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The European Fashion Alliance recently released a report highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by fashion brands as they adapt to new sustainability regulations in the European Union. The report revealed that many brands are unprepared for the upcoming regulations and are seeking financial support for their sustainable transition. The industry is at a critical juncture, with concerns about competition, financial burdens, and the need for subsidies to level the playing field for smaller businesses. The report also emphasized the importance of supporting small-scale manufacturers, artisanal workers, and creative fashion houses in Europe. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Black in Fashion" discusses the contributions and challenges faced by Black creatives in the fashion industry, as highlighted in WWD's new book of the same name. Panelists at the WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, including creative directors Mimi Plange and Tracy Reese, shared their experiences and insights on navigating the world of fashion. The panelists emphasized the importance of resilience, recognition based on work rather than identity, and finding ways to succeed despite obstacles in the industry. [Extracted from the article]

Chicago Fashion Week has returned after more than a decade, with nearly 50 events scheduled from Wednesday to October 20. The event will feature runway shows, exhibitions, and clothing swaps, showcasing the work of eight designers including Maria Pinto and Barbara Bates. The decentralized fashion week aims to engage the public and highlight Chicago's diverse fashion talent, with events open to all who are interested in fashion. The event also includes awards, panel discussions, and showcases to celebrate the city's fashion community and raise awareness of local designers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges of mentorship in the fashion industry, particularly for those who do not fit the traditional mold of starting with unpaid internships or entry-level roles. The author shares her experience of finding a mentor outside the industry who helped her navigate the insular world of fashion and focus on sustainability efforts. Through her mentorship, the author gained a new perspective on the industry's impact on the environment and the importance of making more sustainable choices. The mentor-mentee relationship highlighted the value of diverse perspectives and challenging assumptions for personal and professional growth. [Extracted from the article]

French fashion house Mugler has collaborated with South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster to create a range of avant-garde eyewear pieces inspired by Mugler's iconic Les Insectes collection. The collaboration includes two frames, Spiral 01 and Spiral 02, as well as a conceptual illuminating headpiece. The collection will be available online and in select stores worldwide, with special activations planned in Seoul and Shanghai. In addition, online company Shein has partnered with New York-based label Monse for a designer-based project that supports emerging talent and independent artists. The collaboration includes a capsule collection and a charitable component supporting Dress for Success Greater New York City. Giglio.com, an Italian luxury online retailer, is introducing a new business-to-business division called Digital Gateway, which provides digitalization services to help companies enhance their digital capabilities. [Extracted from the article]

A recent consumer survey conducted by Radial, an e-commerce provider, reveals that consumers are increasingly purchasing both fast fashion and luxury items. The report defines "quiet luxury" as a fashion style that emphasizes enduring craftsmanship, timeless designs, and long-term value, while fast fashion is characterized by inexpensive, trend-driven clothing. The survey found that consumers value high-quality materials, timeless styles, and brand reputation when making clothing purchases. Factors that drive quiet luxury purchases include quality materials, timeless styles, brand reputation, and sustainability practices, while shopping convenience, trendiness, affordability, and social influence drive fast-fashion purchases. Gen Z consumers prioritize quality materials, timeless styles, and brand reputation for luxury purchases, while valuing shopping convenience, sustainability, and trendiness for fast fashion. Overall, consumers report having a mix of quiet luxury and fast fashion items in their wardrobes, indicating a preference for staple, timeless pieces alongside trend-driven items. Consumers express high satisfaction with both luxury and fast-fashion purchases, with Gen Z being the most discerning. Luxury brands excel at providing personalized content and recommendations, while fast fashion brands are preferred for their multiple channels and easy transactions. [Extracted from the article]

A new report from Vestiaire Collective, a global platform for pre-owned luxury fashion, argues that fast fashion is not as affordable as it seems. The report introduces a new metric called "cost-per-wear" to show the true value of fashion items based on their frequency of use, lifespan, and resale value. It claims that pre-owned curated fashion items are a more financially sound investment in the long term. The report also highlights the environmental and social impact of fast fashion, including the high percentage of items that end up in landfills and the significant amount of discarded textiles. Vestiaire Collective aims to shift consumers' perception of fashion and encourage them to invest in financially and environmentally sustainable pieces. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the documentary "Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion," directed by Eva Orner, which explores the issue of clothing waste and the toxic management culture of the teen clothing brand Brandy Melville. The film also examines the fast fashion industry's supply chain and the environmental impact of disposable clothing. Orner highlights the role of social media in promoting fast fashion and the exploitation of women in the fashion industry. The documentary also sheds light on the waste problem in Ghana, where piles of clothing waste have washed up on the beaches. Orner hopes that the film will inspire change and empower consumers to make more sustainable choices. [Extracted from the article]

