On December 11, SuperCircle announced that it has raised $24 million in Series A funding, led by Foundry, with participation from BBG Ventures, Renewal Fund, and Elemental Impact.
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On December 8, UNCAGED Innovations, a biomaterials company developing sustainable grain-based leather alternatives, announced that Academy Award–winning actor and prominent animal welfare advocate Natalie Portman has joined the company as a strategic partner.
On December 3, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced that it will fully prohibit the use of animal fur at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) beginning September 2026.
On December 1, H&M announced its latest designer collaboration with Stella McCartney, the pioneer of sustainable fashion.
The International Apparel & Textile Fair 2025 Dubai (IATF), one of the Middle East’s largest fashion and textile trade shows, was held from November 17 to 19 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Located in Paris’s historic Marais district, the French department store BHV Marais opened a new permanent store for the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant Shein on November 5.
On October 30, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund officially announced a new joint project, The Next Thread Initiative, aimed at shaping the next era of sustainable fashion.
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.
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.