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Sustainability

Fashion’s Microplastics Problem Is a Design Challenge

Material choices, garment construction and manufacturing processes can make a big difference to reducing much of the polluting particles clothes shed.

Sustainability

Fashion’s Microplastics Problem Is a Design Challenge

Material choices, garment construction and manufacturing processes can make a big difference to reducing much of the polluting particles clothes shed.


Luxury

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Grace Wales Bonner, Bella Hadid and Burberry Among 2022 Fashion Award Winners

The star-studded annual ceremony recognised a mix of established talent and rising stars, while also paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Luxury

Pierpaolo Piccioli, Grace Wales Bonner, Bella Hadid and Burberry Among 2022 Fashion Award Winners

The star-studded annual ceremony recognised a mix of established talent and rising stars, while also paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.


Sustainability

Can a ‘Sustainable’ Brand Do Black Friday? It’s Complicated.

The holiday sales bonanza promotes rampant consumerism. And yet, for many sustainably minded designers and founders it’s a valuable marketing moment they can’t resist.

Sustainability

Can a ‘Sustainable’ Brand Do Black Friday? It’s Complicated.

The holiday sales bonanza promotes rampant consumerism. And yet, for many sustainably minded designers and founders it’s a valuable marketing moment they can’t resist.


Sustainability

The Debrief | Can Patagonia’s Radical Move Change the Fashion Industry?

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s is giving away his billion-dollar company. BoF chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent explains why — and what influence the change could have on the culture of business.

Sustainability

The Debrief | Can Patagonia’s Radical Move Change the Fashion Industry?

Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s is giving away his billion-dollar company. BoF chief sustainability correspondent Sarah Kent explains why — and what influence the change could have on the culture of business.


Sustainability

Can Patagonia Make Capitalism Climate Friendly?

The company has become a standard bearer for responsible capitalism. But founder Yvon Chouinard’s latest move – giving over most of the company’s shares to a non-profit – will be a tough act for others to follow.

Sustainability

Can Patagonia Make Capitalism Climate Friendly?

The company has become a standard bearer for responsible capitalism. But founder Yvon Chouinard’s latest move – giving over most of the company’s shares to a non-profit – will be a tough act for others to follow.


Sustainability

Patagonia’s Radical New Ownership Structure, Explained

Founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred ownership of his company to ensure all profits are directed to combat climate change.

Sustainability

Patagonia’s Radical New Ownership Structure, Explained

Founder Yvon Chouinard has transferred ownership of his company to ensure all profits are directed to combat climate change.


Retail

The Existential Question Facing Every Retailer Today

Retailers must create radical value, not just for consumers, but for brands.

Retail

The Existential Question Facing Every Retailer Today

Retailers must create radical value, not just for consumers, but for brands.


News & Analysis

Should Brands Play Politics?

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.

News & Analysis

Should Brands Play Politics?

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | PVH Names Stefan Larsson Next CEO, Patagonia Announces New Chief Executive

This week, it was announced that Larsson will take the helm from Manny Chirico in February, while Patagonia named Rose Marcario’s successor.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | PVH Names Stefan Larsson Next CEO, Patagonia Announces New Chief Executive

This week, it was announced that Larsson will take the helm from Manny Chirico in February, while Patagonia named Rose Marcario’s successor.


Sustainability

Op-Ed | What Consumers Really Think About Sustainability

Consumers’ mixed signals on sustainability pose tough but surmountable obstacles for fashion brands, argue Sarah Willersdorf and Robbin Mitchell.

Sustainability

Op-Ed | What Consumers Really Think About Sustainability

Consumers’ mixed signals on sustainability pose tough but surmountable obstacles for fashion brands, argue Sarah Willersdorf and Robbin Mitchell.