Sustainable fashion design pioneer Stella McCartney and pop star Taylor Swift have collaborated on a ready-to-wear and accessories collection.The collection, which can currently be previewed in a lookbook published on Swift's website, is set to coincide with the debut of her new album "Lover," which will release on August 23. Swift will show the collection in more detail at 5 p.m. EST on August 22 during a Youtube Live video.McCartney and Swift met in London during one of Swift'

Australian activewear brand P.E. Nation is taking steps further into the sustainability world as it launches its first athleisure set, the Strike Set. Comprising of a bra available for 119 USD and leggings for 129 USD, P.E. Nation’s Strike Set marks the beginning of the brand’s mission to continually pursue excellence in sustainability.The Strike Site is made using a sustainable tech fabric called Vita Power by Carvico This materials not only provides recovery power and muscular compression, but

CBD has entered the apparel world. New label Acabada ProActiveWear has introduced itself as the first and activewear brand to infuse CBD into its products.Acabada's women's activewear line is made from luxury fabric infused with high-quality organic CBD with the intention of helping wearers to experience the benefits of post-exercise recovery while working out.“While typical CBD products such as tinctures and edibles are growing exponentially in popularity, we began to envision a product

After UK-based Extinction Rebellion (XR) recently called for cancelling the London Fashion Week in September, campaigning group Fashion Revolution said the emphasis must not be on shutting down the fashion industry but on shifting it–far more rapidly than it already is– towards alternative, innovative models that promote creativity and craftsmanship.Pic: Fashion RevolutionMass civil disobedience movement XR announced it would stage a funeral at the event as a symbolic death to catwalks everywher

Macy's Inc reported net sales of $5,546 million in Q2 of 2019 ending August 3, 2019, as compared to $5,572 million in Q2 of 2018. The comparable sales growth was 0.2 per cent on an owned basis and 0.3 per cent on an owned plus licensed basis. In H1 of 2019, Macy's revenue was down to $11,050 million from $11,112 million for the same period last year.Pic: Macy's"Macy's, Inc delivered another quarter of comparable sales growth. That said, we had a slow start to the quarter and

Gap has signed a 90 Megawatt (MW) virtual power purchase(VPPA) for the Aurora Wind Project with Enel Green Power North America, marking one of the largest offsite renewable energy contracts by an apparel retailer. The company also announced its goal to reach 100 per cent renewable energy across its global owned and operated facilities by 2030.Pic: GapThe 12-year agreement is Gap’s latest renewable energy deal and will enable the company to reach its 2020 goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 gre

CENTRESTAGE, Asia’s premier fashion event, returns in September for its fourth edition, running from 4 to 7 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and sponsored by Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region*, the show features some 240 brands and more than 40 fashion events, offering an ideal platform for fashion brands and designers to gain international

Fashion DesignerMats Beckman, a student at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, have created the first compostable fully fashion outfit in the world with a bioplastic material and new innovative 3D printing techniques. For his work, so far he received KADK’s UN Sustainable Development Award.The outfits consist of a short-sleeved shirt, shorts and associated accessories such as bags, neck- and leg decorations. The base component in the material is non-GMO corn starch. This unique

Karen Walker has delved into the bridal industry. The New Zealand-based fashion designer, best known for her clothing, eyewear, jewelry and accessories, has launched Karen Walker Atelier to offer her customers bespoke wedding day outfits and jewelry.The designs within the Atelier dress section is based on the Karen Walker's design archive, referencing many of her iconic pieces. The current selection includes 12 dresses and two bridal suits. The styles range from traditional to more modern, d

J.Crew is expanding into maternity. The workwear and lifestyle brand has teamed up with maternity brand HATCH to create a collection of clothing designed for all three trimesters of pregnancy, as well as pieces for after. This is J.Crew’s first foray into maternity clothing, as well as HATCH’s first time designing workwear-specific clothing."J. Crew understands exactly how women want to dress during their workday and beyond. So for us, it was a no-brainer to collaborate with this iconic lab