LONDON – The Open Apparel Registry (OAR), a database of global garment manufacturing facilities, has published a report detailing its progression since launching in 2019, in a bid to share its work with data and attract potential partners.The open-source tool has grown its network from just 8,000 sites around the world to more than 64,000, thanks to collaboration with brands and industry organisations.Looking ahead, it’s set its sights on expanding the range of services its platform offers, work

Aptean– a software providing company – has acquired Exenta to expand its industry-oriented ERP capabilities in apparel and textile sector.It’s worth noting here that Exenta is a leading provider of ERP, PLM, SFC, distribution and Innovation Lifecycle Management solutions for manufacturers and brands.Aptean says its products can help businesses of all scales succeed in their segments and the recent addition of fashion and textile industry is going to get certain benefits with the cutting-edge sof

Danish retailer Bestseller and its investment platform Invest FWD have announced they will be working with three new sustainable start-ups.Innovators include Circular Systems, Nature Coatings and Evrnu, all of which were selected for their potential to change the industry and contribute to a more circular clothing cycle. The investments are part of Bestseller’s progress in reaching its mission of becoming a ‘climate positive’ and ‘fair for all’ retailer.Each company targets a niche area of susta

Harvey Nichols is the latest retailer to offer re-commerce after announcing a luxury resale service in partnership with Reflaunt.Launching on August 26, the Reflaunt Resell Service at Harvey Nichols will allow customers to resell bags and any luxury piece in their wardrobe including fashion, accessories and watches. Sellers will earn up to 80 percent back of the original price in the form of a direct bank transfer or “enhanced value” through Harvey Nichols vouchers.The service will be easy to us

US denim bigwig Kontoor Brands, which owns Wrangler and Lee, has raised its annual outlook after a robust second quarter.The company saw its Q2 revenue surge to US $ 491 million – that’s a rise of 41 per cent on a reported basis and 37 per cent in constant currency.Notably, the adjusted revenue fell by 19 per cent when compared to the second quarter of 2019.In a statement released to media, the denim stalwart said that the revenue soared due to strong digital performance, including own.com as we

ThePirelli calendaris back! To resurrect the photographic tome, which has featured some of themost provocative imageryfrom the art and fashion worlds, after a year’s hiatus, the tyre giant called in the big guns to star on its pages. Cher, Grimes, Jennifer Hudson, Normani, Rita Ora, Iggy Pop, St Vincent, Kali Uchis, Saweetie and Bohan Phoenix were captured by Bryan Adams in Los Angeles and Capri for the 48th edition, entitledOn The Road.“On the road is where I have been for the last 45 years, be

What does influence look like in 2021? Almost 18 months into the pandemic, it can feel as though everything – and nothing – has changed. While women, such as UK Vaccine Taskforce chair Kate Bingham, have played invaluable parts in curtailing the virus, they have also been disproportionately negatively affected by recent events. Women are more likely to have been made redundant, meaning workplace campaigners such asJoeli Brearley, founder of charity Pregnant Then Screwed, are indispensable. And,

All products featured on British Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.TheDuchess of Sussexhas had a whirlwind year, from publishing herfirst children’s bookto landinga mega dealwithNetflixandwelcoming daughter Lilibeton 4 June. Yet, rather than indulging in a little R&R on her 40th birthday, the mother of two used her platform to launch 40x40, an initiative to support women returning to

LEICESTER – Fast fashion firm Boohoo has vowed to investigate fresh allegations of exploitation at a factory in Leicester thatSky Newslinks back to them.Someone who claims to work at the site approached the broadcaster to say that staff are stillbeingunderpaid, because they’re required to return a portion of their wage to the factory.

LEICESTER – Fast fashion firm Boohoo has vowed to investigate fresh allegations of exploitation at a factory in Leicester thatSky Newslinks back to them.Someone who claims to work at the site approached the broadcaster to say that staff are stillbeingunderpaid, because they’re required to return a portion of their wage to the factory.“Boohoo have been proactive in their measures to mitigate the risk of labour exploitation within their supply chains, and have made a strong commitment to tackling