On 24 April 2013, there was a reckoning. The Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh saw 1,134 people killed when the eight-storey building came crashing down. The building had housed several garment ...
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At its base level, sustainability refers to practicing productive habits that contribute toward a cleaner, healthier environment to combat climate change. Anyone can practice sustainability, even the ...
The fast fashion industry is characterized by rapid production cycles, low-quality items, exploitative labor practices and a significant environmental footprint. Ethical fashion trends are on the rise ...
The fashion industry is at a pivotal moment, facing mounting environmental and social challenges that demand urgent and innovative solutions. Across the sector, numerous reports and studies have shed ...
Second Hand September is a much-needed celebration of pre-loved (and more sustainable) style. Sara Brown investigates why it’s not always open to all... As I run my hand over the cold hangers of the ...
Innovators around the globe are achieving inspiring results using natural sources, traditional knowledge, and advanced biotechnology techniques to develop sustainable materials for the fashion ...
Critics call the reported sale of Everlane to Shein hypocrisy. Others say matching fast fashion’s speed and volume is the ...
Sustainability promised to change the industry. With Shein reportedly acquiring Everlane, and Allbirds pivotting from eco sneakers to AI, it seems that promise was mostly marketing ...
To become a Vogue Business Member and receive the Sustainability Edit newsletter, click here. When UK-based entrepreneur Ryan Mario Yasin’s nephew Vigo was born, he gifted the baby some clothes. By ...
In the heart of Detroit, where creativity and resilience intertwine, Tracy Reese has carved out a legacy that transcends fashion. She has built an impactful career of more than three decades in the ...
The rise of fast fashion has led to huge increases in the amount of clothes made, bought and thrown away. Between 80 and 100 billion items of clothing are made globally each year. Greenhouse gas ...