Sustainability
-
Stock via Getty Images
Fashion supply chains: 2025’s risks and trends
A dynamic policy landscape and ongoing de minimis scrutiny are shaping an era of uncertainty for apparel brands and retailers.
By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 7, 2025 -
Courtesy of eBay
EBay, Willy Chavarria partner during Paris Men’s Fashion Week
The collection, which launched last week, includes archival designer pieces sourced from the e-commerce platform.
By Howard Ruben • Feb. 5, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Aurelien Meunier via Getty Images
TrendlineTop 5 stories from Fashion Dive
Fashion faced its share of shakeups in the first half of 2024, but few industries are more adept at reinvention or more suited to change.
By Fashion Dive staff -
Shein develops polyester recycling process
The fast fashion company intends to transition to using 31% recycled polyester in its clothing by 2030.
By Howard Ruben • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Arturo Holmes via Getty Images
Fashion outlook 2025: What to expect in the year ahead
As the industry shifts toward a more sustainable future, it’s also facing creative and C-suite changes, legal hurdles and challenges in the luxury sector.
By Lara Ewen • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Courtesy of Shein
Shein launches charitable foundation
The nonprofit’s first donation was a $5.2 million grant to the Africa Collect Textiles Foundation.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 22, 2025 -
Courtesy of Shein
Shein unveils denim printing process designed to reduce water, energy use
The fast fashion giant said the number of products it created using the tech increased by 90% last year.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 10, 2025 -
Francois Durand via Getty Images
Deep Dive5 fashion industry trends to watch in 2025
Sourcing and sustainability challenges will hit home as luxury and corporate shifts reshape the global fashion landscape.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Roy Rochlin via Getty Images
Fashion Workers Act signed into law in New York
The legislation requires model management firms to register with the state and offers protections against AI and exploitation.
By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 3, 2025 -
Courtesy of Shein
Shein joins Customs and Border Protection pilot program
The program aims to prevent illegal and hazardous products from entering the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss launches independent recycling, reuse company
Eightyards will begin operations in January and manage the group’s waste but is eyeing expansion beyond fashion.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Spencer Platt via Getty Images
Apparel resale growth outpaced retail in 2024: report
A study from Consumer Edge suggests that the resale category has “strong momentum heading into 2025” as shoppers focus on sustainability, value and uniqueness.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Drew Angerer via Getty Images
Supply chains of over 100 fashion brands linked to oil, gas fracking in Texas
Stand.earth identified 107 fashion companies — including H&M, Puma and Adidas — that use textile materials generated by petrochemicals linked to the Permian Basin in a new report.
By Zoya Mirza • Dec. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Rubi
Materials technology firm awarded $1M grant
Rubi, which already has partnerships with H&M, Patagonia and Reformation, said it will use the funds to scale and eventually commercialize its carbon-to-cellulose platform.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 12, 2024 -
jetcityimage via Getty Images
Shein launches independent advisory boards for ESG, corporate responsibility issues
The groups will work with the fast fashion company’s leaders on how to reach the commitments it laid out in its EvoluSHEIN plan.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of eBay
Margherita Maccapani Missoni releases personal collection on eBay
The 35-item cache of vintage and pre-owned clothing includes pieces from M Missoni and Ralph Lauren, plus ceramics and art.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 5, 2024 -
iStock via Getty Images
L’Oréal Groupe spearheads supplier decarbonization fund
The Solstice program will help SMEs access funding to advance scope 3 commitments.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Recover
Sustainable materials company to open new production center in Vietnam
Recover’s latest facility, coming in 2025, will have the capacity to produce 10,000 metric tons of its recycled cotton and polyester material.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Carl Court via Getty Images
Environmental scorecard improves for viscose, rayon manufacturers
More than half of the global producers of manmade cellulosic fiber achieved positive marks from Canopy, but the nonprofit group said there’s still work to be done.
By Lara Ewen • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Screenshot: The Or Foundation
Upcycled clothing, accessories collection launches on Vestiaire Collective
The project, supported by the Or Foundation, includes pieces made by 11 Ghanaian designers and sourced from Accra’s Kantamanto Market.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Shein
Shein facility receives certification for zero-waste, landfill management
The accreditation helps with the fast fashion company’s strategy to show it is implementing new recycling initiatives.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Nov. 26, 2024 -
Luke Dray via Getty Images
AAFA calls on ILA and USMX to avoid strike, resume negotiations
The trade organization also asked the Biden Administration to expand its efforts in protecting international shipping lanes in the Red Sea from attacks.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Faircraft
Lab-grown leather firm Faircraft raises $16M
The startup says it’s already working with major luxury brands and will use the investment to expand its science team and production capabilities.
By Lara Ewen • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Wolverine Worldwide
Wolverine World Wide debuts global innovation hub in Boston
The company is building out its corporate workspaces as a way to attract talent and encourage creativity as it goes through a strategic transformation.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Circulose
H&M, McKinsey execs to lead the former Renewcell
Jonatan Janmark was named CEO of the company, now called Circulose, and Helena Helmersson was appointed chair of the board.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 19, 2024 -
Scott Olson via Getty Images
Only 16% of global companies on track for 2050 net-zero goals: Accenture
“The fact that so few of the G2000 companies are on track to reach net-zero emissions is alarming,” the director of shareholder advocacy at Trillium Asset Management said.
By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 15, 2024
