sustainability

Sure, the "clean" beauty industry is constantly fixating on how petrolatum may impact personal health — but why is there not more discussion about the environmental impact of the petrochemicals in our cosmetics?

The New York Democrat is set to present the Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change Act — FABRIC Act for short — to the Senate on May 12.

Plus, Vanessa Friedman of 'The New York Times' on the term 'sustainable fashion.'

New York State's proposed Fashion Act would be a revolutionary piece of legislation. Here's how it becomes reality.

These beautiful, high-quality vessels are designed to be re-used for years.

Including a patch-worked handbag and printed jeans made from surplus fabrics.

Trash becomes treasure when discarded byproducts like fruit seeds and pits are given a second life as exfoliators and oils in skin-care products.

"I'm rooting for the fashion industry," shares the editor-in-chief of the climate and culture magazine, "because inherent in its purpose is also its capacity to change."

"It would be huge if this turned into some sort of tradition that you do with your dress."

"When buying something new, I'm always wondering, "Is it well made enough that I can wear it 30 times, and then will it be in good enough condition to be resold?'"

"Inclusive product development and sustainable product development ought to be the default of luxury beauty, if not beauty entirely."

The price on the tag has to factor in the materials, labor, transportation, taxes and of course a retail markup, among other costs. When all these are added up, it becomes clear that someone is losing out in this equation.

Plus, how sustainability became a path to fashion's C-suite.

"We're a community-centered organization. We're working for and with our community to create change."

Plus, why fashion can't figure out rental.

Over the last year, Oscar de la Renta, Valentino, Gucci and more announced they would start selling their own vintage. How will they compete with the third-party retailers that have dominated the resale business?

Skin-care brand Fresh is leading the charge in mindful ingredient sourcing through partnerships with the Union for Ethical BioTrade and Save the Truffle.

An emerging social-media-to-brick-and-mortar pipeline demonstrates how Gen Z's appreciation for Ed Hardy shirts and Mudd Jeans isn't simply an indication of shifting tastes.

Proof that this year wasn't just 2020, Part II!

There are some interesting terms that cracked the top ten on the Year in Search report.

Plus, why cross-generational collaboration is crucial when it comes to making fashion more sustainable.

Plus, brands are elevating the roles of influencers.

Plus, companies unveil new environmental commitments through UN Fashion Charter.