It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Hermès International

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

28 March 2025

3 minutes

FABRIC aims to support financial institutions in engaging with companies in the sector to integrate nature-positive strategies into their operations.

FABRIC Initiative Engages 16 Leading Textiles and Apparel Companies on Biodiversity

Undated: The Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation’s collaborative engagement initiative, FABRIC (Fostering Action on Biodiversity through Responsible Investment in Clothing), has taken its first step towards reshaping the textiles and apparel sector by engaging 16 globally recognised companies with significant nature-related impacts and...

Legal Wrangle / Hermès Practice

21 March 2024

4 minutes

Each Birkin handbag is handcrafted from the finest leather by experienced artisans in France.

Hermès Forcing Consumers to Buy Other Products to Get Chance to Buy Birkin Handbags, Alleges Class Action Lawsuit

Two California residents have filed a class action lawsuit against French luxury group Hermès International for violating antitrust laws by allegedly forcing them to purchase some of its other products to get a chance to purchase the iconic Birkin bag.

Special Correspondent

Water Pollution / Apparel Companies

27 March 2023

3 minutes

The apparel industry is now responsible for an estimated 20% of global wastewater and industrial pollution, with textile dyeing alone being the largest contributor to water pollution worldwide. The industry consumes an incredible estimate of 93 trillion litres of water each year, exceeding the total water consumption of the whole of the UK.

Living in Denial: Apparel Companies Underestimating Potential Water Risks in Supply Chains

It is critical that apparel companies recognise the material importance of water in their sector, and the significance of their role as stewards of water resources. A minuscule number attempts to engage with their supply chains, despite the clear importance of this approach in mitigating the sector’s negative impact, according to a report by the Carbon Disclosure Project.