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Lab-Grown Leather Start-up Faircraft Closes 15-million-euro Series A Round
The Paris-based company is working with French luxury brands and will scale up production on its leather…
Uncaged Innovations Launches Bio-based Leather Alternative, Elevate, With Products From 10 Indie Brands
The alternative materials company will have its first accessories to market in January in partnership with…
Kering Expands Its Generation Award to Jewelry, Invites Students to Participate
Finalists of the inaugural edition will present their projects reimagining waste as a resource during the…
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Cascale Updates Higg Index, Partners With Open Supply Hub
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EXCLUSIVE: MCM Launches Capsule Made From Mirum Leather Alternative
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Jewelry Brand Mejuri Launches Design Excellence Award Scholarship Fund
As part of the brand's Empowerment Fund, Mejuri is dedicating $50,000 to schools in the U.S., U.K. and Canada…