Articles by Esmee Blaazer
What if we can wear our favourite clothes for longer?
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Background: A closer look at the EU law 'Right to Repair' that is in the works [and the fashion industry] 1. The Rise of Repair, also in the fashion industry ”Well, I'm obviously in the repair bubble, but I dare say the repair domain is growing,” Sieds Wijnja, founder of repair platform Jafix.com which develops DIY manuals for consumers and...
Sale and special offers: a closer look at the discounting practices in the fashion industry
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Discounting has become somewhat of the norm in the fashion industry today, with clearance culture emerging as the solution to excess stock for many retailers and brands. But could this practice be doing more harm than good? This background piece looks at sale and discounting practices. Contents • In fact, there’s not always a sale on • What...
Danish jewellery brand Lié Studio launches capsule collection in collaboration with Net-a-Porter
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Starting today, Danish jewellery brand Lié Studio will be selling a collaboration collection that it designed with luxury fashion website Net-a-Porter. Lié Studio has announced the news via its newsletter and social media. Together, the two have created five exclusive new pieces of jewellery including a large linked necklace, a matching bracelet...
What is the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) legislation? What does it mean for the fashion industry, and what can you do to prepare?
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Good news from Brussel. ‘A victory for people and the environment.’ Lara Wolters on X, tweet from March 15, 2024: “Due Diligence passed in Council! People and planet prevailed over cynicism. Thanks so much to the Belgian Presidency for all its efforts!” On Friday, March 15, the EU voted in favor of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence...
The European Parliament wants EU member states to implement EPR rules more quickly
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The European Parliament has taken another step to tackle the problem of textile waste and food waste within the European Union. The vast majority of the group of people who make EU laws voted in favour of revising waste policy (known as the Waste Framework). This is an important step in the European Union's legislative process. More ambitious...
Comprehensive reporting on sustainability is or will become mandatory: Here's what you need to know about the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
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“Traditionally, financial reports have been the main focus of corporate reporting,” explains fashion professional Melissa Wijngaarden. Many companies compile annual reports that recount their activities over the last year. An integral part of this report is the financial statements, which summarize the company's financial situation. This allows...
Zalando reprimanded by EU regulator: will misleading sustainability claims soon be a thing of the past?
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Primark Netherlands was recently reprimanded for greenwashing. Prior to this, retail chains H&M and Decathlon were also reprimanded by the Dutch regulator ACM for unclear and vague green claims. The Advertising Code Committee ruled in 2023 that certain advertising statements from Primark Netherlands clothing were misleading after a complaint...
Plagiarism in fashion: Why is there so much counterfeiting, and is it even allowed?
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Trends have always traditionally been dedicated by the runway.The apparel industry looks to runway designs, haute couture as well as ready-to-wear,for inspiration. Designs are reinterpreted for a wider audience or diluted and made more accessible while being sold at ever-lower prices. Source: the article ‘Fashion: from catwalk to closet’ Some...
The hidden costs of our purchases: True Pricing and the road to fairer price
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You go to the store for a carton of milk or, if we focus on our industry, a new item of clothing. You pay the market or retail price based on what it costs to produce and sell that item. But did you know that you don't always pay the "true price"? Manufacturers and companies don't usually pass on all the costs to the end consumer. Just think...
From catwalk to console: Swiss start-up Nak3d's digital fashion revolution
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Nak3d is a Swiss startup that brings together the worlds of fashion, video games and artificial intelligence (AI). The company specialises in turning the latest fashion trends, brands and styles into digital assets that can be used in video games. This is referred to by Nak3d as 'g-commerce' – or game commerce. It allows video game players to...