Singapore-based Canadian designer Brandy Dallas founded the emerging contemporary label Sans Faff three years ago to provide sustainable, well-made basics in contrast to fast fashion. The brand has gained a cult following in Singapore for its bamboo foundational layers and expansion into custom street bamboo layers. Sans Faff is now expanding to the U.S. market, with distribution through Fwrd, Revolve, Free People, and select boutiques. The brand aims to redefine luxury power dressing by focusing on enduring essentials and eliminating the hassle of curating a wardrobe. The upcoming collections feature sharp-cut suiting, button-up shirting, versatile dresses, and sophisticated tops. [Extracted from the article]

Sophia Kianni, a United Nations youth adviser and influential leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, has launched the "We Wear Oil" campaign in partnership with Fossil Fuel Fashion. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of fast fashion and its connection to the fossil fuel industry. Kianni worked with New York-based agencies Bright Colors and Public Opinion on the campaign. In other news, biomaterial-maker TômTex has raised $2.25 million in funding to scale its technology for creating non-woven, biodegradable, and plastic-free leather alternatives. Spanish fast-fashion retailer Mango has partnered with Materra to source sustainable cotton and improve traceability in its supply chain. Champion Athleticwear is releasing its first collection with Eco Future Reverse Weave, a new textile made with CiClo technology that enables biodegradation and reduces microplastic pollution. Finally, Matter, a microplastic filtration technology company backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher, has made key hires to scale its technology and expand into international markets. [Extracted from the article]

Sophia Kianni, a United Nations youth adviser and influential ESG leader, has launched the "We Wear Oil" campaign in partnership with Fossil Fuel Fashion. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of fast fashion and its connection to the fossil fuel industry. Kianni worked with New York-based agencies Bright Colors and Public Opinion on the campaign. In other news, biomaterial-maker TômTex has raised $2.25 million in funding to scale its technology for creating non-woven, biodegradable, and plastic-free leather alternatives. Spanish retailer Mango has partnered with Materra to source sustainable cotton, using AI-driven technology to ensure complete traceability. Champion Athleticwear is releasing its first collection with Eco Future Reverse Weave, a new textile made with CiClo technology that enables biodegradation and reduces microplastic pollution. Finally, Matter, a microplastic filtration technology company, has made key hires to scale its technology and expand into international markets. [Extracted from the article]

Roseark, a West Hollywood retailer, has been curating fine jewelry for 20 years and has helped launch the careers of rising stars in the industry. The store offers unique and conversation-starting pieces that embody the subversive spirit of Los Angeles. While the jewelry market has changed over the years, with a shift towards fast fashion, Roseark continues to prioritize uniqueness and craftsmanship. In addition to jewelry, Roseark also offers home goods and collaborates with couples to design personalized pieces. The store has a loyal clientele and stays competitive by discovering new talent and maintaining a personalized shopping experience. [Extracted from the article]

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAIRCHILD STUDIO X VITALE BARBERIS CANONCICO Vitale Barberis Canonico's commitment toTRANSPARENCY and QUALITY attracts young designersto its Heritage and New Talents program THE MARKET-LEADINGsuccess of Vitale BarberisCanonico is pinned toinnovation, high-quality,Made-in-Italy fabric, and a remarkable360-year heritage. Regarding why the mill workswith new talent, FrancescoBarberis Canonico, creativedirector at Vitale BarberisCanonico, said the mill workswith new and emerging designers"to give them access, and tokeep us up to date", he said. [Extracted from the article]

Following the pop-up's closing on Sep.3, Djerf is hosting an intimate three-coursedinner and fashion show at theGuggenheim's Peter B. Lewis Theater.Although the event is only open to 270guests, the fashion show will be livestreamed on Djerf Avenue's website soviewers can tune in around the globe. Still, Djerf doesn't seem to mind thehustle and bustle of New York. EXCLUSIVE * The popular Scandi brand is coming to the Big Apple Coveted Scandi label Djerf Avenuetouches down in New York City later thismonth, opening its second pop-up inSoHo. [Extracted from the article]

"Berlin, as a city, has a rich history of political activism and counterculture movements", agreed Steve Legrand, the designer behind a new Berlin-based label, Costume Tje Legrand. Of Berlin's fashion week, one show in particular made headlines and caused confusion around the world. [Extracted from the article]

