Kelly Millar

The French Textile Eco-Score will enter into force on 1st October 2025. To help you, we've just published a new guide - 🔍 A complete, easy-to-understand handbook for fashion brands 🔍 Here is the link ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eKccvrmA -> Key facts - which products are affected, timeline, and how to prepare -> Easy-to-understand English overviews of complex French decrees  -> Why should you calculate? What steps are involved? -> 50+ questions answered from the apparel and textiles brands

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The fashion industry has the ability to steer a new industrial revolution. Whether it also has the will to do so, however, is another matter. To be sure, it remains difficult to ascertain what exact energy mix powers global apparel production, said Liv Simpliciano, head of policy and research at Fashion Revolution, the grassroots advocacy group that published on Thursday a follow-up to its “What Fuels Fashion” report. Despite material processing making up the bulk of the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions—a heavy reliance on fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal is almost certainly to blame—so much of the supply chain remains opaque, with few brands willing to disclose a country-by-country breakdown of what it takes to create enough hot water and steam to wash, bleach, dye, print and finish the fabrics that end up in a summer frock or a pair of pre-distressed jeans. But just as the fashion industry’s problems are fuel-related, Simpliciano said, so are the solutions. Among them is harnessing what is sometimes referred to as clean heat, which means fulfilling the supply chain’s thermal energy needs with renewable sources such as wind and solar. This, she said, is the battleground where businesses need to focus their attention and resources. The technologies to electrify process heat that rarely exceeds 250 degrees Celsius, or 482 degrees Fahrenheit, such as heat pumps and electrical boilers, already exist. This means that phasing out the fossil fuel use that is generating emissions, pouring out pollution and overheating workplaces is a goal that only needs to be translated “from potential to practice.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBscrgW7

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Emerging luxury fashion brands hold more of an advantage than they often realize. Despite the pressures in today’s luxury market—tightened capital, difficulty securing showroom support and the challenges of scaling— these brands carry a 'cool factor' and a cultural edge that legacy houses can’t always replicate or buy. There are a million ways to build a luxury fashion brand right now. But very few are built to last. While not every challenge is solved with just capital alone, the true foundation is in preserving strong luxury appeal while driving profitability—ensuring every resource is strategically aligned for purposeful & scalable growth. In this post, I share a few key strategies for new and independent luxury fashion brands on how to navigate today’s market shifts—and stay firmly on track toward building long-term brand equity. I’m also pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Lord and Partners Luxury Brand Acceleration Program – The Fall/Winter 2025 Cohort will begin in September 2025. This is designed for luxury fashion & prestige beauty brands transitioning from startup to emerging phase. This program delivers structure without sacrificing creativity—and positions brands to scale with purpose and precision. 🔹 Rooted in brand equity, commercial strategy, and operational readiness. 🔹 Tailored for high-potential brands ready for thoughtful, intelligent growth. 🔹 Focused on long-term value—not short-term hype This is a selective, application-only program with a limited number of spaces to allow for a more personalized, high-touch experience. Now accepting early interest | Message me directly for more access & details. #luxurybusiness #luxuryfashion #luxurygrowth

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