The refugee crisis across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East is forcing organizations and businesses to do things differently based on humanitarian needs. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stepped in during times of crisis before with various programs to help those in need. Last week, the IOC today announced a $2 million dollar fund […]
Parsons School of Design has a new dean of fashion, Burak Cakmak, who is known for his work as sustainability director for Kering’s Gucci and Stella McCartney, and before that, the Gap. Parsons, which is known as a leader in fashion design education, is also where famous designers such as Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, and […]
After a record setting field of competitors in 2014, the World Surf League (WSL) Women’s Qualification Series (QS) Supergirl Pro comes back with even more to offer at the Oceanside Pier starting today, July 24 through July 26, 2015. Extending the field of competitors to 108, the Women’s QS6000 event welcomes the world’s best female […]
H&M’s latest sales report has come out for the first half of the year, with amazing results. According to Karl-Johan Persson, CEO, “The strong sales development has continued for all our brands with a sales increase in SEK of 23 percent excluding VAT during the first half-year. Including VAT, this means that sales in the […]
At the World Economic Forum in Davos in January, 2015, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Williams and producer Kevin Wall said they are putting together a music event, dubbed Live Earth — Road to Paris, to build support for protecting the climate. The Live Earth locations include China, Sydney, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, […]
Fashion Positive was launched last November as a response of more fashion designers and industry professionals seeking new ways to make fashion sustainable. It was an initiated and created by Cradle to Cradle Products Institution to figure out regenerative systems in the supply chain and design. Last week, they announced their first salon series in […]
World Skateboarding Day often energizes brands and skaters with excellent new ideas for bringing out the stoke of board sports through new ways of connection across the globe. Specifically, we wanted to point out what DC plans to do for Go Skateboarding Day in June 21, 2015. They are planning a Global Skate Jam! which […]
On June 9, 2015, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy was able to push through in San Francisco the nation’s first Soda Warning Label and advertising moratorium on surgary soft drinks. “By requiring a health warning on all sugary drink advertising and restricting marketing of the same on public property, San Francisco has become […]
The latest in the growing trends of wearable technology comes from Google’s Project Jacquard. Project Jacquard makes it possible to weave touch and gesture interactivity into any textile using standard, industrial looms. Levi Strauss is the first fashion brand to partner with Project Jacquard towards creating new interactive touch-sensitive surfaces. “Levi’s has always stayed true […]
Two years since the Rana Plaza collapse killing 1,133 people in garment district Dhaka, Bangladesh, police have filed murder charges against 41 people, including the owners. It was the worst disaster in the history of fashion and sparked outrage among many brands, particularly those in ethical fashion. It launched a rallying cry and movement called […]