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Evaluating the sustainability efforts of 5 leading denim brands

Jeans are a mainstay of holiday shopping gift lists but denim has traditionally always been top of the list of the most polluting and wasteful fashion sectors. With over 1 billion pairs of jeans sold annually, in an intensely competitive market, it can be difficult to know where to start as a sustainably-minded shopper. FashionUnited chose five...

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Gordon Brothers loans 25 million dollars to Everlane to support growth

Global advisory firm Gordon Brothers has announced that it has provided American clothing retailer Everlane with a 25 million dollar term loan secured by the brand and its working capital assets. In a release, the company said the brand would use the loan to support “over a decade of continued growth”. Speaking on the agreement, Tobias Nanda,...

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Everlane taps Andrea O’Donnell as new CEO

US fashion brand Everlane has reportedly hired a new CEO as current chief and founder Michael Preysman prepares to step down from the position. Andrea O’Donnell has been appointed to the helm of the company, WWD reports, while outgoing CEO Preysman will become executive chair. Preysman told WWD that growing Everlane was a “two-person job” and...

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Everlane taps Nike exec as first chief marketing officer

US clothing retailer Everlane has announced the appointment of Nike exec Sophie Bambuck as the company’s first chief marketing officer. In her new position, Bambuck is tasked with leading the marketing and creative organization overseeing the strategic direction of the San Francisco-based brand. Her first priority will be to focus on scaling...

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Everlane lays off 42 workers as COVID-19 pandemic affects sales

Everlane has laid off a high number of workers as retailers across the fashion industry cope with a harsh economic state. Though it is not clear how many workers have been let go, WWD reports that "several hundred" workers were affected. A twitter account called Everlane Union has been chronicling the events. On March 27, the account posted:...

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Everlane donates Human collection profits to Feed America

The fashion industry is striking back at the coronavirus. While retailers globally are facing the effects of the current pandemic in store closures and economic upheaval, brands are still finding ways to join the effort in repairing damages. Everlane has just announced that it will donate all profits from its 100 Percent Human collection to...

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Producer for Madewell, Everlane takes us inside the sustainable silk industry

Naturally-derived materials don’t inherently lead to eco-consciously produced fashion. The acts of processing fibers into fabrics can often have side effects that harm the environment due chemical nutrition that increases outputs, synthetic poisons used to control pests, damage to land with heavy machinery, high energy consumption and high...

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Everlane expands into activewear with sustainable leggings

Everlane is getting into the sustainable activewear game with its latest launch: the Perform Legging. According to an announcement from the brand, Everlane aimed to make a high-quality legging at an affordable price. While most leggings average at 100 USD per pair, the direct-to-consumer brand’s newest product retails for 58 USD. Everlane's...

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Everlane launches Re:Down line of sustainably-produced filling

Everlane is bringing sustainability to the inside of its clothing. The brand has launched its new Re:Down line of outerwear made with cruelty-free recycled fill. Typically, down filling in jackets is made using cruel living-plucking practices, as Everlane explained on its website. Its Re:Down fill is made from 100 percent recycled down...

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Everlane launches sustainable knit boot for fall

The popular direct-to-consumer brand Everlane is on a roll with sustainably made clothing and accessories. Its latest launch, which is part of Everlane’s ReNew collection, showcases the brand’s mission to create products with a circular process. Available for 155 USD, the Glove Boot—which is available in five colors including black, white,...

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Everlane opens its first permanent Los Angeles store in Venice

Direct-to-consumer brand Everlane, known for its classic and affordable basics, has opened up its first permanent storefront in Los Angeles on Abbot Kinney. As the latest of the brand’s brick-and-mortar locations to join the map, the Abbot Kinney location features large glass windows, an arch leading to fitting rooms, and a custom mural on the...

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Everlane launches sustainable footwear brand Tread

The world of sustainable sneakers keeps on growing. Just after Adidas unveiled the launch of its Futureloop.Craft sneaker, Everlane has announced its new footwear brand, Tread by Everlane. The new brand, according to its website, is taking on the mission to develop “the world’s lowest-impact sneakers.” In October 2018, the direct-to-consumer...