The Weekly Briefing - 14 December

Our policy researcher Hilary Marsh presents a roundup of the week’s fashion headlines…

The Times

Sequins lose their sparkle as Boden says no

Boden announced this week that they will no longer use sequins and glitter in their collections, in a bid to “keep our oceans happy”. They are the first retailer to do so. Read.

Financial Times

The fast-growing answer to fast fashion: made-to-order

An in-depth look at the potential for made-to-order to rival fast fashion.  Read.

Marie Claire Australia

Circular Fashion Is The Future Of Sustainability - Here’s What That Means In 2022

Another step toward the understanding that true circularity requires making and buying less. Read.

Leicestershire Live

Fashion academy launched in bid to tackle issues in local garment industry plagued by scandal

Earlier this month,the Fashion Technology Academy, launched by Fashion-Enter Ltd and Leicester City Council, will offer training and apprenticeships and aims to tackle the negative aspects of garment working in the sector. Read.