The collection, named Sofia Stone after what would have been Richie’s middle name, is slated for a late August launch.

The world may be a miserable place, but longtime environmental champion Katharine Hamnett finds reason for optimism. “People are waking up,” she says.

Founder Agnès Barret has joined forces with Jean Vigneron as she prepares to hand over the reins.

A lawyer who started a sustainable fashion brand, Maxine Bédat has founded a data-based informational platform officially launching today.

Ralph Lauren’s evp, chief supply chain and sustainability officer talks about building a corporate sustainability framework based on three main principles — stewardship, integration, impact. And yes, crystal can sparkle plenty without lead. It just took a little R&D. Or a lot.

Ateliers & Repairs has partnered with Candiani Denim, a family-run company known for their sustainable denim mill.

“We have such a large Tristate consumer base, going to New York was always something we wanted to do from the start,” said Hudson.

These conversations started with one primary question: How does a manufacturing-based industry like fashion reconcile sustainability with growth? From there, numerous industry leaders in the forefront of the drive toward increased environmental consciousness wended in all sorts of provocative directions. Here is environmental scientist Linda Greer’s take.

In New York for the U.S. release of the art book “Kenzo Takada,” the designer discussed the highs and lows of the state of fashion.

These conversations started with one primary question: How does a manufacturing-based industry like fashion reconcile sustainability with growth? From there, numerous industry leaders in the forefront of the drive toward increased environmental consciousness wended in all sorts of provocative directions. Here is Eileen Fisher’s take.

These conversations started with one primary question: How does a manufacturing-based industry like fashion reconcile sustainability with growth? From there, numerous industry leaders in the forefront of the drive toward increased environmental consciousness wended in all sorts of provocative directions. Here is Marie-Claire Daveu’s take.

WWD spoke to five students or recent graduates based in France, Finland, Switzerland and the Netherlands working to reduce textile waste within fashion design.

The ecological-native Generation Z is pushing fashion education to rethink its approach to sustainability.

China’s apparel manufacturing sector is leading the sustainability push in the country.

Earth Day prompted a thought about whether fashion companies can realistically balance sustainability with growth. Several conversations later, it’s clear that at least some industry leaders are passionate about trying. Long in the forefront: Stella McCartney.