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Dior Renews Partnership With UNESCO to Support Female Students
In the last five years, 2,500 women have been mentored through its Women@Dior program.
Naomi Campbell to Join Third Black Carpet Awards as Godmother in September
The event is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Teatro Manzoni during Milan Fashion Week.
Prada Group Creates Trust Fund With UNESCO for Sea Beyond Project
In an interview with WWD, the group's head of CSR Lorenzo Bertelli discusses the ambition of the ocean…
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OTB Foundation Expands Brave Actions for a Better World Initiative to U.S. and U.K.
The charitable arm of the OTB Group is offering a 200,000-euro grant for social impact projects.
Prada Group, UNFPA Double Down on Fashion Training Program in Mexico
Focusing again on Mexico, the project, which leverages fashion as a catalyst to promote women's empowerment…
Afro Fashion Association Keeps DEI Conversation in Fashion Rolling
The organization held a breakfast networking event during Milan Fashion Week to spotlight 10 of its talents.
Prada and UNESCO Host Ocean Education Event in Paris
As part of its Sea Beyond program, Prada hosted a two-day event in conjunction with UNESCO's International…
Save the Duck Gives Secondhand a Charity Spin With New Digital Product Passport Feature
The Italian animal-free and sustainable outerwear brand has partnered with fashiontech Certilogo and…
What’s in Frank & Eileen’s First Impact Report?
The Meghan Markle-beloved button-down brand celebrates 15 years with its debut impact report detailing how it…
Primark Introduces Adaptive Clothing Range With Victoria Jenkins
Twenty-four percent of people in the U.K. live with a disability, according to research commissioned by the…
How Jared Prioritizes Responsible Sourcing and Philanthropy
The jeweler's parent company Signet Jewelers is a founding member of the World Diamond Council and the…
PETA Names Stella McCartney Its Person of the Year for 2024
The activist group praised the British designer for signing its "feather-free" pledge and listed her many…
EXCLUSIVE: Can Vestiaire Collective Change the Conversation on Consumption?
After banning more than 60 fast fashion brands including H&M, Zara and Shein, the resale platform is…
Kering, London College of Fashion Explore Alternative Governance Frameworks With New Program
The three-year program, Governance for Tomorrow, marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between the…
Jewelry Brand Mejuri Launches Design Excellence Award Scholarship Fund
As part of the brand's Empowerment Fund, Mejuri is dedicating $50,000 to schools in the U.S., U.K. and Canada…