Ethical Fashion

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Can Transparency Solve the Consumer Trust Deficit?

10 December 2018 • By Kati Chitrakorn

BoF Professional Exclusive

Can Transparency Solve the Consumer Trust Deficit?

Unless fashion brands adopt best practices from outside the industry and improve supply chain transparency from within, consumers may begin to wonder what they have to hide.

News & Analysis

The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban

7 December 2018 • By Victoria Berezhna

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The Other Reason for Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban

While competitors were busy snapping up farms and tanneries, the French luxury house failed to secure its exotics supply chain, giving it diminished access to top quality materials.

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Op-Ed | Why Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban Is Wrong

6 December 2018 • By Daniel Natusch, Rosie Cooney, Tomas Waller and Grahame Webb

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Op-Ed | Why Chanel’s Exotic Skins Ban Is Wrong

While well-meaning, the French luxury house’s move to stop manufacturing products made from snakes, crocodiles, lizards and other reptiles will hurt animal conservation efforts and local communities, argue Daniel Natusch, Rosie Cooney, Tomas Waller and Grahame Webb.

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Stella McCartney Announces UN Charter for Sustainable Fashion

29 November 2018 • By Tamison O'Connor

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Stella McCartney Announces UN Charter for Sustainable Fashion

Speaking at BoF’s VOICES, the designer also revealed the launch of Stella McCartney Cares Green, a new charitable arm of her namesake label dedicated to promoting sustainability and protecting the environment.

Sustainability Pioneer Stella McCartney to Receive BoF Global VOICES Award

28 November 2018 • By Tim Blanks

As the world wakes up to ethical consumption, the sustainability pioneer — and pragmatist — has a blueprint for the future of sustainable fashion.

Sustainability Pioneer Stella McCartney to Receive BoF Global VOICES Award

As the world wakes up to ethical consumption, the sustainability pioneer — and pragmatist — has a blueprint for the future of sustainable fashion.

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From Milan to Paris, Fashion Brands Fret over Fur

3 October 2018 • By Reuters

3 October 2018 • By Reuters

Fur trimmings were scarce on the past month's spring catwalk collections in Milan and Paris, but the two cities are still way off following London Fashion Week.

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From Milan to Paris, Fashion Brands Fret over Fur

Fur trimmings were scarce on the past month's spring catwalk collections in Milan and Paris, but the two cities are still way off following London Fashion Week.

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Inside Fashion's Shadow Economy

20 September 2018 • By New York Times

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Inside Fashion's Shadow Economy

Within a distressed labour market, thousands of low-paid home workers in Italy create luxury garments without contracts or insurance.

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Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?

12 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

12 September 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.

Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?

This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.

Social Goods | Abuse Reports in India's Factories, Beauty Supply Chains Violate Human Rights

27 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

27 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain.

Social Goods | Abuse Reports in India's Factories, Beauty Supply Chains Violate Human Rights

This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain.

Social Goods | ASOS Bans More Animal Fibres, Fashion Assistants Resist Verbal Abuse

20 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

20 June 2018 • By Kristina Ezhova

This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights.

Social Goods | ASOS Bans More Animal Fibres, Fashion Assistants Resist Verbal Abuse

This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights.