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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 -
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E.l.f. brings shopping to the speakeasy with Virtual Luxe Lounge
The beauty brand’s 3D online experience allows members of its loyalty program to shop holiday product drops and access exclusive coupons.
By Jessica Deyo • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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TrendlineTechnology trends shaping fashion
Technology is continuing to provide new ways to address challenges in circularity, supply chain and apparel afterlife issues.
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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The Children’s Place launches storefront on Shein
The deal allows the retail company to distribute its products through the fast fashion giant’s platform and diversify its omnichannel strategy.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Goodwill, Reju partner on textile recycling project in North America
The textile-to-textile regeneration company, which recently opened a production plant in Germany, is looking to build one in the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Gen Phoenix creates 2 new executive roles
The recycled leather company named a chief revenue officer and a chief strategy officer as it works to expand its market reach.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhy apparel companies embrace supplier scorecards
The tool can help build more transparent sourcing relationships and better measure supply chain metrics.
By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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EBay expands fashion circularity fund with $1.2M investment
Startups and small businesses can apply for financing to launch services like apparel rental and repair.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Altuzarra and P180 to launch online rental
The brand is partnering with a firm co-founded by former Wolverine CEO Brendan Hoffman to change the way consumers engage with luxury fashion.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Guess launches recycling initiative with SuperCircle
The program, called Guess Again, allows customers to mail in textiles of any brand.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Sustainable materials firm Modern Meadow names new CEO
David Williamson will take on the top spot after previously serving as president and COO.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Vestiaire Collective launches AI search tools, names new CTO
In addition to the new hire, the luxury resale platform added Jim Freeman to its board, who worked at Amazon.
By Howard Ruben • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Temu faces another class action lawsuit over text message marketing
This is the second recent case claiming the fast fashion giant sent advertisements to people on the National Do Not Call Registry.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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AAFA pushes again for Facebook, Instagram to join the notorious markets list
One association member said Meta’s social platforms “pose the most significant threat” to its IP and brand integrity of any global platform.
By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Sponsored by IWD Retail SoftwareInnovating retail workflow: An interview with Zoey Glover, Retail Operations Manager at Ghanda Clothing
Zoey Glover reveals how tech is revolutionizing retail operations at Ghanda Clothing. Read more!
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Polyester recycling firm Reju opens first facility
The plant in Frankfurt, Germany will produce approximately 1,000 metric tons of material using technology developed in partnership with IBM, Under Armour and Technip Energies.
By Lara Ewen • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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EssilorLuxottica extends Meta partnership into long-term deal
After releasing two iterations of Ray-Ban smart glasses, the luxury eyewear company has agreed to collaborate with the tech firm into the next decade.
By Lara Ewen • Updated Sept. 17, 2024 -
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New York State Fashion Innovation Center to launch new grants for textile innovation
The program is targeting startups, small businesses, farmers and researchers working to boost the state’s farm-to-fashion ecosystem.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Steve Madden offers e-commerce credit for recycling old apparel, footwear
The brand has partnered with Trashie on a recycling and take-back program.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 11, 2024
