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Fashion’s Trade & Tariff Tracker: Key Updates from May 12 to June 16

Tariff changes are hitting fashion fast—and staying ahead means knowing what’s shifting and why. Our latest tracker breaks down the key trade developments from May 12 to June 16, plus what they mean for your sourcing, pricing, and planning.

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Jun 25, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

A woman in engineering conducting research in a lab setting, surrounded by plants and scientific equipment, representing the role of women scientists in sustainable innovation.
A woman in engineering conducting research in a lab setting, surrounded by plants and scientific equipment, representing the role of women scientists in sustainable innovation.

Women in Textile Engineering: The Voices Driving Fashion’s Circular Future

From fiber development to sustainable innovation, women in textile engineering play a crucial role in shaping fashion’s future. This International Women in Engineering Day, we’re highlighting some of the female voices driving textile innovation and fashion’s circular future.

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Jun 23, 2025

Jun 23, 2025

Close-up of raw cotton bolls resting on a beige, textured fabric background, symbolizing natural fiber sourcing and sustainable textile production.
Close-up of raw cotton bolls resting on a beige, textured fabric background, symbolizing natural fiber sourcing and sustainable textile production.

What Sustainable Materials Are Brands Using Today—and Why It Matters

Sustainable materials have moved from niche to necessary—but which ones are brands actually using today, and why? We break down the top choices shaping conscious fashion, and what they reveal about strategy, impact, and the future of sourcing.

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Jun 20, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

Street view of a Chanel storefront on a corner building, with mannequins dressed in elegant outfits displayed in the window and pedestrians walking along a European-style cobblestone street.
Street view of a Chanel storefront on a corner building, with mannequins dressed in elegant outfits displayed in the window and pedestrians walking along a European-style cobblestone street.

Chanel Recycling platform and the importance of supply chain solutions

Fashion is standing on shifting ground—and even luxury giants are rethinking their foundations. Chanel’s new platform signals a deeper move toward supply chain innovation and production accountability. Read on to see why circularity is becoming the new frontier.

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Jun 18, 2025

Jun 18, 2025

From Bangladesh to the World: Mithela Textile Industries Joins the World Collective Ecosystem

Discover how Mithela Textile Industries, a LEED Platinum-certified pioneer from Bangladesh, is redefining sustainable sourcing by joining World Collective’s global ecosystem. A new era of traceable, high-performance textiles is here.

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Jun 18, 2025

Jun 18, 2025

Close-up of two professionals shaking hands, one wearing a grey plaid blazer and holding a notebook, symbolizing business partnership or agreement.
Close-up of two professionals shaking hands, one wearing a grey plaid blazer and holding a notebook, symbolizing business partnership or agreement.

Why Collaboration Matters: For Emerging Designers and the Future of Fashion

As fashion giants scale back support for emerging designers, collaboration is becoming a lifeline. From legacy brand partnerships to digital sourcing ecosystems, we explore how creative alliances are reshaping access, visibility, and opportunity for the next generation.

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Jun 17, 2025

Jun 17, 2025

A person holding a stack of colorful fabric swatches, showcasing a variety of textile colors and textures laid out on a white table—used in fashion design, color selection, or textile sourcing.
A person holding a stack of colorful fabric swatches, showcasing a variety of textile colors and textures laid out on a white table—used in fashion design, color selection, or textile sourcing.

Sourcing Smarter: A Guide to Finding Reliable, Responsible Textile Suppliers

Finding the right fabric shouldn’t feel like a maze. This guide breaks down how to source smarter—whether you’re switching suppliers or starting fresh—with clear tips to align materials with your brand’s sustainability goals.

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Jun 13, 2025

Jun 13, 2025

Underwater scene overlaid with logos and text reading “A Blue World & World Collective,” representing the announcement that World Collective partners with A Blue World to support ocean-based material innovation.
Underwater scene overlaid with logos and text reading “A Blue World & World Collective,” representing the announcement that World Collective partners with A Blue World to support ocean-based material innovation.

World Collective x A Blue World: Unlocking the Next Wave of Regenerative Materials

Could the next frontier of sustainable fashion come from the ocean? World Collective and A Blue World are partnering to scale marine-based material innovation—bringing seaweed fibres and zero-waste tech into traceable, market-ready supply chains.

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