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MPs have proposed a 1p charge per item of clothing in the UK to help fund better waste collection and recycling systems following an eight-month investigation by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) into the sustainability of the fast fashion sector. In its final report of the investigation, the EAC estimated that the new Extended Producer…

The “Pronounced and powerful” color trends for fall/winter 2019/20 highlighted by the Pantone Color Institute were easy to spot on the runways at New York Fashion Week that concluded last week. Collections of designers presenting during the 7-day event reflected “an emergence of confidence” through a bold visceral palette of colors. “This color palette reflects…

Batsheva’s Fall/Winter 2019 presentation was not your typical fashion week show. An array of VIP models including Christina Ricci, Veronica Webb, Rainey Qualley, Esther McGregor walked the spiral staircase runway that was also part of a sound installation and spoken word performance, using lyrics by Courtney Love of Hole, who was also in attendance. Even…

As the daughter of late fashion designer Perry Ellis, accessories designer Tyler Ellis was quite familiar with the industry when founding her eponymous line in 2011. The LA-based designer realized when launching her brand that the luxury market for accessories was largely dominated by the global conglomerates and therefore found a niche for herself as…

Raf Simons’ abbreviated appointment at Calvin Klein may turn out to be but a blip on the brand’s fashion spectrum, at least when it comes to growth. Calvin Klein parent company PVH defines the brand on its corporate website as exemplifying “bold, progressive ideals and a seductive, often minimalist aesthetic.” While “progressive ideals” undoubtedly ruled…

Banana Republic introduced its first Equality Collection capsule, as a nod to gender equality. The capsule, which is available for purchase today, honors International Women’s Day on March 8 and celebrates the 100-year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote in the United States. The brand was…

Fashion chain Oasis has unveiled a ‘refreshed’ brand identity and new ad campaign which it will be rolling-out in-store and across social media and owned channels from 12 March. Working alongside branding agency Red Bee Creative, Oasis is looking to move away from seasonal-led campaigns and towards a more consistent brand-first campaign style as part…

Happy Socks, the colorful Swedish sock and underwear brand, has joined forces with The Rolling Stones for a limited-edition collection launching for spring/summer 2019. The collection was inspired by The Rolling Stones iconic “lick” logo, and is blended together with Happy Socks’ trademark vibrant colour palette. The Rolling Stones is one of the most globally…

Womenswear retailer Anthropologie announced the extension of its sizing range. Called APlus by Anthropologie, its line of sizing from 16W to 26W will be available from March 15. The new clothing category will encompass the same trends and fabrics as the current standard and petite and standard sizing ranges. Anthropologie will sell around 100 APlus…

Sustainable footwear label Veja has joined forces with French fashion house Lemaire to launch two sneaker styles. The first one, dubbed Aquashoe, is a mix of a runner, a slipper and a diving shoe made from recycled polyester in 3D effect stitching and comes in two colors: black and red. The second one is a…