling down on resale strategies to mitigate losses and extend the lifecycle of returned …
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