Join Vogue Business executive European editor Kirsty McGregor and sustainability editor Bella Webb on Thursday 3 July as they explore what ethical, sustainable and resilient local production looks like, and how brands can use it to future-proof their supply chains amid global uncertainty. For decades, it has been taken for granted that fashion has complex,…
12 The fashion industry faces mounting pressure to embrace sustainability in 2025, and industry leaders are discovering that the path to eco-innovation requires more than just good intentions. Brands must completely reimagine how they source and develop talent. Winston Ong, CEO of BruntWork, a leading talent outsourcing company specializing in global workforce solutions, believes the…
For the past 16 years — pandemic notwithstanding — sustainability experts have gathered in Copenhagen each June for the Global Fashion Summit (GFS), a two-day symposium organised by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), spanning panel discussions, closed-door roundtables, an innovation expo and sprawling side events. While the official programme reflects shifting priorities at a higher…
SHEIN has become one of the biggest names in fast fashion, selling affordable clothes online to customers around the world. The company had revenues of around US$30–32 billion in 2023 and offered nearly 600,000 items for sale at any given time. However, SHEIN is also facing criticisms over its rising carbon footprint and net-zero initiatives. The…
COPENHAGEN — Does sustainability stand a chance in a world where it is being increasingly de-prioritized amid shifting government policies, mounting tariffs and more conservative political climates? That was the question attendees grappled with at this year’s Global Fashion Agenda conference in Copenhagen. Organizers acknowledged the mood was “somber,” reflecting rising uncertainty. Attendance was lighter,…
Become a Vogue Business Member to receive unlimited access to Member-only reporting and insights, our Beauty and TikTok Trend Trackers, Member-only newsletters and exclusive event invitations. Countless startups have promised to revolutionise the fashion industry, but few have managed to break through, and even fewer have managed to achieve change at scale. So what does…