NEWS
The industry is changing. One brand after the other is springing up with sustainable products and innovative ideas. So that you don't lose track of things, we will keep you up to date with the latest news.
Textile Exchange Report 2021 – glimmers of hope and need for action
A radical switch to sustainable materials is imperative to meet climate targets
Global Fashion Summit 2022 direct to a new era
With innovation and alliances for sustainability in fashion
Re-Creation Program: Nike's new experiment in circular fashion
New products made from local vintage and dead-stock pieces aim to advance the circular vision
Recap – The Green Voices Conference 2022
For everyone who is committed to sustainability - together for a working world without burnout for people and nature
Stella McCartney unveils first mushroom leather bag as part of SS22
The sustainable and vegan luxury brand launches the first handbag made from vegan Mycelium leather
Davos Highlights 2022 - climate protection, environment and innovations
Climate catastrophes, energy transition and trillion trees - together for a green and sustainable future
Kelp Collection: 3D print design innovation made from recycled fishing nets
The Swedish design studio Interesting Times Gang launches trendsetting Kelp Collection, which combines 3D printing with recycling
Kering invests in real leather from the lab – is this the future?
Luxury fashion group Kering has teamed up with VitroLabs - a biotech start-up from California - to develop leather alternatives
NJAL launches its first sustainable collection: Collection N°1
After NJAL has already given 50.000 designers a voice in fashion, the first own & sustainable Collection N°1 follows
Zaha Hadid Architects set new standards for Eco Architecture
Zaha Hadid Architects' BEEAH Headquarters: A symbol of architecture at the intersection of sustainability, technology and philanthropy
The finalists of the Tom Ford x Lonley Whale "Plastic Innovation Prize" have been chosen
A competition focused on developing biodegradable alternatives to plastic polybags
EU adopts “Sustainable Products Initiative” for more circular economy
The European Commission agrees: products must be a new source of raw materials to reduce waste
Fashion Week Highlights – Sustainability Recap
New York, London, Milan, Paris - and Copenhagen. Everything about the Fashion Weeks and what the Big Four can learn from the CPHFW in terms of sustainability
Planthroposcene Trend - Living in an Urban Jungle
What is Planthroposcene? A plea for nature to move into contemporary interiors for a better quality of life
News: German Design Award 2022 celebrates 10 years of visionary design
On the occasion of the 10th German Design Award 2022, the German Design Council honours the winners and their design innovations in an exhibition at the MAK Frankfurt
News: Moncler goes fur-free as part of its sustainability agenda
Moncler announces to phase out fur in all of its collections, as part of its Born to Protect sustainability agenda
Design Museum London: Waste Age - What can Design do?
Designers are rethinking our relationship to everyday objects
News: Winners of the German Design Award 2022 prove innovative eco design
For the anniversary, the winners of the German Design Award 2022 show innovation, sustainability & aesthetics with pioneering projects
News: These are the results of the COP26 climate conference
Between progress and room for improvement: These are the results of the UN climate conference COP26 and its implications for the future
News: What we can expect from the COP26 climate conference
This year's UN climate conference COP26 is considered as most crucial for the fight against climate change
News: Sportswear collaboration with resale program "Choose to Give Back"
Together with the second-hand platform thredUP, adidas has started a circular initiative: "Choose to Give Back"
News: Prince William awards the world's first Earthshot Prize
With the Earthshot Prize, Prince William is launching a 10-year plan to restore the health of our planet
News: Gucci Vault - Young designers on the vintage shopping stage
New collab "Comme Des Garçon X Gucci" in the digital retro room Vault sold out in a few hours
Iconic Awards 2022: The trend barometer for sustainable interior
In 2022, the German Design Council will continue to promote and honor new solutions and sustainable design with its Iconic Awards: Innovative Interior
News: According to Kering, animal fur no longer has a place in the luxury industry
Kering continues its sustainable commitment by introducing a fur-free policy for all its labels. As of 2022, no house of the luxury group will use animal fur anymore
News: Nike is commercialises AirCarbon biomaterial for CO2 reduction
Nike is collaborating with biotech company Newlight Technologies to reduce its carbon footprint by using the biomaterial AirCarbon
From linear to circular - BMW Group presents the i Vision Circular
This vision vehicle is created according to the principles of the circular economy throughout the entire design, development and manufacturing process
Event: IAA Mobility - realignment for future mobility
IAA Mobility aims to become an international mobility center, with sustainability playing a stronger role
Berlin Fashion Week becomes the place for sustainable fashion
Berlin Fashion Week gives young, sustainable labels and talents an international stage and puts sustainability at the forefront
Event: Glocal Changemaking - 202030-The Berlin Fashion Summit
The digital conference is a partner of the Berlin Fashion Week and promotes the transformation to a sustainable fashion industry
News: Pangaia uses material innovation against food waste
Using fruit leaves for textile innovation and creating new resources from waste
News: Bentley switches to sustainable leather
Automobile manufacturer becomes the first member of the Leather Working Group
News: Copenhagen Fashion Week sets sustainability standards
Copenhagen Fashion Week focuses on sustainability and stands out from big fashion shows
World climate report: IPCC issues warning and calls for immediate action
Unprecedented climatic extremes and an intensification of global warming alarm - this shows the world climate report of the IPCC. But also what can now be done to protect the planet
Gamified Luxury puts users in a parallel universe
Gamification creates a new world of fun, technology and profit - everything about the new attraction and how the trend can be used for positive development
News: Canada Goose plans to stop using fur by 2022
The fur collar on the hood: A trademark of Canada Goose jackets - from this year, however, on the way to CO2 neutrality, no more fur will be bought
Tomás Saraceno x Maison Ruinart: AR Art in the rhythm of nature
Declaration of independence for fossil fuels: Tomás Saraceno's “Movement” installation for Ruinart brings sustainability, art and AR technology into harmony
News: Drake on the way to climate neutrality with Startup Aspiration
World-famous musician Drake is rising as an investor and collaboration partner at Aspiration, a Los Angeles startup specializing in sustainability and financial services
News: Reform the Future - Frankfurt Fashion Week meets SDG Summit
For the first time, the Frankfurt Fashion Week and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit took place from July 05th to 09th, 2021. We were there and learned what the future of the sustainable fashion and textile industry will bring with it.
