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Mohair and wool were both targeted by video exposés by PETA, yet wool managed to bounce back. Can mohair be…
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Everlane, which built a cult following based on its minimalist-luxe basics, has pledged to be free of virgin…
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Reformation has teamed up with La Ligne on a range of 100 percent recycled sweaters.
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The case for size inclusivity is more than a moral or a philosophical one—it's a financial imperative.
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The Accord on Fire and Building Safety is ceding its jurisdiction to a national body five years after deadly…
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Investor coalition seeks to ensure garment and footwear brands in their portfolios are paying living wages in…
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Made-By, the European not-for-profit that made sustainable apparel its métier, has gone into voluntary…