In Ethical Fashion, Desirability is Sustainability

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NEW YORK, United States — Over the past ten years, the eco-fashion movement has been gathering steam. Following the lead of pioneering brands like Stella McCartney and NOIR, which were founded on the basis of ethical principles near the turn of the millennium, there are now entire fashion exhibitions, forums and blogs all focused on so-called sustainable fashion. Ethical fashion is also high on the agenda of the major luxury goods groups. In April 2009, having already partnered with Stella McCartney to launch her eponymous label, PPR announced its support of HOME, an environmental call-to-action by filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand. François-Henri Pinault, chairman and chief executive officer, said at the time that PPR’s support aimed to use “images and commentary to…

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Middle East focus, Gianfranco Ferré auction begins, Reviving Edun, Gucci Group lawsuit, Goyard’s bible

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DLF's Emporio Mall, New Delhi | Source: defence.pk

India, Brazil on hold, luxury targets Middle East (Economic Times) “Luxury groups discouraged by thickets of red tape and taxes are putting on ice ambitions to expand into India and Brazil and focusing instead on the Middle East, their No.2 priority after fast-growing China.” Auction of Fashion House Gianfranco Ferré to Begin (WSJ) “The auction of bankrupt Italian fashion house Gianfranco Ferré SpA kicks off

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Harrods poised for expansion, BCBG arrives in London, Back to roots, Searching for Halston, Age of Edun

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The Classic Green Awning, Harrods | Source: Harrods

Harrods’ new owners announce upgrade plans (Telegraph) “Qatar Holding is expected to back an expansion programme into new areas ­including China.  Harrods could become a global franchise as new owner… announces plans to ‘upgrade’ the luxury retailer.” BCBG opens in London (Elle.com) “BCBG Max Azria is the latest U.S. label to open its doors in the UK. Following October’s launch of

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Luxury reconditioning, iPhone apps abound, Topshop’s US success, Consumer confidence rises, Edun’s great hope

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Even Luxe Buyers Expect Discounts (Adweek) “We examine some other aspects of the luxury-buyer mind-set, including attitudes toward discounting and brands’ use of the Internet, as well as the post-recession outlook.” The New Must-Have Accessory (WSJ) “Amid a recession that’s clobbering sales of designer apparel, growing numbers of designers are rushing to embrace mobile-device technology in hopes of

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