Fashion's most beloved designers have an oft-repeated philosophy: they begin with cloth, and the way it drapes, holds shape, and changes with the movement of the body inspires how the garment is made. Remembering CRISTÓBAL BALENCIAGA in 1973, PAULINE DE ROTHSCHILD wrote of "stiffened silks layered in silver and gold so that you did not know which moved first, the dress or the light?" They're the foundation of fashion, yet as a whole, the industry for textiles hasn't been good for the planet. "A New Textiles Economy" report was released Tuesday by THE ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION in partnership with STELLA MCCARTNEY. The existence of a report like this shows that there are vast opportunities to offer better options to customers—and to let them in on it. Companies like NOAH and PATAGONIA have been successful sharing info on materials and fabrics with their customers. As sustainability continues to be a concern for fashion and retail, there's opportunity to share these stories with people buying the stuff. For middle- and lower-priced markets, using better textiles might be more of a challenge, but it's one companies should take on. Imagine offering a clear choice to customers who are done with compromise and looking for better options. This could be a great opportunity for private labels, if followed through and done with integrity... In brief: CHARLES JEFFREY's film has some amusing caricatures of fashion industry stereotypes. It's a teaser to promote an upcoming exhibition at NOW GALLERY in LONDON... A knitwear designer for CÉLINE brings her expertise to costume design for the big screen... LOEWE will show artisanal delights at SALONE DEL MOBILE in 2018.