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Migrant Workers in India Face Police Backlash After Defying Covid-19 Lockdown

Hundreds of thousands of migrant labourers, many of whom work in India's now shuttered textile industry, were sprayed with tear gas by police as they attempted to head to their homes in the countryside on foot, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 21-day nationwide lockdown.

Global Markets

Migrant Workers in India Face Police Backlash After Defying Covid-19 Lockdown

Hundreds of thousands of migrant labourers, many of whom work in India's now shuttered textile industry, were sprayed with tear gas by police as they attempted to head to their homes in the countryside on foot, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 21-day nationwide lockdown.


Workplace & Talent

Embedding Innovation in a 350-Year-Old Mill

Through the diverse experiences of three of its employees, BoF discovers how the company culture at Italian mill Vitale Barberis Canonico fuses centuries-old tradition with an openness to innovation.

Workplace & Talent

Embedding Innovation in a 350-Year-Old Mill

Through the diverse experiences of three of its employees, BoF discovers how the company culture at Italian mill Vitale Barberis Canonico fuses centuries-old tradition with an openness to innovation.


Workplace & Talent

A Centuries-Old Culture of Embracing Change

An Italian institution founded in 1663, the longevity of the Vitale Barberis Canonico business is a testament to its willingness to embrace new ideas.  BoF sits down with its 13th generation guardian, Francesco Barberis Canonico, to hear more.

Workplace & Talent

A Centuries-Old Culture of Embracing Change

An Italian institution founded in 1663, the longevity of the Vitale Barberis Canonico business is a testament to its willingness to embrace new ideas.  BoF sits down with its 13th generation guardian, Francesco Barberis Canonico, to hear more.


Global Markets

Nike and Lululemon Supplier Pivots Away From Vietnam After Exiting China

With Donald Trump hardening his stance on the Southeast Asian country, Eclat Textile Co. keeping up with the changing landscape of global trade.

Global Markets

Nike and Lululemon Supplier Pivots Away From Vietnam After Exiting China

With Donald Trump hardening his stance on the Southeast Asian country, Eclat Textile Co. keeping up with the changing landscape of global trade.


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News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Trend Forecaster Li Edelkoort on Hybridity in Education

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the futurist course designer outlines the need for interdisciplinary studies when teaching generation next, and why the fashion industry needs to return — quite literally — to the roots of textile creation.

News & Analysis

The BoF Podcast: Trend Forecaster Li Edelkoort on Hybridity in Education

Speaking in conversation with Imran Amed, the futurist course designer outlines the need for interdisciplinary studies when teaching generation next, and why the fashion industry needs to return — quite literally — to the roots of textile creation.


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.

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.


News & Analysis

Chart of the Week | UK Fashion Industry to Take Hardest Brexit Hit

A new report predicts the UK's textiles, apparel and footwear industry will be among the worst hit by Brexit.

News & Analysis

Chart of the Week | UK Fashion Industry to Take Hardest Brexit Hit

A new report predicts the UK's textiles, apparel and footwear industry will be among the worst hit by Brexit.


News & Analysis

Made in the USA: Dead or Alive?

In North Carolina, once a booming textiles and apparel hub, there are signs of struggle — and life.

News & Analysis

Made in the USA: Dead or Alive?

In North Carolina, once a booming textiles and apparel hub, there are signs of struggle — and life.


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Sustainability

H&M, Levi & Strauss, Nike Top Sustainable Cotton Report

Several fast-fashion and mass retailers lead the rankings, while Kering is the only luxury entry.  

Sustainability

H&M, Levi & Strauss, Nike Top Sustainable Cotton Report

Several fast-fashion and mass retailers lead the rankings, while Kering is the only luxury entry.  


News & Analysis

Fashion Brands Agree to Extend Bangladesh deal

Leading global fashion brands and trade unions have agreed to continue a safety programme involving thousands of garment factories in Bangladesh for another three years.

News & Analysis

Fashion Brands Agree to Extend Bangladesh deal

Leading global fashion brands and trade unions have agreed to continue a safety programme involving thousands of garment factories in Bangladesh for another three years.


Retail

US Retailers Urge Trump's New Trade Envoy to Save NAFTA

If the US trade deal changes, apparel trade groups say the industry could be faced with rising costs and another blow to its already-fragile profit margins.

Retail

US Retailers Urge Trump's New Trade Envoy to Save NAFTA

If the US trade deal changes, apparel trade groups say the industry could be faced with rising costs and another blow to its already-fragile profit margins.


Retail

Textile Company Places Rare Bet on Turkey's Kurdish Southeast

The Iskur group, a supplier to fashion brands including Zara, Adidas and Nike, sees its $100 million investment as showing the way for other companies from western Turkey to take advantage of government incentives.

Retail

Textile Company Places Rare Bet on Turkey's Kurdish Southeast

The Iskur group, a supplier to fashion brands including Zara, Adidas and Nike, sees its $100 million investment as showing the way for other companies from western Turkey to take advantage of government incentives.