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Can Asia remain the ‘garment factory of the world’? - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-29T18:33:16+07:00

"Bolstering labor productivity in Asia’s garment sector could improve wages, a new International Labour Organization report says, although many issues can ...

Can Asos handle fast fashion’s headwinds? - Kyna Intel, 2021-10-13T15:18:31+07:00

"The abrupt departure of the fast fashion e-tailer’s CEO alongside a warning that profits could fall sharply this year have raised the stakes for the company’s ...

Can Bangladesh 'climate proof' garment jobs in a warming world? - Kyna Intel, 2023-03-13T12:19:18+07:00

"For Bangladeshi garment and textile manufacturer DBL Group, climate change is a growing threat it cannot afford to ignore. Mohammed Zahidullah, chief ...

Can Billie Eilish convince fans to shop more sustainably? - Kyna Intel, 2022-06-13T14:09:12+07:00

"Billie Eilish’s Met Gala gown by Gucci was made entirely from upcycled materials worn with vegan platform shoes and a vintage choker. The Grammy-award winning ...

Can bioplastics really make fashion more sustainable, biodegradable, or recyclable? - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-12T19:57:51+07:00

"In recent years, the fashion industry has been keenly experimenting with bioplastics: a small but rapidly growing market that is aiming to make fossil-fuel ...

Can blockchain technology make fashion more transparent? - Kyna Intel, 2022-03-02T14:56:32+07:00

"Blockchain technology is said to increase the transparency of trading on a large scale. So what is blockchain exactly, what is its potential in the fashion ...

Can brands make Instagram less toxic? - Kyna Intel, 2021-10-11T12:49:07+07:00

"Leaked internal documents show parent company Facebook is concerned fashion and beauty content on its platforms can harm mental health. Brands share ...

Can browser plug-ins push consumers to shop more sustainably? - Kyna Intel, 2022-10-07T12:28:42+07:00

"A string of new web browser extensions hope to divert consumers towards more sustainable choices at the point of purchase. But there are hurdles to overcome." ...

Can buy now, pay later schemes make sustainable fashion more accessible? - Kyna Intel, 2022-12-08T09:55:16+07:00

"Are you more likely to buy sustainably if it’s more ‘affordable’? Writer Sophie Benson explores the phenomenon of conscious labels adopting buy now, pay later ...

Can California's new garment worker law rein in abuses? - Kyna Intel, 2022-01-12T19:57:51+07:00

"In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law banning piece-rate work and guaranteeing hourly wages for California’s garment workers. The Garment ...