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Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift (PC: Getty Images) Swifties may have only gotten to know Travis Kelce since he started dating her, but NFL fans are well aware that he’s been a fashion icon ever since. Fans have circulated several videos of the adorable couple since they began dating last September. Because of this, many are starting to take notice of the quarterback’s incredible fashion sense as he steps out with his singer-songwriter girlfriend. Let’s take a look at some of the Kansas City Chiefs player’s iconic outfits that are worth talking about. Travis Kelce was a fashion icon before he…

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Orlando resident Wednesday Terry, concerned about the environmental impact of fast fashion – the quick and cheap production of trendy clothes – wanted to fight back.So a year ago, she launched her slow fashion crochet business, Colored Entropy. The Florida native knits colorful outfits and hats using only secondhand clothes and 100% cotton yarn.In contrast to fast fashion’s short-term, disposable production of goods, her main goal is to produce longer-lasting clothing to “reduce landfill waste and also reduce microplastics,” and to offer consumers an alternative to clothes that are mass-produced quickly by low-wage workers.”I really love the connection that handmade…

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Updated April 26, 2024: This article on the best canvas tote bags was updated with new editor product picks and trending brands. We are currently testing additional canvas tote bags for consideration in this guide. The best canvas tote bags are always function-forward in terms of durability and easy-clean convenience, and serve as a unique accessory that can take you from the grocery store to the office and to the beach and back in chic style. Canvas totes are neutral by design,…

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With Zendaya’s new tennis drama Challengers in cinemas and Wimbledon just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to invest in some white tennis wear and prepare a super cute preppy outfit for Centre Court. Yes, last week Google reported that searches for “tenniscore” hit an all-time high, which is no surprise considering Zendaya herself has been dishing out some seriously impressive tennis-inspired sexiness on and off the red carpet in promotion for her latest film, in which she plays pro tennis player-turned-coach Tashi. Stefania D’Alessandro // Getty ImagesEric Charbonneau // Getty ImagesWe at Cosmo have had extensive coverage of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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