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Is fashion ready for the EU’s ban on the destruction of unsold goods? DEBBIE SHAKESPEARE looks at the ramifications of the wide-reaching EU regulations LONDON – Fashion has always been about firsts. It’s a sentiment that’s even echoed from a regulatory perspective, with textiles the first sector to be regulated under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). What’s more, textiles are scheduled to be among the first in line to have mandatory Digital Product Passports (DPPs). Regulation in fashion has never been so on-trend.  The most pressing date for fashion brands and their suppliers was July 18, this year. This...

Solbiati Linen is one of those brands that makes you rethink what it means to wear fabric. It's not just cloth—it's a legacy. Started by an Italian family so devoted to linen that they’ve been perfecting the craft since 1874, Solbiati has spent over a century transforming flax into luxurious, breathable textiles. They aren’t your run-of-the-mill fabric producer; they’re steeped in tradition yet never afraid to innovate. It’s like an old-world artist dabbling in modern abstract. When I was first introduced to the mill, I fell head over heels. Their prices range from Albini levels to even surpassing Zegna, but...

When you buy cheaply priced clothing, you're often supporting a cycle that's harmful to both the environment and people. Fast fashion brands churn out low-quality garments at a rapid pace, leading to massive waste. These clothes are typically made from synthetic materials like polyester, which are derived from fossil fuels and take hundreds of years to break down, polluting our planet in the process. There's a human cost too. To keep prices low, many of these brands rely on sweatshops, where workers, often in developing countries, are paid meager wages and endure poor working conditions, if they’re paid at all....

When you think of luxurious yarn, your mind probably drifts to images of cashmere goats or fluffy sheep, the creators of wool. But let me introduce you to an unlikely hero in the world of fine fibers: the common raccoon dog. Yes, you heard that right. This curious creature, which looks like it stepped out of a fairy tale with its plush, masked face and bushy tail, is the secret behind some of the most exquisite yarns produced by Consinee Group | Ningbo Consinee Woolen Textile Co., Ltd. Now, before you picture a raccoon rummaging through your garbage, let’s set...