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#sustainable-fashion
fromEarth911
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Clothes to the Edge: A Terrible Pun That Became a Thriving Vintage Clothing Business

Fashion & style
fromEarth911
3 months ago

Traceability Is the Next Important Fashion Trend

The fashion industry must adopt transparency and sustainability practices due to rising consumer demand for ethical production.
fromEarth911
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Clothes to the Edge: A Terrible Pun That Became a Thriving Vintage Clothing Business

Fashion & style
fromEarth911
3 months ago

Traceability Is the Next Important Fashion Trend

The fashion industry must adopt transparency and sustainability practices due to rising consumer demand for ethical production.
#textile-waste
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Where do the clothes go after we put them in a recycling bin? An 11-month investigation covering thousands of kilometers

The impact of textile waste from developed countries on Global South countries is dire and largely unacknowledged.
Europe news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Where do the clothes go after we put them in a recycling bin? An 11-month investigation covering thousands of kilometers

The impact of textile waste from developed countries on Global South countries is dire and largely unacknowledged.
E-Commerce
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Fast Fashion's Death Has Been Greatly Exaggerated

The fast-fashion industry adapts quickly, showing resilience despite challenges from tariffs on China.
#sustainability
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Forever 21 Lost to Shein and Temu Selling Ultra-Fast Fashion

Consumer preferences are shifting towards sustainable brands, yet affordability remains a significant barrier to widespread ethical consumption.
Fashion & style
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Trends, trash and truth: Fast fashion phenomena

Fast fashion is affordable but linked to unethical labor practices and environmental issues.
Slow fashion promotes sustainability but raises questions about accessibility for all consumers.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
8 months ago

3 ways fast fashion takes a costly toll on the planet

Fast fashion promotes overconsumption through rapid production cycles, low-quality clothing, and significant environmental harm.
France politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion

French Senate passed a bill regulating low-cost clothing brands, focusing on environmental impact and targeting platforms like Shein and Temu.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French Senate adopts bill to regulate fast fashion

French Senate passed a bill targeting fast fashion brands like Shein to combat environmental issues and overconsumption.
#consumer-protection
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shein accused of shaming' customers into buying more than they can afford

Shein faces formal complaints for alleged deceptive sales practices that pressure consumers, raising concerns over environmental and societal impacts.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Shein's 'fake discounts' break the law, EU says

Shein faces EU scrutiny for deceptive pricing practices, including fake discounts and misleading claims about product features.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shein accused of shaming' customers into buying more than they can afford

Shein faces formal complaints for alleged deceptive sales practices that pressure consumers, raising concerns over environmental and societal impacts.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Shein's 'fake discounts' break the law, EU says

Shein faces EU scrutiny for deceptive pricing practices, including fake discounts and misleading claims about product features.
#shein
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
European startups

The EU is threatening to fine Shein, accusing it of deceiving customers with fake discounts and misleading information

European startups
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Shein Bet Big on Donald Trump. It Lost Big, Too

Shein's substantial political lobbying efforts could not shield it from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
European startups

The EU is threatening to fine Shein, accusing it of deceiving customers with fake discounts and misleading information

European startups
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Shein Bet Big on Donald Trump. It Lost Big, Too

Shein's substantial political lobbying efforts could not shield it from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Other People May Think of You When You Buy Fast Fashion

Fast fashion is linked to perceptions of lower self-control in consumers.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Shein and Temu purchases now cost a lot more - unless you're in Europe

"Consumers will see higher prices and potentially longer shipping times as Shein and others move from direct shipping to sending volumes of goods in containers to the USA to be re-sent from their USA-based warehousing."
European startups
#social-media
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago
Social media marketing

As Long as Social Media Is Around, Can We Really Break Free of Overconsumption? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Social media drives consumer overconsumption, influencing buying habits despite an awareness of sustainability concerns.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Zara in the age of Marta Ortega

Marta Ortega's leadership has focused on revitalizing customer engagement and reinforcing the importance of store teams in the Inditex success story.
Marketing tech
fromPhys
2 months ago

Digital clones of real models are revolutionizing fashion advertising

Digital clones and virtual influencers are revolutionizing fast-fashion marketing by leveraging AI and metaverse technologies.
Digital life
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Digital clones of real models are revolutionizing fashion advertising

Digital clones and virtual influencers are revolutionizing fast-fashion marketing with cost-effective and immersive campaigns for digital-first consumers.
European startups
fromAol
2 months ago

Exclusive-Shein, Temu ramp up advertising in UK and France as US tariffs hit

Shein and Temu are shifting their advertising focus from the U.S. to Europe due to increasing tariffs.
Tariffs on cheap imports are expected to impact profitability for Shein and Temu.
#fashion
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago
Fashion & style

GU and UNDERCOVER Reunite for a Bold Summer 2025 Capsule Under the UG Label | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The UG collection blends streetwear and avant-garde fashion, offering both style and comfort for summer 2025.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 months ago

Elsa Hosk Slayed The No-Pants Look With Sexy $49 Short Shorts & A Luxe Hermes Bag

