The Glossary: Transparency

From the Latin Transparentem, to show light through, transparency in a corporate environment represents easy access to a comprehensive set of information on processes in the industry.  Whether it be the policy and commitments, the governance, or the traceability of a brand and its products, transparency engulfs the ongoing process of monitoring and tracking one’s...

Blockchain: Huge Impact or Damp Squib?

Faced with an onslaught of counterfeit products, luxury retailers have decided to forego their tradition of opacity in lieu of adopting blockchain technology, a decentralised database visible to brands and consumers alike. The move, considered ahead of the curve for the fashion industry, is meant to hinder further proliferation of copycat goods – a global...