Planned obsolescence in fashion: history, effects and sustainable alternatives Planned obsolescence is a strategy adopted by companies to encourage consumers to replace their products more frequently than is really necessary. Fashion was one of the first sectors to adopt this model, thanks to the creation of seasons and the production of lower quality garments, designed […]
When fame is worth more than talent: the appointment of Jeden Smith as creative director of Louboutin The recent appointment of Jeden Smith as the new creative director of Louboutin is an episode that deserves careful attention. It is not a question of judging the person himself, but rather the significance that this choice takes […]
Lefties: Inditex’s umpteenth ploy not to give up fast fashion While the world is (rightly) questioning the environmental and social impact of fast fashion, Inditex – the Spanish giant behind Zara, Bershka, Pull&Bear and many others – is making a clear choice: not to slow down, but to speed up. And it does so by […]
