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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Social Goods | Maybelline Appoints First Male Ambassador, Bangladeshi Garment Workers Protest
This week, Maybelline named Youtube star Manny Gutierrez its first male ambassador, and garment workers protest world's lowest minimum wage in Bangladesh.
Social Goods | Maybelline Appoints First Male Ambassador, Bangladeshi Garment Workers Protest
This week, Maybelline named Youtube star Manny Gutierrez its first male ambassador, and garment workers protest world's lowest minimum wage in Bangladesh.
Technology
Social Goods | Anti-Surveillance Clothing, François-Henri Pinault on Sustainability
This week, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault discusses sustainability and a new clothing project uses printed patterns to confuse surveillance devices.
Social Goods | Anti-Surveillance Clothing, François-Henri Pinault on Sustainability
This week, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault discusses sustainability and a new clothing project uses printed patterns to confuse surveillance devices.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Kering's New Parental Leave Policy, Real People on the Runway
This week, Kering introduced a generous parental leave policy for its workers, and a look at how non-models and authenticity took over the runway in 2016.
Social Goods | Kering's New Parental Leave Policy, Real People on the Runway
This week, Kering introduced a generous parental leave policy for its workers, and a look at how non-models and authenticity took over the runway in 2016.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Designers Refuse to Dress Ashley Graham, LA Fashion District a Fire Trap
This week, the editor of British Vogue criticises designers for refusing to dress the magazine's size 16 cover star, and LA's garment factories are found to be a fire trap.
Social Goods | Designers Refuse to Dress Ashley Graham, LA Fashion District a Fire Trap
This week, the editor of British Vogue criticises designers for refusing to dress the magazine's size 16 cover star, and LA's garment factories are found to be a fire trap.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Asos and Acne Under Fire, a Sustainable Fur Business?
This week, Asos faces accusations of underpaying their workers; meanwhile, Acne Studios pulls a sandal that eerily resembles a shoe designed for impoverished children.
Social Goods | Asos and Acne Under Fire, a Sustainable Fur Business?
This week, Asos faces accusations of underpaying their workers; meanwhile, Acne Studios pulls a sandal that eerily resembles a shoe designed for impoverished children.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Fashion Students Study the Weather, the Multi-Billion Dollar Skin-Bleaching Industry
This week, unpredictable weather patterns forces students to learn about climate change and a look at the multi-billion dollar skin-whitening industry dominating the West African cosmetics market.
Social Goods | Fashion Students Study the Weather, the Multi-Billion Dollar Skin-Bleaching Industry
This week, unpredictable weather patterns forces students to learn about climate change and a look at the multi-billion dollar skin-whitening industry dominating the West African cosmetics market.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Forever 21 Found Using Sweatshops, Clothing Labels to Show Sustainability
This week, an investigation found garment workers in Southern California making clothes for Forever 21 for $4 an hour, and soon you will be able to scan garment labels to reveal sustainability.
Social Goods | Forever 21 Found Using Sweatshops, Clothing Labels to Show Sustainability
This week, an investigation found garment workers in Southern California making clothes for Forever 21 for $4 an hour, and soon you will be able to scan garment labels to reveal sustainability.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Apparel Responsible For 10 Percent of Global Emissions, Indian Factory Fire Kills 13
This week, at least 13 have died in a factory blaze in India and a look at the environmental consequences of fast fashion.
Social Goods | Apparel Responsible For 10 Percent of Global Emissions, Indian Factory Fire Kills 13
This week, at least 13 have died in a factory blaze in India and a look at the environmental consequences of fast fashion.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Cover Girl's Muslim Beauty Ambassador, Hedi Slimane Fight Against Kering
This week, Cover Girl names Muslim beauty blogger Nura Afia its newest ambassador and Hedi Slimane ongoing legal battle with Kering continues.
Social Goods | Cover Girl's Muslim Beauty Ambassador, Hedi Slimane Fight Against Kering
This week, Cover Girl names Muslim beauty blogger Nura Afia its newest ambassador and Hedi Slimane ongoing legal battle with Kering continues.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Safety Violations at Trump's Shirt Factory, Is Ethical Fashion Just Marketing Buzz?
This week, the Supreme Court decides on the ownership of cheerleading uniform designs, and conditions at a Bangladeshi factory producing shirts for Donald Trump's brand are endangering workers.
Social Goods | Safety Violations at Trump's Shirt Factory, Is Ethical Fashion Just Marketing Buzz?
This week, the Supreme Court decides on the ownership of cheerleading uniform designs, and conditions at a Bangladeshi factory producing shirts for Donald Trump's brand are endangering workers.
Sustainability
Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
Social Goods | Child Refugees Working in Sweatshops, Fast Fashion's Sustainability Formula
This week, Syrian refugee children found working in sweatshops and fast fashion companies try to reduce their environmental costs.
News & Analysis
Social Goods | Cavalli Employees Strike, CoverGirl's First Cover Boy
This week, Cavalli employees take action against restructuring and CoverGirl's introduces its first Cover Boy.
Social Goods | Cavalli Employees Strike, CoverGirl's First Cover Boy
This week, Cavalli employees take action against restructuring and CoverGirl's introduces its first Cover Boy.
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.