resale thriving, awards shortlists, new material collabs, it’s been ON for fashion news:
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@thredup reports 20% annual sales growth as resale continues expanding
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@vestiaireco study finds the more clothes we have in our wardrobe the more we feel we have’ nothing to wear’ with 72% of those studied having over 100 items of clothing, and 47% owning over 200 items
✷ Global Fashion Agenda and PDS Ventures announces Trailblazer Programme shortlist for circular innovation -
@algaeing ,
@altmat_official ,
@agraloop ,
@colorifix_ ,
@fairly_made ,
@fibe.uk ,
@refiberd , Spintex Engineering
✷ H&M Foundation’s Global Change Award 2026 finalists are announced, shortlisting 20 early-stage changemakers: Alu,
@rheacycle.se , Menders Without Border, AgroLyocel, MicroHues,
@threadbridge , AIPER, ArtSilk, Dawn Technologies (
@avantium_ ), DiamondCool, EnzymeThreads,
@fiberly.realfiber , KelTex, Living Carbon Capture Dye Systems,
@arxyfuturelab ,
@mycorenew , EntroMetri,
@colourearth_ ,
@teramiraofficial ,
@curbon.io
✷ Global Fashion Agenda expand circular design support through ‘Recycle the Runway’ programme, connecting emerging designers with financial and industry partners capable of scaling them
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@kyocera_official ’s inkjet textile printer showcased at Milan Fashion Week by
@florania__ as lower-impact production technology
✷ THEMOIRÈ launches a 100% plant-based biopolymer derived from the fermentation of potato starch expanding distribution globally - they’re calling it ‘potato fur’
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@circulose and
@spinnova_fibre have partnered to investigate chemical-free textile recycling methods, aiming to create circular material systems
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@thredup partners with
@misfitsmarket linking resale with surplus food redistribution, connecting circular consumer behaviours across industries
✷ UK fashion manufacturing survey from University of Leicester highlights unfair purchasing practices in supply chains, including price pressure and unrealistic delivery expectations
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@vinted attracts BlackRock investment as another signal to resale traction and backing
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@coterie_show returned to NewYork including sustainable, upcycled vintage pieces curated by Normal NYC Vintage
