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Aussie Rental Fashion Platform GlamCorner Bags US$8.4M Series B Round As Resale Continues To Boom
Sydney-based rental designer clothing platform GlamCorner has raised AU$12 million (US$8.42 million) in a Series B funding round. The cash injection will be used to expand the company’s operations in a number of areas, from developing an!-->…
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Circular Fashion: H&M, Patagonia, PVH Back Biotech That Allows For Limitless Textile Recycling
Six of the world’s most well-known brands have recently endorsed Infinited Fiber Company, a Finnish biotech that has developed a circular solution that turns discarded textiles into high-quality, bio-based regenerated fibres. Among the!-->…
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Cariuma Launches New Long-Lasting Vegan & Carbon-Neutral Sneakers
Brazilian eco sneaker brand Cariuma has added a brand new sneaker to its sustainable shoe line-up. Called the IBI High, the new shoes are vegan-friendly, carbon-neutral and features a water repellent upper. As with the brand’s!-->…
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Transparent Fashion: Higg Index Platform Will Validate Conscious Clothing Claims For Shoppers
San Francisco-based tech company Higg Co has revealed plans for its new Open Data Portal, which is designed to bring transparency to the growing sustainable fashion segment of the apparel industry. Slated to launch next year, the portal on!-->…
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H&M Launches ‘Looop’ Garment-To-Garment Recycling System In Stockholm
Fast fashion giant H&M has just debuted a new garment-to-garment recycling system called “Looop”, which enables the transformation of unwanted clothing into new textiles. It’s the latest move in a series of circularity-focused measures!-->…
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These Biodegradable Vegan Kengos Sneakers Are Made From 98% Plants
Vegan sneakers are having a moment right now. But these new sneakers, called the Kengos Lace-Up, have just launched to steal the show. The new shoe, which is currently in beta phase, is biodegradable, vegan-friendly and made from 98%!-->…
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Nike Launches ‘Move To Zero’ Carbon & Waste Campaign To ‘Protect Future Of Sport’
Sportswear giant Nike has announced a new sustainability initiative with the “singular aim” of “protecting the future of sport”. Called Move to Zero, the new campaign will see the multinational corporation dramatically shift its operations!-->…
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Packing A Prickly Punch: Here Are The World’s First Boxing Gloves Made From Cactus Leather
The world’s first boxing gloves made using vegan-friendly and sustainably made cactus leather has just been launched by Sanabul, a U.S. martial arts and athletic equipment brand. Called the Los Cactus, the new boxing gloves boasts the same!-->…
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Bolt Threads Unites Adidas, Kering, Lululemon & Stella McCartney For Mushroom Leather Products
Bolt Threads, a biotech company developing sustainable materials, has announced a new partnership with some of the biggest fashion players to create a consortium with access to Mylo, its latest vegan mushroom leather material. The!-->…
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Wasted Fashion: 1/3 Of All Clothing In Hong Kong Wardrobes Never Worn
A new study commissioned by Hong Kong-based environmental nonprofit Redress has revealed that a third of clothing in Hongkongers’ wardrobes are never or rarely worn. The research also found that two in five consumers in the city keep their!-->…
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Catherine Zeta-Jones Launches Limited-Edition Vegan Shoe Collection
Catherine Zeta-Jones has recently launched a new line of vegan shoes in collaboration with British footwear brand Butterfly Twists. The Oscar-winning actress’ collection of ballet pumps come in four silhouettes, and are all made with vegan!-->…
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Indian Fashion Entrepreneur Develops Ethical Vegan Wool From A Wasteland Plant
Indian fashion designer and founder of Faborg has developed a new vegan wool alternative that is not only cruelty-free and ethical but sustainable too. Called “Weganwool”, the new fabric created by Gowri Shankar is derived from Calotropis,!-->…
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How This Model Agency Is Reshaping Beauty Norms In Fashion
Founded in 2017, Zebedee Management works with people with disabilities and visible differences, giving them a platform to be seen in the same spotlight on the fashion stage. Proving itself as a trailblazer in what has been dubbed as the!-->…
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Pangaia Pioneers Zero-Waste Sneakers Made From Plant-Based Grape Leather & Recycled Rubber
London-based material science company Pangaia has just launched its first zero-waste sneaker made from grape leather. The minimalist shoe features not only plant-based leather, but also 100% recycled natural materials to ensure that no new!-->…
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Gucci For Rent? Southeast Asia’s Largest Circular Fashion Platform Style Theory Lands In Hong Kong
Style Theory, the Singapore-headquartered circular fashion platform, has just entered Hong Kong. Starting this month, Hong Kong residents can lease, sell and purchase designer garments and accessories from the platform’s curated selection!-->…
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Eco Kicks: Sean Wotherspoon & Adidas Release Vegan SuperEarth Sneaker Collab
Sean Wotherspoon, one of the most renowned sneakerheads in the world and brainchild behind the famous Nike Air Max 97/1, has teamed up with sportswear giant Adidas to launch SuperEarth, a new collaboration of vegan-friendly and sustainable!-->…
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This Indian Startup Is Upcycling Floral Waste Into Vegan Leather
Phool is an Indian startup using floral waste to make vegan-friendly leather materials. While vegan leather alternatives on the market might be cruelty-free, they aren’t always eco-friendly if they are derived from plastic or synthetic!-->…
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Redress Awards: 2020 Virtual Event Spotlights The Radical & Circular Future Of Fashion
Environmental charity pioneer Redress, the organisation kickstarting the sustainable fashion movement in Asia over a decade ago, presented the 2020 Redress Design Award Show last night. This year’s event represents Redress’ 10th!-->…
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First ‘Sustainable September’ Circular Fashion Campaign Kicks Off In Hong Kong
Hong Kong is welcoming the city’s first “Sustainable September” campaign to encourage consumers to build eco-conscious wardrobes. The campaign, launched by preloved fashion platform Vestiaire Collective in partnership with environmental!-->…
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Bottega Veneta Launches ‘Kraft’ Handbag Collection Made From 100% Recycled Paper
Bottega Veneta has recently launched a new line of handbags made from 100% recycled FSC-certified cardboard paper to keep up with the sustainable fashion trend. The Kering-owned luxury accessories label, which has been led by former Celine!-->…
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Selfridges Makes 5-Year Sustainability Pledges, With New Circular Retail Models
Selfridges & Co., also known simply as Selfridges, has launched a new sustainability initiative called “Project Earth” and made five-year commitments to green its operations. The high-end department store says that it will take a!-->…
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