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.
"Who Owns Cheerleader Uniform Designs? It's up to the Supreme Court" (The New York Times)
"The Supreme Court will spend part of Halloween hearing arguments about fashion, in a case that aims to determine whether anyone can own the stripes on cheerleader uniforms."
"Why More Women's Magazines Are Taking a Political Stand This Election" (Adweek)
"A host of women's magazines not exactly known for taking sides in the political arena are now making their opinions heard loud and clear."
"Safety Violations Found at Donald Trump Shirt Factory" (Racked)
"Conditions at the Bangladeshi facility are believed to be endangering thousands of workers."
"Is Ethical Fashion Just This Year's Model?" (The Daily Beast)
"As more and more brands launch with socially responsible spins to their business, the big question is whether it's just marketing buzz or truly authentic."
"In an Age of Fast Fashion, Patagonia Is Going Slow" (Yahoo)
"For more than 40 years, it has been the mission of the heritage brand Patagonia to combat environmental harm, to build the best products, and to use its business as a platform to inspire creative solutions."
Europe’s Parliament has signed off rules that will make brands more accountable for what happens in their supply chains, ban products made with forced labour and set new environmental standards for the design and disposal of products.
Fashion’s biggest sustainable cotton certifier said it found no evidence of non-compliance at farms covered by its standard, but acknowledged weaknesses in its monitoring approach.
As they move to protect their intellectual property, big brands are coming into conflict with a growing class of up-and-coming designers working with refashioned designer gear.
The industry needs to ditch its reliance on fossil-fuel-based materials like polyester in order to meet climate targets, according to a new report from Textile Exchange.