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Fashion

Fashion on the Frontline of the Climate Crisis

As climate risks intensify, the fashion industry faces pressure to reconcile its role in environmental harm with its potential for systemic change.

By Margaux Lefèvre
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Fashion

Zero-Waste Textiles at New Designers 2026: Can Deadstock Shape the Future of Fashion?

At London's New Designers 2026, graduate projects spotlight zero-waste innovation, challenging the fashion industry to rethink its relationship with materials like deadstock and second-hand yarn.

By Margaux Lefèvre
Vessel in the Shape of a Female
Fashion

Fashiontainment and the New Frontier of Branding

Gap’s embrace of 'fashiontainment,' led by Lourdes Arocho, signals a pivotal moment where fashion and pop culture coalesce to engage younger consumers.

By Margaux Lefèvre
Maarten van Heemskerck — Jacob Willemsz van Veen (1456–1535), the Artist's Father
Fashion

Digital Threads: How Technology is Reshaping Fashion Design and Engagement

From virtual try-ons to algorithmically generated couture, technology is enabling designers to innovate, immerse, and connect with consumers like never before.

By Margaux Lefèvre
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Fashion

Threads of Code: How Technology is Refashioning the Industry

From algorithmic marketing to 3D prototyping, technology is reshaping how fashion brands design, produce, and engage with consumers in an increasingly digital world.

By Margaux Lefèvre
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Fashion

Front Row to Factory: How Celebrity Influence Shapes Fashion’s Future

From cruise shows in Los Angeles to beauty moguls launching new lines, celebrities are reshaping the fashion economy, altering consumer tastes and brand strategies.

By Margaux Lefèvre
North Netherlandish (Bruges) Painter — Christ Bearing the Cross
Fashion

Milan Fashion Week Moves Towards Sustainability with Fur-Free Commitment

The National Chamber of Italian Fashion announces a fur-free policy for its official events, reflecting mounting pressure from environmental and ethical advocacy groups.

By Margaux Lefèvre
Thomas Rowlandson — Fashion
Fashion

Fashion's Missed Shot: The Potential of Women's Sportswear

As women’s sports gain traction globally, the fashion industry lags in meeting the demand for innovative, diverse sportswear offerings.

By Margaux Lefèvre
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Fashion

Reimagining Sustainability: Fashion's Evolving Narrative Under Pressure

As consumer demand and regulatory scrutiny intensify, the fashion industry is reshaping its sustainability story—but are these changes substantive or surface-level?

By Margaux Lefèvre
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Fashion

Nike’s Sustainability Reset: A Strategic Playbook Under Pressure

Facing scrutiny, Nike has recalibrated its sustainability communication, scaling back visibility while emphasizing data. This shift reveals broader tensions in the sportswear industry’s green ambitions.

By Margaux Lefèvre
Joshua and David (from the Heroes Tapestries)
Fashion

The Sustainability Dilemma: Is Fashion's Green Gloss Starting to Crack?

As consumers demand transparency, the fashion industry's sustainability certifications face criticism for inadequacies, risking erosion of trust in eco-friendly claims.

By Margaux Lefèvre
Michiel Sweerts — Clothing the Naked
Fashion

Shein’s Parisian Debut: Fast Fashion Meets the Capital of Couture

Shein’s first permanent store in Paris ignites debate over fashion ethics, spotlighting sustainability, labor practices, and the tension between heritage and hyper-consumption.

By Margaux Lefèvre