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Mr Porter introduces new sneakers made from grape waste

Yoox Net-a-Porter Group-owned Mr Porter has launched a new leather alternative sneaker under its own label brand, Mr. P. According to the brand, the Larry Eco Edition sneaker is made from repurposed grape waste such as grape skins, stalks, and seeds generated by the Italian wine industry. It features raw vegetable bio-material that looks and...

10 hours ago

Fashion |sustainability

Consumer backlash could dent fast fashion companies' profits

As sustainability rises to the top of consumer concerns, ethical fashion choices could see businesses like Zara, H&M and Primark facing steep revenue declines. A forecast by Swiss bank UBS says the high volume and cheap approach may fall out of sync with customers who are increasingly more environmentally aware and see the negative impact of the...

14 hours ago

Fashion

Nike launches refurbished program to recycle sneakers

Sporting giant Nike has launched a refurbish program that allows customers to return Nike shoes that are then either resold, donated or recycled. The refurbish program is a part of Nike’s sustainability initiative Move to Zero, to create a more circular customer offering while reducing its waste footprint. The program works by extending the...

15 hours ago

News

London College of Fashion launches free sustainable fashion course

The Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) at the London College of Fashion, UAL has collaborated with Kering, IBM and Vogue Business to launch the first of four free open-source online courses entitled ‘fashion values: nature’, a sustainability education programme. The aim of the course is for learners to re-imagine fashion and to build their...

Apr 13, 2021

Business

Blockchain start-up Retraced: “We aim to prove transparency pays off”

The ascent of German blockchain start-up Retraced has been rapid: Founded in October 2018, and just over a year later, the company won the German Sustainability Prize 2019. During the pandemic year 2020, Retraced was able to win over 40 fashion companies (including Armedangels, Boyish Jeans and ErlichTextil) and started 2021 with raisingone...

Apr 9, 2021

News

Fashion school: Q&A with Amsterdam Fashion Academy

The Amsterdam Fashion Academy is a boutique academy that focuses on entrepreneurship, research, digital transformation, individuality and sustainability. FashionUnited recently spoke to Luca Bagnaschino, the head of marketing and recruitment at the Amsterdam Fashion Academy to discuss the type of courses the college offers, the impact of...

Apr 8, 2021

Fashion

Champion launches collection featuring first up-cycled sneaker

Champion activewear company has launched two new collections focused on sustainability. The brand stated the new collections fall under its Made initiative focusing on using responsibly made fabrics while reducing energy and water consumption during the manufacturing process. The Natural State Reverse Weave collection features t-shirts, hoodies,...

Apr 8, 2021

Fashion

Karl Lagerfeld unveils debut collection with Amber Valletta

French fashion label Karl Lagerfeld has unveiled its debut sustainable accessories collaboration with supermodel, actress and activistAmber Vallettafor spring 2021, alongside an announcement that it will be expanding its collaboration for spring/summer 2022. The eco-friendly collection, on sale online from April 8, features accessories made from...

Apr 8, 2021

Business

Accessories brand Cacto announces it is carbon-negative

Carbon neutrality is no longer enough, states Mexican-American accessories brand Cacto, which is claiming to be the first carbon-negative fashion company in the Americas. Cacto, which produces sustainable accessories made of cactus leather, has partnered with Swiss nonprofit organisation, On A Mission, which has measured and offset 150 percent...

Apr 8, 2021

Fashion

Teva launches recycling program with TerraCycle

Footwear brand Teva has announced a new recycling program that allows customers to mail in their used sandals, diverting them from landfills. The TevaForever program partners with TerraCycle, a US-based recycling company, to recycle pre-owned sandals at no cost to the customer, allowing the sandals to be turned into something new, reducing...

Apr 7, 2021

Retail

Nordstrom expands recycling program to Canada

American department store giant Nordstrom has become the first major retailer in Canada to offer a recycling program called Beautycycle that allows customers to return hard-to-recycle beauty packaging. Starting today, customers can bring empty cosmetics, haircare, or skincare packaging, regardless of brand or purchase location, to a Nordstrom...

Apr 6, 2021

Podcast

Podcast: The Glossy Podcast speaks to Re/Done’s Sean Barron

In this episode, The Glossy Podcast has spoken to co-founder Sean Barron of Re/Done, a sustainable denim brand. Barron discussed sustainability and creating a movement. Listen to the podcast below. Source: The Glossy Podcast via Megaphone

Apr 6, 2021