Fashion’s Circular Ambitions Face a Legal Ceiling

Sustainability & ESG

Sustainability & ESG

Fashion’s Circular Ambitions Face a Legal Ceiling

French courts have handed luxury giants back-to-back wins against upcycling designers, reinforcing a simple principle: consumers may resell branded goods, but they may not reconstruct them into new commercial products. As fashion’s waste crisis deepens, those ...

August 3, 2026 - By Kimiya Shams

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Regulating the Industry: A Running Tracker of Retail-Focused Legislation

Regulating the Industry: A Running Tracker of Retail-Focused Legislation

July 29, 2026 - By TFL

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10+ min read

Sustainability Funding and M&A Tracker

Sustainability Funding and M&A Tracker

July 21, 2026 - By TFL

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California’s “Truth in Recycling” Law Hits a Roadblock

California’s “Truth in Recycling” Law Hits a Roadblock

July 20, 2026 - By TFL

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3 min read

Italy Continues to Confront Luxury Fashion’s Supply Chain Problem

Italy Continues to Confront Luxury Fashion’s Supply Chain Problem

July 17, 2026 - By TFL

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Carbonfact Acquires Vaayu as Retail Climate Compliance Market Consolidates

Carbonfact Acquires Vaayu as Retail Climate Compliance Market Consolidates

May 27, 2026 - By TFL

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2 min read

Worn Wear: Patagonia and Worn Again Reach a Trademark Truce

Worn Wear: Patagonia and Worn Again Reach a Trademark Truce

May 12, 2026 - By TFL

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7 min read

Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part II

Top Legal Issues Facing Fashion & Retail in 2026 – Part II

April 16, 2026 - By Natasha Weis, Jeff Weston, Matt Finkelstein, Amanda Peterson

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The Top U.S. Law Schools for Fashion Law

The Top U.S. Law Schools for Fashion Law

February 11, 2026 - By TFL

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3 min read

Inside the Global Push to Ban Forever Chemicals

Inside the Global Push to Ban Forever Chemicals

February 5, 2026 - By TFL

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3 min read

What California’s ESG Rules Signal for Retail’s Future

What California’s ESG Rules Signal for Retail’s Future

February 2, 2026 - By TFL

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3 min read

Resale, Repairs & the Future: A Product’s Second Life May Matter Most

Resale, Repairs & the Future: A Product’s Second Life May Matter Most

December 31, 2025 - By TFL

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3 min read

“Made in Italy” Under the Microscope: What the Label Really Means

“Made in Italy” Under the Microscope: What the Label Really Means

December 11, 2025 - By TFL

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3 min read

A Look Inside Global Companies’ Efforts to Navigate a U.S. Climate Rollback

A Look Inside Global Companies’ Efforts to Navigate a U.S. Climate Rollback

November 28, 2025 - By Lily Hsueh

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3 min read

What Does a Sustainable Future Look Like for the Fashion Industry?

What Does a Sustainable Future Look Like for the Fashion Industry?

November 24, 2025 - By TFL

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EU Votes to Scale Back Sustainability Reporting, Due Diligence Rules

EU Votes to Scale Back Sustainability Reporting, Due Diligence Rules

November 13, 2025 - By TFL

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Making Cheap Clothes Costly: How European Lawmakers Are Fighting Fast Fashion

Making Cheap Clothes Costly: How European Lawmakers Are Fighting Fast Fashion

October 31, 2025 - By Albert Navarro García

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3 min read

Coachtopia: How Coach Is Turning Circularity into Strategy

Coachtopia: How Coach Is Turning Circularity into Strategy

October 30, 2025 - By TFL

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3 min read

Luxury at a Crossroads: The Biggest ESG Issues Facing the Industry

Luxury at a Crossroads: The Biggest ESG Issues Facing the Industry

September 24, 2025 - By TFL

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Dupes, Deals & Demanding Consumers: What Makes a Brand Endure?

Dupes, Deals & Demanding Consumers: What Makes a Brand Endure?

September 15, 2025 - By TFL

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