Stories About Apparel/Fashion/Textiles
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A Tale of a Ballet Flat, Boba Tea and Fast Fashion
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE - This story is about a lesson learned in the shoe business from an unlikely source: a boba tea drink. At the time, it seemed like an innocuous event in my travels, but I later came to realize it was a profound moment in my career.
Trending: UN, Circular Innovators Continue Mission to Slow Down Fashion
PRODUCT, SERVICE & DESIGN INNOVATION - A handful of new initiatives, products and innovations continue the attack on fashion’s wasteful and environmentally and socially destructive practices from a variety of angles.
#WearNext: Make Fashion Circular, NYC Partner to Tackle Clothing Waste
BEHAVIOR CHANGE - As well as being able to drop off clothing at stores and other collection points, New Yorkers will be encouraged to get involved by donating, repairing, reselling or swapping their old clothes to give them a new life.
The Big Climate Issue We Need to Focus on in 2019: Textiles and Circularity
WASTE NOT - I want to encourage all of the stakeholders — brands and consumers — to work together to move the needle, as we look to mitigate fashion and textile waste impact over the next two decades.
What Fashion Can Learn from Other Industries Promoting a Circular Economy
THE NEXT ECONOMY - Sustainability in fashion is growing, but several other industries have been pioneering a push towards a circular economy, as well — and the fashion community may be able to take notes.
A Q+A with Sustana Group CEO and Chairman Fabian de Armas
CORPORATE MEMBER UPDATE - Sustana Group recently released its 2019 sustainability strategy, showcasing the true impact of its environmental stewardship and announcing big steps toward an even smaller ecological footprint. Fabian de Armas, CEO and Chairman of Sustana Group, shares his insights on the company’s strategy and sustainability highlights.
Eastman announces post-PV partnership with C.L.A.S.S. to support 'circular economy'
PRESS RELEASE - Maker of bio-based Naia™ to participate in global hub focused on smart fashion
UK Gov Proposes Tax, Other Incentives to Help End Throwaway Fashion
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE - The Environmental Audit Committee is calling on the UK government to make fashion retailers take responsibility for the waste they create.
Conscious Consumers Flocking to Pinterest for Sustainable Lifestyle Ideas
BEHAVIOR CHANGE - Sustainable living is the most searched term around sustainability (+69% since last year), while searches for “sustainable living for beginners” are up 265%.
Sustana Group’s New Sustainability Strategy Highlights Environmental Stewardship, Sets Measurable Goals
PRESS RELEASE - Company Makes New Commitments to Create a Sustainable, Closed-Loop Fiber Future
BASF pioneers fashion revolution with Seven Crash and San Fang at New York Fashion Week
PRESS RELEASE - Fashion label Seven Crash unveiled its innovative ‘Quantus’ collection of unlimited possibilities with its futuristic urban streetwear outfits at the Autumn/Winter New York Fashion Week 2019.
Novozymes, VTT Crafting Next-Gen Solutions to Plastic Waste (and More)
WASTE NOT - Promising technologies from Finland, France could bring waste-free future closer to reality.
Over 170 Brand Partners, Innovators Hard at Work on Sustainable Viscose
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Global fashion brands highlight new solutions to viscose made from ancient and endangered forests
Unifi, Saint Haven, TreeToTextile Pioneering New Breed of Sustainable Textiles
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Market demands continue to drive innovation in sustainable fabrics.
Building the Next Generation of Sustainable Fashion Leaders
WALKING THE TALK - There is a clear opportunity to transition to a more conscious approach to fashion, and up-and-coming designers have great potential to help influence this shift.
Q&A: Savers on a Mission to Help Us All ‘Rethink Reuse’
WASTE NOT - Fashion and sustainability: Can they go together?
Trending: Fashion Giants Take Further Steps to Create Climate-Friendly Industry
THE NEXT ECONOMY - The fashion industry has kicked December off with a bang, launching a number of game-changing initiatives and partnerships aimed at further improving its image by reducing its impacts.
Trending: Regenerative Sourcing, Circular Models Revamping Fashion
COLLABORATION - This week, two fashion giants with extensive brand portfolios announced partnerships that show promise for cleaning up “dirty fashion.”
The Gen Z Breakthrough Brands and Why They Love 'Em
MARKETING AND COMMS - What Gen Z want from brands is the new Holy Grail for marketers — you only have to look at the myriad surveys and reports published recently that seek to analyze their preferences and intentions. This obsession with Gen Z is understandable — after all, this new generation of consumers already are two billion strong and have a combined $44 billion in purchasing power.
China Lags on Sustainable Viscose, Australia Unveils Tree-Free Alternative
CHEMISTRY, MATERIALS & PACKAGING - Report: Chinese viscose sector’s sustainability roadmap fails to deliver