BFC calls on industry to take Ukraine action, but not to demonise all Russians
In a statement, the UK fashion body said: “The situation on the ground is devastating, and we encourage you to support however you can – there is…
Read moreBooming online luxury goods sales convert watchmakers to the web
Courting younger shoppers, brands large and small are joining an online push sweeping the luxury goods world, where web sales are already major growth drivers for fashion…
Read moreBy Far boosts circularity in link-up with Nold
Powered by sustainability tech company Nold (which stands for new+old), the dedicated space introduces a “visionary platform” for users to both sell and purchase pre-loved and sample…
Read moreClothing gains traction among wearable devices
“Unlike the smartphone, which consolidated multiple technologies into one device, the wearables market is a collection of disparate devices,” said Jitesh Ubrani, senior research analyst for IDC…
Read moreFashion industry eco-sensitive but too static, says Climate Chance report
“While the sustainable and second-hand fashion markets are gaining ground, their impact is hard to measure and they remain part of a sector-based growth approach, one that…
Read moreBrazil adds fashion brands A.Brand, Animale to its slavery ‘dirty list’
Fabula Confecçao e Comercio de Roupas was found to be outsourcing the manufacture of A.Brand and Animale clothing to three workshops in São Paulo that kept Bolivians…
Read moreHollister expands Confidence Project to EMEA
The year-round initiative is dedicated to “helping all teens feel their most confident, comfortable and capable” and the expansion means EMEA-based organisations that focus on teen wellness…
Read moreNike shuts London HQ on coronavirus concerns
It comes after a member of staff returned from an overseas trip to a coronavirus-affected area, although the sportswear brand said no colleagues have reported feeling unwell. The…
Read moreSales of holiday clothing rise as lockdown eases
The government lifted the quarantine regulations on 59 countries last week and the anticipation of that move had “a major and almost immediate impact on shopping searches”. LovetheSales…
Read morePureplay giants are pandemic winners, will stay strong after reopening – report
A new study from Wunderman Thompson Commerce and Attraqt, called Fighting for the Future of Fashion, spoke to 2,000+ consumers in the UK and found that nearly…
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