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Breakthrough, by Dr. Camilla PangDr. Camilla Pang Fashion is a strange industry. There are so many things about it that I don’t understand. Products are designed by people who have no idea how they’re made, and they’re made by people who are manufacturing experts but have little influence over what they make. Most fashion business models rely on outdated forecasting models and arbitrary minimum order quantities, meaning that winter clothes are in stores in summer and vice versa. A significant amount of clothing produced is unsold (due to overproduction due to minimum order quantities) and is incinerated or shredded for…
Growing public awareness of the climate crisis has put pressure on major retailers to “green” their production chains and make them more sustainable, but much of the work is yet to be completed. The fashion industry is responsible for up to 10% of global carbon emissions and remains the second largest consumer of water. The culture created by fast fashion, where we refresh our wardrobes to fit this year’s new looks, also produces high levels of water pollution, contaminants and waste that have detrimental effects on the environment and human health. The past 20 years have seen unprecedented growth in…
Customers sit at outdoor cafe tables at the Ralph Lauren store on Bond Street in London, England. [+] Kingdom.Photo via Getty Images Following the lead of luxury brands such as Dior, Prada and Ralph Lauren, other fashion brands are also leveraging hospitality experiences to create new retail offerings for shoppers. Tapestry, the group behind Coach and Kate Spade, is the latest company to move into lifestyle with culinary experiences, giving consumers new opportunities to interact with brands. Why are fashion retailers getting into the hospitality concept, and what are the clear benefits of doing so? Coach and Kate Spade enter…
Patagonia is an irrefutable leader in the rain jacket market, and the Boulder Fork is the latest addition to their well-rounded collection. Slotting in between the everyday-friendly Torrentshell and more technical Granite Crest, the new shell is designed to minimize bulk without sacrificing protection. While testing the women’s version on a five-day backpacking trip in Chilean Patagonia, we found that the streamlined design does make a couple compromises—including no pit zips to dump heat—but it’s overall another trustworthy and thoughtfully built rain shell from Patagonia. Below we outline our experiences with the Boulder Fork. To see how it stacks up…
This story is part of Prospect’s Rollups series, highlighting under-the-radar markets that have been rolled up by under-the-radar monopolies. If you know of such a rollup, please let us know at rollups(at)prospect.org. The FTC wants to stop all the stores in a mid- to high-end mall in Southern California from being run by the same owner — and more specifically, it wants to stop the workers at those stores from having to endure low wages and poor conditions. These are some of the key interests in the merger challenge to Tapestry’s proposed $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings. Few people…
Getting factories to agree to small runs can be difficult and costly. Saint Art has found a workaround by working in the factory’s sample lab for small runs. The cost per piece is still higher, but Gogolak says it’s worth it to avoid the risk of unsold inventory.[This] “Cash flow can get tricky,” she says. That works out well, since Saint Art is still relatively small, and management plans to keep it that way. “We don’t want it to feel like junky stuff or like it’s being sold off,” Gogolak says. “We want people to feel like the brand has…
Mira Rajput’s asymmetrical black maxi dress is the perfect unconventional look for a date night. (PC: Varinder Chawla) Mira Rajput is one of the ardent fashionistas of Bollywood. She goes all out to give the best fashion statements and always encourages her fans and followers to try their hand at fashion. Last night, Mira Rajput and beau Shahid Kapoor were paparazzi spotted out on a date. Needless to say, Mira’s choice of outfit garnered attention. Shahid Kapoor is usually fashionable but it won’t be an exaggeration to say that Miller Rajput stole the show last night in his stunning black…
1Camila CabelloGuests at Coachella’s second weekend were treated to a duet by Camila Cabello and Lana Del Rey. *screams* But first, we need to take note of Camila’s super cute Y2K fashion: a sparkly slogan “Pepsi Cola” t-shirt and embellished flared jeans. Of course, no 2000s look would be complete without a Dimante choker.2AnittaYes, Anitta only wore her trademark teeny-tiny booty shorts with a leather harness during her Coachella performance, but what we’re really obsessed with was the black see-through crochet dress she wore to watch the festival from the crowd, teaming it with knee-high black boots. She then changed…
Clothing retailers such as Boohoo, Shein, and H&M produce fashionable clothing at low prices to meet the needs of young consumers. But fast fashion has a huge impact on the environment. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the fast fashion industry is the second largest user of water in the world and is estimated to be responsible for around 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions – more than international air and maritime shipping combined – yet consumers often overlook the problems associated with fast fashion. What is fast fashion? The term “fast fashion” has become common in conversations…
Scouted selects products independently and if you buy something from our posts, we may earn a small commission.Earth Day (April 22, 2024) is a Mother Nature themed day that highlights not just one day, but every day, what we should do to help Mother Nature and the Earth. Earth Day is an annual wake-up call that lets us know we need to be kinder to the Earth. Not soon, not someday, but right now. (Alexa, play my favorite song, “Wake Up America” by Miley Cyrus.) This may seem easier said than done, but shopping from brands that are serious about…