Four years after the Rana Plaza tragedy, a burgeoning collection of cool but ethical brands have launched to target the socially conscious young consumer. But there is still a long way to go
Sustainability education is vital for fashion & art students, and we are happy to see that Parsons School of Design is committed to training designers who are prepared to address urgent issues in the fashion industry. On Earth Day 2017, YOOX and The New School Parsons’ School of Design announced their partnership, which will focus … Read more
KERING X GLOBAL FASHION AGENDA. Kering, the global luxury group and owner of Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and Global Fashion Agenda are on a mission to mobilise the international fashion industry. See how we can transform the way we produce and consume fashion. The three trillion-dollar fashion industry is also one of … Read more
New fanzine Money Fashion Power empowers readers to think differently about clothing and to inspire change in the way people shop
The “Cultures et Création” fashion show in Montfermeil offers a fresh and positive perspective of challenged urban neighborhoods. LVMH has sponsored the event for the past six years. This year the LVMH Young Talent prize went to fashion designer Camille Boillet. In addition to a grant enabling her to purchase materials, she has been coached by … Read more
Consumers prepared to pay more for environmentally friendly products. Fifty percent of global consumers are willing to pay more for goods and services from companies that have implemented programs to give back to society, an increase of five points (45%) from 2011, according to a new study from Nielsen. The Nielsen Global Survey on Corporate … Read more