2021's Sustainability Agenda

Dazed's Changing of the Guard View on Web Add to contacts New reader? Subscribe THE DAILY DIGEST THE UPFRONT Dear BoF Community, For many fashion brands, last year was about sheer survival. In 2021, attention must turn back to tackling some of the industry's long-standing environmental and social failings, from allegations of widespread forced labour in Xinjiang's cotton fields to the climate crisis. With so many problems to confront, setting priorities is hard. Rachel Deeley took a look at three of fashion's key focal points for operating sustainably and ethically in the new year. Plus, Dazed is making big changes at the top of its masthead. Sarah Kent, Senior Correspondent TODAY'S MUST READ BoF Professional Sustainability: What Brands Are Prioritising in 2021 BY Rachel Deeley Sustainability and responsible sourcing are moving targets as the industry learns more about its impact on the planet. BoF breaks down the issues that are likely to seize the spotlight in 2021. Try BoF Professional for 30 days for $1/£1 JOIN TOP STORIES BoF Professional At Dazed Magazine, a Changing of the Guard BY Daphne Milner Ibrahim Kamara will take the reins as editor-in-chief at the British youth culture bible, as Isabella Burley steps down. Lynette Nylander has been named editorial director. Try BoF Professional for 30 days for $1/£1 JOIN News & Analysis These $4,400 Sneakers Are the New Stilettos BY Bloomberg Demand for high heel shoes were down 12 percent and heel boots saw a decline of 9 percent from the year before. The Business of Beauty Fewer Guards, More Black Brands: Sephora's Plan To Win Back Shoppers BY Bloomberg The announcement comes after shoppers of colour alleged racial bias in stores and a lack of products that cater to their needs. NEWS BRIEFS London Fashion Week To Proceed Online  Asos Raises Profit View After Strong Christmas Sales Nordstrom's Holiday Sales Dropped About 22% US Bans All Xinjiang Cotton Products Unilever Says Global Consumption Will Remain Depressed in First Half of Year Target Holiday Sales Jump 17% as Shoppers Splurge Online JD Sports Is Reportedly in Talks With Authentic Brands Group to Acquire Topshop Beautycounter Appoints Dasha Smith to Board of Directors BoF CAREERS - FEATURED JOBS   Junior Staff Writer Jing Daily   New York, United States   Personal Assistant/Design to Iris van Herpen Iris Van Herpen   Amsterdam, The Netherlands   Digital Manager TRACE Publicity   London, United Kingdom View All Jobs Subscribe Were you forwarded this email? To subscribe to this newsletter, click below. Subscribe for Free Follow Us The Business of Fashion Sponsorship & Advertising About This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com Add to Address Book | Unsubscribe | Edit Newsletter Subscriptions The Business of Fashion Moray House - 6th Floor · 23-31 Great Titchfield St London W1W 7PA · United Kingdom