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Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Business
- Hypebeast
Can France's Fast Fashion Law Cure Shein's Ills?
On Tuesday, France's Senate voted in favor of a revised bill aimed at regulating fast fashion companies, a major development in efforts to mitigate the ecological impact of overconsumption. If put into effect, the law could go as far as banning advertising from popular Chinese web stores likeSheinandTemuand other fast-fashion purveyors. Such firm measures to regulate the textile industry have come about in response to the environmental spillover attached to the proliferation of cheaply-produced and extremely low-priced garments. According to a report from theUN Environment Program, from 2000 to 2015, garment production doubled, while the lifecycle of garment use decreased by 36%. In light of the boom in production during the 2000s, it's no surprise that approximately 92 million tons of textile waste are produced by humans every year. Originally introduced in 2023 and passed by France's lower house in 2024, the bill was revised to 'make it possible to target players who ignore environmental, social, and economic realities, notably Shein and Temu,' said Jean-Francois Longeot, chair of the Senate's Committee on Regional Planning and Sustainable Development toReuters. The 'clarifications,' differentiating 'classic' from 'ultra' fast fashion, impose less severe restrictions on European apparel companies, like Inditex'sZara— which has drawn further criticism from sustainability advocates. The upper house of parliament voted almost unanimously for the revised bill, which includes new penalties for classic fast and ultra-fast fashion companies if set environmental criteria aren't met. Measures include reaching at least 10 euros per item of clothing by 2030, or up to 50% of the product's price excluding tax. For next steps, the European Commission will be informed of the vote, and a joint committee must reach an agreement between the two houses' versions of the law before it goes into effect. Following the introduction of the 2023 bill, delegates from EU Member States, including Austria, Finland, and the Netherlands, echoed France's initiative and pushed for EU-wide regulations. In February 2025, the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement to revise the 'Waste Framework Directive,' an EU framework for waste management, to address waste generated by fast and ultra-fast fashion companies. It's no coincidence that some of the most aggressive fast fashion regulations have emerged from the home of luxury's capital. In addition to the French parliament, Paris is known for the world's largest designer brands fromLouis VuittontoHermes, as well as luxury conglomeratesLVMHandKering. On an international scale, the wider charge is currently led by the European Union, where other metropolitan centers like Milan (home ofPrada Group) also serve as luxury hubs. The growing calls to reduce fashion's environmental impact are indeed long overdue. However, the question remains whether the measures will slow consumer demand for trendy styles at ultra-low prices, especially as economic headwinds are already putting increased pressure on wallets. The sheer abundance of 'Shein haul' TikToks, where users regularly show off packages full of excessive products, is a testament to how consumer behaviour shares culpability. Reforming the fashion industry's ills will require not only action from brands but also open minds from customers. A world where products are crafted with intention and consumed consciously is contingent on building a new relationship to fashion, involving better garment care and increased utility throughout the product lifecycle. Perhaps fast fashion has something to learn from luxury, especially given that some maisons are over a century old (Shein was founded in 2008). Strong principles of craft, quality, and longevity are integral to the messaging of today's most resonant luxury brands likeBottega VenetaandLoewe. The question is whether the high level of care and consideration held for luxury fashion can be extended to everyday clothing without pricing out customers.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The TF1 Group Enters into a Technological Partnership with Dawex to Accelerate Internal Data Exchange and the Development of New Services
PARIS, April 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The TF1 Group, the leading European media company, has chosen Dawex technology, the leader in Data Exchange solutions, to create the Hub TF1 in order to improve internal access to data and enhance service capabilities for its partners. With the Dawex Data Exchange Solution, the TF1 Group efficiently shares data assets internally, facilitates their access and fosters internal data exchange as well as the development of new services. In addition, the Group will be able to exchange data and services dedicated to its partners, such as activity reports, usage data and consumer trends, with trust, in a secure and automated way. With the Hub TF1, the Group is accelerating the deployment of data use cases to enrich its internal service offering thanks to more premium data. The TF1's data community will be able to discover, structure and exchange data & services securely, with trust, while retaining control over visibility, access rights and conditions of use of the data products. Committed to a 100% data-driven approach, the TF1 Group relies on Data Exchange to leverage the potential and richness of its data. "The Hub TF1 is at the heart of the Group's digital acceleration strategy and supports our 100% data-driven approach. Dawex Data Exchange technology enables us to harness all the data generated within the Group, and make them accessible in a secure and seamless way, to ultimately offer personalized and optimized services, both internally as well as to our partners," declared François-Xavier Pierrel, Group Chief Data & Adtech Officer at TF1 Group. "We are delighted to bring Dawex expertise and Data Exchange technology to the TF1 Group for the creation of the Hub TF1, to accelerate internal data exchange and the development of new services. The media sector is driven by data and content to deliver optimal experiences," said Fabrice Tocco, co-CEO of Dawex, "The circulation and exchange of data have become essential