Welcome to Week/End, your quick-hit guide to this week’s sustainability news at the intersection of fashion, ethics, sustainability, and business! 📰 Here’s what happened this week: 🇮🇹 Italy’s competition watchdog is investigating Giorgio Armani Group and Christian Dior Italy for alleged unfair practices involving worker abuse and exploitation by their suppliers, including severe underpayment and unsafe conditions for undocumented migrants. 🏷️ Representatives María Elvira Salazar and Sean Casten introduced H.R. 8978, the Voluntary Sustainable Apparel Labeling Act. This act aims to provide consumers with clear information about the climate impact of apparel through a voluntary labeling program managed by the EPA, FTC, and the Department of Agriculture. 📉 A TikTok trend called “underconsumptioncore” is promoting minimalistic beauty routines and simple living, countering the platform’s usual consumerist culture. ⚖️ A class-action lawsuit in Florida alleges that Lululemon’s “Be Planet” campaign misled consumers about the company’s environmental impact, accusing it of greenwashing. The lawsuit wants to end the campaign and provide financial restitution to consumers. 🌱 Better Cotton and FS Impact Finance have launched a fund to improve gender equality and sustainability for smallholder cotton farmers in India, providing financial support for sustainable farming practices and empowering women in agriculture. ♻️ The EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is now in force, enhancing product sustainability and circularity with robust ecodesign requirements, including improved durability, reusability, recyclability, and a Digital Product Passport. It also bans the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear, requiring companies to disclose data on discarded products. What do you think about this week's news? What industry news and trends have you been following? Join the conversation in the comments below! 💬
Sustainable Fashion Forum
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Portland, Oregon 61,052 followers
Where nuanced conversations, community, and collaboration collide.
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The Sustainable Fashion Forum is a modern media company and global community of conscious fashion enthusiasts and sustainability professionals of all industry levels. Known for delving into the complex and nuanced aspects of sustainability in fashion, we promote innovative thinking and bold, creative approaches to tackle fashion's most pressing issues. Serving as a knowledge hub and a melting pot of ideas, our content, events, and experiences unite a diverse community of stakeholders, bridging the gap between traditional industry silos to foster unexpected collaborations and thought-provoking exchanges of ideas. SFF is more than just a media company—it's a catalyst for change, championing a collaborative approach towards a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry. By encouraging grey-area thinking and fostering dynamic discussions, we delve into the nuanced challenges at the intersection of fashion, sustainability, business, and ethics to propel the industry toward a more sustainable and inclusive future where unexpected collaborations and unconventional conversations ignite bold solutions and forward-thinking innovation.
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Hey, Job Seekers! Looking to make your next career move at the intersection of fashion and sustainability? Discover newly added jobs on the Sustainable Fashion Forum Job Board from On, PVH Corp., Ralph Lauren, Burberry, CHANEL, Moncler, lululemon, Levi Strauss & Co., and more! 💼 On Running / Lead Concept Designer Sustainability / https://lnkd.in/gFhNqVeN 💼 On Running / Senior Lead - Sustainability Data & Systems / https://lnkd.in/gCAGX2vc 💼 On Running / Intern - Sustainability / https://lnkd.in/gAVj9tNM 💼 PVH Corp / Sustainable Packaging and Waste Specialist / https://lnkd.in/gSd6aee7 💼 Lululemon / Director of Footwear Innovation, Sustainability / https://lnkd.in/gwmBPySb 💼 Ralph Lauren / Sustainability Manager Product and Raw Materials / https://lnkd.in/gnrCTeUj 💼 Chanel / Senior Group Director – ESG Performance US / https://lnkd.in/gjKTkevA 💼 Levi Strauss & Co / Senior Analyst, Controllership ESG Reporting / https://lnkd.in/gr8v4Fxj 💼 Moncler / Product Impact Manager / https://lnkd.in/gqPm-6jQ 💼 Moncler / Sustainability Reporting Specialist / https://lnkd.in/g54PcPQ9 💼 Moncler / Sustainable Innovation Specialist / https://lnkd.in/gQf6pTp6 💼 Moncler / Vendors Compliance and Sustainability Intern / https://lnkd.in/gu5wpfZy ✨ A hub for career opportunities at the intersection of fashion and sustainability, the Sustainable Fashion Forum Job Board is your go-to resource for finding sustainability-specific roles in fashion! ✨ Whether you’re just starting your journey or are a seasoned professional looking to level up your career, the SFF Job Board is your dedicated resource for finding opportunities that align with your passion and skills. 🔎 Search jobs: https://lnkd.in/g5-UZ4Vk
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Missed our SFF24? Here's a bit of what happened at our annual conference. 📰: https://lnkd.in/gtpRbg4K
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Join me at the Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference next week in Austin for an exciting panel discussion moderated by Kristy Caylor. Alongside me, you'll hear insights from Sarah Pinner, Kaitlyn Allen, and Raz Godelnik. Our session, "Meeting Consumers Where They Are" will explore consumer behavior and technologies driving sustainable fashion forward. Let's connect if you're attending! #CircularFashion #Apparel #Sustainability
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Last year's Sustainable Fashion Forum was inspiring. So I am truly excited to head to Austin next week and speak at this year's Forum about integrating human rights and labor standards into fashion's core operations - in a chat with Sanchita Saxena and moderated by Melissa O de León. Among other topics, I'll discuss deception in social audits and ways to improve the system of private regulation. Hope to see you there!
