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Photo: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott/Courtesy of Tom Ford
This is the buzz in the fashion world this Friday.
Angelina Jolie Stars in New Tom Ford Campaign
The latest campaign for Tom Ford‘s Runway Lip Color celebrates women’s elegance and strength. In a promotional video that premiered on September 3, actress Angelina Jolie takes center stage, portraying a self-assured woman engulfed by the allure of her favorite Scarlet Rouge lip shade. The upcoming collection will feature ten existing shades alongside eight new additions from Tom Ford’s renowned lipstick line, set to launch this September. {Fashionista inbox}
Campaign Against Resale Tax Gains Momentum
A coalition led by American Circular Textiles is set to unveil its effort on August 27th focused on eliminating sales tax on resale clothing in the U.S., as reported by Alyssa Hardy. Supported by organizations like ThredUp, Vestiaire Collective, and others including retailers such as H&M, this initiative asserts that imposing taxes on secondhand purchases results in consumers being taxed twice. Eliminating these taxes could make thrifted items more affordable while reducing landfill waste. Critics warn that decreased tax revenue may harm government resources. {Teen Vogue}
Shein Acknowledges Labor Violations Within Supply Chain
Recent revelations from Shein’s 2023 sustainability report disclosed instances of child labor along with factories compensating workers below minimum wage standards. It has also come to light that employees frequently endure workweeks exceeding 70 hours. Although Shein claims these child labor incidents were promptly addressed, such findings emerge amid plans for their IPO listing in London—a move being challenged by labor rights advocates who voiced their concerns over industry standards regarding worker treatment; even the British Fashion Council expressed significant worries about these issues impacting the field. {The Guardian}
Athletic Retailers Embrace Innovative Concepts
Pioneering retail experiences are transforming sportswear shopping with initiatives such as Foot Locker’s “Store of the Future,” Dick’s Sporting Goods’ “House of Sports,” along with Nike’s innovative ’World of Flight’ store concept shaping athletic retail’s future landscape.
These locations provide engaging features like basketball courts at Foot Locker’s renewed New York City site and multifunctional areas including batting cages and climbing walls at Dick’s – which recently recorded a year-on-year sales increase of 3% following its reimagined venues opening phase.
{Modern Retail}
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