Sustainability In Fashion Relies On Embracing Diversity

Advocates stress that the two are inextricably linked, yet many brands touting sustainable values fall short on inclusivity.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 12, 2020June

Geopolitics And Technology Threaten America’s Financial Dominance

And now the Covid-19 pandemic is precipitating a split, says Matthieu Favas.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 11, 2020June

Amazon Accidentally Sent Out Their Email Template

Here’s what you can learn from it.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 11, 2020June

Google Is Tracking Sustainable Raw Materials. Will Fashion Buy In?

Google is partnering with WWF on a platform that fashion brands can use to analyse its sourcing of raw materials.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 11, 2020June

Read This Before You Fly Anywhere

The risks you need to weigh and the precautions you need to take.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 11, 2020June

A Case for Banning Facial Recognition

A Google research scientist explains why she thinks the police shouldn’t use facial recognition software.

Read more on The New York Times.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

Inside London Fashion Week’s New Digital Plans

In a bid to be “the Netflix channel for fashion”, the British Fashion Council is relaunching a new London Fashion Week hub that includes virtual showrooms, panel discussions and interactive offerings.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

As Diners Flock to Delivery Apps, Restaurants Fear for Their Future

While the apps say they are saving them in the pandemic, many restaurateurs say the opposite.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

Uber Says Engineer Is on His Own for $180 Million to Google

Uber Technologies Inc. says a guilty plea by its former star engineer is proof that he’s a liar -- and supports its decision to make Anthony Levandowski alone shoulder a $180 million legal award Google won against him.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

Tapping Russia’s Booming E-Commerce Market

As Louis Vuitton and Prada launch Russian online stores, international brands should look to domestic players to understand the needs of Russian shoppers online.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

Brands, Here’s Why Your Efforts on Race Are Falling Flat

So what, then, should you do? Try harder. Try more often.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 10, 2020June

The Silk Road: The Route That Made the World

In T’s May 17 Travel Issue, four writers retrace the land routes of ancient explorers, looking at food, religion, art, poetry and silk-making.

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The Sunday Slow ReadRhodri JonesJune 7, 2020June

This Is Not the End of Fashion

History and human nature prove we will dress up again. What that looks like is the real question.

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The Sunday Slow ReadRhodri JonesJune 7, 2020June

Be Aware of the Quiet Ones like Keanu Reeves — They Are the Ones That Actually Make You Think

The smarter you become, the less you speak.

The Sunday Slow ReadRhodri JonesJune 7, 2020June

A Continent Reopens

Patrick Kingsley, an international correspondent, and Laetitia Vancon, a photojournalist, are driving 3,700 miles to explore the reopening of the European continent after coronavirus lockdowns.

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The Sunday Slow ReadRhodri JonesJune 7, 2020June

Fashion Can’t Afford To Wait For Customers To Demand Sustainability

The Vogue Business Index shows that brand loyalty often trumps brand values in determining whether or not consumers believe a brand to be sustainable.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Tech Is Global. Right?

The internet is evolving from a homogeneous blob into something more like the diverse world.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

The Cost of COVID-19: Gap Inc. Loses $932 Million in First Quarter

Gap Inc. was forced to close 90 percent of its global fleet beginning in March.

NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Why Luxury Brands Are Betting On Bilibili

The Chinese video sharing website is going from subculture to mainstream.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June

Adidas And Allbirds Team Up To Produce A Zero-Carbon Sports Shoe

The two footwear brands, one a behemoth, one a startup, consider the project a “race” to get the shoe to market and have set aside competition to reach their goal.

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NewsRhodri JonesJune 5, 2020June