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We write articles on sustainability with a focus on sustainable fashion, or better apparel. Dress Ecode News is a slow and independent source of information with the purpose of understanding how to dress (and live) in a sustainable and responsible way, without giving up on style and without having to resort to expensive purchases. Our articles are not sponsored because we want to freely provide you with information (if we decide to write for a sponsor, you will find it indicated).
The man who wore Dior now wears Zara. Should we be happy?
John Galliano returns to the atelier. But the collaboration with the Spanish giant Inditex raises questions that the press release…
What is enclothed cognition and why is it changing sustainability?
How the clothes we wear shape our thoughts — and why that has a lot to say for sustainable fashion…
Influencers and sustainability: conflict of interest or genuine advocacy?
A research-based analysis of the sustainable fashion influencer landscape Green influencers: a paradox? In November 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade…
Recycled polyester releases more microplastics
When the sustainable solution may make the problem worse. In recent years, recycled polyester has become the symbol of “eco-friendly”…
Shein Paradox in France: Online Shop Suspended
Shein opened its first permanent store in France, inside the BHV Marais, a central Paris institution, on November 5, 2025….
Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe sanctioned by the European Commission: what this means for sustainable and ethical fashion
On October 14, 2025, the Commission fined three major luxury brands—Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe—a total of €157 million (approximately US$182…
Incorrect information on garments: 41% of labels are misleading
In the ever-evolving landscape of sustainable fashion, transparency stands as a fundamental pillar for both brands and consumers. Textile labels…
T-rex Leather: Reality or Science Fiction?
A project launched in 2025 has given life to Elemental X™, a material dubbed “T-rex leather” because it is inspired…
Summer materials: how to care for them in an eco-friendly and conscious way
With the arrival of warm weather, nature and style can coexist perfectly, thanks to summer fabrics like linen, hemp, nettle,…
Luxurywashing: Does luxury rhyme with ethics?
If we were to ask those who buy designer clothes worth thousands of euros whether they believe these products are…
