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Sustainability

Trump’s Threat to Human Rights in Fashion’s Factories

Dramatic cuts to US foreign development spending are kneecapping the fragile network of civil society organisations and nonprofits that defend workers in the industry’s global supply chains.

Sustainability

Trump’s Threat to Human Rights in Fashion’s Factories

Dramatic cuts to US foreign development spending are kneecapping the fragile network of civil society organisations and nonprofits that defend workers in the industry’s global supply chains.


Sustainability

Why Can’t Fashion Eliminate Labour Exploitation From Its Supply Chains?

Brands like Patagonia, Nike and Lululemon have been working for years to address the exploitation of migrant workers at key fabric suppliers in Taiwan. Despite some progress, the issue has persisted.

Sustainability

Why Can’t Fashion Eliminate Labour Exploitation From Its Supply Chains?

Brands like Patagonia, Nike and Lululemon have been working for years to address the exploitation of migrant workers at key fabric suppliers in Taiwan. Despite some progress, the issue has persisted.


Sustainability

American Fashion Wants More Say Over Sustainability Regulation

Powerful trade groups are pushing back on a landmark New York bill that would make big businesses more accountable for their environmental impact.

Sustainability

American Fashion Wants More Say Over Sustainability Regulation

Powerful trade groups are pushing back on a landmark New York bill that would make big businesses more accountable for their environmental impact.


Sustainability

What American Fashion Wants From Sustainability Regulation

The industry’s biggest US trade groups are backing a Californian push for greater corporate climate disclosure. The move puts fashion ahead of many other sectors on a politically charged topic, but reporting alone won’t fix the industry’s sustainability challenges.

Sustainability

What American Fashion Wants From Sustainability Regulation

The industry’s biggest US trade groups are backing a Californian push for greater corporate climate disclosure. The move puts fashion ahead of many other sectors on a politically charged topic, but reporting alone won’t fix the industry’s sustainability challenges.


Technology

The Fashion Industry’s War on Clothing Tags

The fashion industry hates those annoying clothing labels as much as you do.

Technology

The Fashion Industry’s War on Clothing Tags

The fashion industry hates those annoying clothing labels as much as you do.


Retail

How Fashion Can Tackle Its Supply Chain Crisis

Between factory lockdowns and a shipping crunch, the pandemic is making it difficult for brands to take advantage of surging demand. BoF spoke with experts about how to make the best of a bad situation.

Retail

How Fashion Can Tackle Its Supply Chain Crisis

Between factory lockdowns and a shipping crunch, the pandemic is making it difficult for brands to take advantage of surging demand. BoF spoke with experts about how to make the best of a bad situation.


Technology

Is a New Model for Manufacturing Finally Here?

Ethical denim-maker Saitex’s automated facility in California is a sign that localised, just-in-time manufacturing may be poised for widespread adoption.

Technology

Is a New Model for Manufacturing Finally Here?

Ethical denim-maker Saitex’s automated facility in California is a sign that localised, just-in-time manufacturing may be poised for widespread adoption.


Global Markets

The Pandemic Has Created a ‘Perfect Storm’ for Counterfeits. Just Ask Louis Vuitton.

As if Covid-19 hasn’t already done enough damage to the fashion industry, intellectual property experts are now warning that it has also left the door open for counterfeit products to proliferate at an unprecedented pace.

Global Markets

The Pandemic Has Created a ‘Perfect Storm’ for Counterfeits. Just Ask Louis Vuitton.

As if Covid-19 hasn’t already done enough damage to the fashion industry, intellectual property experts are now warning that it has also left the door open for counterfeit products to proliferate at an unprecedented pace.