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"Fashion Industry" News Archive
Interview with Frankie Phillips - Founder of The Rubbish Fashion Company
In an interview with the Founder of The Rubbish Fashion Company, Frankie Phillips gives CommonShare her insights on what makes the fashion industry so problematic, how companies can improve on transparency and where the company is currently at in terms of their sustainability goals.
|June 14th, 2021|12:52 PM
Sustainability Governance
California Bill to Make Brands Responsible for Fashion Waste Problem
The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, proposed earlier this month, would require apparel and footwear brands to account for what happens to their products after they're sold - a first in the U.S.
|February 28th, 2023|9:32 PM
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.
|June 23rd, 2022|2:12 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Unveiling the Fashion Industry's Greenwashing Challenge in The United Kingdom
The CMA joins forces with global partners to combat greenwashing, promote consistent standards, suggest legislative changes, and advocate for stronger enforcement actions, aiming to tackle the fashion industry's greenwashing challenge in the UK.
|June 12th, 2023|12:09 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Sustainable Materials
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
|May 2nd, 2023|7:04 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Levi's Recommerce Partner Secures $30 Million in Series E Funding
Levi’s Recommerce partner Trove secures $30 million in Series E funding, driving the expansion of its innovative resale network and partnering with industry experts for strategic growth.
|August 14th, 2023|5:25 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Garment Workers in Hugo Boss' Supply Chain Confront Challenges Amidst Sri Lanka's Crisis
For nearly three years, Lanka Leather Fashion workers in Sri Lanka have been battling for their right to form a union, challenging a long-established German-owned company in Asia's oldest and one of the largest high-end leather garment producers, with notable clients like Hugo Boss.
|October 2nd, 2023|4:08 PM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Eco-Luxury: The Younger Generations Are Seeking Sustainable Luxury Fashion
Brands must extend product lifetimes to protect the environment, as demand for sustainable fashion grows amongst the younger generations.
|October 8th, 2021|9:54 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Benefits of a Digitized Supply Chain for Your Business
In an increasingly digital world, it’s crucial that fashion brands wishing to meet their sustainability goals are equipped with a digitized supply chain to keep track of their processes.
|August 2nd, 2021|3:57 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Fashion Network Brand in Focus: C.O.R
A London-based label founded by British-Iraqi designer/DJ Yesawi, "Children of Revolution" combines culture, craftsmanship, and sustainability, showcasing a military-inspired aesthetic
|July 19th, 2023|9:33 AM
Our Community
Sustainable Supply Chains
Vicuña Wool Fabrics from Argentina Arrive at Paris Fashion Week
This unique initiative unites the millenary practice of vicuña wool weaving with the most disruptive technologies in the market.
|March 15th, 2023|3:07 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Transforming Textile-to-Textile Recycled Fibers into Luxurious Naia Renew Yarns
Renewcell partners with Eastman to pioneer Naia Renew ES yarns, incorporating 100% recycled Circulose textile raw material in sustainable textile innovation.
|January 9th, 2024|10:19 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
What the Modern Slavery Act Means for Canadian Apparel Brands
Recently, the bill went through a third reading in the House of Commons in March, and once passed, it will be a step forward in the fight against modern slavery in the apparel industry and other sectors in Canada.
|May 2nd, 2023|2:30 PM