Barnfield Customs: slowing down menswear in a fast fashion world

Barnfield Customs: slowing down menswear in a fast fashion world

There’s fast fashion and slow fashion. And then there’s really slow fashion, which is where Barnfield Customs comes in. The British menswear brand makes high-end outerwear and knitwear “for those who value patience, provenance and purpose”. Barnfield Customs Each year, the Nottingham-based firm launches a selection of “unique and limited edition” jackets. And with a…

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Fashion's overproduction highlighted in new Source Fashion report

Fashion’s overproduction highlighted in new Source Fashion report

The global fashion industry produces between 80 billion and 150 billion garments annually yet up to 40% remains unsold, frequently ending up in landfill, incineration, or markdown bins. Image: Pexels So in its “landmark” report, ‘Fashion’s Hidden Crisis’, responsible sourcing show Source Fashion tackles one of the industry’s “most pressing but least addressed issues: overproduction”. …

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J.Lindeberg to launch first women's fashion collection next year, teaser campaign begins

J.Lindeberg to launch first women’s fashion collection next year, teaser campaign begins

Sweden’s J.Lindeberg is moving into women’s ready-to-wear. The Swedish brand that’s been known until now for its sports-linked men’s and womenswear but its men’s-only fashion lines, will launch its first women’s fashion collection in January next year. J.Lindeberg The 30-year-old label said it’s “a key step in the brand’s continued evolution into a lifestyle brand”. …

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Eco Age relaunches "as agency for future fashion"

Eco Age relaunches “as agency for future fashion”

Sustainability consultancy Eco Age is relaunching this month as “the voice of future fashion”. The 16-year-old agency behind the Green Carpet Fashion Awards and included former clients such as Gucci, Stella McCartney, Chopard and Diesel, has now undergone an extensive rebrand, “creating an elevated identity that merges conscious fashion with nature-inspired aesthetics”. Having closed last year…

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Copenhagen International Fashion Fair returns August 5 – 7

Copenhagen International Fashion Fair returns August 5 – 7

Copenhagen international Fashion Fair (CIFF) is set to make its return to the Bella Center from August 5–7, 2025, coinciding once again with Copenhagen Fashion Week.  Copenhagen International Fashion Fair returns August 5– 7. – CIFF With the aim to create opportunity for businesses amidst changing market conditions, this summer’s edition signals a renewed commitment to…

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