Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon: Department stores aren’t the only important sales channel anymore Under his creative guidance, Carolina Herrera has continued to captivate a global audience, expand to new markets and grow its e-commerce reach. The brand is opening multiple stores in the next couple of months, with its most recent opening being Palm Beach.
Sephora is expanding its take-back and refillables programs Sephora is making strides in integrating sustainability into its business practices. Its commitment to sustainability shows up in its efforts around packaging recycling, through its Beauty (Re)Purposed program launched in May 2023, and refillable products — it launched a dedicated program in April 2019.
How brands are changing their operations to lower their carbon emissions The fashion industry is increasingly asked to calculate and lower its carbon footprint in response to growing environmental concerns. The “footprint” reveals the greenhouse gas emissions from a brand’s activities.
LePrix establishes offices in Japan amid the market’s rising resale demand The fashion resale market in Japan is experiencing robust growth, driven by evolving consumer attitudes toward sustainability and the increasing appeal of unique, vintage and luxury items.
How brands are preparing for new regulations on products and processes The fashion industry is undergoing a significant transformation as new sustainability-linked regulations demand greater transparency and sustainability. From global initiatives to country-specific laws, these rules are reshaping how companies operate, forcing them to disclose detailed information about their supply chains and minimize their environmental impact.
How greenwashing became the fashion marketer’s biggest concern “Greenwashing is really about marketing, which is why it's particularly strong in the fashion industry,” said George Harding Rolls, campaign lead at advocacy organization Actions Speak Louder. “We've all become very concerned about the climate crisis and other environmental and social sustainability issues. The fashion industry has seen that as...
Fashion Briefing: How brands are getting involved with the 2024 Olympics This week, an in-depth look at brands' Olympics strategies, plus, the current challenges around AI, the latest funding rounds, new executive shifts and other news to know.
Maison Margiela aims to drive loyalty with new phygital product launch This week, both Maison Martin Margiela and the digital fashion startup Mmerch launched web3 products catered to collectors.
Rixo embarks on U.S. expansion with new website and pop-up shop Nine-year-old fashion brand Rixo is expanding its global footprint by launching a pop-up shop in SoHo, New York on April 22. The U.K.-based brand — known for occasion dresses including wedding guest looks — plays in a space similar to Reformation, albeit with a distinct retro British aesthetic.