London College of Fashion launches retail tech programme
The programme, led by the Digital Anthropology Lab at the London College of Fashion, will see students work in teams to create innovative solutions to some of…
Made-in-Mexico fashion is here to stay
In an interview with FashionNetwork.com, Anuar Layón, a Mexican menswear and womenswear designer who grabbed the headlines in 2016 for his ‘Mexico is the shit’ bomber jacket,…
Mulberry ends use of exotic skins
“[We] have spent a lot of time determining and then continually reviewing our sustainability metrics and targets,” said Group Sustainability Manager Rosie Wollacott. “At an early stage…
M&S and London College of Fashion join new Cotton 2040 coalition
Convened by the Forum for the Future with support from the C&A Foundation, the initiative will drive change by taking action to scale up and overcome barriers…
Main Ikea retailer expects to exceed renewable energy goal by year’s end
Ingka Group has spent 2.5 billion euros over the past decade on wind farms, rooftop solar panels on its stores and warehouses and, most recently, on its…
Merkel, with nod to Trump, warns against protectionism
In his campaign, Trump argued that international trade agreements had hurt U.S. workers and the country’s competitiveness. He has promised to “get tough” with China and withdraw…
New task force created to support high street revitalisation
It will be run by the Institute of Place Management, which has put together a group of high street experts who will provide tailored advice to local…
North Korea promotes domestic beauty brands as international sanctions deepen
Promoting home-grown beauty has been a political strategy since the days of state founder Kim Il Sung, but has become more focused under his foreign-educated grandson, Kim…