2021

by AGHub Admin created 2021-06-02T09:23:58+07:00
Easy (Un) Pickings
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 06:50 PM

"Wet processors have the largest environmental impact in the TAC (Textiles, Apparel & Clothing) supply chain. This comes from their high energy, water and chemicals use. The water risk associated with ...

Resale marketplace Vopero secures US$7.5m
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 06:50 PM

"Burgeoning resale marketplace Vopero has secured investment to the tune of US$7.5 million which will be used to scale the firm’s operations across Mexico and Latin America. Multi-brand operator Grupo ...

Saye, slippers that can almost be eaten
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 06:50 PM

"The Barcelona start-up specialises in sneakers, developing products with biomaterials such as rice or bamboo. Saye operates in 115 international markets and plans to close its third round in 2022. [. ...

Continued growth for Cotton made in Africa
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 06:50 PM

"International demand for Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) cotton continues to grow. New partners—including BRAX from Germany, Jolo Fashion Group from the Netherlands and Shinsegae International from Sout ...

Westwood joins Letters to the Earth initiative
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 06:50 PM

"Luxury fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has backed the Letters to the Earth initiative ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and will soon release her own letter which stres ...

Is thrifting completely ethical?
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 06:50 PM

"Thrifting is a welcome development in the fashion industry, but are those most in need being left behind? [...] ThredUp’s latest 2021 market trends report expects the total secondhand clothing market ...

Making fashion’s marketing machine sustainable
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 07:00 PM

"Brands and production companies are testing new tools designed to help reduce the environmental impact of runway shows, photo shoots and other marketing activities. For years, American designer Heron ...

Fashion’s ‘first mile’ opportunity
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 07:00 PM

"With congested ports putting holiday sales at risk, supply chains are finally getting the attention of senior management, but the often overlooked ‘first mile’ can be a powerful lever for value creat ...

Someone has to teach you a lesson
by Kyna Intel — last modified Oct 27, 2021 07:00 PM

"XI JINPING and the Chinese Communist Party Someone has to teach you a lesson, I will NEVER apologize for speaking the truth. You can NOT buy me. You can NOT scare me. You can NOT silence me. Bring it ...