H&M
Can cult names like Martine Rose and A$AP Rocky revamp the high-street?
High street fashion retailers are hiring creative directors with cult fanbases, hoping they have the power to turn their businesses into cultural platforms. Read More
From Shein to sustainability: Hong Kong NGO Redress weighs in on fashion’s future
Hong Kong’s fashion industry grapples with implementing sustainable fashion practices amid the escalating issue of clothing waste. Read More
Telfar x Ugg continues to reign the holidays, while Rabanne x H&M hits Paris
Bursting through the brand collab noise this week, H&M and Rabanne take a star-studded crowd to Paris, plus Telfar x Ugg and Puma x Ottolinger are back. Read More
H&M vs. Shein: A battle of fast vs. faster fashion
Is H&M’s recent lawsuit against Chinese e-commerce giant Shein a case of the pot calling the kettle black? Critics seem to think so. Read More
Greenhushing And Metawashing: How Fast Fashion Obscures Its Carbon Footprint Behind Web3, The Metaverse
As fast fashion dives into the virtual realm, it’s taking its polluting practices with it. Is it a ploy to deflect consumers from its devastating real-world impact? Read More
H&M Finds Redemption In China With Runaway Success Of Collaboration With Mugler
H&M tie-up with Mugler crashes website, causes clashes between eager shoppers, and highlights growing popularity of independent designers. Read More
Seeking Status: Will Fast Fashion Retailer Shein’s Luxury-focused Strategy Work?
While Shein hopes to enter the luxury sector by partnering with designers, luxury labels risk losing prestige by aligning with the fast fashion giant. Read More
Web3 Isn’t Dead: Digital Fashion Platform DressX Raises $15 Million In Investment Round
In a seed funding round led by Berlin-based crypto firm Greenfield Capital, the leading virtual fashion marketplace has plans to scale its offerings and interoperability in the metaverse. Read More
Fast-Fashion Mugler, Safe Sex At Diesel, And Balmain x Puma: Global Collabs Of The Week
Luxury taps fast-fashion retailers and household names such as Durex and H&M, showing that mainstream relatability is a key motivation this year. Read More
H&M Teams Up With Roblox And Luxury’s Latest Accessories Brand On The Blockchain: Web3 Drops Of The Week
The roundup and the verdict on this week’s hottest Web3 activations, taken from our Jing Meta weekly newsletter. Read More
