H&M CEO Helena Helmersson named Fashion Pact co-chair

The group, led by 15 fashion CEOs, includes representatives of brands, retailers and suppliers committed to reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.

By Laurel Deppen • May 23, 2023

Textile recycling, reuse missing from FTC’s Green Guides, group says

Companies and advocates in the textile and fashion industries are urging the Federal Trade Commission to add the issue to its ongoing workshops.

By Daphne Howland • May 23, 2023

EU Council backs plans to strengthen fashion’s sustainability requirements

The framework would ban destroying unsold textiles, footwear and apparel, as well as establish a digital product passport to increase transparency.

By Thai Phi Le • May 23, 2023

Lululemon inks multiyear partnership to recycle nylon, polyester

The deal with Samsara Eco marks the activewear maker’s first minority investment in a recycling company.

By Laurel Deppen • May 22, 2023

The intention gap: when buying and beliefs don’t match

Consumers say they want more sustainable fashion, but they don’t always put their money where their morals lie.

By Abriana Herron • May 22, 2023

Nuuly partners with plus-size brand Eloquii

The new partnership between the Urban Outfitters-owned clothing rental service and the plus-size DTC brand is exclusive, and it debuts with 25 styles.

By Lara Ewen • Updated May 19, 2023

Higg rebrands as Worldly

The company says it wants to avoid confusion with its licensed Higg Index software.

By Howard Ruben • May 19, 2023

EBay acquires tech company Certilogo to boost secondhand fashion authentication

Certilogo uses digital tech to give consumers access to information about products and confirm their authenticity. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 18, 2023

Nike faces lawsuit over greenwashing claims

A Missouri plaintiff said that 90% of the products Nike advertises as using recycled materials don’t, and that some of the recycled materials themselves are environmentally harmful.

By Daphne Howland • May 16, 2023

Shein invests $70M toward upgrading its supply chain

The company hopes its five-year financial commitment will improve conditions at its third-party manufacturing suppliers.

By Howard Ruben • May 16, 2023

Poshmark is a leader in the online fashion resale market: report

More consumers are comfortable with secondhand clothing even as discretionary spending is down, according to Earnest Analytics.

By Laurel Deppen • May 15, 2023

Adidas plans to sell some of its Yeezy inventory and donate the money

CEO Bjørn Gulden said Thursday that burning the $1.3 billion worth of products was not the solution.

By Cara Salpini • May 12, 2023

Bergdorf Goodman’s 5-part circular program aims to extend life of luxury goods

Conscious Closet lets customers edit, repair, alter, resell or donate their garments.  

By Howard Ruben • May 11, 2023

ThredUp lists on alternative stock exchange

The resale company will commit to a vision for sustainable and inclusive business practices on the Long-Term Stock Exchange.

By Nate Delesline III • May 9, 2023

PVH launches supplier finance program tied to sustainability goals

Vendors for the apparel company can get discounts on loans if they hit environmental and social targets.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 8, 2023

EBay introduces ‘Certified by Brand’ luxury resale program

The marketplace allows brands to scale their secondary market efforts, while shoppers gain access to more authenticated watches, handbags and jewelry.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 1, 2023

Many apparel companies don’t tie sustainability goals to executive compensation, report finds

Planet Tracker analyzed the top 30 fashion and apparel companies based on adjusted revenue to determine which were tying pay to climate goals.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 27, 2023

How good is secondhand apparel for the planet, really?

Consumers and brands are embracing resale as a way to address fashion’s poor environmental track record, but it may be too little, too late.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2023

Lululemon debuts plant-based nylon shirts

Made in collaboration with sustainable materials company Geno, the products have the same lightweight feel as its other apparel, the company said.

By Cara Salpini • April 20, 2023

Coach launches Coachtopia brand focused on circular fashion

The first collection features recycled materials and details that will make it easier to be disassembled and turned into new products down the line.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 20, 2023

H&M Foundation funds tech to reduce microplastics in wastewater

The fast fashion giant’s charitable arm supported the technology as part of its five-year Planet First program, a $12 million investment.

By Laurel Deppen • April 20, 2023

Environmental nonprofit Canopy secures $60M in funding

The group, which has partnerships with LVMH and Stella McCartney, develops policy initiatives, maps supply chains and creates plans for fashion companies to reduce their climate impact.

By Lara Ewen • April 18, 2023

An unglamorous solution to fashion’s sustainability problem: make less stuff

Overproduction, greenwashing and unchecked growth have created a huge problem. Experts say strict regulations may be the only solution, but it won't be easy or fast.

By Lauren Schenkman • April 17, 2023

American Eagle brings secondhand clothing shop to Snapchat

The augmented reality experience is part of the retailer’s new RE/AE digital shop and clothing collection curated with online resale platform ThredUp.

By Jessica Deyo • April 17, 2023

Adore Me teams with startup predicting carbon emissions

The lingerie brand’s leaders say Carbonfact’s software will help it simulate how design choices will lower or elevate their environmental impact.

By Natalie Schwartz • April 13, 2023