Supply Chain Transparency

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A luxury fashion item with a glowing digital product passport interface hovering above, showcasing its transparent supply chain.

What is the EU's Digital Product Passport and why does it matter for luxury brands in 2026?

By 2026, every fashion item sold in the EU will require a Digital Product Passport (DPP), a blockchain-backed record detailing its entire journey from raw material to retail shelf.

Luca Bianchi·June 17, 2026

Artisans in a sunlit luxury fashion atelier carefully crafting garments, symbolizing ethical sourcing and sustainable production.

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What is Ethical Sourcing in Sustainable Luxury Fashion?

In 2017, a study revealed that 100 of the world's most affluent fashion brands were rated not on their ethical practices, but solely on the transparency of information they publicly shared about their

Adrianne Cole·May 6, 2026

Models on a runway showcasing luxury fashion made from sustainable materials, with a backdrop highlighting ethical sourcing locations.

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What Are Sustainable Sourcing Principles in Luxury Fashion Design?

Luxury giant Gucci achieved a public disclosure score over 80 percent for its human rights and environmental policies, a significant 21 percentage point jump from the previous year, according to WWD .

Adrianne Cole·April 17, 2026