Read how the industry is reacting to Zara x John Galliano, find out how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting garment workers, and see which beauty brands are responsible for this month’s news report.
Controversy with Zara and Galliano: ‘This is the Rising Power of Inditex’ (FashionUnited)
Following the announcement of John Galliano’s collaboration with Zara that will see the fast fashion retailer’s “archive” restored, Anna Roos van Wijngaarden examines the industry’s responses. From questioning whether Zara has an archive, as it is said to have lifted many designs from other brands, to the awareness of the different effects it will have on Galliano and Zara.
Concerns Raised as Disturbances From US-Israel Attacks on Iran Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Supply Chains (Center on Business and Human Rights)
Since the start of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Center for Business and Human Rights has been tracking its effects on supply chains and workers, noting that shipping delays due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz lead to “fear of factory closures, unpaid wages, and ‘burdened additional costs’ that could be placed on suppliers and workers.”
SHEIN Wants Brands to Leverage Its Supply Chain. Should They Do That? (Fashion Business)
Shayeza Walid’s exclusive report on Business of Fashion examines whether SHEIN is opening up its supply chain processes that are “on demand” to other brands for production. But with that, Walid says, comes the reputational risk of aligning with a fast-fashion retailer and contributing to the acceleration of the fast-fashion trend.
What if Natural Fibers Don’t Biodegrade? (Vogue Business)
In the wake of a new report written by Fashion Revolution co-founder Carry Somers, journalist Sophie Benson reports on a question that has been rife in the industry about the staying power of natural fibers in certain situations. Benson looks at what biodegradation really means, and how the conversation compares to the story surrounding synthetic textiles that persist in the environment.
Marks & Spencer Introduces Monthly Capsule Program to Speed Time to Market (Fashionunited)
In a process that aligns closely with the fast fashion business model, Marks & Spencer has implemented a monthly product drop model to reduce design time and move clothes to the shop floor, moving the turnaround to just two weeks. The retailer says it will offer “regular renewal and greater reliability”, according to a FashionUnited report.
Seaweed Dye startup raises £200,000 (EcoTextile News)
Scottish dye company SeaDyes has raised £200,000 to scale its work to create sea dyes, which could provide an alternative to synthetic options, according to EcoTextile News.
H&M, EY Call CFOs on Fashion Supply Chain Finance (ESG Issues)
H&M has partnered with EY to produce a new industrial paper calling on the fashion industry to increase its cooperation with finance to provide decarbonise goods. The paper also notes that companies must see decarbonisation as a financial strategy that reduces business risks related to the climate and helps to adapt to global targets, rather than as a “nice to have” feature of an operational strategy.
Young Fashion Influencers Help UK Boutiques Succeed on UK High Streets (The Guardian)
The Guardian reports that growing interest in online used goods sales is having a positive effect on UK brick and mortar stores, with profits increasing over the past year. This after the difficult times of competing with such digital platforms and being burdened by low quality fast fashion clothes. Experts warn that there are still challenges but this sector has the potential to reinvent itself.
French Court Holds Yves Rocher Responsible for Violation of Labor Rights in Türkiye (Industrial Union)
The Industrail Union reports on the French decision that found the cosmetics company Yves Rocher failed to comply with the law that obligates companies in the region to identify and prevent human rights violations in their global operations. The case is related to the violation of the labor law at the company’s Turkish facility.
Italy Investigates Sephora For Marketing Cosmetics To Children (Reuters)
Italy’s Competition Council is investigating Sephora and Good for prematurely marketing adult cosmetics and skincare to children using micro-influencers on social media, according to Reuters. Moolii says that such practices contribute to “the purchase of face masks, serums and anti-aging creams, a behavior that they associate with ‘cosmeticorexia’—an unhealthy way of repairing the skin among children.”
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Lefrik (‘Great’) Associated with the Seven Clear Seas
Sustainable bags brand Lefrik has announced its latest charity partnership with Seven Clean Seas, an organization that creates plastic pollution prevention programs. For every Lefrik product sold (many of which are made from recycled plastic), the brand will donate resources to support efforts to collect plastic in Indonesia, which it says helps align design and production principles with environmental performance.
DAWN Denim, Buy Like You Give, and Cotton Diaries chat about Fiber in a New Podcast Episode.
DAWN Denim (“Big”) and more sustainable retailer Like You Give a Damn have teamed up with the Cotton Diaries organization for a fascinating new podcast episode that delves into the myths surrounding yarn, as well as what renewable cotton farming really means.
Kuyichi Celebrates 25th Anniversary With 25 Part Blog Series
“Great” denim brand Kuyichi is celebrating 25 years in business, and to mark the occasion, it’s launching a series of 25 blogs detailing its history and much more. The first focuses on the brand’s inspirational beginnings: “Long before sustainable fashion became a movement, [Kuyichi] it was just a response to something that we could not accept,” it said.
‘Great’ Denim Brand Triarchy Launches Investment Drive
Premium denim brand Triarchy has launched an investment token with FrontFundr to secure funding for the next 12 months, which will help fund sustainable production options such as digitally dyed denim and next-generation materials.
Armed Angels Introduces Windproof Outerwear With TENCEL Lyocell
Technical outerwear is often treated with harmful chemicals or plastic coatings to achieve qualities such as wind resistance, but “Great” brand Armedangels has recently introduced a new line of jackets made of TENCEL Lyocell, a low-impact fiber. “Wind protection comes from the fabric itself, not from added fabric. The material is permanently bonded using heat and pressure, increasing its weight. This process provides up to 97% wind resistance while maintaining breathability,” the brand explains.
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