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"Fashion Brands" News Archive
Sustainable Materials
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
Ethical Consumerism
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
Sustainable Supply Chains
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
Sustainable Suppliers News
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
Sustainable Suppliers News
Ba&sh Launches its Resale Program in the United States
Following the recommendations of Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the success of the brand’s “Borrow” program, the French firm has taken its resale initiative stateside.
|February 16th, 2023|1:54 PM
Ethical Consumerism
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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Sustainable Supply Chains
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
Sustainable Suppliers News
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
Ethical Consumerism
Boohoo and H&M Engage in Dialogue with UK Legislators on Sustainable Fashion
Boohoo Group and H&M Group were the sole clothing retailers to attend a significant House of Commons session on UK fashion industry sustainability, with Conservative MP Philip Dunne commending their participation.
|May 9th, 2024|3:09 PM