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Environmental advocates slam major brands for "greenwashing" biomass transition

A group of 16 environmental organisations based in Indonesia has criticised major fashion brands for their shift to biomass sources like wood pellets and rice husks, calling it "greenwashing." In an open letter to the industry, groups including the Rainforest Action Network and Friends of the Earth Indonesia argue that these brands'...

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US imposes import restrictions on three additional Chinese companies with forced labour links

The United States has expanded import restrictions, targeting three additional Chinese companies implicated in using forced labour, particularly involving Uyghur minorities, in an effort to eliminate such goods from the U.S. supply chain. Xinjiang Tianmian Foundation Textile Co Ltd, Xinjiang Tianshan Wool Textile Co. Ltd, and Xinjiang Zhongtai...

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Podcast: Kering executive about managing creativity, customers and the bottom line

Francesca Belletini is the recently appointed brand development deputy CEO at Kering. She is also the CEO of fashion brand Saint Laurent. Speaking to Business of Fashion, Belletini elaborates on nurturing creativity, gathering customers and making sure a business is profitable. Source: The Business of Fashion Podcast

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Podcast: Understanding leather's supply chain

Many will be familiar with the 'Who made your clothes?' campaign. The campaign focuses on bringing attention to the conditions in which clothes are made. With the focus on clothing, leather is still sometimes overlooked. How is leather made and how can it be made as locally as possible and with the least possible harm? Eigendom: Wardrobe Crisis...

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Podcast: What is regenerative fashion?

The fashion industry is facing a big change. Not only must it act 'less bad', it must bring about positive change. So not just less harmful fashion, or even sustainable fashion - but perhaps the answer is regenerative fashion. But what it is and why does it go further than just fibre? This podcast from The Conscious Style Podcast takes a deep...

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Podcast: Examining the complexity of fashion in Saudi Arabia

Both locally and internationally, the fashion industry in the Middle East has experienced significant growth thanks to changing regulations and an influx of creatives. But what does this market look like and what is happening in the region? This podcast zooms in on Saudi Arabia. Source: The Business of Fashion Podcast

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Berlin designer Namilia wins trademark case against Hermès

Hermès had filed a lawsuit against Namilia for trademark infringement because of a reworked Birkin bag by Hermès that was presented on the catwalk by the German fashion label during Berlin Fashion Week SS24 in July. Now, the Frankfurt Regional Court has rejected Hermès' application for an injunction, citing the right of artistic freedom. These...

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IFM and Première Vision publish study on: ‘the evolution of sustainable fashion and its perception’

”The image of fashion is undoubtedly improving," the director of the IFM Economic Observatory said in the context of a recent study on fashion and sustainability conducted by the French fashion school and the trade show Première Vision. The report, entitled "Sustainable fashion hits its stride," gives insight into the dynamics of...

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Paris Fashion Week SS24: Anrealage shines with luminous technology

For Anrealage’s spring/summer 2024 collection, which relied on special fabrics that change colour thanks to photochromy, Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga sent out the message of futuristic fashion in what was the precise characteristic of a creative approach. The show for Anrealage's SS24 collection, held at the Yoyo (Palais de Tokyo) during...

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Adidas and Stella McCartney team up on away kit for Arsenal Women

Sportswear giant Adidas has unveiled the first away kit and travel range for Arsenal Women football team made in collaboration with British designer Stella McCartney. The limited-edition, eight-piece collection includes looks for both on and off the pitch, with items such as a jersey, shorts, zip-up jacket, track-style pants and an oversized tee...

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A look into Beyoncé’s love of French fashion for her Renaissance tour

Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour is a record-breaking event. To date, it is the most lucrative tour ever for a Black artist, with profits estimated at 295.6 million dollars, beating her own record set in 2016 with the Formation World Tour, which earned 256 million dollars. The Renaissance World Tour is 57 concerts spanning the four corners of...

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Pharrell Williams, Sabato de Sarno among entrants in 2023’s The BoF 500

The Business of Fashion (BoF) has unveiled the influential names added to this year’s The BoF 500, an index of individuals the media firm deems as those shaping the global fashion industry. New selections for the 10th anniversary year of the list were chosen based on their leadership, creativity, innovation and impact, BoF said, with nominations...