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Stack of basic apparel illustrating the Shein acquisition of Everlane and the end of the DTC ethical-fashion era
Shein Just Bought Everlane — And Quietly Ended the Era of Ethical DTC Fashion
On Saturday Everlane's board approved its sale to Shein for one hundred million dollars — down from a five hundred and fifty million dollar valuation just six years ago. Common... Read more...
Rubin & Chapelle Unveil Luxe, Sustainable Boutique at Fashion Island
Rubin & Chapelle Unveil Luxe, Sustainable Boutique at Fashion Island
Rubin & Chapelle opens a Newport Beach boutique, showcasing ethical luxury fashion and sustainable silk designs. Discover the brand’s vision and legacy.   Read more...
Mango and Circulose Forge a New Era in Circular Fashion Innovation
Mango and Circulose Forge a New Era in Circular Fashion Innovation
Mango teams up with Circulose to lead circular fashion, integrating next-gen recycled materials and setting bold sustainability goals for 2030. Read more.   Read more...
Chanel’s Nevold: How a Bold Recycling Venture Is Redefining Luxury Fashion
Chanel’s Nevold: How a Bold Recycling Venture Is Redefining Luxury Fashion
Discover how Chanel’s Nevold venture is redefining luxury fashion with cutting-edge recycling, circularity, and sustainability. Read more on the future of luxury.   Read more...
What Global Fashion Brands Can Learn from Amazonian Designers
What Global Fashion Brands Can Learn from Amazonian Designers
Discover how Amazonian designers’ ancestral wisdom can inspire authentic sustainability and reshape the global fashion industry. Read more for expert insights.   Read more...
Fast Fashion’s Reckoning: How Consumer Backlash Is Driving a Sustainability Revolution
Fast Fashion’s Reckoning: How Consumer Backlash Is Driving a Sustainability Revolution
Discover how growing criticism of fast fashion is fueling a sustainability revolution—reshaping brands, consumer habits, and the future of the industry.   Read more...
Embracing Minimalist Living: A Path to Freedom and Fulfillment
Embracing Minimalist Living: A Path to Freedom and Fulfillment
The truth about fast fashion: What you are really wearing Read more...
Carter's Expands in Israel: A New Flagship Store in Big Fashion Glilot
Carter's Expands in Israel: A New Flagship Store in Big Fashion Glilot
Carter's chain opens a new flagship store at Big Fashion Glilot. The American brand for baby and children's clothing offers a wide range of high-quality and safe products, with unique... Read more...
The Rise and Fall of Ultra-Fast Fashion: Why Shein's Profit Plummets 40% in 2024
The Rise and Fall of Ultra-Fast Fashion: Why Shein's Profit Plummets 40% in 2024
Shein’s falling profits reveal cracks in ultra-fast fashion business model. Slowing profits and mounting legal challenges suggest Shein’s breakneck growth is stalling as regulators and consumers demand more accountability from... Read more...
The Rise and Fall of Fast Fashion: Why Shein's Struggles Reflect a Larger Industry Shift
The Rise and Fall of Fast Fashion: Why Shein's Struggles Reflect a Larger Industry Shift
The Shein bubble has finally burst – so what next for faster fashion? As the retailer’s profits plummet, its plans to float on the London Stock Exchange could be stopped... Read more...
Zara's Pandemic Playbook: A Masterclass in Retail Resilience
Zara's Pandemic Playbook: A Masterclass in Retail Resilience
Did Zara emerge unscathed from the pandemic? Not entirely. The brand certainly faced challenges, but it managed to weather the storm and rise above with remarkable agility. Thanks to its... Read more...
Celebrating Mother's Day in the UK: A Guide to Bespoke Gifting and Timeless Traditions
Celebrating Mother's Day in the UK: A Guide to Bespoke Gifting and Timeless Traditions
As Mother’s Day approaches in the UK, it is time to honour the remarkable women in our lives with gifts that go beyond the ordinary. In an era where nearly... Read more...
The Rise and Fall of Forever 21: What's Next for Fast Fashion?
The Rise and Fall of Forever 21: What's Next for Fast Fashion?
I shouldn’t feel a thing about Forever 21 shutting its sliding glass doors for good. But I can't help but feel nostalgia for an era of naive abundance. Read more...
Forever 21 Closing at Cross Creek Mall: What You Need to Know
Forever 21 Closing at Cross Creek Mall: What You Need to Know
Fast-fashion retailer files for bankruptcy again. Will Fayetteville location close? For the second time in six years, a trendy chain store announced plans to close U.S. locations. Here's what that... Read more...