to the competitiveness of organizations. By implementing a comprehensive Data Exchange strategy, the TF1 Group is creating a virtuous circle of data within the Group and offering as many opportunities for its partners to access premium data and services." About Dawex Dawex is the leader in Data Exchange solutions to distribute or share data products, with trust, security, traceability and in compliance with data regulations. With Dawex Data Exchange technology, organizations create data ecosystems such as Corporate Data Hubs, Data Marketplaces and Industry Data Spaces to improve competitiveness, market efficiency and value chain resilience. At the invitation of the United Nations, Dawex joins the Data Expert group of the United Nations Environment Program. Awarded Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, Dawex is also the initiator of an international standardization program on Trusted Data Transaction. Created in 2015, Dawex is headquartered in France, expanding business operations to Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East. About TF1 Group TF1 group is a major player in news, and in the production, broadcasting and distribution of content, in France and Europe. Our operations are split between two divisions: Our Media division is home to our free-to-air channels (TF1, TMC, LCI, TFX, TF1 Séries Films,); our theme channels (Ushuaia TV, Histoire TV, TV Breizh, Série Club); TF1+, our free streaming platform for family entertainment and news; our TFOU MAX on-demand platform for kids; and the TF1 PUB advertising airtime sales house. It's a unique ecosystem that can deliver for all audiences - and all advertisers. We also operate in music production and live shows with Muzeek One. Our Production division, with Studio TF1 (ex- Newen Studios), is home to more than 50 creative companies and labels in France and abroad. Unrivalled know-how, and a diverse range of brands and talents, create and distribute programmes across all genres and for all media industry players, from public-service and private-sector broadcasters to online platforms. TF1 group has operations in 12 countries, and employed 3,115 people as of 31 December 2024. In 2024, we generated revenue of €2,356m (Euronext Paris, compartment A: ISIN FR0000054900). View source version on Contacts Press Contact: Isabelle Joulot - Vice President Communications & Marketingpress@ Press Contact: Sophie DANIS – Directrice de la Communication Programmes, Business & RSE - sdanis@ – 0622475652Jonathan Moysan – Communication Business, Innovation, Digital & RSE – jmoysan@ - 0678012372 Sign in to access your portfolio
CNN
18-03-2025
- Science
- CNN
Rare sighting of four snow leopards together sparks frenzy of excitement
Footage of four, rarely-seen snow leopards clambering up snowy cliffs in northern Pakistan has created a frenzy of excitement among conservationists. Snow leopards are among the world's most elusive creatures in the wild and it is hard to catch even one on camera, let alone four, with the sighting being celebrated as a success story for Pakistan's conservation efforts. Sakhawat Ali, a gamekeeper and photography enthusiast from the remote village of Hushe, captured the footage on March 13 after what he described as 'two weeks of tracking their pawprints' through the snow-covered Central Karakoram National Park - close to K2, the world's second highest mountain. Ali told CNN the four snow leopards were a mother and her three cubs. 'In the village we are used to seeing snow leopards but, nobody, not even the elders that I spoke to, have ever seen four snow leopards in one go,' he said. He spotted the mother first, then started noting additional pawprints. He later 'got lucky' sighting the animals together while observing a nearby cliff, through binoculars, from the rooftop of his house. He them scampered out with his camera to film them, from a distance of 200 meters. Ali said neighbors from his village are celebrating the sighting - even though they have some concerns that their livestock could be in danger. Snow leopards are currently listed as 'vulnerable' on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Known locally as the 'ghost of the mountains,' they camouflage easily in their natural habitat of the Karakoram Mountain range in Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region. Environmental anthropologist Shafqat Hussain says the rocky terrain in the north of Pakistan is perhaps the 'best snow leopard habitat in the world.' They only inhabit high alpine areas of the Himalayas and while their habitat spreads over 12 nations, including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Mongolia, sightings are exceedingly rare. Dr Zakir Hussain, Chief Conservator Parks and Wildlife for Gilgit-Baltistan told CNN that the sighting was a 'win' for the work being done to increase awareness amongst local communities about the importance of protecting snow leopards. He said eighty percent of community members are now involved in conservation, tracking and awareness activities. The World Wildlife Fund for Nature, Pakistan, said it was optimistic about the sighting but stressed snow leopards remain an endangered species still facing 'numerous threats.' In a statement, it said it's crucial that local communities 'work together to protect and conserve these incredible big cats, ensuring future generations can witness their splendor in the wild.' According to the United Nation's Environment Program 'human activities and growing livestock herds in some areas have led to the degradation of pastureland and wildlife habitats,' affecting the snow leopards food supplies. Other threats according to the UNEP include poaching and the fragmentation of the animal's habitat due to massive new infrastructure projects in addition to climate change - which is 'expected to aggravate these existing threats.' In 2023, Pakistan was ranked as the 5th most vulnerable country to climate change according to the World Bank's Global Climate Risk Index.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Rare sighting of four snow leopards together sparks frenzy of excitement
