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U.S. Fashion Manufacturing Hubs Share Success of Worker-owned Models
Los Angeles, New York and the Carolinas are weighing the next wave of work.
U.N. Environment Releases ’Sustainable Fashion Playbook,’ Says Industry Must Eradicate Overconsumption, Newness
The "do's" and "don'ts" of sustainable fashion, per the U.N. Environment Program.
Veja, Cameron Russell to Host Book Signing on Activism, Feminism
Riot girl takes on a whole new meaning.
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Camera della Moda Sustainable Fashion Awards to Cap Off September’s Milan Fashion Week
The event will take place at La Scala Theater on Sept. 24.
‘Kiss the Ground’ Sequel Debuts at Tribeca, Shows Urgency for Food System Overhaul
Regenerative agriculture is having its moment.
Lenzing’s Cure for Discoloration, Impact Fashion From Zalando to Swarovski: Short Takes
Zalando and Swarovski target creative talent with thousands in prize money, while Lenzing tackles yellowing…
Armani Group Teaming With King Charles on Regenerative Cotton Project
The project in Italy's Apulia region aims to test and scientifically assess new ways to implement sustainable…
Annie Lennox, Halle Bailey, Julia Roberts Support Gender Equality in New Gucci Chime Videos
Marking its 10th anniversary, Gucci is renewing its commitment to Chime for Change, now simply called Chime.
H&M Foundation Donates $250,000 to Cyclone Mocha Relief, Assesses Material Risks
The severe cyclone swept through coastal areas along the border of Myanmar and Bangladesh earlier this month.
UPS, IMG Launch Fund to Help HBCU Designers Debut at New York Fashion Week
Three designers are set to get support for their first NYFW shows.
Report Finds ‘Disappointing’ Forced Labor Risks in Luxury Fashion
Luxury fashion was singled out for its failures to protect against supply chain abuses in the 2023 Global…
At Levi’s, DEI Progress Comes Amid Missteps
Representation numbers are crawling up but AI has had its adverse role to play.
EXCLUSIVE: Mara Hoffman, Nest, Target Foundation Announce Artisan Accelerator 2023
Nonprofit Nest returns with its Artisan Accelerator, with help from Mara Hoffman, Target Foundation and more…
Man Behind ‘Don’t Buy This Jacket,’ Patagonia’s Vincent Stanley on Brand’s 50-Year Milestone
Patagonia's long-tenured employee reflects on the company's ethos.