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Item of the week: the figure-hugging maxi

What it is: The dress silhouette of the year has to be the figure-hugging maxi, so called for its ability to wrap around the body in a flattering way. The dress itself is often elasticated, giving it the ability to take the shape of the figure it sits on, and reaches down to the ankles, either then flaring out or remaining skin tight. Other...

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The Fashion Pact faces key departures as H&M assumes leading role

The Fashion Pact, an initiative launched four years ago with the aim of driving environmental change in the fashion industry, is now grappling with the departure of several influential members, coinciding with H&M's ascension to a prominent position within the coalition. Renowned luxury retailers Hermès and Selfridges have recently withdrawn...

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Item of the week: the lace dress

What it is: The lace dress is a style that transcends seasons and fashion trends, appearing in looks that can be linked to almost every aesthetic, from bohemia to formalwear to beachwear. While typically a trend that appears in the summer season, its prominence on the runway for autumn/winter 2023 has seen it take on new forms, in styles that...

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Stella McCartney debuts first-ever plastic-free, plant-based sequin garment

British fashion designer Stella McCartney has showcased the world’s first garment crafted from Radiant Matter’s plastic-free, plant-based sequins. Dubbed ‘BioSequins,’ material innovation start-up Radiant Matter has created sequins derived from plant-based cellulose, using no metals, minerals, synthetic pigments and colourants. The innovative...

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Item of the week: the denim maxi skirt

What it is: In line with the return of 90’s fashion, the denim midi skirt has made a resurgence, seeing it appear almost everywhere, from multiple runway collections to street style trends across all fashion capitals. A world away from the denim mini skirts that have defined recent years, the midi iteration ushers in a new era of comfortable...

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Stella McCartney and Neiman Marcus partner on spring 2023 launch

Stella McCartney presented her spring 2023 collection during an exclusive launch experience at Neiman Marcus, as part of the retailer’s ongoing ‘Revolutionising Luxury Experiences’ initiative. During the event, visitors could gain insight into the importance of sustainably and ethically-sourced fashion, Neiman Marcus said in a release, values...

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Stella McCartney revenue up 14 percent in 2021, but losses widen

British luxury label Stella McCartney saw an increase in both its revenue and losses in 2021. The company made full-year revenue of 32.49 million pounds, a 14 percent increase on the 28.40 million pounds it made a year earlier, according to filings at Companies House. However, its loss before tax widened to 32.73 million pounds from 30.36...

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Stella McCartney shares latest environmental impact report

Stella McCartney has revealed that its total valued impact on nature in 2021 was estimated at 3.1 million euros, mainly from greenhouse gas emissions, which counts for 72 percent of its overall impact, along with land use and water consumption. The 2021 impact figure is down from 5.3 million euros in 2020, and 8.2 million euros in 2019. However,...

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Stella McCartney and Protein Evolution partner on textile recycling venture

US biological recycling company Protein Evolution, Inc. (PEI) has announced a research and development collaboration with Stella McCartney to turn unused polyester and nylon fabrics into “good-as-new” products to demonstrate a circular solution for the fashion industry. The collaboration aims to demonstrate the potential of PEI’s enzyme-based...

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Stella McCartney: At the forefront of sustainable innovation

From vegan leather to Mylo: When sustainability shapes a brand’s strategy Stella McCartney is a prime example of what it means to be an ethically minded brand. Since the beginning, the company has been committed to ethical values and has always been strongly vocative of the company’s impact on the environment. The brand is continuously trying to...

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In New York, fashion companies may soon be accountable for their environmental impact

Last year a new bill was introduced in the state of New York requiring fashion retailers and manufacturers to disclose environmental and social due diligence policies. The purpose of the bill is for fashion businesses to be transparent regarding the environmental and social impact of their activities, and set targets to improve those impacts....

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Global brands commit to forest-friendly supply chains

Fashion companies including H&M, Inditex, Stella McCartney, and Kering, have announced a collective commitment to purchase over half a million tonnes of low-carbon, low-footprint alternative fibres for fashion textiles and paper packaging. Spearheaded by environmental non-profit Canopy at COP27, each signatory company has committed to purchasing...