Category: Fashion & Beauty

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Louis Vuitton kicks off fashion week with diplomatic style

Paris Fashion Week opened with hip-hop mogul Pharrell Williams staging his latest branding event for Louis Vuitton at the UNESCO headquarters, under the theme “The World is Yours.” Williams took over the symbolic site of international diplomacy, aligning with LVMH’s strengthened partnership with UNESCO on environmental projects. However, Louis Vuitton scored poorly on transparency and supply chain traceability in a recent industry report, highlighting ongoing concerns about sustainability and labor practices in the lucrative fashion industry. AFP

18 June 2024

Fashion Week brings another layer of chaos to Paris

Paris Fashion Week returns amidst political turmoil in France, bringing together the worlds of fashion and sports. Notable events include Pharrell Williams’ show for Louis Vuitton and Vogue’s mega-party pairing top brands with Olympic disciplines. Major shake-ups include Chanel dropping Virginie Viard as creative director and the final show by retiring designer Dries Van Noten. Navigating increased traffic congestion due to Olympic preparations adds another layer of chaos. AFP

16 June 2024

Bangladesh’s fashion pollution: A wake-up call

Bangladesh’s booming fast fashion industry is causing severe environmental degradation, with rivers polluted by untreated textile effluents, rising carbon emissions from energy-intensive production, and mounting textile waste problems. Urgent calls are being made for sustainable practices like eco-friendly dyes, water recycling, circular fashion models, and stricter environmental regulations to mitigate the industry’s environmental impact and pave the way for a greener fashion future in the country.

4 June 2024