American Eagle jumps into secondhand sales via ThredUp

The retailer is the latest to sign onto the used-apparel site’s quickly expanding resale platform.

By Daphne Howland • April 11, 2023

H&M builds kid’s collection around recycled embellishments

The fast fashion company says the Re-Enchantment Story line is part of its initiative to use 100% sustainable materials by the end of the decade. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 11, 2023

Kintra Fibers lands $8M to expand bio-based polyester alternative

H&M Group led the series A funding round, which will help the startup pilot the use of its fiber at companies that include Reformation and Zara parent Inditex.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 11, 2023

Fashion for Good pilots digital tool to expand access to dyestuff innovations

Corporate partners, including Adidas, Patagonia and Target, have signed on to support the Dutch nonprofit's initiative, which allows clients to choose dyestuff based on performance and environmental impact.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 10, 2023

Wrangler parent rolls out system to reduce climate impact

Kontoor’s new Global Design Standards focus on decreasing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering water and chemical usage, and assessing worker well-being. 

By Natalie Schwartz • April 6, 2023

ThredUp: US resale market projected to reach $70B by 2027

That’s down from the company’s estimates last year, which expected the market to reach $82 billion by 2026.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • April 5, 2023

Gold Toe launches sock recycling program with TerraCycle

Participants will receive points they can convert into donations to nonprofits, schools or charitable organizations.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 30, 2023

Fashion companies see emissions rise despite climate pledges

Out of 55 organizations that pledged to halve their emissions by 2030, 38% saw these figures increase last year, says UN report. 

By Natalie Schwartz • March 28, 2023

Here’s where fossil fuels exist in the fashion industry’s supply chain

Many brands focus on sustainable initiatives like reducing packaging waste, but researchers found that producing cotton and polyester accounted for a much greater share of greenhouse gas emissions.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 27, 2023

Ulla Johnson debuts resale platform with Archive

The Brooklyn-based designer’s new program, called Ulla Johnson PreLoved, will allow customers to sell their pre-owned womenswear pieces for cash or brand credit.

By Lara Ewen • March 23, 2023

L’Oréal takes a step toward more sustainable ingredients with investment in Geno-led venture

The beauty giant joins Unilever as a founding investor in the venture, which aims to develop alternatives to frequently used ingredients.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 23, 2023

David’s Bridal releases wedding gown collection made partly from recycled fibers

The company said it wants to appeal to consumers who are looking for more sustainable options for big purchases.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 23, 2023

Resale fashion search engine launches

Chinese tech company DejaWooo received its first seed investment in 2021 and last week announced the launch of its platform.

By Xanayra Marin-Lopez • March 21, 2023

Fashion makeover: 5 ways to rethink the industry in 2023

Analysts say brands have to look beyond NFTs and buzzy collaborations to bring greater agility to its supply chain, transparency to its sustainability efforts and practicality to its tech adoption. 

By Lara Ewen , Shaun Lucas • March 20, 2023

Gucci launches resale and redesign initiatives

The Italian luxury goods brand is deepening its relationship with resale platform Vestiaire, while parent company Kering says it will cut its greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2035.

By Lara Ewen • March 20, 2023

H&M taps ThredUp for resale program

A “collabs” section allows shoppers to buy pre-owned items from designer collections. The move comes as the retailer works to remake its sustainability image.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • March 14, 2023

Outdoor brands lead branded resale market while luxury brands lag, report finds

Trove, a maker of online recommerce platforms, created an index to assess the marketing and practices of takeback programs.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 14, 2023

Dr. Scholl’s collaborates with denim brand Re/Done on footwear collection

The capsule collection follows several recent partnerships from the heritage brand, including team-ups with Ganni and GmbH.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 10, 2023

Textile recycling startup Circ nabs $25M in latest funding round

The company is one of the few players attempting to recycle cotton-polyester blends at scale — a feat that has so far been elusive.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 9, 2023

Puma introduces kangaroo leather-free version of King soccer cleat

The new Puma King Supercharge edition replaces kangaroo leather components with a proprietary nylon core upper that contains at least 20% recycled material.

By Lara Ewen • March 7, 2023

Carhartt workwear partners with resale company Trove

The heritage workwear and apparel brand plans to pilot the program across six U.S. stores before expanding nationwide later this year.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 6, 2023

Resale dominates National Retail Federation’s ‘Big Show’

Secondhand goods present retailers with a lucrative sales opportunity at an uncertain time for the industry, according to several presenters.

By Daphne Howland • Jan. 19, 2023