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Social Goods | Bono and Ali Hewson Back Natural Beauty, Aquazzura Suing Ivanka Trump

Social Goods is a weekly roundup of the most important news at the intersection of fashion and ethics, sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Gregg Renfrew and Ali Hewson | Source: Courtesy
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  • Kate Abnett

"Bono and Ali Hewson Join a Natural Beauty Juggernaut" (The New York Times)
"Beautycounter, the California-based natural beauty line, has bought Nude, the natural beauty line founded by Bono's wife, Ali Hewson, from LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton."

"Aquazzura On Why It's Suing Ivanka Trump Over Copycat Sandals" (Racked)
"This week, Aquazzura decided to take its battle to court, and now the brand is explaining why it is suing Ivanka Trump."

"Timberland Will Create Green Space in Five Cities In the U.S." (Triple Pundit)
"Every year for the next five years, the company will pick a city and create green space in its store that is equal to the store's square footage."

"Don't Ban Photos of Skinny Models" (The New York Times)
"The new mayor of London has announced a policy that would ban ads on public transport that might cause women to feel pressured 'into unrealistic expectations surrounding their bodies.'"

"Jack Ma Reiterates Fakes Have No Place on Alibaba's Platforms" (Bloomberg)
"Jack Ma said Alibaba has 'zero tolerance' for counterfeits, repeating a message that has so far failed to quell criticisms of its e-commerce platforms as a haven for knock-offs."

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