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Low-paid workers producing clothes for Lululemon in Bangladesh say they endured physical abuse and regular humiliation from their managers, according to an investigation by the Guardian. One worker said she was violently slapped for leaving work early on a day when she was sick. Others described managers calling female workers “sluts” or “prostitutes,” as well as instances of physical abuse. A male worker said men at the factory were beaten and mistreated too. The workers also faced intense pressure to hit production targets that resulted in them working long hours without rest or breaks for meals. The allegations, which Lululemon...

Elliot, Rozalia and Rebecca Harding (wearing Stephanie Chehade) at Vogue Festival Sharmonie: For me, I loved Issey Miyake’s bounce moments and Dion Lee’s deeper foray into more masculine lingerie. What were your highlights of the Spring Summer 2020 Ready-to-Wear shows? Elliot: I absolutely loved the Louis Vuitton shows and Virgil for Spring 2020. It was one that really stood out. Obviously exactly what you just said from Dion Lee, we’re seeing so much more of this unisex uniform for both women and men with modern tailoring. The trend has really stood the test of time over the last couple of...

What does it mean to take care of your clothes in a sustainable way? Is it only about the materials themselves, or are there other things to keep in mind? Having truly sustainable garment care practices starts from shopping for an item to how often you wear it, to washing it, to storing it, and finally, mending or disposing of it. Think of it as the life cycle of a garment. We’re sharing the top tips and tricks from sustainable brands, as well as which fibres are most sustainable, what detergents to use, how to keep your clothes in shape,...

To roll out operations in the United States as it grows its supply chain business that links apparel brands with suppliers as well as factories, Singapore-based fashion technology firm Zilingo is designing a $100 million push. The startup is bringing offices to Los Angeles and New York and hiring product as well as sales teams as it drives an effort to get more U.S. manufacturers and brands on its platform, The Wall Street Journal reported. The startup says it has 800 employees and plans to grow its U.S. team to over 100 from 17 in the next year. Its supply...

And Lululemon’s team up with Roksanda is undoubtedly one of those collections. Launching on October 22nd, the collection is at once quintessentially Roksanda and Lululemon – it works for brunch, as much as it does for burning serious calories in your chosen workout. “It’s really a combination of run, train, yoga and life on the move,” Audrey Reilly, the senior vice president of women’s design at Lululemon tells us. That totality, she says, “allowed us to build two stunning capsules where every female is given the choice of how she wants to layer the pieces.” And although it looks like...