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What is the upcoming Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) legislation? What does it mean for the fashion industry, and what can you do to prepare?

Good news from Brussel. ‘A victory for people and the environment.’ Lara Wolters on X, tweet from March 15, 2024: “Due Diligence passed in Council! People and planet prevailed over cynicism. Thanks so much to the Belgian Presidency for all its efforts!” On Friday, March 15, the EU voted in favor of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence...

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What to Expect from the EU’s efforts to Revise the Textile Labelling Regulation

Brussels - Selected for their practical qualities and their visual appeal, textiles play a vital role in the daily lives of every citizen. Enhancing the efficiency, comfort, and appeal of various objects, textiles are essential components to various products such as furniture, clothing, or others, such as cars, and protective and medical gear....

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A closer look at the upcoming EU’s Right to Repair legislation and its impact on fashion

Brussels - In light of grueling concerns over environmental degradation and sustainability, new European legislation aims to improve the longevity and durability of products through the ‘right to repair’. This legislative framework represents a holistic approach to supporting circular economy, waste reduction and sustainable consumption in the...

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Why should the fashion industry pay attention to climate change litigation and upcoming legislative proposals on environmental claims

Brussels - In recent years, many NGOs and citizens brought legal action against governments in the EU and multinationals for either failing to sufficiently reduce their Greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions (so-called “climate change litigation”) or for misleading consumers when making environmental or sustainability claims. Written by Lucas Falco...

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Burberry faces legal dispute for misleading outlet prices

First came the headline that Burberry has started legal proceeding against American department store giant JC Penney for alleged trademark infringement, and copying its scarf motif. Now it looks as if the shoe is on the other foot, as Burberry is to face a US class action lawsuit claiming the UK fashion house used misleading price tags at its...

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Moncler to sue tv station after unethical allegations

Moncler is to sue an Italian television station after it aired a report about the outerwear company endorsing the malpractise of using unethical goose feathers for its down jackets. Moncler\'s shares fell 4.7 percent after the programme was aired, which further accused the company of not abiding by European laws for extracting the feathers from...

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Dolce & Gabbana to return Milan award

They may have just been acquitted for tax evasion, however Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana have not left on great terms with the local government. In the aftermath of the proceedings the designers are to return an award given to them bythe city of Milan just days after they were cleared of tax evasion by the Italian Court of Justice. Stefano...

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Luxury agency investigates security breach

Digital luxury agency Createthe Group is thought to be investigating a security breach involving a number of its luxury, fashion and retail clients. Renowned for its innovative commerce solutions, the New York and London-based company offers an e-commerce platform to fashion clients such as Belstaff, Marc Jacbos and Oscar de la Renta. The...

Fashion

Dolce & Gabbana acquitted from tax evasion charges

Last June Italian designers Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana were found guilty of tax evasion and sentenced to nearly two years in prison. This week, however, a Milan general prosecutor dismissed the case as "groundless" and acquitted the charges, citing common sense as a reason for the change of heart. There was outrage in the fashion community...

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American Apparel founder in 260m legal battle

Dov Charney, the American Apparel founder, is in a legal battle with a former employee, who is seeking 260 million in damages for sexual harassment. Responding to the lawsuit filed by Irene Morales in Brooklyn, American Apparel said in a statement the company would be taking legal action against Morales and her lawyers for breaching a severance...