Jacobs' refreshing, strictly-to-the-point take on "masculine tailoring and feminine elegance", blurred the lines between power dressing, glamour and ease for the modern woman. For instance, a white pussybow blouse look (worn undone); a sculptural black jacket with red hot vinyl draped skirt, followed by a sharp-shouldered gold blouse with black parachute pants, and an adorable black knit romper, to name a few. The Marc Jacobs fall 2023 runway show spanned about three minutes. [Extracted from the article]

Jaden Smith Celebrates MSFTSrep Pop-Up At Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées It was a quieter than splashy show, but allowed Smith to connect face-to-face with the brand's fans who lined up outside the store in MSFTSrep's bright attire to meet the young star. - Jaden Smith is a Paris Fashion Week regular, sitting front row for the past few seasons in some showstopper looks. [Extracted from the article]

JANUARY 2022 "Fashion Act" Bill Seeks toMake New York aSustainability Leader It was no quiet start to the year, at leastnot in New York City. OCTOBER 2022Fashion Fights Back:No Longer Accept YeProducts, Ban Fast Fashion Fashion is putting its foot down on fastfashion, as well as inflammatory speechand action. YEARBOOK From fast fashion bans to "Fashion Act", these are themoments where sustainability saw major gains in 2022 IF 2021 SAW GAINS on garment workerrights, materials invested, B Corps namedand resellers made -- then 2022 markedthe year when leaders increasingly tookdefinitive stances on fast fashion, policyand more. [Extracted from the article]

Fast Fashion Has No Value', Says Vestiaire Collective The Sustainability Scene The reseller makes a bold statement intime to counter Black Friday promos. "Fast fashion has no value, and evenless in resale", stated Vestiaire Collective'schief impact officer, Dounia Wone. [Extracted from the article]

FASHION FEATURES * Fast-fashion companiesare not only increasing theirprices, but also elevatingtheir brand image throughfashion show debuts,resale programs and exclusivecollection drops. Last month Zara said it was enteringthe resale market with the aim ofhelping customers repair, resell or recycletheir clothing. The gap between ultra fast fashion andfast fashion has become more evidentthan ever, and as brands like Zara, Mango,Massimo Dutti and &Other Stories tryto elevate their image, they're elevatingprices as well. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents insights of fashion designers and other fashion personnel on the health of fast fashion design. Designer Karl Lagerfeld observes the availability of various possibilities and levels of business in the fashion industry. Designer Rick Owens sees the fashion trends evolutionary with cultural moment. Photographer Dan Lecca notes the significance of the accommodation capacity of fashion shows.

"Aside from the denim, one thing all of our fabrics have in common this season is the commitment to environmental sustainability, which, each fabric in the collection -- eight out of those 10 all incorporate 100 percent cotton or 80-plus percent cotton. They're all certified by the Better Cotton Initiative for us, it's important to only use fabrics that do have the ability to be traced, so we can be transparent with our customers from cultivation to the final product", Chloé Gordon explained. 'if we wouldn't buy it, we wouldn't make it rule,'" Chloé and Parris Gordon explained over the phone. [Extracted from the article]

BUSINESS * CEO James Reinhart wants to lead a revolution and ischasing what he sees as a massive resale opportunity James Reinhart is hitting the accelerator atThredUp Inc. - buying entry into Europe,building capacity to process more secondhandgoods from consignors and poweringresale operations for outside merchants. Many fashion companies are gettinginto resale themselves and some - mostrecently Madewell, Farfetch and Fabletics- are using ThredUp's resale as a serviceoption. [Extracted from the article]

Vestiaire Collective Talks Trust, Tradesy and Fighting Fast Fashion: The resale platform has issued its first authentication "trust report". PARIS Vestiaire Collective is upping the authentication ante. Our mission is to be the most trusted and tasteful resale platform", Vestiaire Collective cofounder and fashion director Sophie Hersan told WWD. [Extracted from the article]

Shein Launches "Shein Exchange" Resale Program BUSINESS * Shein wants shoppers to resell goods in the nameof circular fashion On Monday, fast fashion retailerShein launched its resale program"Shein Exchange." "The goal of Shein Exchange is tomake resale just as easy and convenientas buying something brand new, whilealso igniting a cultural movement ofcircularity within our own Sheincommunity", Adam Whinston, globalhead of ESG at Shein, said in a statement.". [Extracted from the article]

