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Biomimicry Institute’s Design for Decomposition initiative awarded 2.5 million euros

The Biomimicry Institute has revealed it has been awarded 2.5 million euros to lead a multi-year initiative, Design for Decomposition, that hopes to demonstrate the new possibilities of ‘biocompatible’ fashion waste. It will use the fund to pilot technologies that convert wasted clothes and textiles into biodegradable raw materials. The...

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Fashion

Zara enters the metaverse with Ader Error collaboration

As the metaverse continues to expand, more and more fashion brands are throwing themselves into the digital world. Spanish retailer Zara is the most recent to do so, in a collaborative project alongside South Korean fashion brand, Ader Error. The flagship brand of the Inditex Group has come together with Ader Error to launch the AZ Collection, “...

13 hours ago

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Samurai launches new brand positioning

UK-based sportswear brand Samurai has announced a “push forward” all-encompassing rebrand, following the acquisition of a majority equity stake by British investment company Primosole Holdings earlier this year. The sports apparel producer, founded in 1996 by Terry Sands, a former England rugby sevens manager, is well known in the rugby sector,...

13 hours ago

Fashion

Stella McCartney named "sustainable pioneer” in Four Paws animal welfare report

Four Paws has released its latest ‘Animal Welfare in Fashion’ report revealing the best and worst fashion brands when it comes to considering animal welfare in fashion supply chains. It reveals that Stella McCartney and People Tree excel within the UK, whilst Harrods, which continues to sell fur despite objections to its production by 79 percent...

14 hours ago

Business

Scotch & Soda teams up with Tipa on compostable packaging

Amsterdam-based brand Scotch & Soda has announced a partnership with Tipa, which creates compostable and biodegradable packaging solutions to help it move away from conventional plastic polybags in its supply chain. Scotch & Soda will integrate Tipa bioplastic bags into its supply chain, stepping away from conventional plastic polybags for all...

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Retail

Clothing rental services to see surge in demand over festive season

Providing there will be no lockdown this festive season, clothing rental companies may see a surge in demand. New data from VoucherCodes.co.uk show 69 percent of Brits may turn to clothing rental this Christmas. While the study was relatively small with just 2,000 participants, 38 percent of participants had previously hired outfits. Surge in...

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Retail

Nuhü division unveils unique plastic-free Manhattan pop-up store

A novel pop-up retail concept has arrived in New York’s Soho care of sustainable luxury loungewear brand nuhü division. The brand worked with two Spanish innovators, eco-design firm Cartonlab, and award-winning design agency Studio Animal, to create a store using zero plastics, its walls and mannequins constructed from 100 percent recycled...

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Fashion

Major fashion and footwear brands linked to Amazon deforestation

A new report by Stand.Earth has highlighted how the world’s biggest fashion companies, including, Zara, Nike, Prada, LVMH and Adidas are potential contributors to deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The cattle industry, which includes the procurement of leather, is the single largest driver of deforestation. Fashion linked to deforestation...

6 Dec 2021

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The Bay to partner with NuOrder and Lightspeed

The Bay, which operates thebay.com featuring Marketplace, one of the largest premium life and style digital platforms in Canada, is partnering with NuOrder by Lightspeed to further accelerate its digital-first transformation. Launching ahead of the pre-fall footwear market, the NuOrder by Lightspeed platform directly connects buyers and...

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Fashion

Mango collaborates with artist Tiago Majuelos

Barcelona-based artist Tiago Majuelos has collaborated with fast-fashion brand Mango for a limited-edition capsule of sustainable cotton t-shirts and sweatshirts inspired by Mediterranean culture and lifestyle. This collaboration comes as U.S. holiday retail sales are projected to rise 8.5 to 10.5 percent this year according to Supermarketnews....

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Fashion

Dolce & Gabbana release virtual holiday campaign

Dolce & Gabbana have released its virtual holiday campaign. As a part of the campaign, a musical video has been released, animated in stop motion. The handmade scenography recreates a street of theatres, and features two mannequins representing Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana. The two mini designers are 3D printed with the faces and outfits...

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Fashion

Crew Clothing partners with Rugbytots

British fashion and sportswear brand Crew Clothing has announced an official partnership with Rugbytots, which provides a safe and inspiring space for children to play rugby together from as young as two years old. As part of the deal, Crew Clothing has launched an official, licensed Rugbytots product range, featuring a selection of signature...

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