Mother of Pearl: ‘I struggled coming into the fashion industry – I’m not a natural fit’
Growing up off grid inspired designer Amy Powney’s passion project, No Frills, a range of fully traceable, ethical clothes
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Institut Français de la Mode and Global Fashion Agenda to accelerate sustainability in the fashion industry
French fashion makes an important step towards sustainable fashion on a global scale. A memorandum of understanding focusing on sustainable fashion to be signed by Global Fashion Agenda, a leadership forum on fashion sustainability, and Institut Français de la Mode on the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Denmark. Global Fashion … Read more
The first ocean-going solar yacht to debut at Cannes Yachting Festival 2018
Solar yacht SolarImpact creates an almost unlimited range for a whole new maritime experience. SolarImapact Yacht relies on solar-based energy supply and optimised SWATH construction. The world‘s first ocean-going solar yacht combines high-tech, sustainability, a contemporary lifestyle and luxurious accommodations. After five years of research by the Swiss yachting company SolarImpact Yacht, the vision … Read more
Industry looks to graduate fashion week for sustainable heroes
Sustainability is intrinsic and not an afterthought for many designers taking part in this year’s event
Millennials: Redefining the Luxury Market
According to the World Economic Forum, “fifty percent of the world’s population is under the age of 30,” making Generation Y (also known as “Millennials”) the cohort for businesses to court if they want to maintain relevancy and increase profit in 2018 and beyond. Who are Millennials and How are They Changing the Luxury … Read more
Burberry profits from ‘belt bag’ and Christopher Bailey swan song
British luxury brand also boosted by collaboration with hip Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy