Sustainability Pulse #75
Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring — December 30th, 2023
Hey there, fellow sustainability enthusiasts! 💚
Welcome to the latest edition of "The Sustainability Pulse," where we dive deep into the exciting world of sustainable fashion. As we approach the end of 2023, I've got a fresh batch of inspiring stories and trends to explore together.
In this edition:
🌿 We'll meet visionaries like Rebecca Burgess, redefining the future of textiles.
🌟 Join us as we discover how young leaders like Sophia Kianni are sparking a social media revolution.
👗 Explore why fashion's business model is being questioned, one piece at a time.
💃 Follow Emily's journey as she shares her lessons from a year of mindful clothing choices.
🤖 Find out if AI can finally end the fashion super-fake era.
And that's just the beginning! We've got a jam-packed newsletter ready for your reading pleasure. So, grab your favorite eco-friendly beverage, kick back, and let's embark on this sustainability journey together.
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Let's keep the sustainability momentum going! 🌍
Cheers,
Vera
Redefining Fashion's Future: Rebecca Burgess Envisions Tomorrow's Textile Landscape
Rebecca Burgess, the Executive Director of Fibershed, advocates for a clothing production and consumption shift. Her vision for a fiber future focuses on quality materials, cultural reverence, and ecosystem connection. In this interview, Burgess discusses the opportunities and challenges in the textile industry. She emphasizes the significance of consumer behavior, policy changes, and innovative agricultural practices in paving the way for a sustainable future.
Iranian-American Climate Activist Sophia Kianni's Fossil Fuel Fashion Campaign Is Starting a Social Media Revolution
by Livia Firth
What happens when young leaders and creatives partner for change? Meet the team starting the Fossil Fuel Fashion campaign and social media revolution.
How Fashion's Business Model Is Wasteful by Design
Excess is built into the economics of the industry at every step of the value chain, writes Kenneth P. Pucker.
I Only Bought 5 Items Of Clothing This Year. Here's What I Learned
When Emily committed to adding only five things to her wardrobe at the start of 2023, she wasn't particularly daunted. If anything, she was worried it wasn't ambitious enough. After all, in her role as British Vogue's sustainability editor, she always advises people to buy better and less – and being allowed five new pieces sounded pretty generous to her.
Can AI end the era of the fashion super-fake?
The world of luxury is turning to the latest technology in order to fight the ever-inventive counterfeit market.
2023: The Fashion Technology Rearview
As the year winds to a close, The Interline team reflects on the stories from our writers and partners that defined each of the last twelve months - and revisits the year's top topics - based on readership numbers - with the benefit of hindsight.
H&M ups prices to support Bangladesh wage rise
STOCKHOLM – Swedish fast fashion brand H&M has told suppliers in Bangladesh it will increase unit prices to help absorb the costs for garment makers associated with the recent minimum wage rise. H&M has become the first major fashion brand to act on this issue as debate rages.
Hugo Boss Backs 100M-Euro Sustainable Fashion Fund; National Retail Federation Launches Support for Retailers: Short Takes
Circulose-maker Renewcell hired Peter Schultz as CFO as it seeks to right its financial ship, while Under Armour releases its microfiber shed testing tech to other brands.
Italy's Diesel & Lee join forces in sustainable fashion initiative
INSIGHTS
Diesel collaborates with Lee under its Diesel Loves program, focusing on sustainability and creative resource sharing.
Led by Glenn Martens, the initiative challenges traditional brand partnerships to tackle overproduction in fashion.
Diesel Loves collections, made from unsold stock of both brands, will create limited-edition capsules.
Luxury Vegan Handbags Market Worth US$ 2.83 Billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by CoherentMI
The luxury vegan handbags market comprises stylish and fashionable handbags made from vegan materials like synthetic leather, recycled plastic, and jute that offer an alternative to animal products like leather or suede. These handbags cater to conscious consumers looking for luxury and environmentally friendly options.
Chanel Files Trademark Infringement Suit Over Phone Accessories
Chanel Inc. alleges that providers of mobile phone accessories have violated its trademark rights in a lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of California.
