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Target partially removes Pride Collection following backlash

American department store chain Target has said that it will be removing part of its collection celebrating Pride Month after employees faced threats while at work. In a statement, the retailer noted that it had offered such an assortment “for more than a decade”, however it had seen a different response to the products this time round. The...

Fashion

Adidas faces boycott over male model in swimsuit campaign

Adidas has found itself facing criticism due to a swimsuit featured on its e-commerce website, worn by a male model. The swimsuit in question is part of the Adidas x Rich Mnisi Pride Collection, which the company describes as a celebration of self-expression and a partnership aimed at honoring the LGBTQIA+ community, in collaboration with their...

Fashion

& Other Stories to celebrate Pride with LGBTQIA+ artist residencies

& Other Stories is celebrating Pride 2022 by lending its platform to five creatives from the LGBTQIA+ community to amplify underrepresented voices within its stores, including London and New York. The retailer is teaming up with LGBTQIA+ artists including Yasha Lelonek, Djamila Imani, ShayShay Konno, Stella Zekri and Hanna Kisch throughout the...

Business

Capri Holdings to donate 10 million dollars to newly formed The Versace Foundation

Fashion conglomerate Capri Holdings has announced a pledge of 10 million dollars to The Versace Foundation, supporting the new organisation’s initiatives that aim to drive awareness and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. “We are pleased to announce the creation of The Versace Foundation,” said John D. Idol, chairman and chief executive officer of...

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Pri Bertucci, CEO of the [SSEX BBOX] project, about inclusion and diversity in fashion

São Paulo - During the Trama Affetiva event (about circular economy, upcycling and diversity) that took place last month in São Paulo, there was also a Fashion and Activism debate which was attended by Pri Bertucci. Bertucci is CEO of [SSEX BBOX], which seeks to visualize the issues of gender and sexuality in public life and the workplace. After...