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Sustainability

Gore-Tex. Lycra. Could Fashion's Next Major Fabric Brand Be Green?

The companies that produce fashion’s textiles have long hovered behind the scenes, but growing consumer awareness of the industry’s environmental impact is creating brand-building opportunities further down the supply chain.

Sustainability

Gore-Tex. Lycra. Could Fashion's Next Major Fabric Brand Be Green?

The companies that produce fashion’s textiles have long hovered behind the scenes, but growing consumer awareness of the industry’s environmental impact is creating brand-building opportunities further down the supply chain.


Luxury

Gucci and Saint Laurent Face Uphill Battle to Get Green

Kering is leading luxury’s sustainability efforts, but the wider sector is walking a high wire: surging demand and social media are pushing brands to increase production and stage ever-flashier events, while consumers and regulators ramp up pressure on the same brands to lower their environmental impact.

Luxury

Gucci and Saint Laurent Face Uphill Battle to Get Green

Kering is leading luxury’s sustainability efforts, but the wider sector is walking a high wire: surging demand and social media are pushing brands to increase production and stage ever-flashier events, while consumers and regulators ramp up pressure on the same brands to lower their environmental impact.


News & Analysis

Why LVMH Struck a Deal with Stella McCartney

The ethical fashion label will hardly move the needle for LVMH, but could help the group boost its sustainability credentials, which are seen to be lagging arch rival and former owner Kering at a time when consumers and regulators are taking notice.

News & Analysis

Why LVMH Struck a Deal with Stella McCartney

The ethical fashion label will hardly move the needle for LVMH, but could help the group boost its sustainability credentials, which are seen to be lagging arch rival and former owner Kering at a time when consumers and regulators are taking notice.


News & Analysis

5 Takeaways From Fashion’s Sustainability Summit

The industry’s annual gathering in Copenhagen had an ominous conclusion: time is running out, and there’s a lot still to be done.

News & Analysis

5 Takeaways From Fashion’s Sustainability Summit

The industry’s annual gathering in Copenhagen had an ominous conclusion: time is running out, and there’s a lot still to be done.


Sustainability

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.

Sustainability

Kering Tapped by French President to Unite Brands Behind Sustainability Goals

Emmanuel Macron has called upon Chief Executive François-Henri Pinault to unify the sector.


Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.

Sustainability

In Search of a Business Case for Sustainability

Sustainable operating practices can generate sustainable profit, but the upfront investment required is a barrier to progress. As fashion insiders descend on Copenhagen for the industry’s annual sustainability gathering, BoF investigates.


Sustainability

Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief

Emanuel Chirico spoke exclusively to BoF as the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner outlined a suite of ambitious new social and environmental targets.

Sustainability

Sustainability to Become 'Requirement of Doing Business' Says PVH Chief

Emanuel Chirico spoke exclusively to BoF as the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner outlined a suite of ambitious new social and environmental targets.


Sustainability

The Battle for Eyewear Behemoth EssilorLuxottica

This week, everyone will be talking about the fight for control of EssilorLuxottica, the apparel industry's sustainability mission at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the latest technologies on display at VivaTech. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Sustainability

The Battle for Eyewear Behemoth EssilorLuxottica

This week, everyone will be talking about the fight for control of EssilorLuxottica, the apparel industry's sustainability mission at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the latest technologies on display at VivaTech. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Sustainability

Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Are Stalling

The latest report from the Global Fashion Agenda finds efforts to improve fashion’s social and environmental footprint aren’t keeping pace with the industry’s rapid growth.

Sustainability

Fashion’s Sustainability Efforts Are Stalling

The latest report from the Global Fashion Agenda finds efforts to improve fashion’s social and environmental footprint aren’t keeping pace with the industry’s rapid growth.


Sustainability

Exactly How Bad Is Fashion for the Planet? We Still Don’t Know For Sure

Fashion brands know they need to reduce their environmental footprint. But misinformation and a lack of solid data to measure progress are hampering the industry’s effort to clean up its act.

Sustainability

Exactly How Bad Is Fashion for the Planet? We Still Don’t Know For Sure

Fashion brands know they need to reduce their environmental footprint. But misinformation and a lack of solid data to measure progress are hampering the industry’s effort to clean up its act.