Sarah Kent

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What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

23 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

23 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

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What’s Stopping the Fashion Industry From Agreeing on Climate Action?

LVMH won't be participating in a new climate initiative spearheaded by rival Kering — the latest example of the challenge the industry faces in setting common goals to tackle major systemic issues.

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

15 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

15 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.

Stella McCartney and Google Have a Plan to Fix Fashion’s Environmental Data Gap

15 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Stella McCartney and Google Have a Plan to Fix Fashion’s Environmental Data Gap

The tech giant and eco-luxury brand plan to track the environmental impact of cotton and viscose, two of the most commonly used fibres in clothing. Their goal: create a tool that can quantify even the most obscure links in the fashion supply chain

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In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

14 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

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In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.

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Farfetch Signals Growing Ambitions in Resale

13 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent and Cathaleen Chen

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Farfetch Signals Growing Ambitions in Resale

The fashion platform is launching a new pilot program, Second Life, that will allow customers to trade in their old designer handbags for Farfetch credit that can be spent on new merchandise.

Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief

13 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

13 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Emanuel Chirico spoke exclusively to BoF as the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner outlined a suite of ambitious new social and environmental targets.

Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief

Emanuel Chirico spoke exclusively to BoF as the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner outlined a suite of ambitious new social and environmental targets.

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement

9 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

9 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement

The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.

Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Are Stalling

7 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Are Stalling

The latest report from the Global Fashion Agenda finds efforts to improve fashion’s social and environmental footprint aren’t keeping pace with the industry’s rapid growth.

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Why Fashion Doesn’t Pay Fair

2 May 2019 • By Sarah Kent

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Why Fashion Doesn’t Pay Fair

Big brands have talked for decades about their commitment to workers’ rights, but millions of people who make our clothes still don’t earn enough to live off. BoF walks you through how the industry needs to change to come up with a solution.

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Fashion Industry Still Failing on Transparency

24 April 2019 • By Sarah Kent

24 April 2019 • By Sarah Kent

Six years after Rana Plaza, Fashion Revolution’s annual transparency index shows the industry largely remains a black box.

Fashion Industry Still Failing on Transparency

Six years after Rana Plaza, Fashion Revolution’s annual transparency index shows the industry largely remains a black box.