Fashion retailer Monki has announced it has partnered with the BDD Foundation to support its efforts in raising awareness surrounding Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and the effect of altered imagery in social media. As part of the partnership, BDD has started a petition directed at the EU Parliament, calling for transparency regarding altered...
25 Nov 2021
Fashion conglomerate VF Corporation has published its third annual Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action Profile, outlining progress, benchmarks and new goals by the company and defining key strategic pillars. The group, which oversees the likes of Vans, The North Face and Timberland, has previously stated two representation goals that have...
16 Nov 2021
Retail brand Old Navy is celebrating inclusivity with its Happy All-idays campaign. The campaign seeks to encourage all Santas to participate, arranging an inclusive training course for all those who are “interested in spreading the holiday joy”. Open to anyone of any background, ethnicity and cultural heritage, Old Navy wishes to offer more...
9 Nov 2021
Italian luxury retailer LuisaViaRoma has teamed up with the nonprofit organisation, Oxfam, on the ‘I was a sari’ project, targeting the issues of discrimination and lack of sustainability in production. Through the transformation of upcycled Indian saris, the collaboration resulted in a 24 piece exclusive collection, with creations including...
8 Nov 2021
Materials can be the subject of political movements, sustainability debates and personal statements, but not many have such a rich history as denim does. Rounding out a whole month of talks, workshops and events, the British Textile Biennial has come to a close. Focusing on the UK’s relationship with creativity, innovation and expression in...
5 Nov 2021
Multibrand retailer Nordstrom has launched a partnership with marketplace Black Owned Everything, a platform promoting Black-owned businesses, and its founder Zerina Akers. The collaboration sees Akers and Nordstrom come together on a curated selection featuring four Black-owned brands, displayed alongside new Nike and Jordan collections in the...
22 Oct 2021
Denim brand Good American has announced it has achieved B Corporation certification, presenting confirmation of its commitment to social and environmental initiatives throughout its organisation. Founded in 2016 by Khloe Kardashian, the company has had an ongoing focus on promoting body positivity through size-inclusive denim products, with...
19 Oct 2021
Luxury fashion house Chloé has become B Corporation certified, reinforcing its commitment to social and environmental practices following a number of initiatives dedicated to these fields. Chloé’s classified ‘Benefit Corporation’ status reflects that of its recent restructuring to a purpose-driven model, launched in June 2020. The reformation...
18 Oct 2021
Located in Chester, UK, Cheshire Fashion Week will be putting an emphasis on inclusiveness and body positivity this year, featuring models with alopecia, diverse body types and a range of ages on the runway. National fashion retailers, independent boutiques and designers will be making an appearance at the event, including a number of luxury...
Outerwear giant The North Face has unveiled the first names of its EMEA Explore Fund Council, set up to promote more equality, diversity and inclusion in outdoor sports. Announced last year, the Explore Fund Council secured a seven million dollar fund, with the goal of ultimately improving access to outdoor adventure and nature. The global...
8 Oct 2021
In partnership with The Human Rights Campaign, Black in Fashion Council has released its first ‘Black in Fashion’ index, measuring company policies and practices related to the inclusivity of Black employees. A total of 30 businesses took part in the report, with each granted anonymity to allow for complete honesty. Participants were presented...
7 Oct 2021
Multibrand retailer Asos has released its first Ethnicity Pay Gap (EPG) data report, stating the 2021 median pay for ethnic minorities is 5.9 percent higher than their White counterparts. According to the report, the result is a 21.2 percent improvement in the overall ethnicity pay gap year on year. Overall, Asos’ ethnicity pay gap has improved...
4 Oct 2021
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