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A new report from Fashion for Good’s Sorting for Circularity lays out a path to expand fiber-to-fiber recycling in the US, while brands participating in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Fashion Remodeling initiative are exploring ways to make money without making new clothes. Report: $1.5 billion opportunity in sorting for fiber-to-fiber recycling in the U.S. Image courtesy: Cottonbro Studio On Wednesday, Fashion for Good released the “Sorting for Circularity USA” report, the first to take an in-depth look at consumer waste behavior, the composition of textile waste, and the potential for expanding fiber-to-fiber recycling in the U.S. The report provides key…

The rise in online shopping during COVID-19 has led to a rise in the number of users of second-hand clothing resale apps such as Depop and Poshmark. These platforms are not only helping people avoid buying new clothes, but also helping the environment by promoting sustainability. Thrift shopping became a popular hobby during this time, as a strong desire for environmental wellness resonated with Gen Z. Interest in fashion continues to soar as creators establish platforms on social media apps like TikTok, with trends still sweeping the apps every day, some of which are definitely impacting the fashion industry. A…

If you purchase something through links in this article, we may earn a commission.Lioness in Bloom Corset TopAustralian fashion brand Lioness is the go-to for anyone looking for a trend-forward feminine staple. This dusty pink top features delicate ruffle cups, a unique layered bodice and a lace-up front, making it the perfect modern twist on the traditional corset. SKIMS lace corsetYellow is the colour of the season (Bridgerton’s Penelope would love it), and we’ve already put a SKIMS corset at the top of our summer wishlists – how nice would this lacy design look under an oversized denim jacket?Lost in…

Fashion pioneers lead the way towards a circular economy As part of a new initiative announced today (May 21, 2024) by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, some of the world’s leading fashion brands are exploring ways to make money without making new clothes. Announced at the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, ‘Fashion Remodel’ brings together a group of industry leaders from high street, luxury brands and other peers with the aim of making circular business models the norm. Arc’teryx, ARKET, COS, H&M Group, Primark, Reformation, WEEKDAY and Zalando are the first participants in a Foundation-led demonstration project to identify solutions to…

Three rows of colorful wool jackets sit amid carefully labeled trays stacked with neat rows of marine parts and large spools of hose of various diameters — items that might seem out of place in a marine supply store but are hugely popular among Southeast residents who live on the water. This iconic jacket is hard to find; it’s becoming an antique in Alaskan closets. The wool is rain-resistant, and extra panels on the front and back shoulders, called “capes,” add warmth. Originally used as a warm layer under the oilskins that fishermen wore on their boats, the short wool…

Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive member discounts. Click here to become a Vogue Business member and receive the Sustainability Edit newsletter.Fashion and footwear brands need to start preparing now if they want to adopt digital product passports in time to comply with the coming legislation, according to traceability platform TrusTrace. To help the industry achieve its goal, the company has compiled learnings from its Digital Product Passport (DPP) trials into a new playbook.”The introduction of digital product passports represents a fundamental shift in how industry should handle product…

South Korea is quickly becoming one of the world’s major fashion hotspots with an ever-increasing amount of impressive Korean brands pushing the enevelop of what fashion can be, and look like. Its capital city, Seoul, acts as the beating heart of its fashion scene, with Seoul Fashion Week becoming increasingly popular. Plus, the Frieze art fair’s recent move to Seoul has drawn big names in fashion, such as Bottega Veneta and Chanel, to the city.The current numbers don’t lie, either. South Koreans were named the world’s biggest spenders on luxury goods in 2022 and its fashion market is predicted to…

The lack of engagement with indigenous communities is also notable given the fashion industry’s increased focus on biodiversity, leading experts to question how the industry can develop effective conservation strategies without consulting the people who are doing it best.There are connections between the two, too. “Indigenous peoples are essential to successful biodiversity and climate strategies, and a lot of design is influenced by or emerges from natural nexuses,” says Quinn Buchwald, a citizen of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana and director of Conservation International’s Indigenous and Traditional Peoples Program. “Big companies have their own departments, but…

Indigenous Partnership Principles – developed with Indigenous peoples and local communities – promote consent, collaboration and recognition COPENHAGEN (May 21, 2024) – Today, at the 2024 Global Fashion Summit, Conservation International, in collaboration with Textile Exchange, launched the first-of-its-kind guidelines for fashion, apparel and textile companies seeking to partner with indigenous peoples and local communities.Notes to editors: Additional citations are listed at the bottom of this release. The Indigenous Partnership Principles were developed in partnership between Conservation International and Textile Exchange, with direct input and leadership from Indigenous peoples and local communities. The Principles include 12 criteria to help companies…

“Brands had to overcome several hurdles just to register. [to The Fashion ReModel]”This goes to the heart of business and challenges the way companies traditionally measure success,” Lennon says. “I think the biggest initial hurdle will be understanding how scaling up circular business models can help achieve net zero and science-based targets, looking at financial metrics and identifying a common language for this, defining what success looks like and how quickly you can expect to see a return on investment.”One challenge is getting brands to disclose the whole picture and not just the positives: According to Fashion Revolution’s 2023 Transparency…