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EU forced labour goods ban is no CSDDD ‘substitute’ say experts
The EU parliament and council has provisionally agreed on new rules that would ban products made with forced labour from the European market, however apparel industry experts see it as a “missed opportunity” to adopt this legislation without the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Just Style Excellence Awards 2023: HKRITA
Research institute focused on sustainability in the textile and fashion industry, and Category Award Winner for Environmental and Innovation
Retail stores of the future will be more about entertainment by 2030 predicts analysts
Social media will play a huge role in the future of retail, according to GlobalData researchers.
Huue secures funding for “world’s first” clean indigo dye
Huue produces indigo that’s just as effective for denim as conventional solutions — without the environmental impact and harmful chemicals
China’s resilience shines through in index of world’s most vulnerable apparel supply chains
A supply chain vulnerability index by Just Style has ranked some of the world’s leading apparel and textile industries and listed China as the most self-sufficient due to its exports of both commodities being substantially higher than its imports.
UK clothing sales slump as warm weather hits autumn demand
UK retail sales fell more sharply than expected in September as unseasonably warm weather dampened demand for autumn and winter clothing, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.
Six ways brands, factories can tackle climate-linked worker risk
Jeff Vockrodt, the President and CEO of the Fair Labor Association (FLA), says the burden of climate change and the associated impact on factory workers should not fall on suppliers alone.
Very Group reports record FY26 despite ‘persistent weakness’ in fashion
The Very Group reported a record earnings performance in fiscal 2026 (FY26) despite “persistent weakness” in its fashion offering and a 4.6% decline in fashion and sports sales.
Why Dryrobe turned down a ‘dream’ corporate offer
Speaking at Blue Earth Summit in London, Dryrobe’s founder and owner Gideon Bright told delegates he turned down a “corporate dream exit” to safeguard the brand’s values.
Traceability is becoming ‘core infrastructure’ Cascale report argues
In a new report, Cascale says traceability and standardised data are becoming essential for managing risks and understanding performance.
Fashion circularity goes on trial at Blue Earth Summit
Fashion’s circularity model came under debate at the Blue Earth Summit, where industry leaders deliberated whether existing approaches can scale or whether the sector needs to rethink how products are designed, sold and reused.
Ultra-fast fashion: Why consumers keep shopping despite concerns
New research from RMIT University suggests that consumers continue to purchase ultra-fast fashion items, despite knowing about the industry’s impact on the environment. Here’s what the industry can learn from the study.
How Good Earth Cotton wants to help rewrite fashion’s environmental claims
As new EU rules call on companies to back up their environmental claims, Good Earth Cotton shares how it has built an evidence-based model based on physically verified data.
Vinted, eBay monitor suspected stolen goods listings after France riots
Second-hand resale platform Vinted has removed listings believed to be linked to looting during recent riots in France, while eBay says it is monitoring concerns around stolen goods being listed on its online marketplaces.
Ralph Lauren swaps sustainability targets for AI goals in executive pay scheme
A 2026 proxy statement reveals that Ralph Lauren has replaced its citizenship and sustainability targets with a focus on AI in a “sign of the times” for fashion firms.