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"Slow Fashion" News Archive
Sustainable Supply Chains
KOMODO: Transforming the Fashion Supply Chain since 1988
Based in London, Komodo is a cutting-edge apparel brand committed to creating innovative and eco-friendly fashion by working closely with its partners in Kathmandu.
Sustainable Supply Chains
Rothy’s Shoes Receives a Strategic Investment from Alpargatas
Combining the use of responsibly-sourced materials plus 3D printing to save on cutting excess fabrics, Rothy’s has proven to be one of the most sustainable shoe brands on the market.
Sustainable Supply Chains
G-Star RAW: the Road to Sustainability and Transparency
After launching its iconic circular denim pieces, the Dutch brand continues to work on surpassing its own sustainable milestones in the form of clean denim dyeing processes and ethical sourcing.
The Unintended Consequences of Biomass
The launch of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action has provided a promising avenue for holding the fashion industry accountable for reducing emissions.
H&M Unveils Johanna Ortiz Collaboration
H&M has released the pre-drop of its “flirtatious and feminine" collaboration with the Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz.
Sustainability Governance
European Parliament Endorses Cutting-Edge Ecodesign Standards
The EU Parliament advances revolutionary ecodesign standards to promote longer-lasting, easily repairable and recyclable products to enhance sustainability and circular economy efforts.
Ethical Consumerism
COS is Launching an Innovative Garment Renewal Program
Supply chain management expert Bleckmann has announced the continuation of its collaboration with the H&M Group brand, COS, to drive its Restore program.
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.
Sustainable Supply Chains
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.
Self Portrait: Affordable Sustainability that Sees the Red Carpet
Creating accessible fashion that is also seen on the red carpet, Self Portrait is joining the industry in its efforts to support a circular economy.
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Sustainability Governance
Only 20% of "Sustainable" Investment Funds Align with the Proposed Anti-Greenwashing Criteria
A report by Clarity AI reveals that 20% of sustainability-labeled investment funds classified as Article 8 would meet the criteria of proposed fund labeling rules aimed at reducing greenwashing risk.
H&M Strives to Reduce its Environmental Footprint
The Swedish fashion retail giant has committed to reducing CO2 emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, as the Science Based Targets Initiative has approved the group's targets.
Sustainability Standards News
Birla Cellulose Leads Canopy's Hot Button Report 2023
Aditya Birla Group's Birla Cellulose secures the top spot in the 2023 Canopy Hot Button Report, acknowledged as the world's second-largest sustainable MMCF producer for four consecutive years due to exemplary wood-based raw material sourcing practices.