Social Goods | Kering's New Parental Leave Policy, Real People on the Runway

"Kering's Latest Luxury: A Generous Parental Leave Policy" (The New York Times)
"Last week, the conglomerate announced a new parental-leave policy that, to many, might seem like a luxury itself: a minimum of 14 weeks of paid maternity or adoptive leave and five days of paternity or partner leave."

"Startups Are Now Pitching Mental Wellness Like a Perk" (Quartz)
"To attract talent, early-stage startups are now differentiating themselves by highlighting mental-wellness as a perk."

"2016 Was the Year Real People Took Over the Runways" (Vogue)
"You couldn't have a fashion show this year if it didn't include a non-model or one of the dozens of cool kids whose appeal lies in authenticity."

"Is the Fashion Industry Really More Diverse — or is it Hollywood?" (Racked)
"Citing magazine covers as evidence of fashion's racial diversity may be letting Hollywood take a bit too much credit."

"How H&M is Trying to Balance Fast Fashion With Revolutionary Recycling" (Fast Company)
The company's giant recycling facility in Germany receives hundreds of tons of old clothes a day. Can it find a way to turn those old clothes into new garments and make its business model sustainable?

"Retailers Rethink the Holiday Shopping Experience for Customers With Autism" (Racked)
"With a few simple accommodations, brands can make their stores a lot more inclusive."