Apparel and accessories
July 30, 2021
Ermenegildo Zegna is among the luxury brands that revealed its first-tier manufacturers for the first time. Image credit: Zegna
By Sarah Ramirez
Transparency is essential for the fashion industry to achieve true sustainability, but a new report shows that many brands are keeping their practices opaque.
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