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"Ethical Fashion Brands" News Archive
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Better Cotton Expands its Program in Egypt
Better Cotton’s alliance with the Cotton Egypt Association aims to extend the reach of the Better Cotton program to the fertile lands of Egypt.
Ethical Consumerism
How Loewe Became One of Fashion’s Hottest Brands
The Spanish fashion brand surpassed Prada to become the internet’s favourite brand, according to the Lyst Index’s ranking of the most popular labels and products.
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
Fashion Reimagined: A Personal Perspective
Sasha from STE.MARG.SCOT. reflects on her journey towards sustainability in fashion, acknowledging their initial ignorance of the impact of their consumption habits and the industry's addiction to fossil fuel-derived synthetics.
Ethical Consumerism
Patagonia's "Repair Portal" Revolutionizes Customer Care and Enhances Repair Services
Patagonia leads the way in fashion sustainability with its revolutionary Repair Portal, aiming to quadruple repairs and expand its circular initiatives, encouraging other brands to join the repair movement.
The U.K.´s New Program to Revolutionize Textile Recycling and Reduce Waste
England's 'Maximizing Resources, Minimising Waste' program aims to transform the textile industry through an extended producer responsibility scheme, product life extension, material diversion, and the promotion of a robust textile recycling industry.
Sustainable Materials
Adidas, Inditex, Target, and Zalando Join Forces to Support Footwear Sustainability
Fashion powerhouses Adidas, Inditex, Target, and Zalando have united with the innovative platform Fashion for Good and pioneering footwear recycler FastFeetGrinded for an ambitious pilot project.
Sustainable Materials
Lenzing Increases the Use of Textile Waste in its Viscose
Lenzing is revolutionizing global textile waste reduction by expanding its eco-efficient REFIBRA™ technology to LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibers, to drive a circular economy transition.
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.
Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren and Diesel Face Major Forced Labor Claims
Fashion companies including Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Walmart Canada, and GobiMin are under investigation by the Canadian watchdog CORE in response to complaints of potential forced labor.
Our Community
New Athletic Line Girlfriend Collective Pledges to Be Eco-Friendly
The new Seattle-based brand will launch its sustainable line of athletic wear later this month. The affordable active wear line joins other fashion brands in making a commitment to sustainable clothing.
Sustainability Governance
Ralph Lauren Strengthens Its Commitment to Advancing a Circular Economy With New 'Live On' Promise, Further Enabling Extended Life of Its Products
The company also unveiled that its iconic luxury cashmere sweater will be its first Cradle to Cradle Certified® product.
Beyond Yoga Launches First Retail Store
Since it was founded in 2005, Beyond Yoga has only been sold online or in multibrand retail stores. Now, the seven-year-old Los Angeles company is laying the groundwork to open its own Beyond Yoga stores across the country.
Sustainable Suppliers News
LaBante London: How Animal Suffering Inspired A Leading Female Vegan Entrepreneur
This luxury designer produces 100% vegan bags, wallets, and accessories that are sustainably and ethically produced. Its bags are available in practical, cross body bags, to clutches.