Alexandra Harrell

1 week ago | sourcingjournal.com | Alexandra Harrell

As Hong Kong’s Fashion InStyle fairground wrapped up, attendance numbers underscored the Fragrant Harbour city’s international influence as a global trade platform. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade, the global show brought together some 400 exhibitors and drew more than 11,000 buyers.

2 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Alexandra Harrell

An Earth Day brunch at Bloomingdale’s Studio 59 restaurant was less of a branded bash and more of a quiet unraveling of denim’s looks when science, style and sustainability sync up. So much so, that Citizens of Humanity Group is betting that fashion’s future isn’t just plant-based. It’s bacteria-born.

2 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Alexandra Harrell

Everlane’s third impact report began with a simple statement: “progress is a process.” A year later, the B Corp-boasting brand hasn’t changed its tune—though a small reminder was tacked onto the concept for Everlane’s fourth annual impact report: “we’re leading the way.” “Having these moments of reflection—really taking a step back and thinking this is possible, it is working—we can then not just celebrate progress made, but also show the industry that this is possible; if a brand of our size...

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Alexandra Harrell

Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers. After two years of research and development—and after securing roughly $6.3 million in Series A funding—Edzard van der Wyck and Michael Wessely’s Sheep Inc. brand has launched Fibregen: a 100 percent biodegradable, three-layer natural blend of regenerative cotton and Merino wool.

3 weeks ago | sourcingjournal.com | Alexandra Harrell

Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) held its fourth Sustainability Forum—presented by H&M—on Earth Day. Hosted at Soho Works in Brooklyn, Macy’s was among the sponsoring organizations, alongside FabScrap, Cadence and Pickle. Founded by Brandice Daniel in 2007, the New York-based firm aligns brands with emerging talent to bridge the gap between multicultural designers and the fashion industry at large.   “We can’t do this work in isolation; we can’t do this work siloed.