Sustainability
People Beyond Profits: Set Blueprints for Fashion Made for Women – Vogue Business
By Maliha Shoaib
Modern slavery exists in fashion supply chains, even at the gorgeous end of the market. The Madagascar-based fashion brand is designed for women who create artisan Raffia handbags and accessories and collaborate with Fendi and Chloe, and advocates a radically different approach.
Founder and CEO Irene Akbalary believes in putting social impact and people first. This year, the company has expanded from 350 to 750 artisans. It is primarily from vulnerable communities, including people with disabilities, sex workers, gender-based violence survivors and single mothers. Mariha Shoaib finds out what other brands can learn for women’s journeys.
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Does shoes have a cyclical future?
By Sophie Benson
Sophie Benson sees a continuous barrier to footwear circulation. Shoes made of multiple components, materials and adhesives are extremely difficult to deal with at the end of life. Innovators say it needs to be rethinked.
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Where the tariffs are standing now
By Madeleine Schultz
The de minimis trade loophole for low-value packages shipped to the US was closed on Friday. This is a glazing guide to the latest tariff developmentsIncludes de minimis.
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SustainabilityPeople Beyond Profits: Set Blueprints for Fashion Made for Women – Vogue BusinessBy Maliha ShoaibModern slavery exists in fashion supply chains, even at the gorgeous end of the market. The Madagascar-based fashion brand is designed for women who create artisan Raffia handbags and accessories and collaborate with Fendi and Chloe, and advocates a radically different approach.Founder and CEO Irene Akbalary believes in putting social impact and people first. This year, the company has expanded from 350 to 750 artisans. It is primarily from vulnerable communities, including people with disabilities, sex workers, gender-based violence survivors and single mothers. Mariha Shoaib finds out what other brands can learn for women’s journeys.read moreDoes shoes have a cyclical future?By Sophie BensonSophie Benson sees a continuous barrier to footwear circulation. Shoes made of multiple components, materials and adhesives are extremely difficult to deal with at the end of life. Innovators say it needs to be rethinked.read moreretailWhere the tariffs are standing nowBy Madeleine SchultzThe de minimis trade loophole for low-value packages shipped to the US was closed on Friday. This is a glazing guide to the latest tariff developmentsIncludes de minimis.read more
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