Artisan revival proves a boon for sluggish economy that has unemployment rate of 12% There aren’t any smartphones distracting the budding couturiers at the tailoring school run by Brioni, the venerable menswear company, in Penne, a medieval town nestled in the heart of Italy’s mountainous Abruzzo region. Instead, their nimble fingers are delicately sewing stitches... Continue Reading →
It’s a matter of being a part of the society where you want to do business, or not Source: François-Henri Pinault on a More Sustainable Fashion Industry - Bloomberg As you slip into heels or a tux to toast the New Year, you probably won’t be thinking about the fact that the leather in... Continue Reading →
Researchers at Deakin University in the Australian state of Victoria have found a way to separate blends of cotton-polyester material, hailing this as 'a major breakthrough' for recycling textile and other waste. Source: Australian 'breakthrough' in recycling textile and other waste | Textiles - Australia - Recycling News | Recycling International - recycling magazine for... Continue Reading →
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
In London, there is always something new to do or place to go. So I decided to keep lists on my phone, to have them handy when I'm looking for somewhere or something.. they are lists like 'places to eat in Notting Hill' or 'Things I like to collect'... so here they are, from me... Continue Reading →
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
Morgan May 