Fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has unveiled its updated Circular Product Standard 2.0, aiming to scale circular design across its operations by tightening requirements on materials, durability, and recyclability. Originally introduced in 2023, the revised framework introduces a new Continue Reading
YKK Corporation has introduced YZiP® Light, a new lightweight aluminum alloy zipper designed specifically for cotton pants, with global sales commencing in late March. The launch expands the company’s zipper portfolio, complementing its flagship YZiP® copper alloy zipper and offering manufacturers greater flexibility for different garment requirements. YZiP® Light delivers Continue Reading
A new fashion label, Wylie Welling, founded by Gretchen Valade, is set to make its global debut on April 7, bringing a fresh, sustainable perspective to American workwear. The brand, rooted in the legacy of Carhartt, reinterprets archival garments into unisex designs that emphasize circularity, craftsmanship, and longevity. Valade, the great-great-granddaughter of Hamilton Continue Reading
Global Fashion Agenda and Visa Launch ‘Recycle the Runway’ to Empower Circular Fashion Entrepreneurs
Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has partnered with Visa to introduce Visa Young Creators: Recycle the Runway, a new initiative designed to support emerging European designers championing circular fashion. The programme aims to accelerate the transition toward a more sustainable fashion industry by backing creative entrepreneurs who integrate resale, repair, rental, and Continue Reading
Milan Fashion Week has been marked by a surge of demonstrations as animal rights activists escalate campaigns against the continued use of fur on the runway. Fourteen protests have been scheduled throughout the week, alongside daily actions outside official events organized by the National Chamber of Italian Fashion (CNMI). Activists from across Europe have gathered […]Continue Reading














