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Can fast fashion slow down? It’s not that simple

One of fast fashion’s biggest players says it’s taking major steps toward a more sustainable business model. But in an industry predicated on low cost, low quality and high production volume, experts say it won’t be simple. “It’s hard to see how they actually deliver on their emissions reductions targets,” said Ken Pucker, a lecturer at the Fletcher School at Tufts University in Medford, Mass., who focuses on sustainability. “Because volumes are going to continue to go up.” In an ambitious new plan, Inditex, Zara’s parent company, announced earlier this month that it will seek to cut its emissions in… READ MORE

&Or Collective Launches Ethical Knitwear + More Fashion News

Photography courtesy of &Or CollectivePlus, Fendi’s new beach club. By Sarah Mariotti Date July 14, 2023 &Or Collective launches luxe knitwear basics that are both chic and ethical Photography courtesy of &Or Collective Existing at the intersection of style and responsibility is the newly launched label, &Or Collective. Developed by a female-led team hailing from Montreal and Toronto, the zero-waste, fully recyclable knitwear collection is a meticulous curation of women’s and men’s staples. The goals? To create a sustainable evolution of wardrobe wonders that outlive fleeting trend cycles. Think quiet luxury, but make it ethical and accessible. There’s a Fendi… READ MORE

French fashion brands keen on tapping into the $12bn Gulf market

RIYADH: Chocolate, yogurt and fish production in Saudi Arabia will increase after investment deals worth SR232 million ($61.8 million) were signed by the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones. The organization, also known as MODON, has awarded seven contracts covering 99,400 sq. meters which will primarily benefit the Kingdom’s food and beverage sector. In addition to this, MODON also sealed two more agreements to further facilitate financing solutions while supporting and enabling entrepreneurship during the first edition of the “Saudi Food 2023” exhibition. These agreements fall in line with the objectives of the National Industrial Strategy and Saudi… READ MORE

Gisele Serving Bedazzled Beauty at the 1999 VH1/’Vogue’ Fashion Awards

Italian prince explains decision to renounce throne to fashion model daughter, 19

Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy is ready to give up his title in honor of a more modern approach to the monarchy. The Italian prince confirmed to Fox News Digital that he plans to renounce his claim to the throne for his daughter, Princess Vittoria. The 19-year-old, who is currently studying political science and art history in the UK, is also a fashion model with about 85,000 followers on Instagram. Princess Vittoria of Savoy is studying art history and political science in the UK while modeling on the side. (Dominique Charriau/WireImage) “We are in a world where there are a… READ MORE

The Burberry tote is actually rising in popularity after that Succession episode

This week has seen the return of succession, and with it, the very lively Internet discourse that always accompanies the beloved television series. For the first episode of the fourth season, that chatter largely revolved around Tom Wambsgans’ takedown of a £2,000 Burberry tote, which he described as a “ludicrously capacious bag”. The accessory – and the subsequent reaction to it – was, many believed, a shrewd commentary on the extreme wealth that surrounds the Roy family, and how normal, non-billionaire folk will never truly comprehend how to behave around them (or indeed, how to dress). Try as they might,… READ MORE

Angelina Jolie Files Trademark for Clothing Line Under Atelier Jolie

Angelina Jolie. Gennaro Leonardi/Pacific Press/Shutterstock A new venture? Angelina Jolie may be adding designer to her resume. The actress, 47, filed to trademark Atelier Jolie — a goods and services company that aims to offer jewelry, handbags and clothing, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly. the Maleficent star made the move in May 2022 in Los Angeles and plans to launch dresses, blouses, shirts, pants, scarves and hats. Jolie’s suspected line will also include household linens, bedding, bath accessories and other “home decorative design products.” The Sunwho was the first to report the news on Wednesday, March 29, reported… READ MORE

Demi Moore, 60, and daughter Scout Willis, 31, put on colorful displays at the Fashion Trust US Awards

Demi Moore and daughter, Scout Willis, turned heads in eye-catching ensembles as they attended the Fashion Trust US Awards together in Hollywood on Tuesday. The Ghost star, 60, and the Moonrise Kingdom actress, 31, recently celebrated Bruce Willis’ 68th birthday with other close family members, shortly after revealing the actor’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis last month. The mother of three showcased her sense of style wearing a sleeveless, green dress made of a sheer fabric that stopped just above her knees. A longer strip of material fell down on the left side of her leg. A nude-colored slip was placed underneath… READ MORE