British luxury interiors, fashion and lifestyle brand House of Hackney is doubling down on its eco stance by hiring a second ‘Mother Nature & Future Generations Director’.
The position’s being made to advance what the brand calls a “groundbreaking move to champion sustainability and ensure future generations have a voice in business”.
Last year, House of Hackney created the Directorship and now the B Corp certified design house wants a second director to join its board “following an incredible first year with Brontie Ansell, co-founder of Lawyers For Nature, representing Mother Nature & Future Generations”.
This “innovative role reflects House of Hackney’s mission to act as a restoration project in Nature, Craft, Community, and Connection”, it said.
“With the natural world as [our] muse at House of Hackney, [we] aim to unlock a business model that moves away from an exploitative capitalist one, and instead honours, protects and centres Nature. The addition of this role will hold the company to a high level of accountability; which they readily welcome”, it said.
Frieda Gormley, co-founder of House of Hackney, added: “The Director of Nature and Future Generations will serve as the conscience of our company. This role is not only about accountability but about inspiring change within our industry and beyond.”
She added: “It is very exciting to bear witness to what might come next for the House of Hackney team and the company as a whole. They have significant plans, courage and determination, which of course is often all you need to effect significant change.”
The new position’s responsibilities will include: Advocating for Mother Nature in board discussions, challenging business roadmaps that deviate from mission goals; driving innovation in sustainable product development and material sourcing, with an emphasis on regenerating ecosystems; and delivering a public annual report on the company’s progress toward its mission.
The position comes with a £25k annual salary and will be based at the company’s London headquarters in Shoreditch, with a flexible working pattern averaging three days a month.
Zalando has announced Iamisigo, a Nigerian-founded brand, as winner of its Visionary Award 2025 “for its boundary-pushing exploration of artisanal craftsmanship and pioneering textile innovation”.
As well as the €50,000 prize, the label will present its collection on the runway at Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 in August “with Zalando’s continued support through financial assistance for the show production, facilitating mentorship opportunities and tailored industry connections”.
The company said the award reflects its “commitment to supporting emerging designers who challenge conventions and inspire progress in the fashion industry”.
The brand blends heritage textiles with traditional craft techniques drawn from across Africa. It was founded by Bubu Ogisi and offers “contemporary designs with a bold, fresh perspective”.
At an exhibition at Copenhagen Fashion Week AW25 this week, the award finalists introduced their brands, presented their visions and ethos through a showcase of their hero pieces and a panel talk, hosted by Zalando.
We’re told the jury chose Iamisigo “for its dedication to blending ethical sourcing with a commitment to empowering local communities. The brand’s distinct voice, visionary and magical aesthetic challenge conventions, offering a new perspective on what it means to drive positive change in fashion; transcending gender norms, designing for spirits and energies”.
The jury also said that Bubu Ogisi “embodies the essence of a visionary in many ways, and that she is a rare creative talent working in this space today, with a brand whose output is both beautiful and miraculous”.
Deckers Outdoor on Thursday beat third-quarter sales estimates on robust holiday demand for its Hoka running shoes, but an in-line annual forecast caused the footwear maker’s shares to tumble 17% in extended trading.
Hoka shoes with their oversized soles have been gaining market share from brands such as Nike in the sportswear category. The brand, which retails for up to $300 in the United States, have also enjoyed full-price sales.
This drove up the company’s third-quarter revenue by 17% to $1.83 billion, beating analysts’ average estimate of $1.73 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. Deckers also raised its annual net sales forecast for a second time this year.
“The guidance looks pretty conservative and considering the beat, it’s bit of a negative read into the out quarter,” said Drake MacFarlane, analyst at MScience.
The popularity of the Hoka shoes and the success of the company’s Ugg boots and sandals has helped it post double-digit revenue growth for nearly seven quarters.
The company now expects annual net sales to increase about 15% to $4.9 billion, compared with its prior expectation of about 12% growth to $4.8 billion. Analysts estimated an increase of 14.9% to $4.93 billion.
Deckers expects annual earnings per share of $5.75 to $5.80, compared with its prior forecast of $5.15 to $5.25.
Amazon.com is increasing its advertising on billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The major shift comes after the e-commerce giant withdrew much of its advertising from the platform more than a year ago due to concerns over hate speech.
In 2023, Apple also pulled all of its advertising from X and has recently been in discussions about testing ads on the platform, the report said.
Several ad agencies, tech and media companies had also suspended advertising on X following Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic post that falsely accused members of the Jewish community of inciting hatred against white people.
Monthly U.S. ad revenue at social media platform X has declined by at least 55% year-over-year each month since Musk bought the company, formerly known as Twitter, in October 2022. He had acknowledged that an extended boycott by advertisers could bankrupt X.
Musk has become one of the most influential figures following President Donald Trump‘s re-election. He now leads the Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to cut $2 trillion in government spending.