Blessing and curse - Revenge shopping is bringing back the "Roaring Twenties"
Human numbers in metropolitan regions and record sales paint the current picture of the fashion landscape - but how sustainable is the post-Covid consumerism?
News: #CelebrateChange in Berlin as part of the Greentech Festival
Over 100 exhibitors presented their innovative and green inventions for a sustainable future as part of the Greentech Festival
As an industry pioneer, Burberry aims to be climate positive by 2040
The luxury company announces changes in its own supply chain and promotes future-oriented projects. Is the new goal realistic or too ambitious?
Urban Air Mobility is turning urban traffic upside down
The dream of flying could find its way into our cities in the next few years and thereby significantly improve the inner-city traffic situation - the most exciting urban air mobility projects
News: Adidas x Allbirds co-creation for the lowest-emission sneaker
Collaboration instead of competition is the name of the game at Futurecraft.Footprint - the sneaker with the lowest CO2 footprint to date
News: LVHM x Google Cloud Promotes AI-Based Luxury Experiences
Innovation launches for luxury synonym - In its latest collaboration with Google Cloud, LVHM shows how AI and cloud-based solutions promote new luxury
News: Evian (re)new perceptible water bubble designed by Virgil Abloh
Less plastic, more design. Once again Evian and Virgil Abloh have redesigned the future of sustainable water consumption. Read everything about the Evian (re)new here
Big City-Life: Sky Pool opens in London's Embassy Gardens
London architecture project: The 25-meter-long “Sky Pool” in the urban district of Embassy Gardens connects two ten-story buildings
News: Chanel and Cambridge University sustainability partnership
A three-year cooperation between Chanel and CISL to promote sustainability and inclusion
News: Climate Protection Act overturned - Germany as a pioneer for Europe
The law passed in 2019 only contains inadequate requirements for reducing emissions after 2030
Is the current NFT Art Boom bad for the Environment?
The hype about crypto art has triggered a climate controversy due to the supposedly high energy consumption - but there is hope for a green crypto development
News: IWC launches TimberTex, a sustainable leather alternative
The Swiss watch manufacturer joins brands like Hermès and Adidas and develops watch straps made from sustainable leather alternatives
News: Hermès launches Victoria travel bag made of mushroom-based “leather”
The high-fashion house Hermès, known for its exclusive leather goods, is breaking with tradition and, in cooperation with MycoWorks, is launching a bag made from lab-grown mycelium
News: Luxury group Kering takes 5% stake in Vestiaire Collective
As part of a financing round, the French fashion group is entering the second-hand market
Future of luxury: The market for insurgent cultural and creative excellence
The luxury industry will undergo a drastic transformation by 2030 - luxury trends bring meaning and dynamism to the fore
News: Prada signs ninety million-euro sustainability linked loan
Prada signs a million-euro loan to enforce sustainability as part of a company-wide sustainability strategy
News: Denmark plans to build an island for the generation of green energy
Denmark is planning an artificial island to store wind energy in the North Sea. In this way, millions of European households may be supplied with electricity
News: Aveda products are now vegan and cruelty-free
All Aveda products are now 100% vegan - High-quality cosmetics that are good for the people, animals and environment
News: Adidas classics are coming back as vegan and sustainable versions
The iconic sneakers are coming back in a sustainable version: This year Adidas wants to bring vegan shoes made of mushroom leather to the market
News: Evian x Virgil Abloh to continue their sustainable commitments
Evian x Virgil Abloh stands for sustainable & innovative design as well as creative projects with a positive impact. In 2021, the duo will launch their first recycled plastic bottle
News: The EU's new climate target accelerates the reduction of CO2 emissions
EU members have decided to reduce CO2030 emissions by 2% by 55 and thus have tightened the climate protection targets
News: Armani sends a strong message with its R-EA capsule collection
Under the motto 100% sustainable, 100% stylish, the Armani fashion group is now also devoting itself to sustainability
News: Tom Ford launches the world's first 100% recyclable luxury watch
With the Tom Ford Ocean Plastic Watch, the high-end designer launches the first 100% recyclable premium watch made from marine plastic
News: Moncler launches Born to Protect Sustainability Plan
Fashion for the future. Moncler has expanded its mission in the name of sustainability and is launching a specific plan to protect the environment and people. Born to Protect represents a new era in the fashion industry
News: Vivienne Westwood & Eastpak launch "Save Our Oceans"
In cooperation with Eastpak, fashion icon and environmental activist Vivienne Westwood launched the “Save Our Oceans” collection to promote sustainability
News: Ruinart promotes sustainable luxury
The champagne house Maison Ruinart is launching a sustainable “second skin” bottle protection as a symbol of the new, environmentally friendly understanding of luxury