Sustainability Archives

Welcome to WGSN Beauty

We asked executives from the beauty industry what keeps them up at night – and have created a forecasting product to help them sleep better.

Apr 10, 2019 | By Carla Buzasi

Waste No More: Eileen Fisher’s Latest Endeavor Turns Discarded Clothing Into Art

A long white dining table stretched out like a runway through the center of Eileen Fisher’s latest hybrid retail space in Brooklyn. The dinner …

Apr 05, 2019 | By Sidney Morgan-Petro

By Humankind: Refillable personal care that blends design with sustainability

Sustainability has had a major visual rebrand, with many eco products now featuring Instagram-ready packaging. Get to know a new player in this space, by Humankind.

Apr 03, 2019 | By Sarah Housley

Gen Z: Building New Beauty

What does the next generation want from beauty brands and products? WGSN's latest white paper takes a deep dive into how Gen Z are building beauty. WGSN's Rebecca Stevenson reports.

Mar 28, 2019 | By Rebecca Stevenson

UAU Project explores 3D printing for everyday household objects

3D printing is the best way to make good design accessible, says UAU Project founders. Take a look at the design practice's latest creation.

Feb 28, 2019 | By Alexei Cowan

Climate concerns: The power of the resale market

As consumer priorities shift, the desire to buy into and benefit from the circular fashion economy is growing. The resale market is gaining traction, and the winning retail brands of 2019 and beyond will be those that tap into the appetite for the resale process.

Dec 14, 2018 | By Alice Gividen

WGSN X Mills Fabrica: Closing the loop

At the WGSN x The Mills Fabrica symposium, industry heavyweights gathered together to discuss all the ways they are contributing to the cause.

Dec 05, 2018 | By Nicole Hurip

Fashion goes tech: Stella McCartney’s sustainable push

As we move into 2019, winning fashion brands will be those that prove to consumers that sustainable fashion doesn't have to mean a compromise on aesthetics. Stella McCartney speaks to WIRED UK on her part in the sustainable movement.

Dec 03, 2018 | By Alice Gividen

A sustainable approach – introducing EKA from India

Get to know Eka – an Indian-based fashion brand hand-made by a community of local weavers. WGSN caught up with Rina, the founder, to discuss the values that drive her company.

Sep 24, 2018 | By Anupreet Bhui

The Sustainability Series: Prosperity Textiles and manufacturing sustainable denim

As consumer demand for sustainable, ethically-sourced products heightens, here at WGSN we’re dedicated to highlighting the opportunities this challenge presents across the board. A shift towards …

Aug 08, 2018 | By Anupreet Bhui

Sustainable fashion: Asia in focus

WGSN sits down with Yeechoo’s marketing director Fioni Fong to find out how they plan to help reduce the environmental impact of the industry, whilst still meeting Asian consumer demands for designer goods and the latest products.

Jul 18, 2018 | By Ruilin Cheng

The Sustainability Series: HARA founder on brand transparency and sustainable inspiration

For the next installment in our Sustainability Series, WGSN caught with sustainable lingerie brand HARA. Founder Allie Cameron talked the sustainable consumer, living in India, and brand transparency.

Jul 16, 2018 | By Louise Squire