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.
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Sustainability
Social Goods | Saint Laurent's Sustainable Couture Programme, When Fashion Meets Politics
This week, Saint Laurent launches a new sustainability-focused couture training programme, meanwhile is there any harm when fashion and politics combine?
Social Goods | Saint Laurent's Sustainable Couture Programme, When Fashion Meets Politics
This week, Saint Laurent launches a new sustainability-focused couture training programme, meanwhile is there any harm when fashion and politics combine?
Sustainability
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
Social Goods | US Garment Production Needs Immigrants, Trump Ignites 'Craftivism'
This week, why the US needs immigrants to sustain and grow its fashion industry, and a hand-crafted protest movement is the introvert's "gentle rebellion."
Sustainability
Social Goods | Mass Faintings in Nike and Puma Factories, Is Sustainable Fashion Pointless?
This week, sportswear brands review a spate of fainting incidents in Cambodian factories, while the impact of the sustainable fashion industry comes into question.
Social Goods | Mass Faintings in Nike and Puma Factories, Is Sustainable Fashion Pointless?
This week, sportswear brands review a spate of fainting incidents in Cambodian factories, while the impact of the sustainable fashion industry comes into question.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Patagonia's Bid to Protect Public Lands, the Legality of Cultural Appropriation
This week, Patagonia's CEO plans to sue the White House to protect 500 million acres of land, while the UN discusses the legal consequences of aesthetic 'borrowing' from indigenous cultures.
Social Goods | Patagonia's Bid to Protect Public Lands, the Legality of Cultural Appropriation
This week, Patagonia's CEO plans to sue the White House to protect 500 million acres of land, while the UN discusses the legal consequences of aesthetic 'borrowing' from indigenous cultures.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Yoox Net-a-Porter Bans Fur, The Truth About Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Factories
This week, Yoox Net-a-Porter banned the sale of fur, while employees of a factory used by Ivanka Trump describe being paid one of the lowest minimum wages in Asia.
Social Goods | Yoox Net-a-Porter Bans Fur, The Truth About Ivanka Trump’s Clothing Factories
This week, Yoox Net-a-Porter banned the sale of fur, while employees of a factory used by Ivanka Trump describe being paid one of the lowest minimum wages in Asia.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
Social Goods | Stella McCartney to Use Ocean Recycled Plastic, Fashion's Glass Ceiling
This week, Stella McCartney partners with Parley for the Oceans, while this year's CFDA Fashion Awards raises questions about gender equality in the industry.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Fast Fashion Gets Eco-Friendly, The Vegan Leather Boom
This week, Reformation leads the sustainable fast-fashion movement, while the vegan leather market anticipates a surge in popularity.
Social Goods | Fast Fashion Gets Eco-Friendly, The Vegan Leather Boom
This week, Reformation leads the sustainable fast-fashion movement, while the vegan leather market anticipates a surge in popularity.
Sustainability
Social Goods | H&M to Improve Workers' Rights, Global Brands Group Swears Off Angora
This week, H&M commits to trade union representation for factory workers, while Chinese fashion conglomerate Global Brands Group pledges to stop using Angora rabbit fur.
Social Goods | H&M to Improve Workers' Rights, Global Brands Group Swears Off Angora
This week, H&M commits to trade union representation for factory workers, while Chinese fashion conglomerate Global Brands Group pledges to stop using Angora rabbit fur.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Why Ethical Shopping Is Almost Impossible, Models Embrace Activism
This week, how boycotting an unethical brand could have worse consequences than buying into it, and the rise of the "woke" model.
Social Goods | Why Ethical Shopping Is Almost Impossible, Models Embrace Activism
This week, how boycotting an unethical brand could have worse consequences than buying into it, and the rise of the "woke" model.
Sustainability
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
Social Goods | France Puts Model Rights First, The Real Incentive Behind 'Made in America'
This week, France establishes a new approach to its modelling industry, while innovation — rather than nationalism — fuels a new era of US-based manufacturing.
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Social Goods | Conflict-Free Diamonds, Is Fast Fashion a Class Issue?
This week, man-made diamonds appeal to ethically driven millennials, while price points reserve environmentally friendly clothing as a privilege for the wealthy.
Social Goods | Conflict-Free Diamonds, Is Fast Fashion a Class Issue?
This week, man-made diamonds appeal to ethically driven millennials, while price points reserve environmentally friendly clothing as a privilege for the wealthy.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Plus-Size Ethical Fashion, Retail Workers' Rights in the E-Commerce Era
This week, plus-size women struggle to find ethical brands that cater to their size, while sales associates working on commission battle against online sales.
Social Goods | Plus-Size Ethical Fashion, Retail Workers' Rights in the E-Commerce Era
This week, plus-size women struggle to find ethical brands that cater to their size, while sales associates working on commission battle against online sales.
The News in Brief
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.
Zimmermann Names Roberto Eggs CEO
The Moncler Group executive will succeed longtime CEO Chris Olliver, who is staying on as executive chairman.