​Ethical footwear brand Allbirds has invested $2 million into a material innovation firm, Natural Fiber Welding, and the result is what it claims to be the world’s most sustainable leather alternative for fashion.

H&M is launching a new product concept called Innovation Stories with the first of a range of collections that will drop this year debuting March 18. Each drop will celebrate "forward-thinking sustainability processes”.

Essie is the latest beauty brand to offer its customers the opportunity to virtually try on makeup essentials. 

​YNAP’s Net-A-Porter and Mr Porter luxury e-tailers have launched new widgets for iPhone and iPad users, that allow customers “to preview and directly access the What’s New pages for both stores from their home screen”.

The New York-based high tech knitwear brand announced that it has named 'AMA,' a CGI being that uses she/her pronouns, as its new chief decision scientist, set to help the brand further its sustainability efforts.

As many luxury brands  struggle, we spoke to Sergey Arkhangelskiy, boss of Reality technology start-up Wanna – which is working with the likes of Gucci, Farfetch and Puma – and aiming for a 200% growth rate this year. 

The Zalando Sustainability Award 2021 has been awarded to brand House of Dagmar, in recognition for its sustainable approaches undertaken at numerous levels of its design and manufacturing chain. 

Tag Heuer has inked a partnership with automaker Porsche, and launched the link-up by unveiling a new watch, the Tag Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph. 

The basketball shoe marks Nike’s first performance shoe under its 'Move to Zero' initiative -- the company's sustainability plan that builds on the company's previously announced sustainability efforts.

Beauty products made using chia seeds could soon be finding their way into your bathroom.

The Italian ready-to-wear brand has launched the latest collection from Canvas, a digital line open to customisation by a selection of retailers, and now accessible to the public. 

The beauty technology solutions provider behind YouCam Makeup announced on Wednesday that it has raised $50 million through a Series C funding round led by global investment bank Goldman Sachs.

Just before Christmas, the US accessories brand introduced an augmented reality tool enabling its customers to try on Fossil and other watch models virtually.

There’s cold and then there’s Antarctic cold. So extreme weather-wear specialist Shackleton has produced a “world-first expedition-grade parka” in partnership with Antarctic conservation group Blue Marine Foundation.

While online shopping has skyrocketed in this pandemic year, virtual makeup testing is now emerging as a must-have tool in the beauty industry.