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6 macro themes that will reshape our industry by 2026

Fashion used to be a PEST - that is, influenced by Politics, Economics, Society and Tech. Speaking at this month’s NRF conference, WGSN’s VP Consumer Insights, Andrea Bell, delivered a forward-thinking overview of the industry entitled, “Global Forces Shaping the Retail Business Landscape” that elaborated on the acronym created by Harvard...

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How (not) sustainable is the fashion industry?

Fashion and 'sustainability' don't actually go together. A garment is usually made in such a way that it quickly goes out of fashion. In the fashion industry there is not only stylistic obsolescence, but also technical obsolescence. Some clothing is of such low quality that it tears, pills or loses its colour after a few wears and washes. Ideal...

Fashion

L’Oréal partners with climate tech company Breezometer

L’Oréal has announced its partnership with climate tech company Breezometer. The two companies aim to discover insights into exposome and skin through its multi-year partnership. “In combining our historical expertise in skin care science with Breezometer’s innovative technology platform, we will provide our consumers all around the world new...

Business

Walmart announces new sustainability targets

Walmart has announced further commitments towards becoming a regenerative company after establishing its goal last year. Its aim in becoming a ‘regenerative company’ means that the company intends to place nature and humanity at the centre of their business. Introducing more promises, Walmart’s statement lists the growing effects of climate...

Business

De Beers partners with National Geographic in Africa

Jewellery group De Beers is teaming up with National Geographic to launch Okavango Eternal, a strategic conservation partnership to protect the source waters of the Okavango Delta in Africa and the lives and livelihoods they support. The five-year commitment will help protect Africa’s endangered species, ensure water and food security for more...

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IAF launches CO₂ Improve Initiative

IAF is launching its ‘CO₂ improve’ initiative today, aiming to help the worldwide fashion & lifestyle community to do better when it comes to CO₂ emissions through fashion logistics. Han Bekke, IAF chairman explains: ‘Fashion supply chains cover the globe so the logistical operations in the fashion industry almost by definition add up to a very...

Design

Levi's tests 100 percent recycled water for garment production

Denim giant Levi's has tested a new garment production method that uses 100 percent recycled water. In a bid to reduce impacts on the environment, the process has been tested at one of Levi's Chinese manufacturers which sees 100 percent recycled water piped into an industrial laundry machine that is used for finishing in one of its jeans ranges....