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Tuesday January 22nd, 2013

Victoria’s Secret Commits to Going Toxic-Free

Victoria’s Secret Commits to Going Toxic-Free

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Ever since Greenpeace freaked all of us out with its Toxic Threads report on the hazardous, potentially cancer-causing chemicals clothing companies use to manufacture many of their products, guilty apparel brands have been slowly but surely stepping up and committing to transforming their manufacturing processes. So far, 14 brands have made detox committments including Zara and Levi’s, and now Victoria’s Secret, found to be one of the worst offenders, has committed to going toxic-free.

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Published at 2:15 PM

Thursday December 13th, 2012

Levi’s Goes Toxic-Free Following Elaborate (and Creepy) Protests

Levi’s Goes Toxic-Free Following Elaborate (and Creepy) Protests

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Following Zara’s lead, another major apparel brand–the world’s largest denim brand, actually–has committed to changing its manufacturing practices following pressure from Greenpeace and its recent report on the hazardous chemicals clothing companies use to manufacture many of their products.

This time, the protests were right in line with the offending brand’s own marketing.

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Published at 11:35 AM

Thursday November 29th, 2012

Wednesday November 28th, 2012

Miranda Kerr Keeps Mum on Those Victoria’s Secret Rumors
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Miranda Kerr Keeps Mum on Those Victoria’s Secret Rumors

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The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is less than a week away, but yet another controversy threatens to cast a shadow over the glittery affair: Greenpeace just named the retailer among their “Detox Villains” for their lack of commitment to eco-friendly practices and potentially toxic products. This could pose a big problem for Miranda Kerr, one of the brand’s biggest Angels, who is so committed to green living she has her own organic skincare line.

So when we saw the model at last night’s Footwear News Achievement Awards, we asked for her take.

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Published at 5:28 PM