Circular Economy

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Models on a runway showcasing luxury fashion garments crafted from innovative, sustainable mycelium-based leather alternatives, highlighting a fusion of nature and high fashion.
Luxury Fashion

Mycelium Materials Offer Luxury Fashion a Sustainable Future

Luxury giant Kering Ventures, overseeing brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent, recently backed Italian biotech company SQIM with an €11 million investment.

Victoria Laurent·May 20, 2026
Innovative mushroom packaging stacked neatly in a bright, sustainable production facility, highlighting eco-friendly materials.
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Mushroom packaging market grows for sustainable solutions

While MaximizeMarketResearch and GMInsights valued the mushroom packaging market at USD 99.

Sebastian Duval·May 19, 2026
An exquisite, ethically sourced diamond necklace displayed on moss, symbolizing the fusion of luxury, nature, and responsible jewelry creation.
Watches & Jewelry

Luxury jewelry's ethical sourcing will define prestige by 2026.

Brilliant Earth's 2025 Mission Report, released on March 5, 2026, revealed that 99.

Henry Caldwell·May 14, 2026
A beautifully crafted necklace made from recycled war debris, symbolizing peace and renewal, with a soft, warm light illuminating its intricate details.
Watches & Jewelry

Ethical Jewelry: RJC Code and Beyond Compliance

In Laos, ARTICLE22 orchestrates the meticulous transformation of recycled materials salvaged from Vietnam War bombs, plane parts, and military hardware into distinctive jewelry pieces.

Henry Caldwell·May 4, 2026
Models on a luxury runway transitioning from new designer outfits to chic, curated secondhand luxury fashion, symbolizing the industry's adaptation.
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Luxury Brands Adapt as Resale Market Surges

Secondhand luxury fashion spending surged fivefold between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, marking a seismic shift in consumer behavior.

Sebastian Duval·April 30, 2026
Innovative factory scene where bamboo is processed into sustainable packaging, symbolizing industry's shift towards eco-friendly materials and cost-effective solutions.
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Bamboo Packaging Growth Fueled by Sustainability, Cost Breakthroughs

Southwest Airlines introduced a new bamboo cup and wood stir stick in October 2024, signaling a significant industry shift towards sustainable packaging.

Sebastian Duval·April 28, 2026
Stylish individuals engaging with luxury fashion items, symbolizing the innovative and sustainable circular economy in high-end fashion rentals.
Luxury Fashion

6 Luxury Fashion Rental Platforms Promoting Circularity

The Volte, a rental clothing company launched in 2017, now boasts over 260 users earning between $50,000 and $200,000 annually, according to The Guardian .

Victoria Laurent·April 24, 2026
Luxurious boutique interior showcasing a curated collection of pre-owned designer handbags and accessories, with a customer admiring a vintage Chanel bag.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury Resale Market Soars Amidst Global Boom

The global market for used luxury goods, valued at $38.6 billion in 2025, is projected to more than double to $96.4 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% from 2026 to 2034, according to DataIntelo.

Victoria Laurent·April 22, 2026