Sustainability
30 articles
Luxury Brand Supply Chain Ethics: Trends to 2026
Chloé, the epitome of Parisian chic, achieved B Corp certification in 2021, marking a seismic shift for a luxury fashion house in an industry often criticized for its environmental impact.
EU ban stops large luxury brands destroying unsold apparel.
Globally, an astonishing 15 to 45 billion garments are destroyed annually before ever reaching a customer, a practice the European Union now attempts to curb for large luxury brands.
Luxury Resale Boom: Brands Embrace Circularity
In 2023, the global luxury resale market surged past $40 billion, a figure that now rivals the entire personal luxury goods market of a decade ago.
What Is Molecular Gastronomy and Its Scientific Principles in Fine Dining?
At Chicago's Alinea, chef Grant Achatz created an 'apple balloon' dish where edible food, specifically apple flavor and invert sugar, floated in the air, demonstrating unexpected possibilities when sc
What is the Responsible Jewellery Council's role in ethical sourcing?
Despite the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) certifying over 1,000 companies for ethical sourcing of rare gemstones and precious metals, critics argue its board is industry-controlled, leading to a
What Is Luxury Caviar's History and Production Facing Today?
Global caviar production reached 100,000 tonnes in 2016, according to FAO .
Luxury Market Resale Era Driven by Platforms
Fifty-eight percent of consumers now prefer buying luxury items secondhand over new, a stark reversal upending traditional retail.
Premium Brands Embrace 'Less Is More' for Sustainable Growth
While many luxury brands chase sales with discounts, The Row, a cult brand known for its $1,000 t-shirts and anti-trend stance, is leading a 'minimalism 2.
Gatsby's Clothier Expands Personalized Luxury Menswear
Gatsby's Clothier, a 75-year-old bastion of bespoke tailoring, just announced a $50 million investment.
Indian Gen Z Rewrites Luxury Rules: Loyalty Shifts
India's luxury market expands by 20% annually.
What Are Emerging Premium Brands Challenging Luxury Houses?
In 2026, a new furniture brand named Flaer will debut at Milan Design Week, showcasing pieces crafted from fully traceable European materials and produced in a zero-waste facility in the UAE.
The sustainability of luxury vintage fashion is a myth. Here's why.
In 2024, resale platforms like eBay, Vinted, and Depop captured a staggering 88% of total second-hand spending, dwarfing individual luxury brands' efforts.
What Are Bespoke Luxury Leather Goods vs. Mass Produced Value?
A single Hermès Birkin bag, handcrafted over 48 hours by one artisan, can resell for more than its original price decades later—a rare appreciation.
Milan Fashion Week urges brands to go fur-free
On Friday, Milan Fashion Week's governing body, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), published guidelines asking brands to remove fur from their runways.
EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Goods Takes Effect July 19, 2026
Each year, Europe destroys between 264,000 and 594,000 tonnes of textiles, representing 4-9% of all products introduced to the market, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA) .
Luxury's definition is splitting: Authenticity vs. Sustainability in 2026.
The personal luxury goods market is projected to shrink to $408 billion in 2025, a significant drop from $421 billion just two years prior, according to Hospitality Net .
Pre-owned luxury market explodes, fueled by sustainability
The luxury resale market reached 50 billion euros last year, a first.
Brand Storytelling in Luxury: Engaging 63% of Value-Driven Consumers
A striking 63% of global consumers now actively choose luxury brands that align with their personal values, such as sustainability and ethical sourcing.
What are the ethics of luxury materials sourcing?
Over 2,000 textile workshops have closed in Italy in the last five years, a quiet crisis in the very heart of luxury fashion's craftsmanship.
Luxury brands' sustainability claims face scrutiny
Despite significant investments in ethical sourcing and artisanal production, embedded sustainability efforts by a luxury brand can elicit significantly lower consumer attitudes compared to a mass-mar
Luxury Fashion Packaging Embraces E-commerce and Sustainability Trends
Once synonymous with elaborate, multi-layered boxes, luxury fashion packaging is now being stripped down to minimalist, recyclable designs, challenging decades of brand identity.
Luxury Brands' Ethical Push Is Falling Short. Here's Why.
Only one of the 30 most popular luxury brands analyzed managed to secure a 'Good' rating for sustainability, according to Good On You .
Luxury Travel Embraces Innovative Toiletry Trends
Sales of refillable, eco-friendly luxury toiletry kits surged 45% last year, far outpacing general luxury goods growth.
Premium Brands Boost Revenue With Eco-Innovations Amidst ESG Push
In 2024, premium ice cream giant Froneri grew its revenue by 4.
How Sustainable Sourcing Practices in Fine Dining Work
Dubai's Teible restaurant sources 40% of its produce directly from on-site vertical farming towers, a remarkable integration of technology into daily operations.
Top 4 Innovative Luxury Brands Redefining Sustainability
Hermès's new mushroom leather bag, priced at $50,000, sold out its limited run in under an hour.
What is sustainable sourcing in fine dining and why does it matter?
At Noma, one of the world's most acclaimed restaurants, chefs now forage for local ingredients and ferment their own produce.
Luxury Brands Must Embrace Tech and Sustainability for 2026 Prestige.
After EVTech News reported Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric supercar, the company's shares reportedly declined by nearly 8%.
New 230-foot sailing yacht runs on renewable energy
A 230-foot superyacht, Project Zero, is designed to sail for up to two weeks with a virtually unlimited range, powered entirely by wind, sun, and thermal energy, completely bypassing traditional engin
Luxury Brands Embrace Tech and Sustainability for Emerging Fashion Trends
Prada, a name synonymous with high fashion, has unveiled the inner-layer garment for NASA astronauts, marking its unexpected entry into the space industry, according to Global Banking & Finance Review