Gap and H&M fail to uphold human rights in supplier factories
By London – Although the plight and needs of the millions of garment workers serving in the fashion industry’s supply chain remain well documented, it seems as if concrete changes concerning labor and human rights have yet to occur. In spite of fast fashion retailers Gap and H&M social and sustainable commitments concerning workers rights, wages, […]
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BFC announces new brands for London Collections: Men Designer Showrooms
The British Fashion Council (BFC) has revealed the menswear designer line-up which will showcase their collections at the Designer Showrooms during London Collections: Men and includes a number of new brands. This season of LC:M, which is set to take place from June 10 to 13, will see the BFC Show Space, BFC Presentation Space […]
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"Sourcing more sustainable cotton is the best way forward"
London – The fashion industry has yet to fully embrace sustainable cotton, which poses a serious threat to the future of the sustainable cotton market. Although several fashion retailers, such as People Tree, Filippa K and Marks & Spencers, have shared their goals to increase the usage of sustainable cotton, the uptake of the material […]
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Japan’s apparel industry in hi-tech bid to secure future
From ready-to-wear knits manufactured instantly to customised dresses produced on inkjet printers, Japan’s apparel industry is turning to state-of-the-art technology in a bold bid to cut labour costs and secure its future. At manufacturing giant Shima Seiki’s factory in western Japan, garments materialise in minutes, thanks to digitally-programmed automated machines that can turn out a […]
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Key Colour Trends from the Fall/Winter 2016-17 Catwalks
With the end of Paris Fashion Week comes the conclusion of the Fall/Winter 2016-17 women’s catwalks, rounding up an inspiring month full of runway shows, presentations, exciting events and directional new season trends. The Trendstop trend experts have been following each and every new collection as it was revealed to the industry, analysing the latest […]
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Tommy Hilfiger launches clothing line for disabled children
American designer Tommy Hilfiger has launched a line of clothing for children with disabilities, a collaboration that started after a mother couldn’t find jeans for her son who wears leg braces. The 22 pieces, which include jeans, khakis, dresses and button-up shirts, look exactly the same as those on the pre-existing TH Kids line and […]
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Is Generation Alpha the new fashion influencer?
Generation Alpha is the ‘next next’ generation: born between born 2010 and 2024, they are tablet-trained before they are toilet-trained, and the first generation fully born into the 21st century, according to a report compiled by WGSN. Like many generational studies and theories, Generation Alpha’s attributes and characteristics will evolve as the group gets older, […]
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Net-a-Porter unveils exclusive Gucci capsule collection
London – Alessandro Michele has had the fashion industry enamoured since the moment he unveiled his new vision for Italian fashion house Gucci, as fans around the world clamoured to get a one of his designs. In a very much ‘see-now, buy-now’ fashion, online luxury retailer Net-a-Porter.com has teamed up with Michele to develop a […]
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The Leather Satchel Co. launches crowdfunding campaign to coincide with 50th anniversary
The UK’s oldest satchel manufacturer, the Leather Satchel Co,. is launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise 50,000 pounds to develop an online app which would let customers design their own bespoke satchels and bags. “Our bags last for decades, and each one tells a unique story, not just through its design, but through the way […]
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Calvin Klein underwear ad causes stir
A new Calvin Klein underwear ad has caused a stir in America because it features a photo taken from underneath a woman’s skirt, focused on her crotch. The photo is of a model named Klara Kristin, 23, who wears a cream-colored skirt and looks down at the floor-level camera. The ad campaign is called “I […]
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