On October 27, Condé Nast and eBay announced a multi-year global partnership aimed at enhancing the value of pre-loved and circular fashion and redefining its role in the modern fashion landscape.
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The International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF), the Gulf region’s largest international B2B fashion trade sourcing event, will celebrate its 20th edition from November 17–19, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (Halls 6 & 7).
The French Champagne house Maison Telmont, based in Damery, and the London-born vegan sneaker brand LØCI have joined forces to release a limited-edition pair of sneakers that merge heritage craftsmanship with contemporary sustainability.
On August 5, approximately 1,000 employees of Gucci, the luxury brand under French conglomerate Kering, declared a state of unrest in Italy, signaling the potential for a strike.
On August 4, Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein was fined €1 million by Italian authorities over misleading environmental claims—commonly referred to as greenwashing.
On July 14, Loro Piana, the high-end cashmere brand, was placed under court-appointed administration for one year by a Milan court due to allegations of labor exploitation within its supply chain.
OTB Group, the global fashion and luxury conglomerate behind brands such as Diesel, Maison Margiela, Jil Sander, and Marni, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report.
L’Oréal Groupe, the world’s largest beauty company, has officially launched the first call for applications for its new global initiative, the Sustainable Innovation Accelerator.
On July 3, Christian Dior Couture and UNESCO held the 5th edition of their joint initiative, the Women@Dior & UNESCO Global Conference, at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
In April 2024, French luxury group Kering announced a new “Water-Positive Strategy” as a key step in its commitment to water conservation.