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The Year Fashion Woke Up

This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.
Francine Lacqua, François-Henri Pinault and Marie-Claire Daveu by Alex Maguire | Source: LCF
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  • BoF Team

This year, the global fashion industry finally began to take environmental and ethical problems seriously, with major luxury conglomerates and mass retailers alike taking significant steps in the right direction.

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