The British Fashion Council’s Institute of Positive Fashion has launched the Circular Fashion Eco-system Report, a blueprint for a circular fashion economy in the UK to address the industry’s impact on the planet through linear production models. Described as “bold and vital,” the report sets out a practical approach to creating a circular...
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After launching a childrenswear department at the beginning of the summer, luxury department store Harvey Nichols is now offering a resale drop-off point for pre-loved kids’ clothing. The British retailer has linked up with second-hand childrenswear marketplace Kids o’Clock for the new service, which will see Harvey Nichols customers receive...
13 Sep 2021
As part of its autumn/winter 2021 collection, upmarket design house Hugo has introduced its Clean Up Your Act initiative aimed to involve customers in its sustainable mission. Upcycled and repurposed pieces make up a large portion on offer, as well as a number of sustainable cotton basics to further the selection. The collection comprises of...
7 Sep 2021
We have all considered selling a large part of our wardrobes, especially over the last year during long term lockdowns when the world collectively realised that we maybe didn’t need all these clothes after all. The second-hand market has seen a significant increase, growing 20 times faster than traditional retail according to resale management...
6 Sep 2021
Fashion retailer Net-a-Porter is diving into a new technological era through the use of Digital ID programs that will help to track products. The aim of the move is to encourage buyers to shop more sustainably through a circular consumption system. Using custom QR codes, the program will provide customers with information on the design and...
5 Aug 2021
Sustainable textile manufacturer Aquafil has launched a new shoppable platform dedicated to Econyl, its regenerated nylon made from recycled waste. The new e-shop will allow users to browse through global brands using Econyl Regenerated Nylon, and will also provide information about the innovative fibre and the broader topics of sustainability...
30 Jul 2021
Sustainability continues to be one of the hottest topics in the fashion industry, with each month bringing new innovations and conscious collaborations. In this article, FashionUnited takes a look back at some of the biggest sustainable news from June. Collaborations and projects 1. LVMH to recycle textiles in partnership with weturn Image: LVMH...
9 Jul 2021
Iconic British department store Harrods has become the latest retailer to try its hand at a fashion rental service. The company has teamed up with rental platform My Wardrobe HQ to offer its customers the opportunity to rent fashion both online from MWHQ’s website as well as from a dedicated pop-up at Harrods’ Knightsbridge store. Shoppers will...
8 Jul 2021
LVMH has solidified a partnership between several of its fashion maisons and weturn, a company that offers an innovative recycling chain dedicated to unsold textiles from major fashion houses. Founded in 2020, weturn is the first recycling chain dedicated to unsold textiles, rolls of fabric and offcuts from major fashion houses, which are all...
25 Jun 2021
Gucci-owner Kering has invested in handbag rental service Cocoon in the latest example of the French luxury giant’s confidence in circular fashion businesses. London-based Cocoon offers its customers a variety of rental memberships starting from 49 pounds per month which they can pay for on a monthly or quarterly basis, giving them access to top...
24 Jun 2021
Sustainable fashion initiative Fashion for Good has launched a project to accelerate the development of Polyhydroxyalkanoates or PHA polymer fibres, a biosynthetic alternative to fossil-based fibres. The production of virgin fossil-based polyester fibres contributes to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Biosynthetics made from renewable...
11 Jun 2021
Sustainable Swedish brand Asket is branching out from its menswear roots with the launch of its first womenswear collection this summer. The six-year-old brand, which sells timeless menswear staples and encourages shoppers to have “smaller but better wardrobes”, announced Thursday it will begin by introducing six garments as part of a new...
3 Jun 2021
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