De minimis disrupted: The fallout for fashion
Fashion’s global supply chain is experiencing a seismic shift. The decades-old ‘de minimis’ rule — a seemingly innocuous trade provision allowing low-value individual parcels to be imported into the US…
Can Made in Italy withstand climate change?
The coveted ‘Made in Italy’ label faces increasing scrutiny and existential challenges, from supply chain scrutiny and evolving EU regulations to climate change and threats to heritage craft. This article…
Sustainable fashion’s new guard
Sustainable fashion might not get much airtime over fashion month, but that doesn’t mean it’s not present. Each fashion capital plays host to a growing number of designers prioritising sustainability…
Amazon confirms fashion hauls aren’t going anywhere
The name of Amazon’s new $20-and-under storefront, Amazon Haul, says it all. The platform, which launched in beta on Wednesday, sells products including fashion with “ultra-low prices” and is seen…
Who will fund fashion’s sustainable future?
Sustainability professionals descended on Pasadena, California last week for the annual Textile Exchange conference, and the mood was cautiously optimistic. There is still far too much talk and not enough…
More than 40 fashion suppliers have rolled back climate commitments. What’s going on?
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Kering’s new jewellery award promotes waste as a valuable resource
For all the criticisms of fashion for being slow to act on sustainability, jewellery is even farther behind. Recognising this, Kering is expanding its Generation Award — originally launched in…
