Two-thirds of garments made globally each year go to landfill – report To put the amount of clothing the world is sending to landfill into graphic perspective: it’s equivalent to the height of the Eiffel Tower every 16 seconds. Image:…
Nike talent, diversity and culture chief to leave Nike According to an internal memo obtained by the Financial Times, Mayo, who has held the chief diversity role since July 2020, will exit the company this summer – Nike According to…
Designer Brands sales lift on strong comps, D2C and wholesale Designer Brands Inc. announced on Wednesday revenues for the second quarter ending July 30 increased by more than 5%, on the back of continued strength in the company’s direct-to-consumer and wholesale…
Japan’s Teijin Frontier unveils recycling technology for polyester Translated by Roberta HERRERA The textile industrial group Teijin Frontier unveiled a new technology on May 24 that recycles dyed polyester fibers without reducing their quality. Currently, only 15% of the world’s…
Marquee Brands names Heath Golden chief commercial and strategy officer Marquee Brands Heath Golden – Marquee Brands The New York-based company said Golden will oversee the fashion lifestyle, motherhood, and Marquee Brands connect divisions, in a “newly created position devised to…
Metro Brands brings Canadian footwear brand Biion to India Metro Metro Brands brings Canadian footwear brand Biion to India – Biion – Facebook As part of the deal, Metro Brands will exclusively retail Biion footwear through their stores Metro, Mochi,…
Esprit unveils new brand mascot Recovering fashion retailer Esprit Joy the Dolphin – Esprit The company said the new initiative personifies its “essence in celebrating life, love, and togetherness. Dolphins are playful, charming, and intuitive, and are often associated with…
Authentic Brands hires Kiyoshi Nakamura for business development in APAC, Europe Authentic Brands Nakamura, a seasoned sports and broadcast industry leader, “will help build on the foundation we have in place in Japan and other key territories,” said Marc Rosen, president of…
Have luxury sneakers become too pricey for Gen Z consumers? By Reuters Translated by Nicola Mira With bob hats priced at $300, sneakers at $900 and t-shirts at $700, the luxury industry is concerned that cash-strapped Gen Z consumers might…
Metaverse: The Sandbox joins Arianee to create hybrid brand experiences Translated by Nicola Mira The Sandbox, a metaverse world that has attracted labels like GucciAdidasits virtual NFT equivalent The Arianee interface makes it possible to claim a physical product’s NFT…
