Latest Advancements In Sustainable Fashion

Designer & CEO Harleen Chhabra always knew she wanted to make her own mark on Indowestern Fashion. Unable to find options that matched her aesthetic, she launched her eponymous brand Harleen Kaur. We about her journey with the brand, what sustainability means to her mission, and what everyone should be looking forward to.

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is one of the strongest rulings coming from the EU. It is expected to have a significant impact on sustainability goals once implemented. Two key provisions include ban on the destruction of unsold textiles and the introduction of Digital Product Passports.

Slow fashion faces a financial crisis. As smaller sustainable brands struggle to stay afloat, the industry grapples with balancing ethics and profits. Explore what the "Slow Fashion Recession" means for the future of sustainable apparel in a fast-paced, price-sensitive market.

Amanda Turner is the VP of Product and Impact at ettitude and an innovator in sustainable, performance materials with more than 10 years of experience in fashion and consumer goods. We discuss CleanBamboo® fibers, the importance of future-proofing products, and the brand’s new venture as a B2B textile supplier.

After strong progress on sustainability initiatives over the past decade, rampant greenwashing, and a string of disappointing news concerning sustainable fashion initiatives, we’re faced with fresh questions about how seriously the industry takes sustainability.

Outerwear brands are implementing circular business practices to keep clothes out of the landfill. Patagonia and The North Face are putting promises into action with their WornWear and Renewed programs.

An evolving fashion lexicon demands that we become well-versed in the language of fashion. Understanding this new vocabulary allows consumers to recognize misinformation and engage in commentary with credibility.

Against a backdrop of increased government scrutiny of fashion supply chains and the need for transparency and traceability, meaningful legislation has thus far remained minimal in the U.S. and Europe. A wave of new legislation from the U.S. to Europe will set the precedent for tighter control of fashion’s practices.