Bottega Veneta opens new footwear factory in Veneto

 The district lies in Veneto, the region where the label has been established since it was founded. Bottega Veneta was set up in Vicenza in 1966 under the aegis of Renzo Zengiaro, and…

Young Britons spend £145 on sunglasses, pay more for fashion than for protection

A survey commissioned by Sightsavers and People’s Postcode Lottery, which works with the charity, said that overall, 26% of British men spend more than £100 on a pair of sunglasses, although only 14%…

Apparel and footwear industry fails exploitation prevention test, new report finds

The 2018 Apparel and Footwear Benchmark, published by Know the Chain, found that luxury companies LVMH, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Prada all scored below 15/100, while footwear companies Skechers and Foot Locker earned 7 and 12 out of…