PARIS – French luxury and lifestyle business Kering, which owns brands including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, has…Read the full story… Kering publishes ‘Planetary Boundaries’ paper
Attitudes to eco-fashion vary globally, says survey
HONG – New research has noted distinct variations in attitudes to sustainable fashion around the world. KPMG, together with Hong…Read the full story… Attitudes to eco-fashion vary globally, says survey
Fast fashion “a feminist issue”
WAKEFIELD – Fast fashion is a feminist issue according to the MP leading the ongoing UK Parliamentary select committee enquiry…Read the full story… Fast fashion “a feminist issue”
Textile mill initiative brings US$24m efficiency savings
GENEVA – A World Bank-funded programme to boost sustainability in Vietnam textile mills has announced US$24m in energy, water and…Read the full story… Textile mill initiative brings US$24m efficiency savings
Japan apparel retailers lag on human rights
TOKYO – New research has found that most Japanese apparel companies fall short on human rights issues. Business & Human…Read the full story… Japan apparel retailers lag on human rights
Bangladesh slammed for violence against striking workers
AMSTERDAM – Violence against protesting garment workers in Bangladesh has been condemned by Clean Clothes Campaign which claims the government…Read the full story… Bangladesh slammed for violence against striking workers
German court dismisses Ali Enterprises claim
DORTMUND – A German court has dismissed a case which claimed retailer KiK should take responsibility for fire safety deficiencies…Read the full story… German court dismisses Ali Enterprises claim
Bangladesh exports benefit amid sourcing uncertainty
DHAKA – Ready-made garment exports soared from Bangladesh in the six months to December 2018, witnessing a 15.6 per cent…Read the full story… Bangladesh exports benefit amid sourcing uncertainty
Survey: Americans lag on sustainable fashion issues
WASHINGTON – Americans lag on environmental awareness relating to the global apparel industry, according to a major new survey. Though…Read the full story… Survey: Americans lag on sustainable fashion issues