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Podcast: Conscious Chatter speaks to CEO Dr Kimberly McGlonn

In this episode, Conscious Chatter speaks to the CEO and creative director of women-led fashion brand Grant Blvd, Dr Kimberly McGlonn. She discusses how she built her sustainable fashion brand and how the term ‘expert’ can be problematic. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via Spotify Photo credit: Conscious Chatter

Jan 13, 2021

Fashion

21 Years in the 21st Century: BLUESIGN, The Gold Standard in Resource and Chemical Management

In 1997, in Switzerland, an effort was made to develop a textile product with the lowest possible environmental burden, resource-improving production as well as safety for workers and consumers. In order to make this concept accessible to as many textile companies as possible, an independent company was formed from the project: BLUESIGN. The...

Jan 13, 2021

Business

Panel discussion: Can common cotton claims be debunked?

Is cotton as bad as its reputation when it comes to water consumption, pesticide and insecticide dependency and land usage? A recent panel discussion titled “Cotton claims - the good, the bad and the nuanced” as part of the Truth Series by the Transformers Foundation - founded early last year as part of the global Kingpins Transformers trade...

Jan 13, 2021

Business

House of Hackney announces B Corp certification

Luxury British interiors, fashion and lifestyle brand House of Hackney has confirmed that they have been certified as a B Corp business, meaning that that met the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. To achieve B Corp certification, House of Hackney had to undergo a rigorous...

Jan 8, 2021

Podcast

Podcast: Founders Nancy Taylor and Hannah Franco discuss sustainability and fashion

In this episode, Fashion is your Business speaks to the founders of sustainable fashion brand Époque Evolution. Nancy Taylor and Hannah Franco share the story of their brand. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Fashion is your Business via OmnyStudio

Jan 7, 2021

Fashion

Farah introduces 100 percent organic cotton into core lines

Menswear brand Farah is going organic from spring/summer 2021 by producing all of its core lines in 100 percent organic cotton. The move is part of the menswear company’s commitment to creating a more sustainable and ethical future in fashion. Farah brand director, Mark McCann, explained in a statement: “Like many fashion brands Farah has had to...

Jan 6, 2021

Podcast

Podcast: Levi's Paul Dillinger discusses future fashion philosophy

In this episode, The Wardrobe Crisis speaks to Levi's vice president of global product innovation Paul Dillinger about future fashion philosophy, sustainable fashion and wearable tech. Listen to the podcast below. Source: The Wardrobe Crisis via OmnyStudio

Jan 5, 2021

Video

Video: The process of H&M's FW21 Waste collection

In this video, H&M’s design team shows the process behind the brand’s FW21 Waste collection. Watch the video below. Click here to view fall/winter clothing at theFashionUnited Marketplace. Video: H&M via YouTube Photo credit: H&M, Facebook

Jan 4, 2021

Video

Video: How Adidas creates sneakers from plastic bottles

In this video, Tech Insider reveals how Adidas turns plastic bottles into sneakers. In 2021, the sportswear brand hopes to release its 100 percent recyclable shoe called Futurecraft Loop. Watch the video below. Video: Tech Insider via YouTube Photo credit: Adidas, Facebook

Jan 4, 2021

Podcast

Podcast: Conscious Chatter interviews CEO Maya Penn

In this episode, Conscious Chatter interviews CEO of slow fashion brand Maya’s Ideas, Maya Penn, about how she got started in fashion and sustainability as she was only eight-years-old when she first started her brand. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via Libsyn

Jan 4, 2021

Podcast

Podcast: Conscious Chatter speaks to editor-in-chief Katie Pruett

In this video, Conscious Chatter speaks to the editor-in-chief of the Ethical Style Journal Katie Pruett about her approach to ethics and sustainability in the fashion industry. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via Spotify Photo credit: Unsplash

Dec 31, 2020

Business

These were the sustainability efforts of the fashion industry in 2020

The year 2020 started harmless enough with several good sustainability initiatives, but they were soon overshadowed by the global Corona pandemic. From March onwards, with lockdowns and restrictions for brick and mortar stores selling non-essentials like clothing, accessories and shoes, it was more about the survival of many brands and retailers...

Dec 31, 2020