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Kering Foundation To Support Rollout Of Women’s Centers in France
The Kering Foundation will help fund support centers helping women victims of violence.
What Is Sustainability Amid New Rush of Digital Activism?
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Target Sets Latest Sustainability Goals
The formula includes increasing circular design, eliminating waste and promoting equity among the workforce.
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Italy's fashion governing body teamed up with Mygrants for the "Fashion Deserves the World" project.
Fast Retailing Works With UNHCR to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 Among Refugees
The company will donate an additional 2 million reusable masks, as well as $100,000, to support displaced…
These Celebrity-Activists Are Giving Sustainable Style New Cred
Olivia Rodrigo, Carrie Symonds, Billie Eilish, Jaden Smith and more are redefining sustainable style and…
Tapestry Reveals 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report
The company's eighth annual report details how it is stacking up on social and environmental issues.
‘Fashion Avengers’ Are the Latest Star-Filled Social Media Push for Sustainability
Burberry and Pangaia are among the brands taking up the Fashion Avengers social campaign to champion…
Garment Workers at Risk Without Access to COVID-19 Vaccine: Report
Only 2 percent of Bangladeshi garment workers are vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a new report.
Fashion Could Feel Effects of COVID-19-Induced Labor Crisis Until 2023
New employment report from the ILO found pandemic's shakeout on labor far from over. Here's what it means for…
Behind Bangladesh Accord’s Three-Month Extension, Bluesign CEO Steps Down: Short Takes
Bangladesh Accord's last-minute three-month extension, "Unraveled" book captures sustainable fashion now and…
Benetton Entering Secondhand Shopping Model With Depop
United Colors of Benetton is reaching out to a new customer and bringing back storied designs through a new…
Mexico Questions Zara, Anthropologie and Patowi Over Indigenous Designs
Mexico's secretary of culture Alejandra Frausto Guerrero is known for seeking to curb cultural appropriation…
Designers Share the Realities of Fashion and the AAPI Experience
Designers Josie Natori, Derek Lam and Andrew Kwon sat down with WWD and Facebook to discuss the Asian and…
Garment District Faces Steep Rise in Hate Crimes
Shortened hours, safe walks, rideshares and personal alarms are a new reality for Asian factory owners and…