Tag: fashion
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Op-Ed | When Sustainable Fashion Does More Harm Than Good

From products made of recycled plastic to take-back programmes, some of fashion’s favourite sustainability solutions are problematic, argues Beth Esponnette. Replace “sustainable” with “less bad” in today’s fashion headlines and you get a more accurate picture of reality: “Less Bad Fashion Trends You Need To Know In 2023.” “Less Bad Fashion Influencers Take On Fast…
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Zara Says It’s Time Its Home Market Pays for Online Returns

Inditex SA, the owner of fast fashion chain Zara, will start charging Spanish shoppers for returning items bought online, mirroring a strategy it had previously rolled out in most of its other markets. Customers in Spain will now have to pay €1.95 to return an order, unless they take it to a brick-and-mortar shop or…
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UK Watchdog Casts Eye on Richemont Deal to Sell Online Retailer to Farfetch

Britain’s competition watchdog on Tuesday said it was seeking comment on whether Richemont’s deal to offload most of its online fashion retailer YOOX Net-A-Porter (YNAP) to Farfetch could harm competition in the UK. If completed, the deal announced last August would clear the way for Richemont’s labels to sign up for technology run by luxury…
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Gucci’s Challenge: Reigniting Heat While Boosting Timeless Appeal

Sabato De Sarno, newly appointed by Kering to reinvigorate its prized Gucci brand, needs to spark heat with a new direction, analysts say — a delicate task, given the emphasis executives have also put on the label’s timeless appeal. De Sarno, a senior fashion designer from Valentino, is tasked as creative director with reviving the fortunes of the brand…
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EBay Invests in Luxury Resale Platform Cudoni

The UK-based luxury resale company announced the £7.5 million ($9 million) raise Monday. EBay’s venture arm participated in the funding round, while Cudoni also raised capital from existing investors such as The Daily Mail Group Ventures and veteran retail executive Andrew Jennings. Resale remains a fast-growing fashion market, despite profitability challenges for large players as…
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Lifestyle Turkey Women Fashion Exhibition 2023

Wed, February 8th, 2023 Istanbul Expo Center (Istanbul Fuar Merkezi), Bakırköy, Turkey, Bakırköy, Turkey About The Fair 8th Feb, 2023 to 11th Feb, 2023 at Istanbul Expo Center (Istanbul Fuar Merkezi), Bakırköy, Turkey, Bakırköy, TurkeyThe event celebrates its milestone of 6 years and 7 editions of contributing to its exhibitors’ export, growth and branding process,…