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Puma listed among “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” by Time magazine

German sportswear brand Puma has been listed in Time magazine's most recent ranking of the "World's Most Sustainable Companies." Compiled by the US news magazine and Statista, the ranking considers a company's key environmental data, its level of transparency, and evaluations from external organizations. Scoring 73.02 out of 100 possible points,...

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Nativa debuts blockchain-driven sustainable cashmere

Nativa, supplier of nature-based luxury fibres, has launched the world’s first blockchain-driven sustainable cashmere direct from the farm. Nativa Cashmere offers ethically sourced cashmere fibres from Mongolia, produced by nomadic tribes in small, family-run farms, following its success with sustainable Merino wool and regenerative cotton. The...

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YKK® to spotlight detachable button and rivet system at Kingpins

YKK and denim are so interconnected you can’t imagine a pair of jeans without zippers and fasteners. At this year's Kingpins, the Japanese company will be showcasing its first circular trim combination, the monomaterial detachable button and rivet system. Circularity is vital for the future of the denim industry, as is ensuring that brands can...

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ID.EIGHT FW23

ID.EIGHT is a sustainable, Made in Italy sneaker brand that is not only unisex and cruelty-free but also made from materials deriving from the by-products of the food industry such as apple skin and hearts, grape skin and seeds, and pineapple leaves. The brand originated with the union of its two founders, both emerged in the world of footwear:...

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TENCEL™, the ideal fiber partner for sustainable home textiles

The Covid-19 pandemic triggered major shifts in consumer priorities, especially within the home textiles sector. As time spent indoors at home increased exponentially, people began to think about how they could make their living space more comfortable and sustainable. Earlier this year, the Sustainable Home Décor Market reported skyrocketing...

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Rita Ora unveils sustainable activewear brand Humans Being

Pop star Rita Ora is launching a sustainable activewear brand called Humans Being, designed to take the wearer “from workout to out-out”. Launching on November 3, Humans Being will offer “fashion-forward thinkers sustainable and stylish activewear designed around people and their hybrid lifestyles,” with performance pieces crafted from...

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JCA Class of 2022: MA Graduate - Noon Khouri

Earlier this month the first cohorts of Jimmy Choo’s JCA | London Fashion Academy’s MA Fashion Entrepreneurship in Design and Brand Innovation course showcased their debut collections. Noon Khouri opened the show with her nomadic, inclusive and upcycled denim brand, Angels Wear Nada, described as the “new eco-friendly alternative, battling the...

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Helen Kirkum debuts first ready-to-wear sneaker at LFW

Helen Kirkum, known for creating new sneakers from repurposing old ones, unveiled her first ready-to-wear sneaker at her London Fashion Week presentation. Until now, the Helen Kirkum Studio has been known for its made-to-order service and collaborations, but the new ‘Palimpsest’ sneaker will offer fans a ready-to-wear style featuring her...

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Valentino looks to make its website sustainable

Luxury fashion house Valentino is partnering with Karma Metrix to help quantify the energy performance of its website as part of its ongoing commitment to becoming a sustainable business. Italy-based search marketing and AI company, Karma Metrix Energy Efficient Website, found that Valentino’s website generates 2.56 grams of carbon dioxide...

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Puma launches sustainable yoga collection with Cara Delevingne

Sportswear brand Puma has teamed up with model Cara Delevingne on a yoga collection made with more sustainable materials. The ‘Exhale’ yoga collection features tops, tights and jackets, all made with sustainable materials such as recycled or certified cotton and polyester. The move is part of Puma’s pledge to make nine out of ten products with...

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Rothy’s launches first tennis line made with Evian water bottles

Sustainable accessories brand Rothy’s has unveiled its first, limited-edition, tennis-inspired capsule collection made with repurposed Evian water bottles collected during the US Open Tennis tournament last year. The partnership between Evian and Rothy’s was launched in September 2021 to keep plastic waste from Evian’s water bottles in the...

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The importance of achieving 'Carbon-Zero' within the Textile Industry

Throughout the ages, there has been one language that remains universal: fashion. Ever-present and ubiquitous, fashion lives in our daily lives, translated into the apparel we put on in the morning when we get up and go to work or the gym. It is the outfit we wear when we go out at night or to the supermarket, to see friends and family and when...