Fashion Has a Say at U.N. Status of Women Conference – WWD
On Thursday, the United Nations continued its advocacy for women — with fashion in the mix.
Conversations spanned leadership opportunities and women’s empowerment in fashion.
One afternoon discussion centered on how women are leading the...
Kering Launches ‘Fashion Our Future’ Podcast – WWD
At a sustainable fashion event held Thursday morning, Kering and Marie Claire unveiled the launch of a joint podcast.
A spin-off from the consumer magazine and luxury conglomerate’s partnership that began in June 2022, the...
Got Certifications? Brands Weigh Pros and Cons – WWD
To certify or not to certify, that is the question.
The consensus is, as with most sustainability programs, it depends. Given the high costs of getting and staying certified, and the questionable impact of some...
PFAS Drinking Water Proposal, Resale News and BFC’s Returns Report – WWD
PFAS: On Tuesday, the Biden-Harris administration announced its proposal of the U.S.’s first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The chemical class is a growing concern in fashion too,...
H&M Launches ‘H&M Pre-Loved,’ Now ThredUp’s Largest Resale Program – WWD
Fast fashion retailer H&M launched its first branded resale platform Tuesday with ThredUp.
Now the largest retailer under ThredUp’s business-to-business-to-consumer channel, “H&M Pre-Loved” aims to offer H&M customers an easy way to access secondhand pieces...
Plastic-Free Innovations Stuck in Pilot, Can Tom Ford’s 2023 Hopefuls Change That? – WWD
The Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Prize hopes to shake things up — revealing three plastic-free prize winners.
The prize winners are Notpla, a London-based start-up that renders seaweed into a natural-membrane packaging; Sway, an American...
‘Fashion Act’ Supporters Hope to Stir Renewed Support – WWD
On Monday night, New York “Fashion Act” supporters convened in SoHo to drum up support for the bill that looks to make fashion more socially and environmentally accountable.
Speakers included Maxine Bedat, director of fashion-industry...
Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri Speaks at Women@Dior Conference at UNESCO – WWD
PARIS — Dior marked International Women’s Day with a conference for its Women@Dior mentoring and educational program at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, which gathered young women from around the world and rewarded two initiatives...
Could Home, Fashion Choices Improve Women’s Lives? Brands Think So. – WWD
There’s often a reason why a high-quality cotton duvet costs $500 or hand-loomed cashmere scarf upward of $2,750.
For sustainable brands like home brand Coyuchi, or Me & K (which does some private label for...
Turkish Brand DeFacto Calls Awareness to Earthquake’s Toll on Women – WWD
Turkish brand DeFacto shined a spotlight on earthquake aid at U.N. Status of Women on Tuesday.
Since the devastating earthquakes tore through southern Turkey and northern Syria on Feb. 6, thousands of aftershocks have rippled...
