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The past few weeks have delivered a wave of progress across sustainable fashion, textiles, and conscious consumption—proof that meaningful change is happening. From policy shake-ups and greenwashing crackdowns to material innovation and powerful collaborations, here’s your curated round-up of stories you’ll want to know about.
The past few weeks have delivered a wave of progress across sustainable fashion, textiles, and conscious consumption—proof that meaningful change is happening. From policy shake-ups and greenwashing crackdowns to material innovation and powerful collaborations, here’s your curated round-up of stories you’ll want to know about.
France introduces new law banning the promotion of fast fashion
- This law prohibits influencers or social media users from promoting fast fashion brands online.
- Effective across multiple social media platforms, france will also be taxing the worst offenders
- Under this law, ads for brands like Temu, Shein and other Ultra-Fast fashion suppliers have also been banned.
ASA bans misleading “green” ads from Nike, Superdry & Lacoste
- Ads from Nike, Superdry, and Lacoste were found to make vague or misleading sustainability claims
- Brands failed to provide sufficient evidence to support terms like “sustainable materials” or “sustainable style”
- The ASA ruled the ads unclear and misleading, reinforcing stricter standards for sustainability marketing
New York Fashion Week Bans Fur
- Fur from animals farmed or trapped for pelts—including mink, fox, raccoon, and coyote—will no longer appear on runways as of 2026
- NYFW joins London, Stockholm, Berlin, Copenhagen, and others in committing to cruelty-free fashion
- An exemption remains for fur sourced through traditional Indigenous subsistence hunting
Natalie Portman X Uncaged innovations
- Natalie Portman has teamed with Uncaged to advocate for their production of Biomaterials.
- The Vegan actress aims to demonstrate to the world that animal leather is a material of the past.
- Uncaged's bio-leather materials, crafted from grain, plant oils and or natural rubber are already used by Jaguar, Land Rover and Hyundai.
B Lab introduces significantly tighter B Corp standards
- B Lab have introduced tougher standards which brands are required to meet in order to obtain B-Corp certification, to become effective in 2026
- New standards were introduced after Dr. Bronner’s—formerly the highest-scoring B Corp—ended its certification, citing diluted rigor.
- Key changes to B-Corp standards cover seven core areas, including: Purpose & Governance, Climate Action, Human Rights, Fair Work, JEDI, Environmental stewardship and Government Affairs.
EU mandates Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Textiles
- The EU releases new requirements, forcing brands to pay fees for waste collection, sorting & recycling and end-of-life responsiblity, incentivising durability & circular design
Ganni X Disney
- Ganni has launched a playful collaboration featuring Daisy Duck across its signature silhouettes.
Renault goes leather-free
- Renault will eliminate animal leather from all new vehicle interiors by the end of 2025.
SeaWool Textile Launch
- A new fabric made from crushed oyster shells and recycled plastic bottles offers a lower-impact textile alternative.
Secondhand Resale Market Forecasted $350bn by 2027
- Online resale platform ThredUp with GlobalData have analysed the global secondhand resale market and projected values of $350 Billion by 2027- almost doubling from 2022!
Shein Fined €1Million
- Italian regulators fined Shein €1M for misleading environmental claims tied to its “evoluShein” collection.
Lacoste Highlights Endangered Species
- Lacoste replaced its iconic crocodile logo with endangered animals, producing each shirt only in quantities matching species population numbers.
H&M Expands Recycled Fibre Use
- H&M have partnered with CircTM to create a new line of products using Tencel Denim, Circ Polyester fleece and other refibra technology materials
Marks & Spencer X Circulose
- M&S became the first UK brand to join Circulose as a scaling partner, introducing collections made entirely from textile waste.
Under Armour X Unless
- Under Armour and regenerative fashion brand UNLESS launched three all-plant, zero-plastic sneaker styles.
EU Textile Waste Reaches 16kg Per Person
- The European Environment Agency reports average textile waste has risen to 16kg per person annually, calling for urgent circular solutions.
Omnes X FILL Laundry Liquid
- Omnes and FILL collaborated on a biodegradable, low-waste detergent designed for everyday conscious living.
Kelly Eastwood Promotes Ethical Gifting
- Influencer Kelly Eastwood released a seasonal gift guide spotlighting 18 conscious, long-lasting gift ideas.
Good On You Reveals Top Brands of 2025
- Good On You rated over 1,500 brands, naming the best and worst performers in sustainable fashion for 2025.
Armed Angels raises €32K for NGOs
- Armed Angels’ Democracy Collection raised over €32,000 to support NGOs advocating for democracy and social justice.
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