The death-knell of Somerset-based leather manufacturer, Pittards had been sounded much earlier but when it finally closed shop last September, the story of a worldwide brand known for producing gloves for the Royal Family, is one that has lessons for entrepreneurs of all hues.

First Nations garmenting in Australia is an emerging trend adopted by many First Nations artists whose work is interested in confronting or reshaping history, highlighting the current world, or imagining a new future.

The golden fibre jute has lost much of its sheen in India and continues to deteriorate as its cultivation dropped by 20% in the last nine years. 

Consumption of clothing is fuelling consumer anxiety, but an app that helps people organise and categorise their clothes made them feel more in control of their wardrobes, the digital solution working almost like those fitness trackers that record data and provide motivational encouragement.

A start-up straddling two continents is spinning an all-new yarn from a 100% biodegradable and 100% recyclable, regenerative but sadly forgotten tree that since time immemorial has been growing unabashed in the wild.

Mauritius, the latest example of the use of forced labour within company supply chains, is proof that garment workers can experience unacceptable forms of exploitation that can only be countered through sustained labour organisation.

Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business. But they depend on fossil fuel-based materials, and recycling them is particularly tricky.

Recently, a woman in the Queensland state of Australia was accused of scamming away as many as 70 wedding dresses from suspecting brides-to-be. The “quintessential wedding dress” is still an important consideration at Australian weddings even though religious ceremonies do not hold much sway.

Luxury brands should prominently display their logo, shouldn’t they? A recent research suggests otherwise.

Europe moved closer to its aim to stem greenwashing as European Parliament Wednesday approved a directive that will improve product labelling and ban the use of misleading environmental claims, helping consumers make better purchasing choices.