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If you’re in Austin next week for the Sustainable Fashion Forum, go check out the panel, “Integrating Human Rights and Labor Standards Into Fashion’s Core Operations.” Featuring our Director of Policy & Advocacg Sheela Ahluwalia, this discussion on how brands can navigate the complexities of ethical practices, compliance with global standards, and alignment with evolving consumer expectations will be held on Friday, April 19th at 3 p.m. #laborights #labourrights #bizhumanrights #supplychains
Last year's Sustainable Fashion Forum was inspiring. So I am truly excited to head to Austin next week and speak at this year's Forum about integrating human rights and labor standards into fashion's core operations - in a chat with Sanchita Saxena and moderated by Melissa O de León. Among other topics, I'll discuss deception in social audits and ways to improve the system of private regulation. Hope to see you there!
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Stoked to see WSP in the U.S.'s own Bridget Bauman leading this discussion next week. If you’re attending, make sure to connect with Bridget!
📈 What are the main challenges companies face when trying to balance sustainability with immediate profitability? 📊 How can companies adjust their financial models and strategies to account for the long-term benefits of sustainability, despite the potential for short-term financial challenges? 🛡️What strategies can be employed to mitigate the risks associated with prioritizing sustainability over immediate profitability? 🗣️💰 How do you communicate the financial benefits of sustainability initiatives to shareholders and investors who prioritize short-term returns? 📊🌿📈 How do you measure and track the ROI on your sustainability investments? Beyond ROI, what metrics can companies use to measure success and how can these metrics be integrated into their overall business strategy? We've got questions, and we're excited to dive into them and more at the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum NEXT WEEK, April 17-19, in Austin, Texas with a stellar lineup of speakers! Bridget Bauman, WSP Kate Danielsen, eBay Amelia Eleiter, Debrand Sarah Haworth Ann Cantrell, Fashion Institute of Technology Rally your colleagues, grab your tickets, and join us at the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum for 3-days of nuanced conversation, community, and collaboration exploring the Next Chapter of sustainability in fashion! Can't attend in person? We've got you covered! Get a digital ticket and join us from anywhere, anytime! Get Tickets: https://lnkd.in/guuXaGbK About SFF24: https://lnkd.in/e5skVFfX
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🌎 Trove is going on the road! Next stop...Austin, TX 🌎 The Sustainable Fashion Forum spearheads thought leadership in fashion, sustainability, and innovative solutions. We look forward to joining innovators, advocates, academics, and global retailers who challenge current norms and inspire action in our collective effort to transform environmental practices. Will we see you April 17-19? Drop us a line at events@trove.com. #SFF24CON #FashionInnovation #Sustainability
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My colleague, Bridget Bauman, will be moderating this panel at the Sustainable Fashion Forum next week. If you're attending, make sure to drop in!
📈 What are the main challenges companies face when trying to balance sustainability with immediate profitability? 📊 How can companies adjust their financial models and strategies to account for the long-term benefits of sustainability, despite the potential for short-term financial challenges? 🛡️What strategies can be employed to mitigate the risks associated with prioritizing sustainability over immediate profitability? 🗣️💰 How do you communicate the financial benefits of sustainability initiatives to shareholders and investors who prioritize short-term returns? 📊🌿📈 How do you measure and track the ROI on your sustainability investments? Beyond ROI, what metrics can companies use to measure success and how can these metrics be integrated into their overall business strategy? We've got questions, and we're excited to dive into them and more at the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum NEXT WEEK, April 17-19, in Austin, Texas with a stellar lineup of speakers! Bridget Bauman, WSP Kate Danielsen, eBay Amelia Eleiter, Debrand Sarah Haworth Ann Cantrell, Fashion Institute of Technology Rally your colleagues, grab your tickets, and join us at the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum for 3-days of nuanced conversation, community, and collaboration exploring the Next Chapter of sustainability in fashion! Can't attend in person? We've got you covered! Get a digital ticket and join us from anywhere, anytime! Get Tickets: https://lnkd.in/guuXaGbK About SFF24: https://lnkd.in/e5skVFfX
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Next week, Sustainable Fashion Forum kicks off! I'll be in Austin with Calico and Brittany Sierra discussing all things sustainable fashion. I'll be on a panel discussing "Sustainable Sourcing Solutions for Fashion's Toughest Challenges" on Friday afternoon moderated by Hawa Patel from Neiman Marcus Group, with these amazing women: Ashley Barrington - from Better Cotton Beth Esponnette - unspun™ co-founder Sydney Badger - Mile One. We're going to be digging into sourcing strategies, traceability and tried-and-tested solutions into some of the biggest barriers when it comes to producing ethically overseas and domestically. It's not too late to grab tickets! Looking forward to seeing you there in Austin! :-) #sustainablefashionforum #panel #sourcing #manufacturing
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