Sustainability
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Sustainability Priorities in Cosmique Labs in-House Cosmetic Manufacturing
Cosmique Labs is an American consulting company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in cosmetics research and development (R&D), formulation, and in-house manufacturing. For independent brands and beauty startu…
What are GOTS standards for organic fashion fibers?
A product can be labeled 'organic' if it contains 95% organic fibers under GOTS Version 8.
Fashion LCA: Flaws in Environmental Footprint Reduction
Americans discard over 68 pounds of clothing and textiles per person each year, a staggering environmental burden that chokes our landfills, according to waste couture: environmental impact of the clo
Ethical challenges in fashion creator economy demand transparency.
A single TikTok video promoting a fast-fashion haul can generate millions of views and drive thousands of purchases, yet the creator often earns a fraction of a cent per view while the garment's true
Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2027 Embraces Joyful Exuberance and Accessories
As Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2027 commences, with 36 brands slated to present, designers are unequivocally demonstrating that stringent sustainability mandates can coexist with an explosion of jo
Fashion's Evolving Standards for Bio-Based Materials
Sorona's polymer, containing 37% plant-derived content by weight, exemplifies the initial push for bio-based materials.
What Are Circular Economy Principles in Fashion and Why Do They Matter?
More than half of all fast fashion produced is disposed of in under a year, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation .
Luxury Fashion's Sustainable Material Innovation Surprises Industry
Stella McCartney's latest collection achieved 98% sustainability, largely by integrating deadstock fabrics, setting an unprecedented benchmark in the luxury fashion world.
Botto Giuseppe marks 150 years with sustainable textile innovation
From a waterfall in the Italian Alps, Botto Giuseppe powers its 150-year-old woolen mill with hydroelectric energy.
L'Oréal Launches Global Refill Movement to Reshape Beauty
Despite L'Oréal projecting a 34% sales growth for its refillable products by 2025, only 42% of consumers currently know that beauty product refills are even an option, according to Vogue .
Unpacking the Threads of Injustice in Fast Fashion
Fast fashion's low prices conceal immense environmental and social costs, driven by a business model of rapid production and constant consumption that fuels a climate and social justice crisis. Addressing this requires systemic change from consumers, corporations, and governments.
Goldwin and Filson Launch Nature-Inspired Outdoor Gear
Filson partners with Ford on a special edition Bronco SUV, featuring durable quilted leather.
Beyond the New: How Luxury Fashion Is Embracing Circular Business Models
Luxury fashion is transitioning from linear production to circular business models, emphasizing resale, rental, and repair to extend product lifecycles and meet growing consumer demand for sustainability and responsible consumption.
Clean Beauty's Billion-Dollar Leap Into Home Goods and Food
In the last year, 'non-toxic' searches for home cleaning products surged by 40% on Google, signaling a profound shift in consumer perception, extending from dish soap to dinner ingredients.
The Three Forces Redefining Fashion in 2026
Fashion in 2026 is being redefined by three core forces: sustainability and circularity as a baseline imperative, deep AI integration across the value chain, and aesthetic expressions reflecting these fundamental shifts. These interconnected pillars are shaping how fashion is created, produced, and consumed.
Vestiaire Collective and Zalando launch luxury resale partnership
For the first time, Zalando, Europe's largest online fashion platform, is opening its 'Pre-owned' category to an external partner.
Shein Acquires Everlane, Faces Scrutiny Over Sustainability Strategy
Everlane, once a beacon of sustainable clothing, is being sold to fast-fashion behemoth Shein for $100 million, a move primarily to erase its $90 million debt, CNN reports.