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Pressure mounts on retailers to reform throwaway clothing culture
Yale Environment 360: Americans dispose of about 12.8m tons of textiles annually. But a growing number of environmentalists and clothing retailers say it’s time to begin making new clothes out of old items on a large scale Source: Pressure mounts on retailers to reform throwaway clothing culture
Sustainability Is Out, Responsible Innovation Is In | Right Brain, Left Brain | BoF
At the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, economic growth and social and environmental responsibility were not seen as opposing ideas, reports Imran Amed. Source: Sustainability Is Out, Responsible Innovation Is In | Right Brain, Left Brain | BoF
Op-Ed | Sustainable or Superficial? | Opinion, Op Ed | BoF
Fashion’s failure to move beyond the most easily achievable — and easily marketable — sustainability issues puts it behind other sectors, argues Lucy Siegle. Source: Op-Ed | Sustainable or Superficial? | Opinion, Op Ed | BoF
Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent | Breaking News, News & Analysis | BoF
Anthony Vaccarello has been named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, the company confirmed. Source: Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent | Breaking News, News & Analysis | BoF
ELLE on Earth | Observer
How a leading women’s magazine ruined a once-in-a-lifetime interview with fashion legend Rei Kawakubo. Source: ELLE on Earth | Observer
How Shinola Went from Shoe Polish to the Coolest Brand in America | Adweek
You had to know your U.S. history to fully appreciate the gag on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live on May 21. Two contestants, Guillermo and Yehya, stood on a set made up to look like that of a game show, as a shapely assistant presented each with a pair of luxury products—a watch and a leather... Continue Reading →
Take the money and run: the rise of the £1,000 tracksuit | Fashion | The Guardian
Previously the uniform of the underdog and the outsider, the tracksuit is this year’s power suit. But if you want the hottest brands, you’re going to need your credit card … Source: Take the money and run: the rise of the £1,000 tracksuit | Fashion | The Guardian
Life’s Too Short
"Every day is a good excuse to dress up. Wear your clothes. What are you saving up for? I'm wearing my sequins at 12 noon to lunch, and I'm wearing, you know, five cocktail rings to the supermarket" - Rachel Zoe
Morgan May 