Footage of four, rarely-seen snow leopards clambering up snowy cliffs in northern Pakistan has created a frenzy of excitement among conservationists. Snow leopards are among the world's most elusive creatures in the wild and it is hard to catch even one on camera, let alone four, with the sighting being celebrated as a success story for Pakistan's conservation efforts. Sakhawat Ali, a gamekeeper and photography enthusiast from the remote village of Hushe, captured the footage on March 13 after what he described as 'two weeks of tracking their pawprints' through the snow-covered Central Karakoram National Park - close to K2, the world's second highest mountain. Ali told CNN the four snow leopards were a mother and her three cubs. 'In the village we are used to seeing snow leopards but, nobody, not even the elders that I spoke to, have ever seen four snow leopards in one go,' he said. He spotted the mother first, then started noting additional pawprints. He later 'got lucky' sighting the animals together while observing a nearby cliff, through binoculars, from the rooftop of his house. He them scampered out with his camera to film them, from a distance of 200 meters. Ali said neighbors from his village are celebrating the sighting - even though they have some concerns that their livestock could be in danger. Snow leopards are currently listed as 'vulnerable' on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Known locally as the 'ghost of the mountains,' they camouflage easily in their natural habitat of the Karakoram Mountain range in Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region. Environmental anthropologist Shafqat Hussain says the rocky terrain in the north of Pakistan is perhaps the 'best snow leopard habitat in the world.' They only inhabit high alpine areas of the Himalayas and while their habitat spreads over 12 nations, including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Mongolia, sightings are exceedingly rare. Dr Zakir Hussain, Chief Conservator Parks and Wildlife for Gilgit-Baltistan told CNN that the sighting was a 'win' for the work being done to increase awareness amongst local communities about the importance of protecting snow leopards. He said eighty percent of community members are now involved in conservation, tracking and awareness activities. The World Wildlife Fund for Nature, Pakistan, said it was optimistic about the sighting but stressed snow leopards remain an endangered species still facing 'numerous threats.' In a statement, it said it's crucial that local communities 'work together to protect and conserve these incredible big cats, ensuring future generations can witness their splendor in the wild.' According to the United Nation's Environment Program 'human activities and growing livestock herds in some areas have led to the degradation of pastureland and wildlife habitats,' affecting the snow leopards food supplies. Other threats according to the UNEP include poaching and the fragmentation of the animal's habitat due to massive new infrastructure projects in addition to climate change - which is 'expected to aggravate these existing threats.' In 2023, Pakistan was ranked as the 5th most vulnerable country to climate change according to the World Bank's Global Climate Risk Index.
CNN
18-03-2025
- Science
- CNN
Rare sighting of four snow leopards together sparks frenzy of excitement
Footage of four majestic snow leopards clambering up snowy cliffs in northern Pakistan has created a frenzy of excitement amongst conservationists. Snow leopards are among the world's most elusive creatures in the wild and it is rare to catch even one on camera, let alone four, with the sighting being celebrated as a success story for Pakistan's conservation efforts. Sakhawat Ali, a gamekeeper and photography enthusiast from the remote village of Hushe, captured the footage on March 13 after what he described as 'two weeks of tracking their pawprints' through the snow-covered Central Karakoram National Park - close to K2, the world's second highest mountain. Ali told CNN the four snow leopards were a mother and her three cubs. 'In the village we are used to seeing snow leopards but, nobody, not even the elders that I spoke to, have ever seen four snow leopards in one go,' he said. He spotted the mother first, then started noting additional pawprints. He later 'got lucky' sighting the animals together while observing a nearby cliff, through binoculars, from the rooftop of his house. He them scampered out with his camera to film them, from a distance of 200 meters. Ali said neighbors from his village are celebrating the sighting - even though they have some concerns that their livestock could be in danger. Snow leopards are currently listed as 'vulnerable' on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Known locally as the 'ghost of the mountains,' they camouflage easily in their natural habitat of the Karakoram Mountain range in Pakistan's Gilgit Baltistan region. Environmental anthropologist Shafqat Hussain says the rocky terrain in the north of Pakistan is perhaps the 'best snow leopard habitat in the world.' They only inhabit high alpine areas of the Himalayas and while their habitat spreads over 12 nations, including China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Mongolia, sightings are exceedingly rare. Dr Zakir Hussain, Chief Conservator Parks and Wildlife for Gilgit-Baltistan told CNN that the sighting was a 'win' for the work being done to increase awareness amongst local communities about the importance of protecting snow leopards. He said eighty percent of community members are now involved in conservation, tracking and awareness activities. The World Wildlife Fund for Nature, Pakistan, said it was optimistic about the sighting but stressed snow leopards remain an endangered species still facing 'numerous threats.' In a statement, it said it's crucial that local communities 'work together to protect and conserve these incredible big cats, ensuring future generations can witness their splendor in the wild.' According to the United Nation's Environment Program 'human activities and growing livestock herds in some areas have led to the degradation of pastureland and wildlife habitats,' affecting the snow leopards food supplies. Other threats according to the UNEP include poaching and the fragmentation of the animal's habitat due to massive new infrastructure projects in addition to climate change - which is 'expected to aggravate these existing threats.' In 2023, Pakistan was ranked as the 5th most vulnerable country to climate change according to the World Bank's Global Climate Risk Index.
