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NikeSKIMS: A Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Nightmare
The fashion world is no stranger to brand collaborations, and we’ve just been hit with a surprising one: NikeSKIMS, the joint venture between Nike and …
Fire Devastates Ghana’s Kantamanto Secondhand Fashion Market
On January 2nd, a devastating fire engulfed Kantamanto Market, located in the heart of Accra, Ghana. As the largest second-hand market in the world, Kantamanto …
Breaking Commitments: The Fashion Industry’s Step Back from Sustainability
In a previous post, “Too Hot to Handle: Climate Change’s Impact on the Fashion Industry,“ I explored how climate change is already disrupting the fashion …
Underconsumption Core: The Viral Trend Redefining Influencer Culture and Sustainability
A new viral trend is going around on social media, and it might just be the most sustainable one yet. Dubbed “underconsumption core,” this trend …
SHEIN launches €200 Million Circularity Fund
Last week, ultra-fast fashion brand SHEIN announced its commitment to invest €250 million in the UK and EU in the next five years. €200 million …
Berlin Fashion Week Embraces Sustainability
Berlin Fashion Week (BFW) is taking a big step towards sustainability. This June, it was announced that BFW will introduce the Sustainability Requirements created by …
Documentary: Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion
Remember Brandy Melville, the fashion brand with the one-size clothing and many, many crop tops? It was a staple of the Californian dream aesthetic during …
France’s Anti-Fast Fashion Bill
On March 14, 2024, France’s lawmakers made a big move toward holding fast fashion brands accountable for their environmental impact. This decision came as the …