News Fifth Italian luxury firm sanctioned for worker exploitation MILAN – Italian luxury brand Loro Piana, known for its high-end cashmere garments and owned by LVMH, has been placed Read More »
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News Engelbert Strauss joins U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol MEMPHIS – German workwear company Engelbert Strauss has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, a voluntary sustainability initiative for U.S. Read More »
News France fines Shein €40m over false discounts and greenwashing PARIS – The French government has fined Chinese fast fashion giant Shein €40m for misleading pricing practices and questionable environmental Read More »
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