Browsing: Fashion industry

Since the 1990s, fast fashion has allowed ordinary people to buy the latest catwalk trends, but clothes that are mass-produced,…

For brands, sustainability must be more than an afterthought; it must be at the very core of who they are…

Until recently, custom tailoring – clothes made to a customer’s individual specifications – was the only way to get clothes…

March 7, 2024 — Editor’s note: This story is part of a collaboration between Ensia and Egab, which explores environmental…

In a new bill, lawmakers from France’s ruling majority have proposed that fast-turnover fashion brands, such as China’s Shein, should…

NEW YORK — Iris Apfel, the textile expert, interior designer and fashion icon known for her eccentric style, has died…

Evening wear that speaks of “luxury.” A work inspired by the value of friendship. Clothing that provides commentary on disabilities…

In February, Econ Extra Credit will be screening “Invisible Beauty,” a documentary that focuses on activist Bethan Hardison’s fight to…

A few years ago, I found the perfect leather jacket in a charity shop in Cambridge. It was a very…

My name is Christina Abbott and I have worked in the fashion and luxury industry for over 40 years. I…