On 24 April 2013, there was a reckoning. The Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh saw 1,134 people killed when the eight-storey building came crashing down. The building had housed several garment ...
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At its base level, sustainability refers to practicing productive habits that contribute toward a cleaner, healthier environment to combat climate change. Anyone can practice sustainability, even the ...
Critics call the reported sale of Everlane to Shein hypocrisy. Others say matching fast fashion’s speed and volume is the only way forward for sustainability.
The fast fashion industry is characterized by rapid production cycles, low-quality items, exploitative labor practices and a significant environmental footprint. Ethical fashion trends are on the rise ...
Second Hand September is a much-needed celebration of pre-loved (and more sustainable) style. Sara Brown investigates why it’s not always open to all... As I run my hand over the cold hangers of the ...
Innovators around the globe are achieving inspiring results using natural sources, traditional knowledge, and advanced biotechnology techniques to develop sustainable materials for the fashion ...
Sustainability promised to change the industry. With Shein reportedly acquiring Everlane, and Allbirds pivotting from eco sneakers to AI, it seems that promise was mostly marketing ...
When it comes to “sustainable fashion,” there are many definitions, each looking at the environmental impact of the fashion industry from a different perspective. The main goal of all these approaches ...
To become a Vogue Business Member and receive the Sustainability Edit newsletter, click here. When UK-based entrepreneur Ryan Mario Yasin’s nephew Vigo was born, he gifted the baby some clothes. By ...
The rise of fast fashion has led to huge increases in the amount of clothes made, bought and thrown away. Between 80 and 100 billion items of clothing are made globally each year. Greenhouse gas ...
With consumers increasingly rejecting “fast fashion,” buying quality over quantity and making eco friendly purchases, the fashion industry is trying to act more responsibly for the sake of the planet ...