The complaint alleges federal and state violations against several entities over their use of the fashion company's logo. Three defendants are listed in the complaint—FE Corp., MM Cell Corp., and alleged owner Farshad Najafi.
Read More (Under Paywall)
Chanel show brings estimated £8m boost to Manchester
Chanel's Métiers d'Art event saw Thomas Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter transformed into a catwalk.
Stars including Kristen Stewart, Hugh Grant, and Tilda Swinton were spotted in the audience on December 7.
Manchester City Council said the event also generated national and international media coverage worth an estimated £100m.
Coupang to Rescue Farfetch, Injecting $500 Million Into Troubled Firm
Richemont's pending agreement to sell a majority stake in Yoox Net-a-porter to Farfetch and Alabbar has been terminated due to the sale.
EU Green-Lights New Law to Ban Destruction of Unsold Clothing, Footwear
The European Commission has announced a new provisional agreement to promote sustainable products in the European Union. The agreement aims to ensure that products last longer, use resources more efficiently, are easier to repair and recycle, and contain fewer harmful substances. It will create a level playing field for sustainable products in the EU's internal market and strengthen the competitiveness of businesses that offer sustainable products globally.
Temu files lawsuit against Shein over alleged 'mafia-style intimidation'
The online retailer Temu is suing fast-fashion brand Shein over alleged copyright concerns and "mafia-style intimidation" of suppliers. The lawsuit also alleges that some suppliers who worked for both companies were detained in Shein's office for up to ten hours. Both companies are facing ongoing congressional investigations.
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group Buys Matchesfashion
The sale sees owner Apax Partners take a heavy loss on the British e-tailer amid a broader meltdown in the luxury e-commerce space.
The new scapegoats: Brands are blaming Temu & Shein for poor business performance
In August, Gap's executive vice president mentioned that Shein was one of several competitors "gaining share" and "compet[ing] with our customer." "I think we have a lot to do there to keep winning in that space," she added.
Sustainable fashion has a marketing problem
The relative absence of the fashion industry at COP28 suggests sustainable fashion has a marketing problem.
A Funding Model That's Helped Solar Could Be the Perfect Fit for Sustainable Fashion
Shoppers could have more sustainably made clothes to choose from if emerging technologies can get financing to build facilities that allow them to commercialize products at scale.
Village Pop-Up Showcases Sustainable Fashion and Women Empowerment
The limited-time pop-up store offers a curated selection of knitwear pieces
Palisadians can check out the Kilte Pop-Up, running through December 31, and discover their machine-washable cashmere and exquisite designs crafted from sustainable materials, including biodegradable wool and organic cashmere.
The Year Ahead: Deconstructing Fast Fashion's Future
Fast-fashion challengers, led by Shein and Temu, are changing tactics around price, customer experience and speed. Success for disruptors and incumbents will likely hinge on their ability to adapt to fiercer competition and other pressures, The State of Fashion 2024 reports.
Post mortem: Why sustainable fashion brand Dai shut its doors
The British womenswear brand closed on December 10 after six years. In an exclusive interview, founder and CEO Joanna Dai reflects on what went wrong.
The Six Most Toxic Types of Fashion and What To Wear Instead
A recent study of clothing imported to Europe found that 16% of the products tested had illegal levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals, mutagens, heavy metals, and carcinogens. Here are the types of clothing that are at the highest risk of containing toxic chemicals
Read More. (Under Paywall)
GAME CHANGERS: SARAH DAVIS
In the glittering world of high fashion, where trends dictate the industry's rhythm, FASHIONPHILE founder and president Sarah Davis stands as a true leader in innovation.
Fashion's glory days are gone. Get over it
We've got bigger things to worry about than a lack of creativity.
Ozempic is killing fashion's body inclusivity movement
In 2020, Ashley Graham and Lizzo became Vogue's first plus-size cover models. Hollywood released body inclusivity-focused movies like Dumplin', Shrill, and Survival of the Thickest. In 2021, Old Navy announced a design overhaul, making every style available in sizes 0-28.
Vera
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