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Central Saint Martins product designers take on UPM sustainability challenge

September marked the culmination of a months-long collaboration and competition involving over 50 students from the University of the Arts London, Central Saint Martins. They were challenged to reimagine various products using UPM's bio-based materials. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, young designers face a dual challenge....

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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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Investigation: A dive into the financing of French eco-fashion hub La Caserne

Many fashion insiders have been closely following the launch of La Caserne, described by its director, Maëva Bessis, as "the largest ecological transition accelerator dedicated to the fashion and luxury sector in Europe". Initiated by the City of Paris and supported by big-name companies such as LVMH, Kering, Woolmark and Aigle, La Caserne aims...

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Fashion's pathway to becoming net positive

Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has unveiled the 2023 Fashion CEO Agenda during the Global Fashion Summit: Boston Edition 2023. The report aims to aid fashion industry executives in developing strategies to create a sector with a net positive impact on society, the environment, and the global economy. It includes action areas for brands, retailers,...

H&M and Central Saint Martins team up for sustainable fashion and journalism award

H&M has partnered with Central Saint Martins to offer grants to students in the BA Fashion Design and BA Fashion Communication Journalism courses. The grants, building on previous support in 2021, aim to nurture emerging sustainable fashion leaders. Four winners, three from the Fashion Design course and one from Fashion Communication Journalism,...

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Candiani unveils first natural and biodegradable stretch jeans

Candiani Denim, a leader in sustainable denim, has launched the world’s first stretch denim that is both fully natural and biodegradable. With its debut capsule collection created with Coreva Design and launched at Banner, a luxury fashion retailer in Milan, sustainable denim could be entering a new era. Coreva Design's fabrics are crafted using...

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Goldwin unveils collection made from Brewed Protein fibres

Technical clothing and accessories brand Goldwin has unveiled a capsule collection with biotech company Spiber made from Brewed Protein fibres. The nine-piece capsule collection, which will be available to buy from a two-day pop-up store in London’s Soho from September 29, includes a 3L Jacket inspired by ski wear, a 3L Mac Coat and the 3L...

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Shein unveils designer collections under EvoluShein incubator programme

Fast fashion giant Shein has unveiled the collections of designers from its Shein x Designer Incubator Programme under the EvoluShein by Design initiative. According to the company, the project aims to accelerate the use of “preferred materials and scaling responsible manufacturing processes”. Six US-based participating designers – Alexandria...

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Gucci, Valentino and Chloé among recipients at CNMI’s Sustainable Fashion Awards 2023

On the final weekend of Milan Fashion Week (MFW), the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI) hosted its 2023 Sustainable Fashion Awards in the city’s Teatro alla Scala, where a slew of luxury fashion houses and notable industry figures were honoured in eco-conscious award categories. Those awarded were selected by a jury of experts,...

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Ba&sh CEO Pierre-Arnaud Grenade: ‘We weren’t born sustainable, but we take it seriously’

French fashion brand Ba&sh is one of those names in the premium segment that is enjoying success despite inflationary pressures. Beyond its products, its desirability stems from a well-honed and constantly evolving CSR policy. In 2022, while its sales increased by 22 percent, Ba&sh's carbon footprint decreased by 15 percent – data shared with...

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Fossil Fuel Fashion campaign highlights link between Big Oil and fashion industry

That Climate Week NYC coincides with global fashion month carries both a striking and poignant message. Despite the fashion industry's collective commitment to move towards net-zero emissions, it remains a significant contributor to pollution, largely due to its reliance on fossil fuels. The week commenced with the launch of the Fossil Fuel...

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Helen Kirkum debuts bags and home accessories at LFW

British footwear designer Helen Kirkum, known for her sustainably reconstructed sneakers, debuted a new range of bags and home accessories alongside new footwear silhouettes at London Fashion Week. For her presentation ‘Cobbled Together,’ showcased as part of the NewGen initiative, Kirkum unveiled her upcoming sneakers and accessories in an...