Ethics
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AI personal styling services boom while ethical questions loom
One AI styling application, StyleSense, saw its user base surge from 50,000 to 5 million in just 18 months, according to the StyleSense Annual Report.
AI threatens fashion jobs, demands ethical oversight now
Generative AI is projected to inject up to $275 billion into the fashion and luxury sectors' operating profits within the next five years, even as a growing chorus calls for new laws to ensure human c
Luxury Brands Shift to Purpose Over Pomp for Conscious Consumers
The very definition of luxury is no longer solely about exclusivity; it now increasingly includes longevity, traceability, and responsibility, according to Forbes .
The ethical challenges of the vintage fashion market
Complaints about counterfeit goods sold online have increased by 30% in the past year, even as the vintage fashion market is projected to be worth almost £300 billion by 2029.
Tween Beauty Marketing Fuels Unnecessary Skincare for Kids, Doctors Warn.
At least 90 TikTok posts analyzed by The Guardian featured babies and toddlers demonstrating elaborate skincare routines, revealing a disturbing trend of extreme youth exposure to beauty culture.
TikTok child skincare videos raise ethical alarms over six-product routines
In one viral TikTok video, a child's skincare routine showcased products with as many as 21 potentially irritating active ingredients, far exceeding what is safe for developing skin.
What is Fashion Supply Chain Transparency and Why Does it Matter?
Ninety-nine percent of major fashion brands do not disclose the number of workers in their supply chains being paid a living wage, according to Fashion Revolution .