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SMI roundtable event wraps, progress updates relayed to King Charles III

The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s (SMI) Roundtable & Exhibition event wrapped yesterday, bringing to an end two days of keynotes, panel sessions and discussions all with the goal of accelerating the rollout of a circular fashion ecosystem. On the second day, members of the organisation’s Fashion Task Force convened at Buckingham Palace to...

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SMI readies annual roundtable event: What to know

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) is preparing for its annual SMI Roundtables & Exhibition event, set to take place over two days at Hampton Court Palace. From March 11, the organisation, founded by King Charles III, is bringing together “hundreds of global CEOs, international delegations and innovators” with the goal of accelerating the...

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Understanding ‘motional disconnect’ to build customer loyalty

As fashion trends become increasingly synonymous with planned obsolescence and lose their commercial impact, deciphering buyer psychology is a strategic imperative. A recent study by second-hand fashion platform Vestiaire Collective, in partnership with consultancy WRÅD, explores the universal feeling of ‘having nothing to wear.’ It highlights a...

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Landbell USA selected as PRO of California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act

Nonprofit organisation Landbell USA has been appointed as the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for California’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act (SB 707), overseeing the management and stewardship of regulated textile products in the state. In the role, Landbell USA will be responsible for developing a Producer Responsibility Plan,...

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California sets deadline for climate data reporting

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has outlined a reporting deadline for California Greenhouse Gas Reporting (SB 253) after approving the adoption of the bill. Based on stakeholder feedback, the organisation has pin-pointed August 10, 2026, as the first-year reporting deadline. For the inaugural year, companies must include only Scope 1...

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Marks & Spencer launches cotton programme in bid to strengthen biodiverse farming practices

British department store Marks & Spencer has established a new partnership with sustainability innovator Pilio to launch the Affordable Clean Environment (ACE) cotton programme. The initiative intends to broaden access to clean energy and strengthen biodiverse farming practices within Indian cotton-growing communities. Developed as part of Marks...

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“Labour rights and climate justice are the bedrock of a functional economy and society” - Remake CMO on nonprofit’s closing

Who does not remember social impact initiatives like the #PayUp campaign or the #NoNewClothes challenge? Then there are the annual Fashion Accountability Reports and the “Made in…” film series, all initiatives by nonprofit Remake. Sadly, the organisation is forced to shut down at the end of the month after failing to secure the necessary funding...

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Rachel Arthur on why production volumes & incentives must change to reach sustainability goals

There are countless sustainability initiatives across the global fashion industry, but who is truly driving that transition? Are their efforts visible to the public or not? In this series, we interview changemakers, consultants, sustainability experts, and activists in fashion to see what we can learn from their work. We speak with Rachel...

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Phoebe English brings a peaceful beauty to LFW

British fashion designer Phoebe English, who has been at the forefront of sustainable fashion, returned to the London Fashion Week schedule with an exploration of the corsage, as well as the flowers with which she has a personal affinity. The intimate presentation, held in an art gallery space in Bethnal Green, took the audience through a...

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Madewell, Reformation and C&A partner with Fiber Club from Circ to accelerate use of recycled textiles

Lifestyle brand Madewell, Los Angeles-based fashion brand Reformation, and European retailer C&A are three of the newest brand partners to join the Fiber Club initiative from Circ, a US-based textile-to-textile recycler. The three new brand partners, together with fiber manufacturer Lenzing and Linz Textil, a European manufacturer of yarns,...

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Nonprofit Remake closes down after failing to secure sustainable funding

Remake, the nonprofit behind the #NoNewClothes and #WearYourValues campaigns, is shutting down after failing to secure the necessary funding to sustain its operations. Founder of the organisation, Ayesha Barenblat, announced the news on Instagram, stating that this decision made by Remake’s board was the “most responsible path forward” in the...

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UK MPs debate onshoring amid push for local production: What to know

On Thursday, MPs took to Westminster Hall to debate the case for onshoring in the UK fashion and textiles industry, zoning in on how domestic manufacturing could support economic growth, strengthen supply chain resilience and improve labour and environmental standards. Speakers from across parties explored the balance between cost...