Mixing luxury with fast fashion showcases true style.
Elsa Hosk exemplifies high-low fashion with her affordable and luxury pairings.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
4 months ago

Elsa Hosk Slayed The No-Pants Look With Sexy $49 Short Shorts & A Luxe Hermes Bag

Mixing luxury with fast fashion showcases true style.
Elsa Hosk exemplifies high-low fashion with her affordable and luxury pairings.
#tariffs
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Forever 21 closing stores this week: Update on list of doomed locations as 'sale termination date' passes

"The past 12 months have been rough for many retail chains, with major names filing for bankruptcy and closing hundreds of locations, leaving a significant impact on the retail landscape."
Startup companies
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

Why Fashion Education Needs to Care About Climate Change - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Fashion education still emphasizes traditional creative skills, leaving a gap in sustainability awareness. As the industry faces environmental crises, urgent reforms are needed.
Fashion & style
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 months ago

The Best Places to Shop Secondhand Yoga Clothes

Fast fashion in the yoga industry contradicts its founding principles, compelling consumers to make more conscious shopping choices.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here's what people are doing about it this Earth Day

A typical closet is loaded with plastic, woven into polyester activewear, acrylic sweaters, nylon swimsuits and stretchy socks, shedding plastic fiber fragments into the environment.
Environment
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Chinese garment factories that supply Shein shut down amid Trump tariffs: 'There are only risks to doing business with the US now'

The Trump administration's tariffs and policy changes are significantly impacting garment factories in China, particularly those that supply Shein.
#forever-21
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Fashion & style

It's the last day to use Forever 21 gift cards before they expire as fast-fashion retailer goes out of business

European startups
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Forever 21 says 'de minimis' exemption used by Shein and Temu is partly responsible for its second bankruptcy

Forever 21's second bankruptcy highlights the impact of foreign e-commerce competition and tariff exemption rules on American retailers.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Is Forever 21 going out of business? Stores closing, locations in peril as retailer files for 2nd bankruptcy

Forever 21 is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again, attempting to restructure and find a buyer.
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

It's the last day to use Forever 21 gift cards before they expire as fast-fashion retailer goes out of business

Forever 21 is closing and will only honor gift cards through the end of the day Tuesday.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

At Forever 21, the Adrenaline Rush Was the Point

Fast fashion's decline highlights shifting consumer habits and growing environmental awareness.
The thrill of in-store shopping at chain stores like Forever 21 may be irreplaceable despite digital shifts.
Fashion & style
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

At Forever 21, the Adrenaline Rush Was the Point

Forever 21's bankruptcy signifies the decline of a fast fashion era that thrived on immediate trends and the thrill of in-person shopping.
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Startup companies

Is Forever 21 going out of business? Stores closing, locations in peril as retailer files for 2nd bankruptcy

fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Think about slavery before buying cheap clothes - ex-PM

"When there is a cost of living crisis you look for that cheap fashion, you don't ask where it comes from. How many of us actually ask where our clothes are made?"
UK politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Trump's Trade War Could Boost Slow Fashion

Slow fashion emerges as a potential beneficiary from Trump’s global trade war, promoting sustainable practices in the face of a struggling fast fashion market.
Fashion & style
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Fast fashion vs. Trump: why women may pay more in the tariff wars

Tariffs are causing price increases in fast fashion, influencing consumer behavior toward sustainable practices.
#primark
#rebranding
Fashion & style
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

I'm not buying PrettyLittleThing's 'luxury' rebrand - A visual facelift can't fix an ugly past

PrettyLittleThing's rebrand aims for luxury appeal, yet it masks an unresolved history of poor quality and unethical practices.
Fashion & style
fromCreative Bloq
4 months ago

I'm not buying PrettyLittleThing's 'luxury' rebrand - A visual facelift can't fix an ugly past

PrettyLittleThing's rebrand aims for luxury appeal, yet it masks an unresolved history of poor quality and unethical practices.
fromColossal
4 months ago

Mandy Barker's Cyanotypes Revive a Pioneering Botanist's Book to Warn About Synthetic Debris

In 2012, I found a piece of material in a rock pool that changed my life... starting the recovery of synthetic clothing from around the coastline of Britain for the next ten years.
Fashion & style
#retail
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever

Forever 21 is struggling to remain operational amid bankruptcy, fierce competition, and rising costs.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Technofossils': how plastic bags and chicken bones will become our eternal legacy

Fast food and fast fashion will define humanity's geological legacy for millions of years, dominated by plastics, food containers, and synthetic garments.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

I Used to Get All My Clothes From H&M, but These 10 Retailers Are Better

H&M's business model is under pressure as competitors like Abercrombie, American Eagle, and Gap provide similar quality and prices, raising the stakes in the fast fashion arena.
Miscellaneous
fromWhoWhatWear
6 months ago

My Style Is Thoughtful and Tasteful-30 Must-Have Luxe Pieces I'm Shopping for This Winter

Investing in timeless, high-quality pieces is better than fast fashion.
A capsule wardrobe strategy can help create a sustainable and refined style.
Assessing your current wardrobe is the first step in building a curated collection.
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