Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility. “It’s a huge amount coming in every day. It’s been crazy, it’s a huge increase,” said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity shop in the…
Photo: YUICHI YAMAZAKI/AFP via Getty Images It’s a confusing time to be a U.S.-based Shein shopper as President Donald Trump’s trade war with China escalates. This week, tariffs on most imports from the country are at 145 percent, but next week, who knows? Will Shein’s famously cheap clothing double in price overnight? Will shoppers be…
The clinicians administering tweakments are not immune to this beauty culture, says DeFino. “Clinicians are just as heavily influenced by beauty culture as the consumer is, and they bring those perceptions and beliefs to their patients.” Then, there’s the profit motive to consider. The more filler clinicians sell, the more they get paid, whether the…
From a 1960s stockings advertisement to a 1970s floral paper dress, viewers can catch a glimpse into fashion trends across decades at The University of Georgia Special Collections Library exhibit, “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unravelling the Need for Sustainable Style.” Curated by Sara Idacavage, fashion historian and sustainable fashion educator, the exhibit focuses on…
Fast fashion has gotten even faster thanks to social media, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts are now expressing concerns about the long-term effects of faster trend cycles. What’s happening? During the pandemic, people relied entirely on social media to determine fashion trends since they couldn’t go out to meet friends or see what others…
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein has secured approval from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its planned initial public offering in London, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The FCA’s approval marks a significant step forward in the China-founded company’s pursuit of a London listing after it confidentially filed papers with the British…
Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility. “It’s a huge amount coming in everyday. It’s been crazy, it’s a huge increase,” said Brian Kelly, secretary general of the Artikel2 charity shop in Stockholm, where…
ADVERTISEMENT Did you know that the EU was the world’s biggest importer of textiles and apparel in 2023, importing about €176.9 billion worth of apparel, according to the World Trade Organisation? France, Germany, Italy and Spain were some of the largest importers within the bloc. Much of this is because of the surge in fast…
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…
Fast fashion getty Fast fashion has revolutionized the apparel industry, making trendy clothing more affordable and accessible than ever. However, this business model comes at an enormous cost. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, with fast fashion contributing significantly to this staggering figure….