Tackling Sports’ Fashion Waste Problem

Can James Charles Make a Comeback?; Adidas' Outlook Improves; Ferragamo Sales Slide

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2023 Brands are producing upcycled collections from secondhand jerseys and other used gear to tackle professional sports' waste problem. Beauty influencer James Charles is launching his own brand, Painted, as part of a comeback effort after allegations of sexual harassment. Adidas said it expected revenue to fall by less than anticipated this year, thanks to strong sales from its stockpile of Yeezy sneakers. Salvatore Ferragamo reported sales declined by 7.2 percent in the first half, hit by drops in North America and Asia. Linda Ayepe, head of womenswear buying at luxury department store Harvey Nichols, shares her career advice for junior talent.

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SUSTAINABILITY How Sports Partnerships Are Making Fashion's Waste Problem Worse By Daniel-Yaw Miller

Sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas churn out mountains of apparel and equipment for their sponsored teams each season, the bulk of which ends up in the trash. Now, start-ups and designers are trying to reduce waste by upcycling this unused merch. READ MORE

BEAUTY Can James Charles Win Back the Beauty Industry? By Rachel Strugatz and Priya Rao

The beauty influencer is launching his own brand, Painted, part of a wider comeback effort after allegations of sexual harassment and racist tweets. But are consumers ready to forgive and forget? READ MORE

WORKPLACE & TALENT How I Became... Head of Womenswear Buying at Harvey Nichols By Sophie Soar and Annabel Bolton Having previously held buying roles at the likes of Net-a-Porter and Threads Styling, Linda Ayepe shares the importance of researching niche trends and finding job opportunities outside of a fashion capital. READ MORE

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NEWS BRIEFS Zalando Nearly Doubles Operating Profit in Q2 on Better Order Economics Yeezy Destocking Helps Lift Adidas Sales Outlook Beiersdorf Hikes Organic Sales Aim on Demand for Nivea, Sunscreen Ferragamo's Sales Decline in First Half Canada Goose Sees Weak Q2 as Choppy US Demand Douses China Rebound

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