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

Rubal Rathi

Research Scholar BML Munjal University

Rubal Rathi is research scholar at BML Munjal University.

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Title	Date
Preloved Luxury: Fad or Fashion’s Future?	12 May 2022

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Handmade Sector / Artisans Report

The study uncovers systematic environmental blind spots that undermine claims about sustainable craft production. Most concerning is the complete absence of benefit-sharing disclosure under the Nagoya Protocol.

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Luxury: How Fashion Brands Fail Their Artisans

Special Correspondent

2 July 2025

Cyberattacks / Victoria's Secret Analysis

The wave of attacks targeting major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op Group, and Harrods mean either coordinated criminal activity or copycat attacks exploiting similar vulnerabilities across the sector. Security experts have been talking about the unmistakable trend of cyberattacks specifically targeting retail operations, raising questions about industry-wide cybersecurity preparedness and the adequacy of existing protective measures.

How a Memorial Day Breach at Victoria’s Secret Laid Bare Retail’s Cyber Defences

Subir Ghosh

17 June 2025

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Consumer Returns / Asos Policy Commentary

Online fashion retailers face rising costs and environmental challenges due to frequent returns driven by consumer habits and digital shopping incentives.

Online Fashion’s Free Return Model Under Fire as Asos Acts Against Overuse

Nic Sanders

4 July 2025

Design Theft / Lululemon Lawsuit Commentary

Premium yoga wear giant Lululemon's case against wholesale powerhouse Costco represents more than a simple trademark dispute; it embodies the broader tension between accessibility and exclusivity that is reshaping the modern retail landscape.

Dupe Culture on Trial: Lululemon Slams Costco for Selling ‘Knockoff’ Yoga Gear

Special Correspondent

3 July 2025

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Ideas for Change / Tackling Climate Commentary

The issue with "market-based solutions" including carbon pricing/carbon offsets as those used by fashion brands is that they shift focus to actions that are not solutions but profit plays.

The Road Away from the Sustainability Roadblock

Bill D'Arienzo

5 August 2024

Recycling India / GATS Interview

India imports approximately 15,000 tonnes of post-industrial textile waste monthly, primarily from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Additionally, around 55,00,00 tonnes of post-consumer textile waste is imported from Europe and North America.

India's Traditional Recycling System Finds New Groove to Tackle Modern Challenges

Richa Bansal

19 December 2024

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Material Choices / Trainer Brands

The study focused on thirteen companies actively implementing sustainability practices, with data extracted from their public websites.

Study Reveals Gaps in Sustainability Among Eco-Friendly Trainer Brands

Staff Writer

4 July 2025

Fashion Impact / New Toolkit

The toolkit also highlights impacts that occur across all activities and affect various actors, specifically concerning own workers, workers in the value chain, and business conduct (e.g., gaps in anti-corruption measures, inadequate whistleblower protections).

New Fashion Impact Toolkit Maps 3,000 Sustainability Challenges Across Textiles Industry

Staff Writer

3 July 2025