Author: Rosemarie Hebner NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 28, 2025 / Once celebrated for its affordability and trend-driven styles, fast fashion is now at the center of an evolving web of environmental, legal, and reputational risk beyond the shopping cart-whether purchased in-store or online. In June, Antea Group had the pleasure of attending…
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 UK has become one of the biggest markets for ultra-fast fashion, including for China-founded Shein, which generated an estimated £1.5bn ($2bn) in UK revenue in 2023. With Shein reportedly exploring a London IPO, any potential shift in the UK’s regulatory environment could materially affect its valuation, investor confidence, and growth trajectory. At the same…
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…
Some fashion brands are rolling out green initiatives, ranging from offshore wind investments to the use of recycled materials. But, according to The Washington Post, the question remains if the industry is finally moving toward more sustainable practices or if it’s just another layer of greenwashing. What’s happening? Fast fashion giants are launching sustainable initiatives…
AZO Cleantech has reported that major cities in Australia are on track to reach landfill capacity by 2030 due to the influx of disposable goods from fast-fashion brands in the Australian market. What’s happening? The increase of fast fashion brands and their cheap, disposable clothing has created what may soon be a crisis in landfills…
Guwahati: In a step toward sustainability, a group of women from the Geeta Nagar locality has come together to tackle textile waste by repurposing discarded fabrics into reusable, redecorated items. What began as a personal concern for environmental impact has evolved — under the guidance of resident Jubee Baruwa — into a full-fledged community initiative…
The French Senate has approved a new legislation that puts strict rules on ultra-fast fashion brands like SHEIN and Temu. This bill bans ads for brands that harm the environment and fines those that don’t follow sustainability rules. The goal is to push the fashion industry toward more eco-friendly practices with lower carbon footprint, aiming…
Fast fashion is known for being bad for the environment, generating a huge amount of textile waste. However, it’s also bad for the workers creating the garments, who are underpaid laborers working long hours in factories overseas. A prime example is Bangladesh, a country getting the short end of the stick in clothing manufacturing deals,…
Fast-fashion giant Shein is hosting its largest-ever Australian pop-up store in Sydney this month. The effort comes as the company faces mounting criticism over its environmental impact and alleged human rights violations. What’s happening? Shein is opening a temporary shop in Sydney, hoping to draw more customers to its ultra-cheap clothing. The Daily Telegraph calls…