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Veja and Marni Take the Next Sustainable Step
The French responsibly-made sneaker label Veja and Italian unconventional pret-à-porter brand Marni have just started a collaboration.
Loewe Spring Summer 2023 Men’s Gives New Meaning to Sustainable Fashion
British designer Jonathan Anderson shared his range of climate-inspired clothing at Loewe's Paris runway, as the collection featured shoes sprouting with grass as a warning about nature being harnessed by mankind.
New Athletic Line Girlfriend Collective Pledges to Be Eco-Friendly
The new Seattle-based brand will launch its sustainable line of athletic wear later this month. The affordable active wear line joins other fashion brands in making a commitment to sustainable clothing.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Scotch & Soda Accelerates Growth with the Opening of 20 New Stores in Key Cities
The openings will include flagship stores on Milan's via Manzoni and London's Long Acre, and additional locations will launch in key cities including Washington D.C., Boston, Shanghai, Beijing, Dubai, Doha, Tel Aviv, Frankfurt, Johannesburg and Cairo.
Beyond Yoga Launches First Retail Store
Since it was founded in 2005, Beyond Yoga has only been sold online or in multibrand retail stores. Now, the seven-year-old Los Angeles company is laying the groundwork to open its own Beyond Yoga stores across the country.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Lacoste Launches Eco-Friendly Loop Polo
French heritage fashion brand Lacoste has launched a sustainable and eco-friendly twist to its bestseller polo, with the introduction of the Loop Polo made using recycled cotton from surplus polos.
Sustainable Suppliers News
What You Need to Know About Sustainable Sneaker Brand Veja That Meghan Markle Made Viral
French footwear brand Veja may have just landed on our radar, but their story goes back to the early aughts. Paris-based Veja was founded in 2004 and launched its first sneaker in 2005.
Sustainability Governance
Ralph Lauren Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing a Circular Economy With New 'Live On' Promise, Further Enabling Extended Life of Its Products
The company also unveiled that its iconic luxury cashmere sweater will be its first Cradle to Cradle Certified® product.
M&S, Cos and Gant: Nine Ways to Square the Circular Fashion Conundrum
Jo Daniels, head of partnerships at Marks & Spencer, Francesca Lilley, head of sustainability and brand strategy at Cos and Jessica Cederberg Wodmar, global sustainability and innovation director at Gant discussed the challenges of joining the resale and rental revolution at Drapers Sustainable Fashion conference in London.
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ganni Launches Sustainability-Motivated Peer-To-Peer Resale Platform
Ganni Repeat includes a partnership with repair service Sojo in the U.K. and a rental platform that launched in 2019. The new addition of facilitated resale represents another feather in Ganni’s sustainability cap.
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Concerns Over Impact of New EU Reporting Rules on M&A Activity
The European Union’s forthcoming Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is poised to reshape the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across the continent. This landmark legislation, mandating comprehensive ESG disclosures, has raised significant concerns within the business community about its potential impact on M&A activity.
Sustainable Materials
The Crucial Role of EPR in Achieving a Circular Fashion Economy
The fashion industry's rapid growth has led to severe environmental degradation, making Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles essential for achieving a circular fashion economy.
Ethical Consumerism
Aligning Consumer Desires with Brand Messaging on Cellulosic Fibers
Learn about the companies that are making significant strides to bridge the gap between consumer desires for sustainability and transparency and their brand messaging, such as Lenzing, Inditex, and Kering.