The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
"Zara Launches First Sustainable Fashion Line" (Glossy)
"Fast-fashion retailer Zara is trying its hand at sustainability with a new fashion line made using environmentally friendly materials."
"Marc Jacobs Triggers More Criticism After Defending Dreadlocks at New York Fashion Show" (The Independent)
"Marc Jacobs has been accused of cultural appropriation and sparked a social media backlash after defending his decision to cast predominantly white models to wear dreadlocks in his New York fashion show."
"Sports Direct Bows to Pressure and Announces Independent Review of Working Practices" (The Independent)
"Investigation into 'workhouse' conditions and repeated corporate governance scandals was originally to be carried out by company's own law firm."
"Is H&M Not Selling Plus-Size Clothes in Its Stores Anymore?" (Yahoo Style)
"Despite the fact that the plus-size fashion market is thriving and more people are buying plus-size than ever, H&M stopped selling plus-size inventory in its 11 New York City stores a few months ago, according to Revelist."
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"Africa's Top Cotton Grower Sees Good Crop After Monsanto Ban" (Bloomberg)
"Burkina Faso decided in April to halt the production of genetically modified cotton because the short fibre was hurting its reputation and cutting revenue."
"The Fashion Labels That Hire Prisoners and Help Reform Lives" (The Guardian)
"From the Mexican business making tattooed bags to a UK organisation selling embroidery to Stella McCartney, social enterprises are working with prisoners."
Overconsumption and fast fashion have become easy targets for brands flexing their climate-friendly attributes. Consumers may agree with the message — but take issue with a self-righteous tone.
Traces of cotton from Xinjiang were found in nearly a fifth of samples from American and global retailers, highlighting the challenges of complying with a US law aimed at blocking imports that could be linked to forced labour in China.
The fashion industry continues to advance voluntary and unlikely solutions to its plastic problem. Only higher prices will flip the script, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.
The outerwear company is set to start selling wetsuits made in part by harvesting materials from old ones.