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"Slow Fashion" News Archive
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.
|August 31st, 2023|10:37 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Levi Strauss Grows 7% in FY2022 after Hitting New Sustainability Targets
The U.S. fashion company, which specializes in denim, had a turnover of $6,169 million in the fiscal year ending November 27, 2022.
|January 26th, 2023|2:36 PM
Sustainable Materials
Stella McCartney Unveils the Hult Prize for Revolutionizing Fashion with Banofi
Banofi, a banana leather producer, has won the Hult Prize's first-ever fashion-focused competition, earning $1 million in seed funding for their innovative sustainable leather made from discarded banana waste, presented by Stella McCartney.
|September 28th, 2023|3:08 PM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Chloé Looks Towards a Sustainable Fashion Future
Chloé has been B Corp certified since October 2021, and continues to lead the shift towards an environmental solution, creating designs that are inspired by fossil-free fusion energy.
|December 15th, 2022|9:39 PM
Ethical Consumerism
Luxury Resale Platform Fashionphile Earns B Corp Certification
Fashionphile, a prominent luxury bag resale platform, proudly attains B Corp Certification, recognizing its commitment to high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.
|September 7th, 2023|12:11 PM
Nike and Target Collaborate to Spearhead Textile Manufacturer Climate Action Initiative
SAC, in partnership with Nike and Target, launched MCAP to accelerate textile manufacturing's carbon reduction, prioritizing Scope 1 and 2 emissions while deferring Scope 3 measurements to encourage broader industry engagement, fostering decarbonization, and promoting transparency.
|October 3rd, 2023|1:53 PM
Sustainable Materials
Armedangels' Detoxes Denim with Eco-Friendly Recycled Cotton
Armedangels' Detox Denim collection spotlights recycled cotton, highlighting the brand's sustainability commitment while reducing environmental impact through fashion.
|September 13th, 2023|3:37 PM
Sustainable Materials
Puma, On, and Salomon Collaborate with Carbios to Revolutionize Polyester Recycling
The line, which is integral to the Fiber-to-Fiber Consortium founded by Carbios in 2022, includes prominent European sportswear brands and PVH Corp., the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.
|October 4th, 2023|11:32 AM
Sustainable Materials
Zalando Pioneers New Materials by Unveiling its ZIGN Collection
Zalando's ZIGN Studio Collection marks a shift towards material innovation, distinguished by its pioneering use of sustainable and recycled materials, including renewable wood pulp and bio-derived leather alternatives.
|October 10th, 2023|5:17 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