Tackling Food Waste at Ramadan Bazaars: A Path to Sustainability in Malaysia
Tackling Food Waste at Ramadan Bazaars: A Path to Sustainability in Malaysia
Fast fashion: food waste from Malaysian Ramadan bazaars hits the runway. A food waste-reduction group collected over 46,000kg of unsold food over the first two weeks of Ramadan this year,... Read more...
The Evolution of Fashion E-Commerce
The Evolution of Fashion E-Commerce
Why Pretty Little Thing's rebrand doesn't work. The fast-fashion retailer launched its new look and elevated price-point at Paris Fashion Week. The response has been anything but chic Read more...
AI and Pre-Worn Fashion
AI and Pre-Worn Fashion: How Algorithms Are Revolutionizing Second-Hand Shopping in 2025
AI and Pre-Worn Fashion: How Algorithms Are Changing Second-Hand Shopping Read more...
H&M and The White Lotus: A Fashion Collaboration That Redefines Luxury Resort Wear
H&M and The White Lotus: A Fashion Collaboration That Redefines Luxury Resort Wear
H&M just dropped a holiday-themed collection with The White Lotus costume designer Alex Bovaird Read more...
The Rise of Chief Product Officers: Fashion's New Power Players
The Rise of Chief Product Officers: Fashion's New Power Players
Chief Product Officers Are Fashion’s New Power Players Read more...
The Decline of Quality in the U.S. Fashion Industry: What You Need to Know
The Decline of Quality in the U.S. Fashion Industry: What You Need to Know
New clothes feel cheap? They really don’t make them like they used to Read more...
Shein's Strategic Move: Slashing Valuation to $50 Billion in Upcoming London IPO
Shein's Strategic Move: Slashing Valuation to $50 Billion in Upcoming London IPO
Shein poised to slash valuation to $50 billion in London IPO Read more...
Temu Shifts Strategy: The Rise of 'Local' Products in the Fast-Fashion Industry
Temu Shifts Strategy: The Rise of 'Local' Products in the Fast-Fashion Industry
Temu pushes ‘local’ products after Trump reverses trade loophole that helps Chinese companies avoid taxes Read more...
The Future of Fast Fashion: How Trump's Tariffs Could Reshape the Industry
The Future of Fast Fashion: How Trump's Tariffs Could Reshape the Industry
Items from Shein, Temu could get more expensive, take longer to ship Read more...
France Takes a Stand Against Fast Fashion Sustainability
France Takes a Stand Against Fast Fashion: A Bold Move Towards Sustainability
France's new bill targets fast fashion's impact, imposing penalties on companies like Shein. Learn about efforts to curb textile waste and promote sustainability. Read more...
"Useful Waste" and the Future of Sustainable Fashion
"Useful Waste" and the Future of Sustainable Fashion
Dive into the transformative world of sustainable fashion, where 'Useful Waste' pioneers the shift towards eco-friendly innovation, revealing how today's discarded materials are tomorrow's fashion treasures. Read more...
Navigating the Future: 10 Key Trends in Fashion for 2024
Navigating the Future: 10 Key Trends in Fashion for 2024
  As we usher in 2024, the fashion industry stands on the precipice of transformative change. Amidst a backdrop of economic volatility and shifting consumer priorities, the latest insights from... Read more...
Rethinking Our Wardrobe: The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion
Rethinking Our Wardrobe: The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion
In the ever-changing landscape of fashion, the rise of fast fashion brands like Shein has reshaped our approach to clothing consumption. While offering the allure of endless, affordable style options,... Read more...
Tax and Fast Fashion
The Tax Man and Fast Fashion: Navigating New Challenges
The Changing Tide of Fast Fashion: Navigating New Tax Realities. The Tax Man Comes For Fast Fashion. Read more...
Designer Brand vs. High Street Brands: Is It Worth the Investment?
Designer Brand vs. High Street Brands: Is It Worth the Investment?
We explore the differences between designer brands and high street brands in terms of quality, price, and design. Read more...
How to Mix and Match Designer Brands with Other Brands
How to Mix and Match Designer Brands with Other Brands
Discover tips and tricks on understanding your personal style, choosing statement pieces, playing with textures and colors, paying attention to proportions, and more. Read more...
The Future of Designer Brand: What's Next?
The Future of Designer Brand: What's Next?
Discover what the future holds for designer brands in the fashion industry. This article explores emerging trends, sustainability initiatives, and the impact of technology on the customer experience. Read more...
Sustainability in Fashion and How Designer Brands are Addressing It
Sustainability in Fashion and How Designer Brands are Addressing It
Explore the impact of the fashion industry on the environment and society, and learn about sustainable materials, eco-friendly production processes, and ethical labor practices. Read more...