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How Global Warming Is Changing Fashion and Beauty

Record temperatures around the globe will transform the way we dress and groom ourselves.

How Global Warming Is Changing Fashion and Beauty

Record temperatures around the globe will transform the way we dress and groom ourselves.


Too Hot to Handle?

Record temperatures in Europe, the US and Asia this summer point to the real and present risks of climate breakdown. Fashion isn’t ready.

Too Hot to Handle?

Record temperatures in Europe, the US and Asia this summer point to the real and present risks of climate breakdown. Fashion isn’t ready.


Op-Ed | Fashion’s Materials Revolution Is Here to Stay

The industry needs next-generation materials to meet its climate commitments, and quality, not capital, is the most important nut to crack, argues MycoWorks CEO Matthew Scullin.

Op-Ed | Fashion’s Materials Revolution Is Here to Stay

The industry needs next-generation materials to meet its climate commitments, and quality, not capital, is the most important nut to crack, argues MycoWorks CEO Matthew Scullin.


Inditex Ups Sustainability Commitments as Regulators Take Aim at Fast Fashion

The Zara owner outlined plans to expand resale and increase its use of next generation and recycled materials, part of efforts to meet an updated target to halve emissions by 2030.

Inditex Ups Sustainability Commitments as Regulators Take Aim at Fast Fashion

The Zara owner outlined plans to expand resale and increase its use of next generation and recycled materials, part of efforts to meet an updated target to halve emissions by 2030.


Net Zero-Carbon Fashion: Too Good to Be True?

Last week, Allbirds unveiled what it labels ‘the world’s first zero-carbon shoe.’ It’s a bold claim that puts the brand on the frontlines of one of fashion’s most fraught sustainability debates.

Net Zero-Carbon Fashion: Too Good to Be True?

Last week, Allbirds unveiled what it labels ‘the world’s first zero-carbon shoe.’ It’s a bold claim that puts the brand on the frontlines of one of fashion’s most fraught sustainability debates.


In Copenhagen, Regulators and LVMH’s Luxury-Only Climate Pact

This week at fashion’s annual sustainability gathering, luxury giant LVMH called for a luxury-only sustainability initiative, while policymakers pressed for an end to throwaway fast fashion.

In Copenhagen, Regulators and LVMH’s Luxury-Only Climate Pact

This week at fashion’s annual sustainability gathering, luxury giant LVMH called for a luxury-only sustainability initiative, while policymakers pressed for an end to throwaway fast fashion.


EU Environment Chief: Fashion’s Age of Underregulation Is Over

The environmental damage and waste created by throwaway fast fashion is ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius told BoF.

EU Environment Chief: Fashion’s Age of Underregulation Is Over

The environmental damage and waste created by throwaway fast fashion is ‘absolutely unacceptable,’ environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius told BoF.


Big Brands’ New Efforts to Protect Nature, Explained

Kering, LVMH and H&M are among a handful of companies pioneering a new science-based framework to measure, disclose and address their impact on nature.

Big Brands’ New Efforts to Protect Nature, Explained

Kering, LVMH and H&M are among a handful of companies pioneering a new science-based framework to measure, disclose and address their impact on nature.


Op-Ed | When Sustainable Fashion Does More Harm Than Good

From products made of recycled plastic to take-back programmes, some of fashion’s favourite sustainability solutions are problematic, argues Beth Esponnette.

Op-Ed | When Sustainable Fashion Does More Harm Than Good

From products made of recycled plastic to take-back programmes, some of fashion’s favourite sustainability solutions are problematic, argues Beth Esponnette.


The Year Ahead: How to Prepare for Fashion’s Greenwashing Crackdown

The State of Fashion 2023 explores steps brands can take to help avoid greenwashing amid incoming regulatory requirements targeting misleading sustainability communications.

The Year Ahead: How to Prepare for Fashion’s Greenwashing Crackdown

The State of Fashion 2023 explores steps brands can take to help avoid greenwashing amid incoming regulatory requirements targeting misleading sustainability communications.


Beyond ‘Blah Blah Blah’: Fashion’s Sustainability Priorities for 2023

Regulators are taking aim at the industry’s glacial progress on climate and labour rights, creating new incentives and risks for sustainability efforts in the coming year.

Beyond ‘Blah Blah Blah’: Fashion’s Sustainability Priorities for 2023

Regulators are taking aim at the industry’s glacial progress on climate and labour rights, creating new incentives and risks for sustainability efforts in the coming year.