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CEO David Benayoun on launching Ana Luisa’s Voyager recycled gold collection

Over the years, there has been increasing consumer interest in solid gold jewelry, as rising disposable incomes in emerging markets, a shift to digital shopping, and a growing preference for personalized pieces drive global demand. The global gold jewelry market, estimated to be worth 206.6 billion dollars in 2023, is predicted to hit 304.2...

Fashion

Clarks launches sneaker made with recycled materials

Clarks has launched what it describes as its “most sustainable sneaker” to date - made with less waste and recycled materials. The Clarks Origin shoes are made without glue and with just five pieces, allowing them to be easily disassembled at the end of their lifecycle. The shoes have a dual-density footbed containing 15 percent production waste...

Fashion

Lycra's first recycled EcoMade fibers earn GRS Certification

Lycra today announced a new certification status for two of its EcoMade fibers.The fiber and technology solutions company has introduced its first lines of spandex made from pre-consumer recycled materials - the EcoMade fibers Type 166E and 162E, which have been certified to the GRS (Global Recycled Standard). Currently produced in Brazil,...