The Slow Death of Fast Fashion—And What Comes Next

The Slow Death of Fast Fashion—And What Comes Next

Following reciprocal tariff announcement, LVK CEO Maggie Barnett analyzes how fashion brands can navigate new landscape in open letter NEW YORK, April 03, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the wake of President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements, the retail world is bracing for a seismic shift that will redefine the inner logistics of fast fashion. With the back-breaking production…

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PCMC starts free fashion designing training for women 

PCMC starts free fashion designing training for women 

In a step towards women’s empowerment, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) social development department has started free fashion designing training for women.  As per officials, the training program will equip women with the skills to operate modern sewing equipment, including high-speed machines, pico-fall machines, overlock machines. (HT PHOTO) The programme has been started at the…

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History’s Einav Rabinovitch-Fox examines Gloria Steinem’s influence on fashion and politics

Fashion and feminism have always co-existed—and Gloria Steinem is the blueprintGlamour: Einav Rabinovitch-Fox, lecturer of history at the College of Arts and Sciences, highlighted Gloria Steinem’s transformative influence, noting how her signature aviators, mini skirts and feminine style became a national trend. “She’s not a feminist saying we need to reject fashion; she’s saying we can…

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BEEC's Forest of Fashion celebrates eco-style, sustainability and community | Community-news

BEEC’s Forest of Fashion celebrates eco-style, sustainability and community | Community-news

BRATTLEBORO — Get ready to immerse yourself in the intersection of science, style, sustainability, self-expression, and community at Forest of Fashion. This unique, one-day event invites the public to experience an outdoor fashion showcase like no other, where creativity meets environmental consciousness. On Sunday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m., the Bonnyvale Environmental Education…

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How Fashion for Good is Addressing Apparel’s Post-Production Impact

How Fashion for Good is Addressing Apparel’s Post-Production Impact

When targeting clothing’s environmental impact, the focus is often placed on production. But apparel’s impact doesn’t end there. As garments are laundered and worn, small fiber pieces break off. Although small, these tiny fibers—referred to as microfibers, microplastics or fiber fragments, among other names—have a collective impact. Fashion for Good has teamed with The Microfibre…

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