Apparel and accessories
September 8, 2017
Kering is working with a biotechnology company to create a fully biodegradable plastic. Image credit: Kering
By Danny Parisi
As the luxury industry at large becomes more environmentally friendly, brands will move toward the use of sustainable materials to manufacture goods.
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