




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
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
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 has been named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, the company confirmed.
Source: Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent | Breaking News, News & Analysis | BoF
How a leading women’s magazine ruined a once-in-a-lifetime interview with fashion legend Rei Kawakubo.
Source: ELLE on Earth | Observer
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 shaving kit.
Source: How Shinola Went from Shoe Polish to the Coolest Brand in America | Adweek
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
