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H&M, lululemon Lead Funding for New $250M Fashion Climate Fund

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The Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) has introduced the $250 million Fashion Climate Fund , which will be used to identify, fund, scale and measure verified impact solutions to decarbonize and modernize notoriously wasteful fashion industry supply chains.

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3 Ways Fashion Brands can be More Sustainable Today

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The fashion industry has been questioned a lot about its environmental impact. It’s no secret that the production steps include high usage of scarce resources such as water. A few ways fashion brands can be more sustainable now include: 1. Many companies claim to be sustainable and ethical, but can they prove it?

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How T-Shirt Brand Goodlife is Using CPG Tactics to Conquer High-End Fashion

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In 2014, fashion veteran Christopher Molnar decided to go after a white space he felt was being overlooked by the big fashion houses — premium essentials. Molnar grew up in the fashion business — his father helped launch Hugo Boss into North America in the ‘70s. Product that Delivers on its Promise.

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How the Fashion Industry Can Pave the Way for a Sustainable Future

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For decades, there have been continued debates surrounding sustainability and the fashion industry’s position in implementing and maintaining a sustainable value chain, where renewable resources from the environment can be continually used and human rights are protected. An Eco-Conscious Journey. Shifting Attitudes Across the Industry.

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H&M, Ariat Join Fashion Retailers Launching Resale Marketplaces

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The service will encourage customers to resell their shoes in order to reduce the resources used to create new items. “We .” Reboot will help Ariat expand its sustainability efforts by keeping well-made and -loved boots out of landfills. The marketplace will feature men’s, women’s and children’s Western and English footwear.

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The RealReal Teams Up with Mytheresa to Promote Circularity as it Expand Reach Beyond Fashion

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Luxury resale marketplace The RealReal has teamed up with luxury fashion site Mytheresa to educate consumers about the value of resale and encourage online consignment of upscale goods. The RealReal inaugurated National Consignment Day in 2017 to raise awareness about creating a more sustainable fashion ecosystem through resale.

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Tackling the Growing Problem of Fashion Returns Earlier in the Supply Chain

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In trying to accommodate all customer demands while simultaneously fighting for market share in a rapidly expanding and competitive fashion industry, retailers are relaxing their return policies. It is the rising epidemic in the fashion industry that we need to keep a close eye on. Are Customers Getting Too Comfortable With Returns?

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