Sustainability Pulse #80
Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring — May 22nd, 2023
The Best Eco-Friendly and Ethically Made Beach & Bath Towels
Can't afford a beach vacation? No problem! Relax at a nearby pool or in your own bathtub with eco-friendly towels.
Meet the man behind "the Dave and the Goliath"
At a recent VitroLabs meeting, Bryan McNeil presented his latest tissue bioreactor design aimed at improving tissue growth and production capacity.
Great merchandising never goes out of fashion
Fashion companies that adapt to shifts in the industry’s merchandising model can create a competitive advantage.
DEADSTOCK: WHAT'S OLD IS NEW
A CFDA webinar showcased the use of deadstock for sustainable fabric management and creativity. Speakers included CEOs from Queen of Raw and Alice+olivia, as well as a Senior Director of Sustainability from Reformation.
Why the 'ludicrously capacious' bag on Succession was such a faux pas for the very wealthiest
In this week's newsletter: Poor Bridget's nouveau riche tastes are everything old money families like the Roys hate: loud, practical and the sign of a class interloper.
Resale companies seeking profitability are eliminating low-margin products
ThredUp and The RealReal reported earnings and stressed the need for profitability. ThredUp aims to reach it by Q4 2021, while The RealReal aims for fiscal 2024. Companies can no longer rely solely on growth without profit. Even resale, a popular industry, feels the pressure to prioritize profit.
ARE AI-GENERATED MODELS REALLY GOING TO REPLACE HUMAN ONES?
Fashion brands are turning to digital models as a way to cut costs, save time and even appear more inclusive. What does that mean for human ones?
With funding drying up, who in fashion tech is still scoring investment?
It's a trying time for fashion-tech startups compared to the recent heyday, but many are still securing funds and mentorship. We spoke to investors and incubators to find out what they're putting their money behind now.
Asos, Crocs Reset Net-Zero Climate Commitments
Asos has dropped its 2030 net-zero emissions target and Crocs has delayed its deadline by a decade, rare public resets as scrutiny of corporate climate goals mounts.
Sustainable Fashion: Could the future of LYCRA be corn?
LYCRA, Qore, and Cargill have created eco-friendly spandex using QIRA. LYCRA was invented in 1958 as a substitute for natural rubber during World War II.
Rainbow sea slug found in Falmouth rock pool indicates warming sea
Sighting of rare animal – more often found in Spain, Portugal and France – in rock pool believed to be first in UK.
How powerful is your brand? The VC firm behind Warby Parker & Glossier made a new tool to tell you
Forerunner Ventures is launching the Brand Power Score to help companies assess how impactful their brands is. Starting today, the firm is offering a free tool that companies of all sizes can use to assess how consumers perceive their brand.
Embracing the Power of 3D Fashion: A Journey of Emotion and Innovation
From objective realism to new methods of designing in an inclusive, intuitive, emotional way, fashion has a lot to learn from architecture's journey, from flat sketching to 3D CAD.
What if fashion prices put workers first?
A growing movement to guarantee living wages for garment workers imagines a shift in fashion supply chains that would redress global power imbalances. It highlights how far there is still to go.
The Aesthetics Of The Metaverse And Digital Fashion
What should an open-access fashion show look like in an industry where physical and digital are blurring? And is the vast possibility of space presented by emerging technologies equating to artistic value and worthwhile user experiences?
B Corp certification standards set to get tougher
B Lab, the verifying body for B Corps, is preparing to roll out new standards for certification and has posted strong support from across the private sector.
AP PHOTOS: Guatemala-born designer links history and culture with current trends in fashion show
A Guatemalan designer showcased modern clothing with Indigenous weaving techniques and the history of her country in a runway showcase in Brownsville, Texas. The display included the work of Guatemalan mothers residing in the US and those supporting their families back home.
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