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"Ethical Fashion Brands" News Archive
How HKRITA and H&M Foundation’s reProLeather Will Transform Recycled Leather
H&M Foundation and HKRITA are pioneering an innovative project to transform the environmental sustainability of recycled leather, addressing long-standing issues with traditional recycled leather.
|October 11th, 2023|11:57 AM
Luxury Resale Platform Fashionphile Earns B Corp Certification
Fashionphile, a prominent luxury bag resale platform, proudly attains B Corp Certification, recognizing its commitment to high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.
|September 7th, 2023|12:11 PM
Is Scaling Circularity the Next Step for the Fashion Industry?
The global economy is shifting to green initiatives and partnerships. Join Innovation Forum’s upcoming conference on Sustainable Apparel and Textiles to discover how brands can adapt practices to deliver on ambitious commitments and growing stakeholder expectations.
|May 5th, 2023|9:47 AM
How COS Launched its Innovative "Resell" Business
Caring deeply for circularity, the H&M owned brand enforces closed loop practices as well as designing its garments to be given a new life after wear.
|April 19th, 2022|2:51 PM
Empowering Responsibility: Advocating for Fashion Brands to Take on the Brunt of Textile Waste
Textile EPR programs aim to reduce overproduction, drive innovation in recycling, and encourage higher-quality goods, with associated fees passed on to consumers, as Madewell, Levi’s and H&M’s resale initiatives are insufficient in addressing the waste challenge.
|June 1st, 2023|1:19 PM
Forced-Labor Watchdog Initiates Investigation into Guess Over Ties to Uyghur Forced Labor
Canada's corporate watchdog Meyerhoffer is investigating Guess over potential ties to Uyghur forced labor in China, citing concerns about the company's insufficient proof of having no supply links to Chinese firms using forced labor.
|December 13th, 2023|8:31 AM
Fendi Starts a New Holistic Journey
Fendi has started a whole new strategy aimed at defining tomorrow’s fashion based upon the indispensable respect for environment, quality and ethics.
|July 6th, 2022|4:26 PM
Bobblehaus: the Streetwear Brand that Doesn’t Produce Any New Fabric
Created in 2020 by two American women of Chinese roots who make streetwear with a feminine feel, Bobblehaus produces seasonal collections made from TENCEL and deadstock fabrics.
|January 4th, 2023|1:02 PM
Vestiaire Collective Takes Bold Action Against Fast Fashion to Drive Sustainable Change
Vestiaire Collective strives to combat the environmental and social repercussions of the fashion industry by raising awareness about textile waste and overconsumption, urging industry-wide transformation.
|November 20th, 2023|2:12 PM
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The Trailblazing Sustainable Brands Leading the Industry Forward
Discover sustainable fashion leaders like Patagonia, Everlane, Stella McCartney, and Reformation each making significant strides in eco-conscious practices.
|April 10th, 2024|5:37 PM
Primark Has Joined the UN Fashion Charter
Primark commits to reducing GHG emissions by 30% and addresses emissions throughout its value chain while prioritizing shipping over air freighting.
|June 28th, 2023|12:52 PM
Hugo Boss Seeks to Reduce Emissions by 51% for 2030
Working with Science Based Targets Initiative, Hugo Boss’ scope 3 targets can only be achieved if partners are involved in the strategy process and are empowered to make their own contribution to reducing carbon emissions.
|November 29th, 2022|2:08 PM