Morgane Nyfeler

Thanks to a targeted innovation and sustainability strategy, the Portuguese footwear industry is establishing itself as one of the most dynamic hubs in Europe. From leather to bio-based rubber, Portugal is paving the way for responsible and competitive production.

From timeless elegance to cutting-edge innovation, rail is emerging as the most luxurious, sustainable – and surprisingly modern – way to move across continents. As the world’s attention shifts towards achieving net-zero emissions, train travel is back on track and redefining the journey itself.

This summer, an Italian probe uncovered a worrying reality: luxury brands like Armani and Dior have been producing their high-end goods in Chinese-owned sweatshops in […]

Between white sand beaches and dramatic river valleys, luxurious eco hotels and independent, regenerative projects in Portugal’s Alentejo region are setting an example for the rest to follow.

Culture has an environmental impact on the planet. London-based NGO Julie’s Bicycle estimates that the visual arts sector generates 70 million CO2e annually – the equivalent of Portugal’s emissions.

As COP 30 began on Monday in Belém, Brazil, the climate emergency also calls for rapid action to address the environmental impact of the textile industry. To this end, every year, the Textile Exchange Conference brings together all the players in the sector. This year, in Lisbon, Portugal, the theme was ‘Shifting Landscapes’.

Lisbon Fashion Week, an event with strong growth potential and still little known, highlighted emerging talents to watch closely, whose focus remains primarily on sustainability, innovation and manufacturing know-how.

Three luxury leaders give their insights on how purpose-driven businesses can build a sustainable and relevant future.

In 2023, the secondhand luxury market soared to $49.3 billion, doubling in size within four years, equivalent to 12% of the market value for new luxury goods, according to Bain & Company. Recognizing this business opportunity, more luxury players are launching circular fashion programs to promote resale

On the fringe of the four main fashion weeks, two alternative cities are coming under the spotlight as they position themselves as leaders in sustainability and innovation with the goal of setting new industry standards.

Amidst widespread economic, political, and social crises in Latin America, the continent is home to a record number of millionaires and billionaires. In this climate of inequality, some notable business tycoons are putting their fortunes to good use, betting on culture as a means to repair what can be fixed.

Announced on the Autumn/Winter 2024 catwalks, suits are making a celebrated comeback in our wardrobes. The global tailoring market is thriving, with an estimated value […]

Innovative carbon-capture technologies are set to revolutionise the fashion and luxury industry, paving the way for a greener future.

Cruelty-free and environmental-friendly, innovative plant-based materials made in laboratories have the potential to transform the textile industry for the better, while preserving traditional crafts in the supply chain.

From high-performing natural fabrics to healthy bio-based materials, the sportswear industry isn’t short of ideas to stop plastic from ending up on our skin and in the environment.