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Textile Exchange on its shift to an action-based membership model to drive accountability

As the gap between sustainability goals and industry reality grows, Textile Exchange is shifting from a focus on guidance to one of shared accountability. In an interview with FashionUnited, Sarah Needham, chief engagement and partnerships officer, and Beth Jensen, chief impact officer, discuss the organisation's new action-oriented membership...

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Supply chain expert on traceability: “Not just another compliance requirement, but a risk visualisation and management tool”

Is the textile supply chain really as complex as commonly claimed? Does traceability thus remain merely a corporate buzzword rather than a reality of Tier 4 operations? What role does the informal sector play in the textile supply chain? And how can the physical-digital gap be bridged in rural farming? These and other pertinent questions prove...

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Inside ThredUp’s pivot: CSO Alon Rotem on redefining resale as a dual-sided platform

Resale is no longer a niche or sustainability-led initiative. It is taking measurable market share from traditional retail, with the global market projected to reach 393 billion dollars by 2030. ThredUp remains one of the sector’s leading players in the US. Here, resale grew at nearly four times a faster rate than the overall apparel market,...

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Falke's managing partner: “We face challenges with tariffs that are economically damaging”

The hosiery and apparel supplier Falke KGaA, based in Schmallenberg in the Sauerland region of Germany, celebrated its 130th anniversary last year. The family business now employs the fifth generation and combines traditional craftsmanship values with continuous product development. The range includes sheer tights, trainer socks and functional...

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Vivobarefoot’s Galahad Clark: Driving forward the ‘barefoot’ movement

Galahad Clark doesn’t just craft shoes; he’s helping consumers take a step away from the footwear industry’s obsession with narrow, rigid, cushioned shoes by marrying regenerative materials with a "foot-first" design philosophy, placing foot health at the heart of Vivobarefoot, a B-Corp certified British minimalist footwear brand. “The most...

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Dutch roots, London elegance: Fashion brand Baukjen on its expansion into the European market

London-based fashion brand Baukjen, co-founded by Baukjen de Swaan Arons and Geoff van Sonsbeeck, is expanding its European presence with a new Dutch webshop. The brand, which holds a B Corp score of 153.6 and received the United Nations Climate Action Award, combines British influences with the founders' Dutch heritage. The brand has now...

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Following the Les Lunes acquisition: The next steps for Snocks

Snocks continues on its growth trajectory. Following a successful 2025 financial year, where the German sock and underwear specialist grew by 20 percent, the company has once again expanded its portfolio and rescued Les Lunes from insolvency. The womenswear brand is now set to be revamped. Rehan Choudhry, who leads Snocks as co-CEO alongside...

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Harrods buyer: PFW AW26 offered “variety and strength”

Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026, which took place from March 2 to 10, “delivered remarkable strength,” according to Simon Longland, director of buying, fashion at Harrods, who was impressed by collections from Chanel, Dior, Tom Ford, Givenchy and Hermes, as well as the “confident” debut from Antonin Tron at Balmain. “After several seasons...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of trend forecasting: How to use It without losing brand direction

Buenos Aires – In recent years, access to trend information has multiplied. Social media, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and data analysis tools have accelerated the circulation of cultural and aesthetic signals, but they have also made interpretation more complex. For brands, the challenge is no longer accessing information, but...

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G-Star CEO on restructuring: three questions answered

G-Star announced a “strategic restructuring” in early February. The Dutch denim company aims to anticipate changing market dynamics with this move. Following the announcement, some questions remained, which CEO Rob Schilder answered in writing for FashionUnited. G-Star on shortening lead times: is the brand abandoning seasonal collections for a...

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Understanding Marc Cain's growth strategy for the US and Canadian markets

Marc Cain has spent almost a decade intentionally and strategically building its presence in North America. Now, the German womenswear label is preparing to take a more dedicated approach to the US and Canada following an organisational realignment of its business. Towards the end of last year, the company announced the appointment of Jessica R’...

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The Chanel jacket is enjoying a resurgence: the story of a boom foretold

Everyone who has tried one on says the same thing: “You have to wear it to understand.” The Chanel jacket, a centrepiece of the French house, requires a physical encounter to be truly appreciated. This is a significant detail in an era where desire is almost always sparked through a screen. However, it has not stopped the value of this icon from...