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Kim Kardashian ‘reevaluating’ relationship with Balenciaga following controversial campaigns

Kim Kardashian has spoken out after Balenciaga came under scrutiny for several controversial images from two of its campaigns. In a post on Instagram, Kardashian, who features heavily in the brand’s marketing and regularly dons its clothing, said she had remained quiet since the backlash as she wanted to speak to the team to understand how the...

Nov 28, 2022

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PETA claims ducks are ‘mutilated’ under Responsible Down Standard

The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said it carried out an investigation into Vietnamese down supplier Vina Prauden where it had found evidence of “violent” animal abuse. Workers for the supplier, which PETA said provided the material for Gap, H&M, Uniqlo and Lacoste, among other brands, were documented to be violently grabbing...

Nov 28, 2022

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Sustainable Brand Platform launches sustainability data intelligence site

Fashion tech startup Sustainable Brand Platform (SBP) has unveiled a new platform that aims to aid fashion companies in taking control of their sustainability data and accelerate their sustainability performances. SBP digitalises the whole fashion supply chain in order to provide real-time data and insights needed to integrate sustainability...

Nov 28, 2022

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Asics acquires race registration platform Njuko

Asics Corporation has announced the acquisition of Njuko SAS, a race registration platform for European running events that will allow the sportswear giant to offer race registration services worldwide. The platform enables endurance-based events to capture and manage athlete registration data, with its capabilities across North America, Japan,...

Nov 28, 2022

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Marks & Spencer among retailers cutting back orders as warehouse stocks rise

A number of British retailers are facing the pressure of rising stock and unsold clothing as a result of improving supply chains and a lack of demand within the current season. Marks & Spencer is among those that are attempting to withstand these issues, with it said to have postponed deliveries to its warehouses and delayed finalising its...

Nov 28, 2022

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“Soil is the answer”: Leading model and activist Arizona Muse on sustainability in fashion

Fashion photoshoots and the model’s high life sound like a world away from farming, soil and the big outdoors. Dirt, however, is exactly what model Arizona Muse finds herself dealing with on a daily basis now. In 2021, the model turned activist founded her charity, named ‘Dirt’, which is dedicated to regenerating soil and promoting biodynamic...

Nov 28, 2022

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Everpress increases profits for creators by 25 percent over Black Friday weekend

In a bid to support the slew of independent designers utilising its platform, fashion marketplace Everpress announced it would be increasing its creators’ profit share over the course of Black Friday weekend. From November 25 to 29, creators on the platform would be receiving a 25 percent extra payout on top of original profits. In a release,...

Nov 28, 2022

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Superdry near to securing 70 million pound refinancing deal

Superdry has confirmed that it is close to closing a refinancing deal worth 70 million pounds as it looks to repay debts that are due in January 2023. In a press release, the UK-based brand said it was in negotiations with Bantry Bay Capital Limited, a firm backed by US hedge fund Elliot Advisors, to replace its existing asset-backed lending...

Nov 28, 2022

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Nike and Fanatics strike partnership with Japan’s Yomiuri Giants

Sportswear giant Nike and merchandising company Fanatics have announced a new long-term global partnership with Japanese baseball team, the Yomiuri Giants. The trio have struck up an agreement surrounding a licensed sports merchandise model, seeing Nike become the team’s official uniform supplier, while Fanatics will manufacture and distribute...

Nov 28, 2022

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Designer Christopher Raeburn to host sustainable Christmas workshops in London

As part of Stratford’s upcoming Christmas celebrations, the area is set to host an array of special events, a market and workshops over the festive period. From December 1, beginning with its annual Light Switch On, ‘Christmas at East Village’ will see a schedule of predominantly sustainably-centred occasions take place. The area’s highlights...

Nov 28, 2022

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Patagonia sues Gap for copying an icon of its designs

Outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia has filed a lawsuit against Gap Inc for copying its iconic flap pocket. The American brand said the design has been used on its fleeces for over three decades. In a filing in a San Francisco federal court, Patagonia claims Gap’s fleece has striking similarities, featuring a similar rectangular logo above the...

Nov 24, 2022

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Richest consumers need to reduce fashion consumption to fight climate change

Consumers from countries including the UK, US, Germany, and Japan need to reduce their carbon footprint from fashion consumption to align the fashion industry with the 1.5°C temperature target of the Paris Agreement. Following COP27, the Hot or Cool Institute and the Rapid Transition Alliance have released the ‘Unfit, Unfair, Unfashionable:...

Nov 24, 2022