Donna Karan
Brand
Donna Karan is a brand primarily owned by PVH Corp (owners of Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and Heritage Brands) and LVMH (owners of Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands). "The mission of the...
Design Philosophy
The Donna Karan brand states "We will apply the highest standards of creativity, integrity, quality and innovation to our products and concepts." The brand itself does not state any commitment to...
Materials
Donna Karan uses conventional textiles throughout its brands. Conventional textiles cannot biodegrade without polluting the environment with the harsh chemicals that they hold. According to PETA...
Cradle-to-Cradle Design
Donna Karan does not state any information on how its clothes can be recycled, upcycled, or discarded without an impact to the environment.
Sustainable Design
PETA has called for Donna Karan to stop farming animals and using the "cheapest and cruelest killing methods available." PVH, a parent company of Donna Karan, has a commitment to detoxifying the...
Social Responsibility
Both parent companies of Donna Karan give back to a number of social causes including youth, the environment, and disadvantaged populations.
Country of Origin
Donna Karan does not disclose in what countries its textiles are sourced or where garments are manufactured. The only information about the origin of products that is readily available is on the...
Ethical Design
LVMH Group states it "monitors the health and safety of its employees... during the development of its products." PVH, parent company of Donna Karan, received the Ethical Consumers best rating...
Practices
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Animal cruelty
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No transparency in supply chain
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No commitment to paying living wages
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Poor environmental reporting
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