-
Fast fashion: Boohoo breaks promises on ethical overhaul
By Panorama team BBC News Fast-fashion firm Boohoo has broken promises to make its clothes fairly and ethically, a BBC Panorama investigation has found. An undercover reporter at the company’s Manchester HQ saw evidence of staff pressuring suppliers to drive prices down, even after deals had been agreed. It comes after the company pledged to…
-
Behind the scenes at the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards
Many finalists give back to the local community by working with artisans. Johanna Ortiz, who was nominated for designer of the year, built an atelier in her hometown, Cali, Colombia, where 78 per cent of the workforce is female, offering training programmes and upskilling opportunities to reach couture-level seamstress and embroidery skills through Escuela Johanna…
-
Why more fashion brands like Princess Polly are signing up for Science-Based Targets initiatives to cut emissions
Since 2010, Princess Polly has grown from a boutique Australian brand to a trendy fast-fashion label embraced by Gen Z shoppers around the world. It launched 100 new styles each week this past quarter, while haul videos of its dresses, minis and sets rack up thousands of views. It’s the crown jewel of the AKA…
-
Orlando fashion event raises money for cosmetology scholarships
ORLANDO, Fla. — Members of the local fashion industry walked down the runway for a good cause on Sunday. People came out for Orlando International Fashion Week in downtown Orlando. Channel 9 anchor Kirstin Delgado hosted the event. The nonprofit raised money for cosmetology student scholarships. Read: The ultimate LEGO convention returning to Orlando in…
-
Local Clothing Company Makes a Statement With Fashion
A new shop has opened at the newly renovated Stutz building in downtown Indianapolis. Supplied with high quality clothing, accessories, home goods, and more, the 500-square-foot shop is occupied by We Don’t Run From Adversity (WDRFA). The store is the brainchild of business partners Michael Gillis and Gary Patterson. Creating apparel with a heavy focus…
-
Fashion’s efforts to go green cancelled out by shopaholics
A fashion industry push to reduce the environmental impact of the clothing it sells is being undermined by an ongoing addiction to buying new clothes, with the average Briton buying 28 items every year. Asos and Primark are among the big names signed up to Wrap’s voluntary environmental pact, Textiles 2030. While the companies involved…
-
Meet the Ugandan maverick showcasing her culture through fashion
“Veryl Designs is not just me, it’s the people I work with. It’s the models, and it’s the creatives we shoot with. It’s a whole ecosystem. It’s my culture. It’s Africa.” ADVERTISEMENT SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world who are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire…
-
21 Best Free People-Style Sweaters for Fall — Up to 53% Off
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Now that November is here, we’re fully embracing fall fashion. And it wouldn’t be sweater weather without stylish sweaters! When it comes to comfy knits, Free People gets our stamp of approval — but the boho-chic retailer isn’t…
-
An Exclusive Look Inside the Latin American Fashion Awards
This weekend, some of the most influential names in fashion descended on Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards. Hosted by Leslie Grace and Iván de Pineda, designers and brands were honored in categories such as Designer of the Year, Brand of the Year, and more. The night concluded…
-
Seasoned New York City Fashion Executive Greg Mills Dies
Greg Mills, a deep-rooted fashion executive who worked for designers like Perry Ellis, Stephen Sprouse and Isaac Mizrahi during their breakout periods, died Nov. 2. Mills, 76, died at the Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, N.J., of congestive heart failure, according to his sister Doreen DeLucca. During his career, Mills had a knack for aligning…