Sustainability Pulse #51
Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring — September 25th, 2022
So Glad to be invited as a Guest Speaker!
I am so glad to be invited as a Guest Speaker to share my experience and insight of the Sustainable consulting and media production - instruments of SG campaign! I look forward to discussing the role of media and communication professionals in promoting sustainable fashion and sustainable practices.
This 3-day event aims to shed light on the actual state of sustainable development and to provide networking for founders.
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MUST READ: SHEIN HAS A NEW RIVAL, IRANIAN WOMEN ARE CUTTING THEIR HAIR TO PROTEST THE DEATH OF MAHSA AMINI
Plus, the PVH Foundation, the parent company of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, joins the $250-million Fashion Climate Fund.
The protests in Iran are about more than the hijab itself – they're about women's right to choose
The protests follow the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died last Friday.
This CEO got hooked on the thrill of vintage shopping—now she's overhauling the industry
Kim-Parker's passion for vintage shopping and her concern for the fashion industry's contribution to the climate crisis led her to start Thrilling, which curates offerings from more than 1,400 shops across more than 300 cities, 95% of which are owned by women and/or a person of color.
A look into the plastic inside your clothes
An infographic diving into three types of plastic-based fabrics and how they may be affecting our environment.
Meet 3 Women Pushing For Real Change In Sustainable Fashion
Don't be daunted by this mountain of progress we've collectively yet to climb. Keep reading to catch up on the conference via some of the event's youngest female speakers, who all had a lot to say.
Third of UK adults worried cost of living will prevent them from shopping sustainably
Young people are implementing wardrobe 'hacks' to balance cost and environmental impact.
How to SHIFT Consumer Behavior and Scale Sustainability Initiatives with Psychology
While shoppers agree that the onus shouldn't be entirely on them to fix fashion's broken system, they are aware of their role in the industry's sustainable future and are demanding brands clean up their environmental act by setting high expectations for the brands they engage with.
Inside New York's last-standing embroidery studio, where star designers take their work
Michelle Feinberg's New York Embroidery Studio embellishes the fantastical creations of Tory Burch, Alexander Wang, and Thom Browne, holding out in a Garment District that has seen most of its jobs go overseas.
Why fast fashion is the next Big Tobacco
ThredUp's CEO argues that fast fashion should come with a warning label to discourage Gen Z from buying the cheap, disposable clothing that's wreaking havoc on the planet.
At NYFW, Diversity But Little Inclusion
The official calendar included the largest number of Black designers to date, but small production budgets, a dearth of media coverage and a sense that Black creatives' biggest supporters continue to be other Black and brown people has left much to be desired.
This Fashion Designer Is Preserving The Planet By Using Recycled Leather, Preparing For Vegan Materials
The debate over vegan leather is growing. The global leather goods market was valued at $419.5 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach around $720.8 billion by 2030. The search for vegan leather has increased by 69% year-on-year, according to global fashion search platform Lyst. Additionally, the demand for eco vegan leather has grown steadily; searches for leather saw a 3.5% decrease.
Etro CEO Cardinali on deadstock, Gen Z and the brand’s new creative vision
Etro is at a turning point. In the days leading up to creative director Marco de Vincenzo’s debut on Friday, CEO Fabrizio Cardinali spoke about updating the iconic Italian brand’s house codes for a new generation.
The trouble with secondhand: It’s becoming like fast fashion
Reports from The RealReal and Thredup suggest even when buying used, customers crave constant newness and still overconsume.
The future of fashion is in everyone's hands
An innovative upcycling movement is here to change the conversation around our relationship to clothes
Lawsuits and Legislation Are Trying to Clean Up Fashion’s Greenwashing Problem
Brands face new legal challenges around the world that advocates hope lead to structural change.
3D Printing in Fashion: How Are 3D Printers Used in the Fashion Industry?
3D printing technology is continuing to gain popularity in many industries. It’s no longer a technology confined to only prototyping; it’s now being used to create finished products, including clothing and accessories. Below, we describe ways in which 3D printing technology is utilized in the fashion industry.
Triad mom creates clothing designed to grow with your child
UNC-Greensboro graduate Morgan South has created a clothing line that includes "grow with me" technology, cooling fabrics, cover stitching, and reversible construction.
Fashion Firms Look to Single-Fiber Clothes as EU Recycling Regulations Loom
Clothing companies are increasingly signing deals with recycling startups
More Than Fashion: The SNR Podcast: Countdown to the Runway: Virtual Reality Fashion & Showrooms with Tracy Wong on Apple Podcasts
In the fifth episode of More Than Fashion: The SNR Podcast, Silver Needle Runway Communications Director, Erica Capobianco, is joined by Tracy Wong, the founder of VOOR3D, a business to business, virtual solution to showcasing collections. Join Erica and Tracy as they discuss the inspiration behind VOOR3D, what drew her to the fashion industry, her work with the Hong Kong Productivity council, and much more! Later in the episode, Erica and Tracy discuss the evolution of fashion shows and content presentation, and what she anticipates will be the future of that.
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