At first glance, the phrase "conscious capitalism" may come across as somewhat of an oxymoron. A notion that has been floated in many circles since the early 2010s (coined by the co-founders of the Conscious Capitalism movement, Raj Sisodia and John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods Market), it's a philosophy that encapsulates a different...
30 May 2025
Between May 14 and 17, the Ceará Events Centre in Fortaleza hosted the 2025 edition of the DFB Festival. With Claudio Silveira as the event's creator and director, and Helena Silveira as executive director, the festival brought together original designers and brands in catwalk shows, talks and discussion panels. There were also stands and an...
27 May 2025
On 14 May 2025, the European Commission officially approved the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for the textile and footwear industries. Commonly referred to as the “Eco-score,” this initiative aims to measure the environmental impact of clothing and footwear across their entire life cycle. The development marks a major...
Swiss start-up Finally. covers fashion and sustainable products for a period we don't like to think about: hospital stays, chronic illness, a person’s final days. These are fragile times, as the community-oriented design studio and research lab calls them. All products are created after careful consideration and planning, often in collaboration...
26 May 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron boasted that his reforms paved the way for 20 billion euros ($22 billion) in foreign investment projects announced on Monday at the Palace of Versailles. The record figure beat the 15 billion euros announced last year and reinforced France's status as the top draw in Europe for foreign direct investment,...
20 May 2025
Madrid – Spanish company Recover, the spin-off of Valencian firm Hilaturas Ferre specialising in the production of recycled cotton fibres, continued to expand its operations. It sealed a strategic partnership with US-based Intradeco. This alliance aims to boost both companies' business models in the Americas sustainably. It will do this through...
15 May 2025
In this 36-minute episode of the Styl-ish podcast, the three hosts share 8 practical tips for prolonging the lifespan of your favorite clothing items. Tune in to learn essential cleaning and care guidelines for your wardrobe. Source: Styl-ish podcast
Imagine entering a clothing store and not seeing any products, no garish signs advertising sales and rushing consumers to ‘grab deals fast’. Instead, there is a long, inviting bench along the wall and a piece of art at the end. In the centre of the room, a row of displays, discreetly facing inwards. Finally, on the opposite wall, a wooden frame...
14 May 2025
Australian Fashion Week (AFW) is banning all wildlife-derived materials, including fur, exotic animal skins, and feathers, as reported by the World Animal Protection Organisation on Tuesday. The new policy, developed by the Australian Fashion Council in collaboration with Collective Fashion Justice, comes into immediate effect, making the...
13 May 2025
The crackdown on PFAS in functional clothing has been widespread in recent years, particularly as their harm to both the environment and humans becomes more broadly researched. It has forced leaders in the outerwear and sportswear industry to rethink their approach to implementing practical features into their designs, and has seen many facing...
9 May 2025
By 2040, Chanel is expected to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain. With this goal, the company aligns itself with the Paris Agreement signed in 2015, which aims in particular to keep global warming well below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels by 2100. But what about the other luxury giants? FashionUnited...
Africa has become a critical player in the global secondhand clothing market, offering a fast-growing outlet for pre-owned apparel exports while highlighting tensions between economic necessity and industrial ambition. Driven by affordability, style diversity, and sustainability concerns, the continent’s demand for secondhand garments—often...
8 May 2025