French lawmakers have taken a stand against the growing issues stemming from the fast fashion industry. A new French law bans influencer-led fast fashion promotions and forces clothing brands to post environmental scores on every item sold, according to Mongabay. The lower the score, the higher the penalty they must pay. The goal is simple…
Brandy Melville — one of the leading brands in the world of fast fashion — has sued one of its rivals, the online platform Temu, for allegedly selling counterfeits and infringing on intellectual property. The July 21 filing continues a trend of fast-fashion titans clashing in the courts. What happened? In the federal lawsuit filed…
The global fast-fashion industry is built on speed, low costs, and constant turnover, but beneath the bargain price tags, there’s a hidden toll on both people and the planet. What’s happening? A former garment engineer, once part of the very system that churns out cheap, trendy clothing, publicly shared his firsthand account of how the…
The fashion industry is facing a major reckoning — and it’s not just about trends or styles. A new report has revealed that global clothing production is climbing fast, and so are the harmful effects that come with it. From cheap polyester-based garments to overproduction in the fast-fashion world, the environmental cost of our clothing…
Photo Credit: Getty Images The fast-fashion industry is churning out low-cost, low-quality clothing at record speed, and our planet is paying the price. But according to Modaes, a growing movement known as slow fashion is offering a more sustainable path forward: one rooted in quality, ethics, and intention. What’s happening? Retail giants such as Shein…
Fast fashion giant Shein is facing a massive fine in France for violating privacy laws, according to AFP. What’s happening? France’s Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) may issue a 150 million-euro ($175 million USD) fine to Shein for improperly handling user data. Shein allegedly used cookies without user consent, which is a…
Four California counties have settled a lawsuit with clothing retailer Shein for a total of $700,000 after taking legal action against the company for late deliveries and failing to inform shoppers about delays, according to early-July reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle. What’s happening? The suit, filed by prosecutors from Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, and…
Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant known for pumping out thousands of new clothing styles daily, has landed in hot water again — this time with a $47 million fine from French authorities. The country’s antitrust agency found the company “deceived consumers about the authenticity of discounts they could benefit from” and made environmental claims it…
When your kid’s umbrella is packing more chemicals than a science lab, it might be time to click “remove from cart.” What’s happening? As fast fashion retailers like Temu and AliExpress explode in global popularity, governments are stepping in to address safety concerns surrounding cheap, mass-produced children’s products. According to The Peninsula, officials in Seoul…
The cost of living continues to increase, driving some to consume more fast fashion, as they believe they’re getting more bang for their buck with these often inexpensive items. However, one Gen Z fashion designer recently explained to the New York Post that the cost of fast fashion adds up. What’s happening? Maddie Langshaw, an…