Laura Hall

Has your sourcing team been overseas recently to visit factory partners and review your production? If not, you face several risks, among them could land you on the front page of the news (for all the wrong reasons). The latest episode of Clothing Coulture provides insight on identifying and preventing forced labor in your production. Due diligence is key in ethical manufacturing. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions on how to protect your brand and your production. #ethicalmanufacturing #forcedlabor #apparelindustry

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#GoodFashionFund by FOUNT.eu has released its Lessons Learned during Phase 1 report, and here are our fruitful takeaways from the report: 👔 Manufacturers struggle to invest in new technologies without a proper commitment from brands and they often work for multiple companies with different approaches simultaneously. ⚙️The need for strong, sustained international partnerships to support manufacturers' adoption of new technologies. 🌏The imperative for enhanced collaboration and long-term commitment among diverse stakeholders in the textile industry to drive a sustainable transition on a larger scale Signs for technology solutions to achieve sustainability in the textile industry! Learn more and read the full report below. #Sustainability #TextileIndustry #CleanTech #GoodFashionFund #Textiledyeing

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As Stitch Fix continues to try mending itself, the online fashion company’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings update looked mixed at best with some areas beating expectations and others setting off investors’ nerves. On Tuesday, the San Francisco-based online styling service reported revenue of $319.6 million over the three months ending on Aug. 3. Net loss clocked in at 29 cents per share, or $35.7 million, though that shifted to 12 cents when accounting for restructuring costs and discontinued operations. (In the first quarter, when Stitch Fix shuttered its U.K. business, it had to conform to certain accounting and reporting requirements.) Gross margin jumped 50 basis points year-over-year, landing at 44.6 percent. Continue reading about Stitch Fix on WWD: https://lnkd.in/eQjpMUj9

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Some apparel brands have recently faced scrutiny over forced labor in their manufacturing processes. In the latest Clothing Coulture episode, Stars Design Group CEO Bret Schnitker and CSO Emily Lane explore the complexities of forced labor in the apparel industry. They also share strategies to avoid such pitfalls. Watch "Identifying and Avoiding Forced Labor in Global Apparel Production" here: https://lnkd.in/gB3EhFi7 For more information on ethical practices in manufacturing, check out our episode with Avedis Seferian, President of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), or go to their website. As always, you can always connect with us directly to learn more. #ethicalmanufacturing #forcedlabor #vettingpartnerships #apparelindustry #fashionpodcast

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 🗽 As New York Fashion Week 2024 approaches, the spotlight is on innovation, sustainability, and growth. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that Clearco’s CEO, Andrew C. Curtis, will be speaking at FASHINNOVATION’s Worldwide Talks—a global summit uniting leaders in fashion, tech, and finance. ⚖️ Andrew will be discussing how ecommerce brands can leverage flexible funding to scale sustainably without compromising their values. If you’re in the fashion or ecommerce space, this is the insight you need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. 🛍️ Why does this matter? This isn’t just another panel—it’s where the future of fashion is being shaped. Learn how apparel, fashion, and luxury brands benefit from building sustainable growth. Check out the full details in our latest blog: #ecommerce #funding #fashinnovation #NYC #fashionweek2024

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