Mad Dog Summer and Other Stories

H&M AND THE MARSHA P. JOHNSON INSTITUTE PARTNER FOR THE SECOND YEAR TO CELEBRATE LGBTQ+ YOUTH WITH "FRESH AND FABULOUS FOR FALL" GATHERINGS

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Monday, August 1, 2022

"Now more than ever, LGBTQ+ youth, but particularly Black transgender teens and young adults need our support," said MPJI Founder and Executive Director Elle Moxley.

Key Points: 
  • "Now more than ever, LGBTQ+ youth, but particularly Black transgender teens and young adults need our support," said MPJI Founder and Executive Director Elle Moxley.
  • We are grateful to H&M for their continued support and commitment to serve the LBGTQ+ communities in meaningful ways."
  • "Now more than ever we need to show LGBTQ+ youth that they are seen, loved and most of all supported."
  • In addition to H&M, the group includes the brands COS, Monki, Weekday, & Other Stories, H&M HOME and ARKET as well as Afound.

MARSHA P. JOHNSON INSTITUTE AND H&M KICK OFF THEIR SECOND-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering their commitment to the rights and celebration of the Black transgender community, the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and H&M USA today announced a renewed partnership to expand their impact. 

Key Points: 
  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering their commitment to the rights and celebration of the Black transgender community, the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and H&M USA today announced a renewed partnership to expand their impact.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with H&M and celebrate the Black transgender community through programs that provide real impact."
  • We are proud to partner with the Marsha P. Johnson Institute for a second year so that we can assist in further amplifying their mission of elevating the Black transgender community," said Carlos Duarte, President, H&M Americas.
  • The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) protects and defends the human rights of BLACK transgender people.

H&M Teams Up With Actor John Boyega On Men's Collection That Pushes Style & Sustainability

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

Edition by John Boyega will be available at hm.com and in selected stores 28 October.

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  • Edition by John Boyega will be available at hm.com and in selected stores 28 October.
  • H&M is proud to team up with John for Edition by John Boyega, a contemporary, more sustainable collection for men," says Ross Lydon, Head of Menswear Design at H&M.
  • Now he joins forces with H&M on the release of Edition by John Boyega, an uncompromising menswear collection that pushes for sustainability and celebrates the changemakers that try to do good for the world.
  • With each piece, Edition by John Boyega proves the season's key pieces can be made in a more sustainable way.

H&M'S 'Co-Exist Story' Puts Animal-Friendly Fashion Center Stage

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- H&M is proud to launch 'Co-Exist Story', an animal-friendly fashion collection which is entirely approved by the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Spanning womenswear, menswear and kidswear, the collection spotlights alternatives to animal-derived fabrics and processes. 'Co-Exist Story' is the third installment in H&M's Innovation Stories initiative, which launched in early 2021 and aims to showcase more sustainable innovations, materials and designs. The Co-Exist Story Collection will be available worldwide at hm.com and in select stores from November 4.   

Key Points: 
  • In accessories, heavy-duty rubber fisherman's boots in Yulex natural rubbertake center stage for women, with cozy FLWRDWN puffer shoes for men.
  • "The 'Co-Exist Story' collection epitomises our ongoing commitment at H&M to exploring innovative alternatives to animal-derived fabrics while still offering our customers cutting-edge fashion.
  • The third, "Co-Exist Story", centers on animal-friendly fashion and alternatives to animal-based textiles and will launch in November 2021.
  • H&M's business idea is to offer fashion and quality at the best price in a sustainable way.

NeXR Technologies SE: H&M Germany opens selected stores for virtual fitting with AvatarCloud app

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

By installing the Fusion III body scanner developed by NeXR Technologies and starting the test phase of the AvatarCloud Fashion application, H&M Germany is opening selected stores for virtual fitting of its new collection.

Key Points: 
  • By installing the Fusion III body scanner developed by NeXR Technologies and starting the test phase of the AvatarCloud Fashion application, H&M Germany is opening selected stores for virtual fitting of its new collection.
  • The innovative AvatarCloud app from NeXR Technologies allows customers to try on the matching styles of around 30 pieces of apparel from the new collection on their own avatar.
  • These include the visualization of training successes on one's own avatar (NeXR Fitness), the virtual fitting of clothing (NeXR Fashion) or the participation in and the design of virtual live events (NeXR Show) and remote presentations (NeXR Seminar).
  • NeXR Technologies has core competencies in 3D scanner development, motion capture, virtual reality, virtual production as well as deep understanding in gaming and data-based business models.

DGAP-News: NeXR Technologies SE: H&M Germany opens selected stores for virtual fitting with AvatarCloud app

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

By installing the Fusion III body scanner developed by NeXR Technologies and starting the test phase of the AvatarCloud Fashion application, H&M Germany is opening selected stores for virtual fitting of its new collection.

Key Points: 
  • By installing the Fusion III body scanner developed by NeXR Technologies and starting the test phase of the AvatarCloud Fashion application, H&M Germany is opening selected stores for virtual fitting of its new collection.
  • The innovative AvatarCloud app from NeXR Technologies allows customers to try on the matching styles of around 30 pieces of apparel from the new collection on their own avatar.
  • NeXR Technologies SE from Berlin (XETRA: NXR ) is a listed technology company with a focus on virtual reality applications.
  • NeXR Technologies has core competencies in 3D scanner development, motion capture, virtual reality, virtual production as well as deep understanding in gaming and data-based business models.

H&M USA Premieres Short Film In Support Of Climate Week NYC

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Monday, September 20, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --H&M USA is thrilled to premiere a new short film in support of Climate Week NYC , highlighting the theme of circularity through an artistic exploration of the circular life cycle of garments.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --H&M USA is thrilled to premiere a new short film in support of Climate Week NYC , highlighting the theme of circularity through an artistic exploration of the circular life cycle of garments.
  • Intended to both inspire and educate viewers on the role we can all play in building a circular fashion industry, the short film premieres at the start of Climate Week NYC on September 20th, 2021.
  • Climate Week NYC, this year taking place from September 20th to 26th, is where leaders gather to showcase leading climate action and discuss how to do more, fast.
  • The short film will be featured in multiple planetariums across the U.S. during Climate Week,including the Frost Planetarium in Miami and the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Chicago.

H&M Canada Launches a C2C Resell Platform, H&M Rewear

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Monday, August 16, 2021

H&M Rewear is a one-stop digital customer to customer (C2C) resell destination where Canadians can buy and sell any piece of clothing from any brand.

Key Points: 
  • H&M Rewear is a one-stop digital customer to customer (C2C) resell destination where Canadians can buy and sell any piece of clothing from any brand.
  • "We felt it was important to be inclusive of all brands in Canada rather than just limiting this platform for H&M products.
  • As this is a Canadian initiative, H&M Canada will be the first market to launch Rewear," said Frdric Tavoukdijian, Country Manager of H&M Canada.
  • H&M Canada will also be offering its Members the option to resell their past purchases in one click through its "smart button."