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Social Goods | The Rise of Natural Beauty, Revolve's 'Fatphobia' Top
This week, the popularity of natural beauty is attributed to the rising fear of chemicals, while Revolve sold a sweatshirt with a controversial quote.
Social Goods | The Rise of Natural Beauty, Revolve's 'Fatphobia' Top
This week, the popularity of natural beauty is attributed to the rising fear of chemicals, while Revolve sold a sweatshirt with a controversial quote.
Sustainability
Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?
This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.
Social Goods | London Fashion Week Goes Fur-Free, Is Diverse Beauty Just a Trend?
This week, London Fashion Week is the first of the main global fashion events to ditch fur, while the beauty industry is only at the beginning of its road to diversity.
Beauty
Social Goods | Nike Gets Backlash Over Kaepernick Ad Campaign, The Shady World of Beauty Influencers
This week, Nike's new brand face is a polarising figure, while brands pay influencers thousands of dollars to bash competitors.
Social Goods | Nike Gets Backlash Over Kaepernick Ad Campaign, The Shady World of Beauty Influencers
This week, Nike's new brand face is a polarising figure, while brands pay influencers thousands of dollars to bash competitors.
Sustainability
Social Goods | China Adds to Luxury's Waste Issue, Streetwear's Sexism Problem
This week, luxury brands destroy unsold goods due to a drop in Chinese demand, while streetwear remains to be a boy's club, especially for women of colour.
Social Goods | China Adds to Luxury's Waste Issue, Streetwear's Sexism Problem
This week, luxury brands destroy unsold goods due to a drop in Chinese demand, while streetwear remains to be a boy's club, especially for women of colour.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | The Case Against Underage Models, Criticisms Over Nike's Balaclava
This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'
Social Goods | The Case Against Underage Models, Criticisms Over Nike's Balaclava
This week, the codes of the modelling industry are changing in the #MeToo world, while Nike receives criticism over selling a balaclava that customers said looks 'menacing.'
Marketing
Social Goods | Protests at Copenhagen Fashion Week, Nike's Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
This week, a designer protests Denmark's burka ban on the runway, while women file a gender pay discrimination lawsuit against Nike.
Social Goods | Protests at Copenhagen Fashion Week, Nike's Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
This week, a designer protests Denmark's burka ban on the runway, while women file a gender pay discrimination lawsuit against Nike.
Retail
Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme
This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.
Social Goods | Black Women Dominate September Covers, Retailers Abandon Sweatshop Safety Scheme
This week, a glut of big name magazines have chosen black women to front their September issues, while a German retailers' alliance formed to improve working conditions in Asian factories is crumbling.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Fashion Industry Funnels Money Towards Slavery, Fast Fashion's Waste Problem
This week, a new report suggests the fashion industry is the world's second-largest contributor to modern slavery, while consumer trends are causing catastrophic damages for the environment.
Social Goods | Fashion Industry Funnels Money Towards Slavery, Fast Fashion's Waste Problem
This week, a new report suggests the fashion industry is the world's second-largest contributor to modern slavery, while consumer trends are causing catastrophic damages for the environment.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | The Dark Side of Chinese Internet Fame, Tariffs to Affect Ivanka Trump's Brand
This week, body-positive messaging does not resonate in Chinese influencer circles, while Ivanka Trump's handbags will likely be hit by the new tariffs on China.
Social Goods | The Dark Side of Chinese Internet Fame, Tariffs to Affect Ivanka Trump's Brand
This week, body-positive messaging does not resonate in Chinese influencer circles, while Ivanka Trump's handbags will likely be hit by the new tariffs on China.
Sustainability
Social Goods | ASOS Praised For Disabled-Friendly Clothes, Feminist Apparel Chief Executive Admits Sexual Abuse
This week, ASOS designs clothes with disabled customers in mind, while Feminist Apparel chief executive fires his staff after admitting to sexual misconduct.
Social Goods | ASOS Praised For Disabled-Friendly Clothes, Feminist Apparel Chief Executive Admits Sexual Abuse
This week, ASOS designs clothes with disabled customers in mind, while Feminist Apparel chief executive fires his staff after admitting to sexual misconduct.
Beauty
Social Goods | Anti-Pollution Skincare Is Too Expensive, ASOS to Train Designers in Circular Fashion
This week, anti-pollution skincare is said to be unaffordable to those who need it most, while ASOS launches a sustainability training programme for designers.
Social Goods | Anti-Pollution Skincare Is Too Expensive, ASOS to Train Designers in Circular Fashion
This week, anti-pollution skincare is said to be unaffordable to those who need it most, while ASOS launches a sustainability training programme for designers.
Beauty
Social Goods | Abuse Reports in India's Factories, Beauty Supply Chains Violate Human Rights
This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain.
Social Goods | Abuse Reports in India's Factories, Beauty Supply Chains Violate Human Rights
This week, high-street retailers are accused of ignoring abuses at a large Indian supplier, while a new report suggests the beauty industry uses concerning products in its supply chain.
The News in Brief
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.
Abercrombie & Fitch Forecasts Muted Annual Sales Amid Tariff Uncertainty
The retailer said it was accounting for the 15 percent tariff announced by US president Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his earlier tariffs.