Daily LInks
1. Shein is Officially the Biggest Polluter in Fast Fashion—AI is Making Things Worse. Shein has become the leading polluter in the fast fashion industry, with its use of AI technology exacerbating the environmental impact by driving increased production and waste. – Read More on Yale Climate Connections
2. How Smart Manufacturing Will Change Fashion & Textile Industry’s Future Retail. Smart manufacturing technologies are poised to revolutionize the fashion and textile industries by improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enabling more sustainable retail practices. – Read More on WhatTheyThink
3. Sustainability at Fashion Week: Redefining the Runway. Fashion Week is increasingly embracing sustainability, with designers rethinking their approaches to materials and production to create environmentally conscious runway collections. – Read More on Hello Magazine
4. AI Art Copyright Remains Doubtful After Appeals Court Argument. The ongoing debate over whether AI-generated art can be copyrighted remains unresolved following a recent court argument, casting uncertainty over the legal protections for AI-created works. – Read More on Bloomberg Law
5. Nike CEO John Donahoe to Retire. Nike’s CEO John Donahoe has announced his retirement, marking the end of his tenure at the helm of the company, with his successor yet to be named. – Read More on Reuters
6. Trove Makes Major Moves To Help Fashion Brands Grow Through Resale. Trove is expanding its platform to assist fashion brands in entering the resale market, helping them capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable fashion and circular economy initiatives. – Read More on Forbes
7. Temu Sales of Cheap Knockoffs Are Soaring. The Threat to Brands Like Gucci and Hermès. Temu’s rapid rise in sales of low-cost knockoffs is becoming a significant threat to luxury brands like Gucci and Hermès, raising concerns about counterfeit goods flooding the market. – Read More on Barrons