Trade group Confindustria Moda called for a ‘concrete dialogue’ on cost targets and contract terms as the luxury industry grapples with a series of scandals linking major brands to illegal sweatshops outside Milan.| The Business of Fashion
Advocacy group Fashion Revolution’s second “What Fuels Fashion?” report highlighted the industry’s continued failure to disclose climate efforts, especially its blindspot in monitoring the risks of fossil-fuel based heat stress.| The Business of Fashion
The landmark policy aims to ban imports of products like leather and palm oil that could be linked to deforestation.| The Business of Fashion
Brussels is in the process of negotiating changes to flagship regulation that would make big fashion brands more accountable for environmental and labour abuses in their supply chains.| The Business of Fashion
The European Parliament green lit new rules that will require brands and retailers to cover the cost of collecting, recycling and sorting old clothes, footwear and other products.| The Business of Fashion
Aude Vergne, who spent nearly decade at the luxury brand and oversaw the label’s B Corp certification has left the company.| The Business of Fashion
The outerwear brand is under fire after a fireworks show in Tibet sparked environmental backlash, prompting an official investigation, social media boycotts and an apology from the brand.| The Business of Fashion
Global fibre production hit record highs last year, with fossil-fuel-based polyester extending its market dominance, helping push up the industry’s carbon footprint, according to a new report.| The Business of Fashion