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Sustainability

Why H&M’s Sustainability Report Is So Unusual

The Swedish fast-fashion retailer is one of a shrinking number of companies that’s still drawing attention to its emissions goals. Plus, a Shanghai Fashion Week preview.

Sustainability

Why H&M’s Sustainability Report Is So Unusual

The Swedish fast-fashion retailer is one of a shrinking number of companies that’s still drawing attention to its emissions goals. Plus, a Shanghai Fashion Week preview.


Retail

The Industry That Eats Its Young

Small fashion labels have always been shortchanged by their wholesale partners. A wave of high-profile bankruptcies has turned a structural injustice into an existential crisis. There is a better way to do business, writes Imran Amed.

Retail

The Industry That Eats Its Young

Small fashion labels have always been shortchanged by their wholesale partners. A wave of high-profile bankruptcies has turned a structural injustice into an existential crisis. There is a better way to do business, writes Imran Amed.


Retail

The Zara-Fication of John Galliano

Fashion’s enfant terrible is trading exclusivity for the mass market. Is it the ultimate fashion coup, or the final surrender of prestige?

Retail

The Zara-Fication of John Galliano

Fashion’s enfant terrible is trading exclusivity for the mass market. Is it the ultimate fashion coup, or the final surrender of prestige?


Sustainability

The Impact of War on Fashion’s Supply Chain

Textile hubs are already feeling the cascading risks of the conflict in Iran as Washington ramps up forced labour probes to revive tariffs, while decarbonisation in fashion’s factories might finally have a standard to go off of.

Sustainability

The Impact of War on Fashion’s Supply Chain

Textile hubs are already feeling the cascading risks of the conflict in Iran as Washington ramps up forced labour probes to revive tariffs, while decarbonisation in fashion’s factories might finally have a standard to go off of.


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Creative Class

Bella Freud on Fashion and the Art of Getting People to Open Up | The BoF Podcast

The designer and podcaster joins Imran Amed to reflect on the emotional power of clothes, what Vivienne Westwood taught her about rebellion and how Fashion Neurosis has unlocked a new chapter in her creative life.

Creative Class

Bella Freud on Fashion and the Art of Getting People to Open Up | The BoF Podcast

The designer and podcaster joins Imran Amed to reflect on the emotional power of clothes, what Vivienne Westwood taught her about rebellion and how Fashion Neurosis has unlocked a new chapter in her creative life.


Luxury

De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club

The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.

Luxury

De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club

The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.


Sports

Virgil Abloh Archive Begins a New Era with Nike

Nike’s first official shoe release with the Virgil Abloh Archive begins its launch cycle this week.

Sports

Virgil Abloh Archive Begins a New Era with Nike

Nike’s first official shoe release with the Virgil Abloh Archive begins its launch cycle this week.


Beauty

L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist

L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.

Beauty

L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist

L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.


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Beauty

How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy

The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.

Beauty

How Dwayne Johnson Made a Skincare Brand Men Actually Buy

The ‘everyman’ skincare market is moving towards premiumisation, as brands like Johnson’s Papatui ditch traditional one-note marketing for a more considered approach.


Luxury

Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East

The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.

Luxury

Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East

The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.


Workplace & Talent

How to Protect Work-Life Balance in the Fashion and Beauty Industries

Industry insiders share advice on how employees in notoriously competitive fields like fashion and beauty can protect their working hours and set professional boundaries while achieving career goals.

Workplace & Talent

How to Protect Work-Life Balance in the Fashion and Beauty Industries

Industry insiders share advice on how employees in notoriously competitive fields like fashion and beauty can protect their working hours and set professional boundaries while achieving career goals.


Sports

Why Adidas Is Suing a Sneaker Leaker

The activewear giant’s legal action against the popular sneaker news site Sole Retriever exposes hidden fault lines in the industry's relationship with the media that covers it.

Sports

Why Adidas Is Suing a Sneaker Leaker

The activewear giant’s legal action against the popular sneaker news site Sole Retriever exposes hidden fault lines in the industry's relationship with the media that covers it.