Ultra-fast-fashion giant Shein said it will invest €250 million ($271 million) in British and European designers and circularity initiatives over the next five years as …
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Emily Ratajkowski Reminds Us Tomato Girl Dressing Was More Than a Passing Trend
Emily Ratajkowski is an art girl, so perhaps she knows that Andy Warhol was the first person to experience the Dionysian thrill of a tomato …
This Week: What Elections in the UK and France Mean for Fashion
Voters head to the polls this week in elections that will determine the political future of two of the most important countries for the global …
Is Gap’s Turnaround Finally Working?
After two decades of failed comeback attempts, there is a growing consensus on Wall Street that Gap’s latest turnaround might just be the one that …
‘In Business to Save the Planet’: The Patagonia Paradox
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert has been mulling a peculiar problem for a top executive at a billion-dollar brand: Can a business be …
Fast fashion is harming our planet — these 4 tips can help you build a more sustainable wardrobe
As sunny summer days return in the northern hemisphere, you may be looking to refresh your wardrobe. The allure of a whole “new you” is …
H&M Sinks on Doubts About Margin Target and June Sale Drop
Sales this month are likely to fall 6% in local currencies versus a year earlier, partly due to poor weather in many markets, the Swedish …
Revolution Beauty Expects Return to Growth by Year-End
Revolution Beauty expects a return to growth in the second half of its fiscal year, but warned it expects a decline in revenue over the …
Worldview: Investors Back Indian Cricketer’s Fashion Brand
🇮🇳 Aditya Birla Group’s Tmrw invests in Virat Kohli-backed brand Wrogn. The company will inject 125 crore rupees (around $15 million) into the streetwear-inspired youth-focused …
This Week: Levi’s, H&M and Nike Try to Clear a Low Bar; Couture Week
Levi’s, which reports second-quarter results on Wednesday, has made a big investment in its stores and website, increasing the share of sales that come through …
Simple wardrobe changes that will make you look chic and contemporary
Fashion is an ever-evolving world where the line between timeless style and current trends can sometimes blur. However, navigating this landscape and looking chic and …
Worldview: Why Yoox Net-a-Porter Is Exiting China
🇨🇳 Yoox Net-a-Porter is shuttering its China business. The luxury e-tailer will liquidate Fengmao, its joint venture with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, and cease operations …
Why Dubai’s Community Malls Are a Missed Opportunity
With over 650 retail outlets, an indoor rollercoaster and 18-screen cineplex, it’s easy to mistake Dubai Hills Mall for one of the city’s iconic mega …
18 Vegan Shoes Your Wardrobe Is Begging For
The days of clunky pleather boots and hemp sandals are long gone. Now, conscientious fashion shoppers have a bounty of choices when it comes to …
9 Types of Vegan Leather Coming for Cowhide
Vegan leather hasn’t always had the best reputation. Synonymous with fast fashion, it’s been known for falling apart, scuffing easily, and just not standing up …
Shein Hikes Prices Ahead of IPO
Fast fashion retailer Shein, known for its China-made $5 tops and $10 dresses, has hiked prices by over a third on some core products, in …
Op-Ed | The Myth of Ethical Luxury
According to LVMH’s head of image and sustainability Antoine Arnault, luxury is “sustainable by nature.” It’s a common message within the industry, where high prices …
Worldview: New Zealand Fashion Week Faces Uncertain Future
🇳🇿 New Zealand Fashion Week’s future in doubt after cancellation. Just one month after announcing the cancellation of the 2024 edition, the annual event’s general …
What’s Behind the Slow Fashion Recession
In February, ARQ, the Oregon-based purveyor of ethically made high-waisted granny panties, sculpting tank tops and other exaggerated underwear, quietly stopped accepting returns. The next …
Stop Shein Listing on the FTSE, Workers’ Rights Campaigners Urge
Workers rights campaigners have called for the UK’s next government to oppose the online fashion business Shein joining the FTSE, arguing that a London listing …