Morgane Nyfeler

This summer, an Italian probe uncovered a worrying reality: luxury brands like Armani and Dior have been producing their high-end goods in Chinese-owned sweatshops in […]

Between white sand beaches and dramatic river valleys, luxurious eco hotels and independent, regenerative projects in Portugal’s Alentejo region are setting an example for the rest to follow.

Culture has an environmental impact on the planet. London-based NGO Julie’s Bicycle estimates that the visual arts sector generates 70 million CO2e annually – the equivalent of Portugal’s emissions.

Fabio Piras and Lutz Huell, directors of the Master in Fashion at Central Saint Martins and HEAD , respectively, talk about the importance of a teaching approach that is anchored in the current context.

Fashion week is a biannual opportunity for designers to invite people into their creative world, test new ideas and stage a fashion spectacle that can easily go viral. It’s also a far-reaching and accessible platform to present the latest innovations that can challenge the system and rethink the industry in a more sustainable way.

Three luxury leaders give their insights on how purpose-driven businesses can build a sustainable and relevant future.

In 2023, the secondhand luxury market soared to $49.3 billion, doubling in size within four years, equivalent to 12% of the market value for new luxury goods, according to Bain & Company. Recognizing this business opportunity, more luxury players are launching circular fashion programs to promote resale

On the fringe of the four main fashion weeks, two alternative cities are coming under the spotlight as they position themselves as leaders in sustainability and innovation with the goal of setting new industry standards.

Hong Kong is emerging as a leading sustainable fashion hub thanks to ground-breaking innovation, forward-thinking manufacturing and game-changing designers. The city is showing how valuable partnerships between brands and the supply chain can move the needle towards a more ethical industry.

While craftsmanship has always been celebrated as a symbol of luxury in fashion, artisans have received little recognition for the value of their art and culture. Today, the various accusations of cultural appropriation are causing brands to shake. A new wave of designers is celebrating and empowering the creativity of those who work behind the scenes.

Innovative carbon-capture technologies are set to revolutionise the fashion and luxury industry, paving the way for a greener future.

Cruelty-free and environmental-friendly, innovative plant-based materials made in laboratories have the potential to transform the textile industry for the better, while preserving traditional crafts in the supply chain.

From high-performing natural fabrics to healthy bio-based materials, the sportswear industry isn’t short of ideas to stop plastic from ending up on our skin and in the environment.

Deadstock, or surplus materials, is a real problem in the fashion industry. Formerly considered by brands as waste to be hidden or disposed of, leftover fabrics are now being upcycled by young designers who see it as an opportunity for creativity. LVMH-funded resale platform Nona Source is facilitating the exchange between luxury houses and up-and-coming labels.

Conventionally made using fossil fuels, swimwear has been slow at adopting sustainable practices. Emerging brands and innovative suppliers are now embracing new ways of creating beautiful bikinis that are not only more respectful of the ocean but also helping to restore it.