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What COP30 Means for the Future of Fashion

How fashion made its mark at the world’s biggest climate conference — and what COP30 signals for the next era of responsible design.

Designing Out Waste from Runway Shows and Presentations

Industry leaders joined the CFDA, eBay, and The Circularity Project for a conversation on reimagining the runway through circularity, resource sharing, and responsible design.

From Policy to Practice: California’s SB 707 Enters Next Phase

As California moves forward with its landmark textile legislation, here’s what you need to know.

What to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The OBBBA allows fashion brands to invest in qualifying property, deduct domestic research expenses, and more.

The Secret to Scaling Next-Gen Materials

From lab breakthroughs to mainstream adoption, industry collaboration is the missing ingredient.

Reinventing Fur: The Journey of BIOFUR®

BiofurWorld Founder Kym Canter shares her journey from fashion editor to launching a groundbreaking biobased and biodegradable animal-free fur.

The AI Maze: Protect Your Brand

Ryan, principal attorney at Long & Associates PLLC, breaks down how AI is transforming fashion and the legal safeguards designers should consider.

Fashion Retail… Currently: How To Get Paid

Susan Scafidi of the Fashion Law Institute on how designers can get timely payments from retailers.

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