Get the lockdown look: face masks the next big thing in fashion
Now an essential part of everyone's daily wardrobe, face masks are being embraced by fashion as a lucrative new product category with huge potential. Amongst 2020’s unexpected twists and turns is the mainstreaming of face masks which, both fashionable and functional, are taking the apparel industry by storm. Currently a...
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Thred Daily – Is fashion racist?
Fashion makes huge profits from the work of Black people, yet racism is at the heart of the industry. As brands make long overdue plans of diversification, Sofia looks into what else is being done to tackle such a deeply rooted issue. Be sure to comment and share this video...
Fashion’s problem with racism runs too deep to ignore any longer
Fashion's reckoning with racism forces brands into making long overdue plans of diversification. For too long, the fashion industry has made huge profits from the exploitation of Black people. Despite this, many brands have been quick to jump on the bandwagon since the killing of George Floyd, standing in solidarity...
Boohoo perfectly embodies our fast fashion hypocrisy
Amidst shocking revelations of malpractice at clothing factories owned by the fast-fashion giant, the industry's timid approach to ethical issues is being readdressed. Boohoo, the online fashion retailer behind popular trend-driven brands like Nasty Gal and Pretty Little Thing, has lost almost £2 billion in value after speculations of ‘modern...
Gucci’s new collection: genderless, circular, and progressive
The luxury label is committed to a circular future with its new Off The Grid collection that offers unisex clothing and accessories made from organic, recycled, and bio-based materials. At a time when brands are finding themselves more hard-pressed than ever to come up with innovative ways to be forward-thinking,...
Will fashion embrace antiviral fabrics?
A leading Italian luxury manufacturer has developed an antiviral fabric with the potential to protect wearers from Covid-19. Albini Group is the Italian luxury manufacturer striving to prove that clothing can indeed protect you from Covid-19. Best known for supplying dress shirt fabric to major companies including Prada, Armani, and...
Google and WWF team up to drive sustainable fashion sourcing
The two companies have announced a partnership that will give fashion brands improved insight into how they can make their supply chains more environmentally friendly. Google Cloud has teamed up with wildlife charity WWF Sweden to help the fashion industry boost its environmental efforts. Developing a data platform with a focus on sustainable sourcing, the joint project will give brands the opportunity to monitor the impact of their supply chains...
Exclusive – ‘Millinsky’ is a new age social change and fashion phenomenon
Launching his own brand at just 18 years old, Millinsky is the Gen Zer fronting a new wave of youth creativity. ‘The more you fail, the more likely you are to get a small chance of success,’ says Alexandre Dalliance, the 22-year-old designer who goes by the pseudonym ‘Millinsky.’ Using nothing but social media to build his cult brand NASASEASONS in 2015, Daillance was just 18 years old when the...
Thred’s ultimate guide to resale shopping
As the resale shopping industry continues to boom, I looked into why it's so popular amongst Gen Z and have formulated my ultimate guide to buying pre-owned fashion online. Thrifting, repurposing, the trading of deadstock – you name it. They all come under the umbrella of resale fashion. Long before it became chic, rummaging through vintage markets was the best way to find original, often designer clothing without the hefty...
Tiffany & Co. pledges $2 million to Covid-19 relief
The jewellery brand is planning to donate 100% of the profits from it's 'Infinite Strength' collection to charities supporting vulnerable communities affected by the pandemic. As companies with the means to do so continue stepping up to help in any way they can, Tiffany & Co. is redoubling its efforts with a new commitment to Covid-19 related causes. Following its $1 million pledge back in April,...
