Despite the good intentions of both companies and consumers, the luxury industry is struggling to adopt truly sustainable practices, except via the circular economy, as illustrated by the Pambianco Summit debate.
While import duties have been raised by the US government, the American Apparel & Footwear Association has asked for clearer rules on ‘Made in USA’ labelling, currently liable to mislead consumers.
The collaboration will allow Cotton USA to boost its image as a secure supplier with the support of Oritain’s forensic verification capabilities, which will be used to ensure the origin for all U.S. cotton.
The co-located trade fairs have unveiled innovation as the theme of their next event in January 2020, promising a new one-day conference, an expanded educational program and a refreshed artistic direction for the show.
John Galliano has renewed his contract as creative director of the house of Maison Margiela, in a vote of confidence in the controversial British designer by the brand's owner, Italian billionaire Renzo Rosso.
The next Woolmark Prize will be awarded at the London Fashion Week in February 2020. The names of the 10 finalists have now been revealed, among them A-Cold Wall, Ludovic de Saint Sernin and GmbH.
The denim industry produced $19.7 billion in merchandise in fiscal 2018, a figure which, according to a recent study, is predicted to increase an average of 3.2% over the coming years to reach $25.4 billion by 2025.
In order to win over younger consumers, the luxury industry should focus on emotion and transparency, while giving new importance to products and stores, according to a new study from consultancy firm Bain & Company.
The investment, which follows Zilingo’s launch of U.S. operations offices in New York and Los Angeles this summer, will facilitate new hires within the company’s sales and product teams, according to a press release.
Zara is supporting the 16th edition of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Design Challenge, by providing finalists with sustainable materials. The winner will be announced on 4 November.
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