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SMI readies annual roundtable event: What to know

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is preparing for its annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition event, set to take place over two days at Hampton Court Palace. From March 11, the organisation, founded by King Charles III, is bringing together “hundreds of global CEOs, international delegations and innovators” with the goal of accelerating the...

Retail

Understanding ‘motional disconnect’ to build customer loyalty

As fashion trends become increasingly synonymous with planned obsolescence and lose their commercial impact, deciphering buyer psychology is a strategic imperative. A recent study by second-hand fashion platform Vestiaire Collective, in partnership with consultancy WRÅD, explores the universal feeling of ‘having nothing to wear.’ It highlights a...

Schools

RMCAD highlights role of sustainable design in fashion education

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) is highlighting the growing importance of sustainability in fashion, emphasising how responsible design practices are reshaping the industry and the way emerging designers are trained. In a recent release, the Colorado-based institution noted that sustainable fashion involves reducing waste,...

Schools

ASU clothing drive promotes sustainable fashion on campus

Students at Arizona State University are being encouraged to rethink their relationship with fashion through Fashion Forward, a campus clothing drive focused on sustainability and community sharing. According to student newspaper The State Press, the initiative allows members of the ASU community to donate unwanted clothing and then shop for...

EventPress Release

Agenda announced for Textiles Recycling Expo USA 2026

The full conference agenda has been officially announced for Textiles Recycling Expo USA, taking place April 29–30, 2026 at the Charlotte Convention Center. As North America’s first dedicated exhibition and conference focused exclusively on textile recycling, the 2026 edition will deliver a comprehensive two-day program focused on turning...

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Business

Landbell USA selected as PRO of California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act

Nonprofit organisation Landbell USA has been appointed as the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707), overseeing the management and stewardship of regulated textile products in the state. In the role, Landbell USA will be responsible for developing a Producer Responsibility Plan,...

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Business

California sets deadline for climate data reporting

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has outlined a reporting deadline for California Greenhouse Gas Reporting (SB 253) after approving the adoption of the bill. Based on stakeholder feedback, the organisation has pin-pointed August 10, 2026, as the first-year reporting deadline. For the inaugural year, companies must include only Scope 1...

Fashion

Marks & Spencer launches cotton programme in bid to strengthen biodiverse farming practices

British department store Marks & Spencer has established a new partnership with sustainability innovator Pilio to launch the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton programme. The initiative intends to broaden access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices within Indian cotton-growing communities. Developed as part of Marks...

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Culture|Interview

“Labour rights and climate justice are the bedrock of a functional economy and society” - Remake CMO on nonprofit’s closing

Who does not remember social impact initiatives like the #PayUp campaign or the #NoNewClothes challenge? Then there are the annual Fashion Accountability Reports and the “Made in…” film series, all initiatives by nonprofit Remake. Sadly, the organisation is forced to shut down at the end of the month after failing to secure the necessary funding...

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Fashion |Interview

Rachel Arthur on why production volumes & incentives must change to reach sustainability goals

There are countless sustainability initiatives across the global fashion industry, but who is truly driving that transition? Are their efforts visible to the public or not? In this series, we interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts, and activists in fashion to see what we can learn from their work. We speak with Rachel...

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Fashion |Interview

Phoebe English brings a peaceful beauty to LFW

British fashion designer Phoebe English, who has been at the forefront of sustainable fashion, returned to the London Fashion Week schedule with an exploration of the corsage, as well as the flowers with which she has a personal affinity. The intimate presentation, held in an art gallery space in Bethnal Green, took the audience through a...

FashionPress Release

Coach, Beyond Retro's parent company Bank & Vogue collaborate on a new chapter: Coach Repurposed

Bank & Vogue announces a new collaboration with Coach, bringing circular craftsmanship to the forefront with a limited-edition capsule crafted from post-consumer denim. Rooted in heritage and reimagined through a modern lens, the collection celebrates pieces that grow better with time – honouring both their past and the stories still to come. “...