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How to do it: Brands talk about DPP implementation

The digital product passport (DPP) is currently being rolled out under the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). From 2027, it will be mandatory for priority product groups, including garments and textiles, and will apply to almost all physical goods sold in the EU, regardless of where the manufacturer is located. For...

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Menswear SS27 the ‘soft masculinity’ trend and key item predictions

The menswear buying season for SS27 begins on June 16 with Pitti Uomo 110 in Florence, followed by the menswear shows in Milan and Paris. One of the defining themes shaping the season is the continued rise of ‘soft masculinity’—an aesthetic that moves away from rigid, overtly aggressive styling in favor of a more tactile, expressive, and...

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The rise of British farm-to-fashion: 3 Companies spearheading the return to local production

In a fashion landscape defined by increasingly complex supply chains and globalised tensions, the UK’s ‘farm to fashion’ movement has emerged as a stabilising presence. Such setups are not exactly new in the way of localisation, yet the format is being revived and modernised alongside a cross-industry call for a return to “Britishness”. Many of...

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The story behind World Collective and its DPP-Ready Textile Library

“Our goal is to create an ecosystem, not simply a fabric marketplace,” Jeanine Ballone, co-founder and CEO of World Collective explains when asked what her mission is. Ballone launched the digital sourcing platform in 2022 after years of working across what she described as a fragmented and relatively outdated global supply chain. To address...