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The Shapes United founder on bringing adaptive clothing into the mainstream

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Locally made and sustainably produced, the jeans feature flat seams, no tags and a Velcro opening. They look just like everyday jeans, but are thoughtfully, sustainably and locally made.” Weber said that The Shapes United adjusted the client’s custom-made original design, and gave it a modern flair.

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From Kampot to Myer: the journey of Cambodian fashion label Dorsu

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Yet Dorsu, which positions itself as an ethical and sustainable clothing maker, has overcome geographic and socioeconomic barriers to establish itself in the Australian market. Dorsu’s Melbourne connection began with the 100 per cent Khmer-owned company supplying corporate clothing to an Australian tech company Atlassian for many years.

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Dan Murphy’s MD talks digital channels and drinks innovation

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It turns out Dan Murphy was a real person and not just a corporate avatar designed to make customers feel they’re buying local when, in fact, they’re getting their alcohol from one of Australia’s largest liquor retailers. She started her career with Boston Consulting Group in 1998, and has previously worked with Wesfarmers and David Jones.

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What’s driving the explosion of Australian retail acquisitions?

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That same month, Japanese beauty giant Kao Corporation picked up the popular self-tanner and skincare brand Bondi Sands, in a deal estimated to be worth $450 million. However, Aesop’s robust growth in recent years and its B Corp certification likely piqued L’Oreal’s interest at a time when consumers are seeking sustainability.

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Sheridan returns cotton products to soil in textile waste trial

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The project is being led by circular economy specialists Coreo in partnership with the Queensland Government, Goondiwindi Cotton, Cotton Australia, Worn Up and Cotton Research and Development Corporation. For Sheridan, it’s another step forward on its sustainability journey. It’s very exciting,” she said. .

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Price hikes not the only way to deal with inflation, KMD Brands CEO says

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Changing swing tags, trim. Little things like changing swing tags or trims, you can take some costs out of garments that may not be necessary without changing the overall quality.”. We’ve got good sustainability credentials, which we think increasingly resonate with the US consumer, and we’ll do it carefully,” he said. “It’s

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“We need to move faster”: Mulberry CEO on traceability and transparency

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According to Reffustrup, for those brands that are making sustainability efforts, “transparency is key”. Reffstrup believes companies should be upfront about their sustainability targets and not backpedal when it comes to this issue. “In Digital IDs at Mulberry.