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Some experts argue that algorithms can optimize industry supply chains and reduce carbon emissions. As part of The Drum’s fashion and beauty focus, we learned that this may only be half the battle.The fashion industry is notorious for its negative impact on the environment. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, approximately 85% of all clothing and textile products end up in landfills or incinerators. The World Economic Forum’s 2021 report found that the fashion industry is one of the world’s biggest sources of air pollution, accounting for about 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.Meanwhile, the rise of…
The relationship between forests and fashion has not traditionally been at the center of sustainability discussions, but recent reports of intensive deforestation for material production are changing that relationship. Here we explore some of the main drivers of deforestation in this sector. The hidden impact of material production on our forests It’s not immediately obvious how fashion will affect our forests. At least, it’s not as obvious as the impact on things like agriculture. This makes it easy for brands and organizations to hide behind opaque supply chains, and consumer demand for improvement is non-existent compared to modern forests. More…
Ultra fast fashion takes everything harmful about fast fashion and speeds it up. But that only starts to describe its dark side. This exposé dives deep into TikTok #hauls, brands’ gross labour abuses, and creepy “surveillance capitalism”. The most troubling story in fashion Like many trends in the 2020s, the story of ultra fast fashion starts with TikTok. And it often goes something like this. A young woman poses in a bedroom, hugging a bunch of plastic bags. She raises an eyebrow, bites her lip, and then winks before the video quickly cuts to the next clip: her hands on a…
David Steward has cemented his place as the richest black person in America, according to Forbes magazine’s prestigious American Billionaires List. His impressive rise has seen his net worth skyrocket to a staggering $11.4 billion, up from $7.6 billion just a year ago and $6 billion the year before that. The St. Louis, Missouri-based IT entrepreneur is the founder and chairman of World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology company that has propelled him to the forefront of black billionaires. Steward not only surpasses private equity magnate Robert Smith, who has an estimated fortune of $10.8 billion, but he also…
Everyone needs at least one pair of knee-high boots in their fashion arsenal. Especially now is the peak season for wearing boots. Indeed, ballet flats and loafers (both big fall shoe trends) are great transitional footwear options, as are the ever-reliable fashion trainers. But to make the most of all the dresses and skirts in your wardrobe, there’s nothing better than pairing boots with dresses.However, knowing how to style knee highs with a dress is a completely different matter. Should the hem of the dress cover the boots? Or should some skin peek through? If so, how much? Does it…
Customer buying clothing at fashion retail store. (detail)Once your clothes are designed and manufactured, you need to sell them. But how do clothes get from manufacturers to customers?The business of buying clothes from manufacturers and selling them to customers is called retailing. Retailers make initial purchases for resale three to six months before customers can purchase clothing in stores. Customers shopping and purchasing clothing at a fashion retail store. (detail)Fashion marketing is the process of managing the flow of goods, from the initial selection of designs for manufacture to the presentation of products to retail customers, with the aim of…
Table of Contents Ask a Question to the Chatbot Ask a Question to the Chatbot fast fashion. A term used to describe the rapid production of cheap, low-quality clothing that often imitates popular styles from fashion labels, big name brands, and independent designers. Fast fashion brands like Shein, Zara, and H&M constantly offer new trends at lower prices, encouraging consumers to continually buy more clothing. As a result, previously purchased items, perhaps worn a few times, are quickly thrown away. The rise of the fast fashion industry in the late 20th and early 21st centuries has had profound effects, from…
Even if you have major FOMO scrolling through TikTok monitoring influencers and fashion enthusiasts on Space Mountain…same. If you’re wondering when the people you follow on Instagram became Disney adults, let us explain. On Tuesday, October 1, Coperni presented its Spring/Summer 2025 collection at Disneyland Paris, closing out Paris Fashion Week with Sleeping Beauty Castle and fireworks. Coperni became the first designer to show at Disneyland Paris, where the show was filled with Disney Easter eggs throughout the night. The collection itself featured elements of a true Disney classic. There were romantic ruffles, floral appliqués, dramatic shapes, glitter, and opera-length…
Each month, the Good On You team scours the internet to bring you all the important ethical and sustainable fashion news, all in one place. Here’s what you need to know in October 2024. Responsible Textile Recovery Act Passed in California (FashionUnited) California is the first state in the United States to pass an Extended Producer Responsibility Act, requiring producers and other companies in the value chain to take responsibility for their products and textiles throughout their life cycle. . Rachel Kibe, CEO of American Circular Textiles and Circular Services Group, told FashionUnited, “The industry can no longer rely on…
MADRID, SPAIN – JUNE 15: Shoppers line up to enter a Primark store in Madrid, Spain on June 15, 2020… [+] Madrid.Getty Images ‘Fast fashion’ has become a scapegoat for sustainability in fashion, with many, including billionaire LVMH owner Bernard Arnault’s son Antoine, accusing luxury brands of being the industry’s culprit. Some have even made famous statements on stage at fashion’s premier sustainability summit. “Inherently sustainable.” LVMH’s emissions prove otherwise. Unfortunately for Arnault, a study carried out by environmental charity Hubab in collaboration with the University of Leeds conclusively debunks the myth that cheap fashion items are more “disposable” than…