Tesco is introducing a βproduct passportβ for its clothing
The high street giant is taking steps to βboost supply chain transparency with new sustainability rulesβ.Β According to reports, British supermarket Tesco is introducing digital βpassportsβ for all of its clothing products. With a simple scan of a QR code printed on each item, users can access detailed information about...
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Shein reveals child labour cases at suppliers
Fast fashion giant, Shein, reports that it found two cases of child labour in their suppliers last year. Fast fashion is already a hot topic of controversy, with it being a massive contributor to unnecessary trends and having immense climate impacts. The industry has the second-biggest consumer of water. Concerns...
What is βunderconsumption coreβ and is it a positive trend?
The latest internet micro trend sees young people celebrating a life of minimalist spending habits. But is this a sign of progress, or proof of overconsumptionβs preeminence?Β Should being frugal be a trend? Well, according to social media, it kind of is. The rapid trend cycle that has come to define...
This company offers discount vouchers in exchange for clothing donations
Trashie, a US-based start-up, is aiming to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfill each year. Through its initiative, those who donate their unwanted garments to the company will receive $30 back in the form of discounts and vouchers.Β Would you be more inclined to donate unwanted...
Is Californiaβs textile recycling bill a fashion revolution?
The legislation could mark a watershed moment for sustainability in fashion. But can it do enough to change things?Β California is on the verge of passing a groundbreaking bill that could reshape the fashion industryβs environmental footprint. The Textile Recycling Bill (or SB 707), is currently advancing through the...
Spanish footballer Hector BellerΓn launches sustainable clothing line
Known for his delectable taste in fashion and advocacy for shopping sustainably, Real Betis footballer Hector BellerΓn how now launched a clothing brand of his own. βWhy are footballers no longer dressing like sh*t?β, asked Culted Magazine in a recent article. Itβs a good question, as footballers havenβt had a...
Berlin Fashion Week heightens its sustainability requirements
Following steps taken by Copenhagen Fashion Week, the event taking place in Berlin will require its designers to meet new environmentally conscious targets. In attempts to repair the fashion industryβs poor environmental reputation, numerous fashion weeks across Europe are heightening their sustainability requirements for brands and designers. Back in April, Copenhagen announced it would be banning exotic animal skins and feathers from its runways, just two years after it decided...
Dior comes under fire for labour conditions
A recent investigation into factories in Italy found the luxury brand guilty of exploiting contractors. Like most luxury fashion brands, Dior is renowned for their elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. The company has long prided themselves on the savoir faire required to make their products βΒ particularly their handbags, widely considered Diorβs most coveted pieces. A recent investigation by the Comando Carabinieri per la Tutela del Lavoro, however, has threatened to dismantle the...
Why are fast fashion brands scrapping free returns?
Pretty Little Thing is the latest fast fashion retailer to start charging customers who make returns. But is the decision down to concern for the planet, or profit?Β UK customers have been left disgruntled after popular online fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing (PLT) announced it was scrapping free returns. Consumers will now be charged Β£1.99 to return clothes, an amount that will be deducted from their refund.Β For a generation accustomed...
The UK is getting a new sustainable fashion show this September
A new fashion show is coming to England, showcasing a curated collection of the best pieces in pre-loved and vintage fashion. Aiming to promote circular fashion, it will also provide an opportunity for attendees to donate, swap, and mend their clothing. Pre-loved clothing is all the rage these days, with global consumers becoming increasingly aware of the unsustainable nature of the modern fashion industry. Alongside physical vintage shops, platforms like Depop,...