As for whether the innovation daycan expect to see a repeat performance, anH&M Foundation spokesperson said theevent is likely to see additional editions inNew York. H&M's "Planet Positive Perspectives" Showcases New Talent SUSTAINABILITY * Innovators and ESG speakers convened to pitchtheir projects and big ideas for changing fashion NEW YORK - H&M held its "PlanetPositive Perspectives" program Thursdayat Glasshouse Chelsea presenting thelatest innovations and topical advice fromfashion sustainability experts. [Extracted from the article]

PARIS FASHION WEEK PREVIEW Organizers have extended a support fundfor emerging designers and are helping brandsreduce the environmental footprint of their shows PARIS -- With Paris Fashion Week backat full throttle, officials at the Fédérationde la Haute Couture et de la Mode aregrappling with the logistical challenges thatcome with organizing a nine-day schedulefeaturing 105 brands. To make sure that smaller domestic andinternational brands have the necessaryresources to show in the French capital,the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de laMode recently decided to extend a supportfund for emerging designers that was putin place during the pandemic. Fashion week is an opportunity for allthese designers, all these brands to expressthemselves, and it's the federation's job togive them a slot to do that. [Extracted from the article]

The RealReal's Latest Upcycled Resale Collection Celebrates "Joy of Making": Recollection 04 celebrates hand-making, DIY, repair and the "antithesis of fast fashion". The collection features kitschy graphic patchwork, grunge safety pin details, Victorian-era embroidery and closure techniques all intended to celebrate the areas of damage. She called The RealReal's Recollection efforts a broader brush stroke for systems change, with which colleague James Rogers, director of sustainability at The RealReal, agreed. [Extracted from the article]

The move into Korea is significantfor Vestiaire, as it's the first time theplatform is expanding a localized serviceto non-English-speaking Asia followingSingapore and Hong Kong, and marksa growth plan for the market which hasbeen in the works through successiveinvestment rounds. SUSTAINABILITY The luxury resale platform will open an office andauthentication center in Seoul PARIS -- Vestiaire Collective is cashingin on K-pop cool with the launch of localservices in South Korea. [Extracted from the article]

The report also said consumers arerewarding retailers that provide items inthe shortest amount of time. Fast Fashion Report by Alvarez & Marsal Finds Consumers "Got to Have It Now" BUSINESS * Fifty percent of respondents want to buy a fashiontrend within the same week they discover it Fast fashion -- which is often criticizedfor hurting the environment -- is poised toretain much of the ground it gained duringthe pandemic, according to a new study byAlvarez & Marsal's Consumer Retail Groupcalled "The New Evolution of Fast Fashion.". [Extracted from the article]

Finding it tough to steer toward any onedominant insight, Liv Simpliciano, FashionRevolution's policy and research managerand report research lead, stressed in aphone conversation with WWD: "They'reall interrelated and all have nuance Whatsurprised me the most was 125 out of 250brands' overall score is between 0 and5 percent. SUSTAINABILITY * The seventh annual Transparency Index ranksbrands on public disclosure across sustainabilitycriteria Fashion Revolution's latest reportreleased Thursday shows fashion is ill-concernedwith measurable progress onhot-button sustainability issues. Fashion Revolution Index: Fashion Continues Unbridled "Lip Service" to Sustainability. [Extracted from the article]

Calling upon fashion's collectivepower, Ambassador Alexander Marschik,permanent representative of Austriato the U.N., gave a call to action. SUSTAINABILITY *The United Nations' Conscious Fashion andLifestyle Network's first annual meeting hostedMara Hoffman, Tracy Reese and more stakeholders It was an eco-fashion echo chamber atthe United Nations on Thursday. "Global Fashion Statement" Made at U.N. for Inaugural Conscious Fashion Meeting. [Extracted from the article]

SHANGHAI The luxury sector may be booming in China with the likes of Dior, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton reporting a surge in sales, but at the opposite end of the spectrum for fast fashion, the country is filling up an entire graveyard of brands. PHOTO (COLOR): Vero Moda, part of Bestseller Group, has expanded widely in China where this brand for young females has around 2,000 stores PHOTO (COLOR): A Gap store in Ch. [Extracted from the article]

Ralph Toledano Talks Runway Shows, Paris Fashion Week: "I do not think that we are even close to finding an alternative to a fashion show", he says Has attended many, many runway shows -- as head of brands including Guy Laroche, Karl Lagerfeld, Chloe and Nina Ricci, and in his current role as president of the Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. Forced to cancel men's fashion week and couture week in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, French fashion's organizing body is preparing for digital showcases in July hinged on films and videos. R.T.: For decades, Paris has been carefully selecting exclusively creative brands, and it is this consistency which made Paris the indisputable worldwide capital of fashion. [Extracted from the article]

