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Fashion brands distance themselves from labour abuse claims
BHRRC reported that multiple brands stated past contract terminations as justification for limited responses to the direct responsibility allegation. Credit: Shutterstock As part of its online Purchasing Practices: Who Pays For The Crisis, tracker the Business & Human Rights Resources Centre (BHRRC) updated its monitoring of the purchasing practice brand allegations at factories across apparel-producing…
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Explainer: Why fashion brands must embrace collective financing
Shahi Exports has invested in 93 megawatts of solar and wind power so far and aims to add another 55 megawatts of renewable power this year. By 2026, it aims to source 100% of its energy from renewable sources. Credit: Shutterstock. With 90% of emissions caused by the fashion sector stemming from its supply chain,…
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Jersey’s African community raises awareness of culture
5 hours ago Chris Craddock,BBC Jersey communities reporter BBC A campaign has raised awareness of African culture through food, fashion, music and education. Friends of Africa Jersey has been running Africa Week to help people understand its community better. It has gone into schools to speak to students and food and fashion stalls have been…
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PSA: Demi Moore is coming for Bella Hadid’s Cannes fashion queen crown
If you’re a regular reader of the Cosmo fashion section (hi!) you’ll no doubt know we’ve spent the past week gushing about all the amazing Cannes Film Festival red carpet looks from the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy, Selena Gomez, Emma Stone, Eva Longoria. We of course can’t talk about the French Riviera without mention of…
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In data: Unlocking the next level in sustainable fashion
GFA believes sustainability has evolved from a “peripheral concern to a central focus” in the fashion business landscape, prompting significant strides across the industry. Credit: Global Fashion agenda In line with the 2024 theme of the Global Fashion Summit, ‘Unlocking the Next Level’, this year’s Fashion CEO Agenda outlines five key opportunities for fashion executives…
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Summer Vacation Dresses From Walmart
Summer is here; and I’ll be spending more time enjoying the sunshine. While I don’t have a vacation planned yet, I’ll be ready to hit the beach in style with these dresses. Here are four gorgeous summer vacation dresses available at Walmart, and you will be sure to shine bright on a budget. Here is…
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Ana De Armas Brought Her Favourite Bra-First Fashion Formula To Louis Vuitton’s Cruise Show
Last October, as stars graced the Louis Vuitton show concluding Paris Fashion Week, Ana de Armas turned heads with an outfit that spotlighted her bra as the centrepiece. This bold move coincided with the rising pants-free trend, popularised by It-girls like Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber. Fast forward to the cruise 2025 show in Barcelona…
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Unlocking the Next Level: Esteemed fashion leaders assemble in Copenhagen to catalyse and accelerate sustainability progress
Friday 24 May: On 21-23 May, Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2024 assembled over 1000 esteemed representatives from brands, retailers, NGOs, policy, manufacturers, and innovators from both the fashion and adjacent industries to unlock the next level of sustainability. Presented by Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), the non-profit organisation that is accelerating the transition to a…
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Not your parents’ summer camp: Area colleges offer kids access to fashion design, playing the blues, more
Summer camp has come a long way. These days, young people have a variety of options when it comes to summer camps at both Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills and Governors State University in University Park, and creativity and exploration rank high on the goals for their offerings. “The best thing is being…
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The fashion editor’s guide to finding your perfect pair of jeans
Let’s start with the question everyone’s asking right now. Are skinny jeans dead? This is the pressing denim matter of the moment, so I’m going to dive right in and answer that first. Are you sitting comfortably? Yes. That’s it, the whole answer. Yes, skinny jeans are unequivocally over. OK, thanks. Bye now. I’m teasing. There is nothing…