SUSTAINABLE
Moving Fashion Into the Next Generation of Sustainable Production
By Dorothy Crouch, Contributing Writer | October 3, 2025
California Apparel News asked apparel sustainability experts: How are companies blending nature with technological tools to advance sustainable progress in fashion?
Fashion Industry Gets Set to Do Its Part for Earth Day
Earth Day is a worldwide event held every April 22 that aims to remind everyone to love and take care of the planet. The day highlights the need for accountability across all sectors regarding their roles in the environmental crisis, including the fashion industry.
Lenzing and Red Carpet Green Dress Global Spotlight Sustainability at the Oscars
For the third year, Lenzing’sflagship textile brand Tenceland RCGD Global have partnered to spotlight eco couture at the Academy Awards.
New Concepts@Nordstrom Launches Latest Concept 016: Pangaia
Nordstrom has partnered with materials-science company Pangaia for its latest pop-up shop, Concept 016: Pangaia, through its New Concepts@Nordstrom platform, which aims to discover what’s next in fashion through such partnerships. Developed and designed with Pangaia, the pop-up is the first physical retail experience in North America for the brand.
Industry Focus: Sustainability—What is the biggest accomplishment in fashion sustainability that has been achieved over the last five years and what are the next steps to expand upon it?
Despite its once fringe status, sustainable living has reached closer into the mainstream fashion market, and what was, in the past, a lifestyle choice has now become a necessity.
Soorty Reaches Farther Into Sustainability With New Lenzing, Haelixa Partnerships
Beginning 2022 with fresh sustainable initiatives, Soorty, the Pakistan-headquartered denim mill, has expanded upon its vertically integrated operations in the pursuit of greener business.
Sustainability On Trend for Spring in Bella Dahl Resort Collection
Shooting its recent Resort 2022 campaign in a desert setting, Los Angeles–based Bella Dahl introduced pieces that promote comfort, beauty and sustainability and celebrate California sensibilities.
Levi’s Expands Stony Creek Plant-Based Dye Partnership in Fashion for Good
During its quest for achieving greater sustainability in denim, industry pioneer Levi Strauss & Co. has expanded its work in plant-based, pre-reduced indigo development as it continues its efforts with Stony Creek Colors and reported progress from its recent partnership with Fashion for Good.
MycoWorks Raises $125 Million in Series C Funding
San Francisco–based biomaterials company MycoWorks announced it has secured $125 million during its latest funding round.
Brilliant Earth and Tacori Join Forces on Bridal Fine-Jewelry Collection
Two California-based leaders in fine jewelry have launched a new bridal collection ahead of a wedding season that the brands estimate to be the largest since 1984.
AG Jeans Partners with Tulip to Scale Organic Customer Relationships
Tulip, a provider of cloud-based retail mobile solutions, has announced a partnership with sustainable denim and knitwear company AG Jeans.
WVN Launches With Eco Focus on Responsibly Made Fashion
Approaching sustainable-clothing manufacturing with greater commitment, industry veteran Kate Fisher recently launched WVN through an eco mindset and appreciation for garment artistry.
Seaweed Yarn Maker AlgiKnit Launches Innovation Hub in North Carolina
New York–based startup AlgiKnit has announced the opening of its innovation hub in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.
Fashion for Good Cooperative Launched by Ecovative With PVH, Bestseller
Mycelium-technology company Ecovative has announced the launch of its Fashion for Good international sustainable-fashion cooperative, as Bestseller and PVH Corp. joined as founding members.
Marque Luxury Opens Re-commerce Hub in Houston
Marque Luxury has announced the opening of its newest Re-commerce Hub in Houston designed to cater to the needs of current and future wholesale partners in the region.
Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Book Inspires Change in the Fashion Industry
Leaders from across the fashion industry have joined together with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to create a new book that aims to inspire a transformation of the fashion industry.
