
The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 24 Fashion-Technology Startup Retrofit Brings AI Agents to the World of Fashion
Retrofit leverages AI Agents to make Vintage shopping Easier and Personalized. They connect the most in-demand Vintage inventory directly with consumers.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 23 De-Risking Fashion’s Supply Chain
The future of fashion production won’t be built in massive factories halfway across the world. Three companies are showing that local, automated, and sustainable manufacturing is within reach. They offer a compelling vision: clothing produced on-demand, with minimal waste, close to home. The cost of not doing anything is enormous.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 22 Beni: The Digital Thrift Store at Your Fingertips
Beni is a web extension and app that makes shopping secondhand fun and convenient, and they are on a mission to make the sustainable choice, the easy one. We talk through the brand’s early beginnings, its competitive advantage, navigating sustainability marketing, and what community members should get excited about next.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 21 Harleen Kaur: Bringing Sustainability to South Asian 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 Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 20 The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation Protocol
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.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 19 The Financial Challenges of Ethical Clothing
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.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 18 The Sustainable Fashion Financing Gap
The Global Fashion Industry needs to overcome an estimated $1 trillion financing gap for brands and supply chain partners to achieve net-zero carbon emission goals. A collaborative approach from all partners proves to be a compelling approach.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 17 ettitude: Blending Style, Comfort, and Sustainability for A Great Night Sleep
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.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 16 Is Sustainability Out of Fashion?
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.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 15 Outerwear’s Circular Fashion Boom
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.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 14 Sustainable Fashion 101 - The Terms You Need to Know
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.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 13 A Wave of Global Fashion Legislation
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.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 12 REVOLVE Drops AI-Designed Fashion
Revolve released a new collection of AI-designed clothes in collaboration with AI Fashion Week, marking a new milestone in the fashion industry’s ongoing experiment with generative AI technology.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 11 Fashion in The Age of AI
Will Artificial Intelligence take over the world? It may be too soon to tell, but creators and companies across fashion are taking note of AI technology. Implementing AI tools across design, supply chain management, and more, brands are eager to experiment with this new technology.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 10 The Copenhagen Model
A relatively new addition to the global fashion week scene, Copenhagen differentiates itself from fashion’s other marquee events by setting its sights on sustainability. It’s a mix of couture, street style, and emerging designers together highlighting environmental responsibility.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 9 From Clueless to Chic: ThredX’s Virtual Try-On Fashion Closet
In my latest conversation with ThredX Co-founder and CEO Sean Sinko, we discuss the rapidly developing landscape of fashion tech and putting the power of virtual try-on technology into the hands of users.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 8 A Case for Virtual Try-On
Virtual try-on technology enables people to enter a digital fitting room without leaving their beds. Virtual try-on technology isn’t a silver bullet, but the technology will allow consumers to shop more consciously.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 7 Sene: My Conversation with CEO Ray Li
Sene co-founder and CEO Ray Li and I talk about everything from the importance of sizeless clothing to the viability of made-to-order. His brand Sene works with its proprietary SmartFit technology to provide customers custom options.

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 6 A Factory of Living Colors
Dive into a world of living colors with Colorifix and PILI

The Future of Fashion & Sustainability | 5 A Circular Fashion Model
The circular design model requires brands to take responsibility for designing and implementing sustainable standards in all facets of a product’s life cycle. Among a crowded field of solutions, the circular design model proves to be the most comprehensive.