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H&M CEO Helena Helmersson: The Way Forward is Circularity

Joanna Liao 廖倬妍 by Joanna Liao 廖倬妍
August 18, 2023
H&M CEO Helena Helmersson: The Way Forward is Circularity

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The fashion business is going through a revolutionary evolution at a time when environmental awareness is at an all-time high and there is a growing need for ethical behavior. Iconic brands are leading the charge, transforming not only how we perceive style but also the fundamental nature of how clothing is created, used, and recycled. Clothing brands have been discussing one topic: how to maintain circularity in fashion. 

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H&M’s LOOOP recycling system. (Photo by H&M)

Fashion Revolutionaries Transform Sustainability: Levi’s SecondHand and H&M’s LOOOP

Two legendary fashion businesses are creating waves with cutting-edge efforts that redefine the industry’s environmental effect as it embraces a dynamic transition toward sustainability. Levi’s innovative SecondHand program has swept the fashion industry. This innovative resale business gives clients the freedom to easily browse for used jackets and jeans online and gives them the option to trade in worn denim items for priceless store credit. Levi’s is foraying into the uncharted territory of resale by building on its history of creating enduring products and capitalizing on the attractiveness of vintage items, ushering in a new era of mindful consumerism.

On the other hand, H&M has started a spectacular adventure with LOOOP, a first-of-its-kind in-store system for recycling used clothing. This ground-breaking solution demonstrates H&M’s ongoing dedication to circular fashion by enabling customers to see how old apparel transforms into brand-new, usable products. The CEO of H&M, Helena Helmersson, said, “The Way Forward is Circularity,” during her significant trip to India in October 2022. With LOOOP, H&M becomes a leader in textile recycling and paves the way for sustainability across the board in the fashion industry.

Stella McCartney’s first clothes made from Mylo. (Photo by METRO) 

Fashion’s New Frontier: Mylo Consortium’s Innovative Approach to Sustainable Luxury

Four prominent fashion powerhouses – Adidas, Stella McCartney, Lululemon, and Kering – have united under the banner of the Mylo Consortium. Their shared mission? To invest in the development of a bio-based alternative to leather, ingeniously crafted from mycelium, the subterranean network of mushrooms and fungi. This revolutionary approach to materials innovation is poised to redefine luxury fashion, demonstrating that sustainable practices can align seamlessly with style and luxury.

The material, Mylo, is described as a material that resembles leather in appearance and feel and may be made in any color. It is uncertain whether Kering will offer Gucci and Saint Laurent products made from mushrooms. In an exciting revelation, Bolt Threads CEO Dan Widmaier underlined the profound significance of the partnership, framing it as “an ongoing commitment to develop materials and products for a more sustainable future.” 

Stella McCartney further illuminated the cause, asserting, “Many people associate leather with luxury, but since the beginning, I always wanted to approach things differently because killing animals for the sake of fashion is quite simply not acceptable.”

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Joanna Liao 廖倬妍

Joanna Liao 廖倬妍

Hi, My name is Joanna. My heart beats with excitement for dancing and star chasing. Besides enjoying performing arts, I love knowing what is happening around the world. These actives gives me the courage to embrace my new found emotions.

嗨,我叫Joanna,一位這愛跳舞和追星的女孩,除了享受表演藝術之外,我還喜歡了解世界各地正在發生的事情。 這些活動讓我有勇氣擁抱我新發現的情感。

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