This is the idealtime to issue a targeted challenge, askingpeople to stop buying fast fashion, whichwe know in large part is fueling rampantoverproduction and overconsumption notto mention knock-off culture - acrossthe industry", said Rent the Runway'ssenior vice president of brand marketingJess Burns. Rent the Runway's "Fast Fashion Free" Campaign Takes Aim at "Garbage" For the month of January, Rent theRunway is collecting "unwearable" fastfashion from customers in its New Yorkflagship store along with a drumbeat ofother actions to start the new year. [Extracted from the article]

On Monday, on the heels of the UnitedNations' latest - and bleak - report onthe climate crisis and tweets from climateactivist Greta Thunberg aimed squarelyat fashion for its complicity, rising searchqueries on Google included: "is yesstylefast fashion", "is zara fast fashion" and "ish&m fast fashion." Thorbeck sees two paths out of thisposition for fashion to play its part incurbing what it can of the climate crisis. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Spanish fast fashion retailer Zara's commitment to a zero-waste policy. Topics covered include parent company Industria de Diseño Textil (Inditex) chief executive officer Pablo Isla's plan to get rid of single-use plastic products, use fully sustainable fabrics for clothing collections from Zara and its sister brands by 2025, and have Zara facilities cease from contributing to landfills. Also mentioned are Zara's global sustainability initiatives.

BUSINESS * The first edition starts with the digitalFFW Studio with European Union's New EuropeanBauhaus and UN's SDG FRANKFURT -- Frankfurt FashionWeek debuted as a conference-focused,digital-mainly event in partnership withthe Conscious Fashion Campaign andthe European Union's New EuropeanBauhaus initiative. Running from July 5 to 9, the first edition ofFrankfurt Fashion Week under the slogan"Reform the Future" was centered around thedigital FFW Studio, with some physical eventslike runways, showcases and receptionsorganized mainly by local participants. Ursula von der Leyen, president ofthe European Commission, inauguratedThe New European Bauhaus conferencein partnership with the Fashion CouncilGermany, the first to address fashion withinthe European Union's initiative to facilitatea sustainable transformation in design. [Extracted from the article]

The Sustainability Scene Fast fashion and "sustainable" clothing areincreasingly losing to the resale and secondhandmarket, according to ThredUp's latest report The industry may still be recovering fromits Covid blow, but resale is resilient. Many consumers havenever resold their clothes but, accordingto ThredUp, the "ease" of reselling isopening up some 118 million consumers totry reselling compared to 36.2 million first-timesellers in 2020. Fast Fashion, "Sustainable" Clothing Lose to Resale, Says ThredUp. [Extracted from the article]

Over the years, the company expanded beyond its roots in workwear into more lifestyle product, notably Red Wing Heritage, which was created in 2007. "Red Wing Heritage is seen as an iconic brand", said Aaron Seymour-Anderson, head of brand and creative. [Extracted from the article]

Sander left her namesake brand twice in the early Aughts, and then for good in 2013, and took a leave of absence from the fashion world. +J, Uniqlo said its collaboration with Jil Sander would return for the spring 2021 season after a "sensational" response to its November drop of flute-sleeved puffer jackets, multi-stripe shirts and minimalist sweaters. Sander marked a big fashion comeback in 2009 when she partnered with Uniqlo for a new brand of well-crafted fast fashion. [Extracted from the article]

Giorgio Armani to Celebrities: "No More Creations Worn Only Once" THE WWD YEARBOOK FASHION * The designer recaps efforts toslow down fashion, and urgesthe industry to double downon sustainability Giorgio Armani lent his powerful voiceto the slower-fashion movement earlierthis year, penning an open letter to WWDcalling for action on "the overproductionof garments and a criminal nonalignmentbetween the weather and the commercialseason. Here, Armani gives an update on hisefforts -- which stretch to celebrities on thered carpet -- and urges further vigilanceto bring fashion to a higher social andenvironmental awareness: WWD: You vowed to keep summercollections in stores until thebeginning of September. [Extracted from the article]

FASHION * Clothes "ought to express the zeitgeist,"the designer says After many years away from the fashionscene, Jil Sander is back with a new +Jcollection that drops Thursday at Uniqlostores worldwide, and online. Jil Sander Jil Sander for Uniqlo. [Extracted from the article]