Exclusive: Deciem to Relaunch The Chemistry Brand
The Estée Lauder-owned beauty company and The Ordinary parent will relaunch one of its original brands as it moves to rekindle its reputation for incubation.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | ASOS Bans More Animal Fibres, Fashion Assistants Resist Verbal Abuse
This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights.
Social Goods | ASOS Bans More Animal Fibres, Fashion Assistants Resist Verbal Abuse
This week, ASOS bans silk, mohair and cashmere, while fashion assistants stand up for their rights.
Beauty
Social Goods | Guess Co-Founder Resigns After #MeToo, Links Between Weinstein and Marchesa
This week, Paul Marciano resigns from Guess after sexual misconduct allegations, while an investigation has found connections between Marchesa and Harvey Weinstein.
Social Goods | Guess Co-Founder Resigns After #MeToo, Links Between Weinstein and Marchesa
This week, Paul Marciano resigns from Guess after sexual misconduct allegations, while an investigation has found connections between Marchesa and Harvey Weinstein.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Gap and H&M Factory Workers Face Daily Abuse, Fur Opposition in China
This week, a new report claims fast-fashion deadlines create a climate of harassment and violence in Asian factories, while top fashion industry representatives in Shanghai are committing to going fur-free.
Social Goods | Gap and H&M Factory Workers Face Daily Abuse, Fur Opposition in China
This week, a new report claims fast-fashion deadlines create a climate of harassment and violence in Asian factories, while top fashion industry representatives in Shanghai are committing to going fur-free.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Ivanka Trump's China Trademarks, Stuart Weitzman Exec Sues Tapestry
This week, Ivanka Trump's new trademarks in China raise ethics concerns, while a Stuart Weitzman executive sues Tapestry over sexual harassment claims.
Social Goods | Ivanka Trump's China Trademarks, Stuart Weitzman Exec Sues Tapestry
This week, Ivanka Trump's new trademarks in China raise ethics concerns, while a Stuart Weitzman executive sues Tapestry over sexual harassment claims.
Sustainability
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Social Goods | The Ethics of Wearing Feathers, Fashion's Woman Problem
This week, animal activists focus on feathers on the runway, while a study addresses why fashion is still run mostly by men.
Retail
Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'
This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.
Social Goods | Amazon's Diversity Pledge, New Look Accused of 'Fat Tax'
This week, Amazon pledges to include women and minority candidates in its board search, while New Look reviews prices amid 'fat tax' row.
Media
Social Goods | Adidas Under Pressure to Drop Kanye West, Nike CEO Apologises for Workplace Culture
This week, Kanye West's slavery remarks spark outrage, meanwhile Nike chief executive issues apology after reports of poor workplace conduct.
Social Goods | Adidas Under Pressure to Drop Kanye West, Nike CEO Apologises for Workplace Culture
This week, Kanye West's slavery remarks spark outrage, meanwhile Nike chief executive issues apology after reports of poor workplace conduct.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Is Faux Fur Better Than Real, Balenciaga Apologises Twice
This week, critics debate whether real or faux fur is better for the planet, while Balenciaga issues second apology after alleged discrimination against Chinese shoppers.
Social Goods | Is Faux Fur Better Than Real, Balenciaga Apologises Twice
This week, critics debate whether real or faux fur is better for the planet, while Balenciaga issues second apology after alleged discrimination against Chinese shoppers.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Gucci & Versace Among Least Transparent Brands, Stella McCartney on Sustainability
This week, high-end luxury brands ranked low on the Fashion Transparency Index, while Stella McCartney addresses fashion's sustainability problems.
Social Goods | Gucci & Versace Among Least Transparent Brands, Stella McCartney on Sustainability
This week, high-end luxury brands ranked low on the Fashion Transparency Index, while Stella McCartney addresses fashion's sustainability problems.
Sustainability
Social Goods | 5 Years After Rana Plaza, Brands Under Pressure for Transparency
This week, what the Bangladesh factory collapse changed about worker safety, while brands are pressured to take stronger environmental and political stances.
Social Goods | 5 Years After Rana Plaza, Brands Under Pressure for Transparency
This week, what the Bangladesh factory collapse changed about worker safety, while brands are pressured to take stronger environmental and political stances.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Fashion Among Worst Pay Gap Offenders, US Tariffs on Developing Countries
This week, companies like Condé Nast and Victoria's Secret have the biggest gender pay gaps in the UK, while the US imposes its highest tariffs on poor countries.
Social Goods | Fashion Among Worst Pay Gap Offenders, US Tariffs on Developing Countries
This week, companies like Condé Nast and Victoria's Secret have the biggest gender pay gaps in the UK, while the US imposes its highest tariffs on poor countries.
Fashion Week
Social Goods | What Protest Fashion Looks Like, Are Ads Being Deliberately Racist?
This week, Millie Bobby Brown wore a custom Calvin Klein suit to support the gun control movement, while brands may be purposefully releasing racist advertising.
Social Goods | What Protest Fashion Looks Like, Are Ads Being Deliberately Racist?
This week, Millie Bobby Brown wore a custom Calvin Klein suit to support the gun control movement, while brands may be purposefully releasing racist advertising.
The News in Brief
De Beers Makes Sweeping Cuts to Its Elite Diamond-Buying Club
The diamond company produced less than 22 million carats last year, down from almost 35 million in 2022.
L’Oréal India in Talks to Acquire Beauty Company Innovist
L’Oréal is in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Bare Anatomy parent Innovist sources told The Economic Times India.
Zegna Chairman Says War Has Clouded Visibility of Demand in Middle East
The Italian fashion house cautioned the war is reducing visibility on demand in the Middle East, which accounts for 7 percent of its sales, though all stores are currently open in the region.
Glossier Appoints New CMO
Nicole Solorzano, who joins from Ouai, is the Millennial beauty brand’s latest hire.
Macy’s CEO Points to E-Shaped Economy, Signalling Consumer Shift
The mention of a forked economy by the head of America’s largest department store signals a heightened wariness that middle-income Americans will continue to spend at the same pace.
France’s Bid to Suspend Shein’s Marketplace Rejected by Appeals Court
The decision from Paris’ Court of Appeal marked a win for the fast-fashion giant after a scandal over sex dolls resembling children for sale on its site.
Coty Announces Board Revamp
The embattled Covergirl owner has appointed five new independent directors amidst a wider leadership and company shakeup.