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ESG backlash and the future of sustainability in textiles, apparel, an…

ESG backlash and the future of sustainability in textiles, apparel, and fashion

    Julia Vol’s LinkedIn post, echoing the Financial Times headline ‘ESG fund outflow hit record as sustainable investing backlash grows’, strikes a raw nerve in the discourse surrounding sustainable investing. Her assertion in the article that ESG, in its current form, has faltered in... Read more

Hermès' Singular Vision Pays Off: Overtakes LVMH in market cap through…

Hermès' Singular Vision Pays Off: Overtakes LVMH in market cap through decades of disciplined growth

    In a compelling narrative of focused growth versus diversified expansion, luxury powerhouse Hermès has shown the power of brand discipline, culminating in a market capitalization of €247.5 billion, slightly surpassing the €244.4 billion of its multi-brand rival LVMH. This according ... Read more

Price of ‘Made in America’ clothes could rise, revealing hidden costs …

Price of ‘Made in America’ clothes could rise, revealing hidden costs of fast fashion

    The allure of ultra-cheap clothing often masks the intricate economic and social factors that enable low prices. While online platforms tempt consumers with dresses priced as low as $5, a growing discourse examines the true cost, particularly when considering domestic production with fair labor prac... Read more

Shrinking slice of the wallet leads to dip in apparel expenditure in t…

Shrinking slice of the wallet leads to dip in apparel expenditure in the US

    The assertion that Americans in 2023 spent less than 3 per cent of their annual income on clothing, a significant drop from the 14 per cent seen in the first half of the 20th century, highlights a fundamental shift in consumer expenditure and behavior. Why the dip in apparel expenditure There are ... Read more

Luxury Under Cloud: ‘Exclusivity’ in focus as authenticity, origin, an…

Luxury Under Cloud: ‘Exclusivity’ in focus as authenticity, origin, and status symbol in flux

  The rarefied world of luxury goods is facing a numerous challenge that strikes at the very heart of its allure: exclusivity. Social media platforms like TikTok have become a stage for Chinese factories to assert their role in producing handbags for iconic brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Dior, C... Read more

EU Green Deal: New ecodesign rules prioritize textiles for a sustainab…

EU Green Deal: New ecodesign rules prioritize textiles for a sustainable future

  The European Commission has released its first Working Plan under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and textiles and apparel have been identified as the top priority. This initiative signals a major shift towards integrating sustainability into the textile industry, driven by the sec... Read more

Hong Kong’s seven mega trade fairs attract 100,000 global buyers, unlo…

Hong Kong’s seven mega trade fairs attract 100,000 global buyers, unlock new market opportunities

  Seven major trade exhibitions organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) concluded successfully, drawing nearly 100,000 buyers from 131 countries and regions. These events, held in late April and covering lifestyle products, printing and packaging, and licensing opportunities, saw increase... Read more

Rising costs, changing priorities, China’s fashion and retail real est…

Rising costs, changing priorities, China’s fashion and retail real estate face pressure

  Rising inflation, increasing interest rates, and global uncertainties are have impacted consumer behaviour and spending has become more cautious. This has had a ripple effect across sectors, with fashion and retail real estate feeling the pinch. Changing priorities Consumer spending, a key driver of econo... Read more

Loosen Up: Dawn of comfort in gymwear and beyond

Loosen Up: Dawn of comfort in gymwear and beyond

  The reign of the skin-tight legging, once the undisputed monarch of the fitness world, is showing signs of a graceful abdication. A revolution is brewing in the changing rooms, a shift that mirrors the broader evolution of fashion towards comfort and self-acceptance. The era of restrictive gymwear is gracef... Read more

Denim’s DIY Revolution: Customization, on-demand shaping global jeansw…

Denim’s DIY Revolution: Customization, on-demand shaping global jeanswear segment

  At a time where individuality and self-expression reign supreme, the denim and jeanswear industry is witnessing an unprecedented shift toward customization, do-it-yourself (DIY) fashion, and on-demand production. Consumers are no longer satisfied with off-the-rack designs; they want to infuse their personal... Read more

Bangladesh vs Vietnam who scores higher as global apparel supplier

Bangladesh vs Vietnam who scores higher as global apparel supplier

  The global apparel market is witnessing a fascinating competition between Bangladesh and Vietnam, each vying for dominance after China. Data collated from sources like Eurostat and the USDA, reveals Vietnam has historically been a larger apparel exporter to the US compared to Bangladesh. This could be due t... Read more

China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the U…

China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US market

  A recent analysis by David Birnbaum reveals a significant shift in China's export focus, specifically concerning the US’ as a major destination for Chinese goods. While the US remains a big player in certain sectors, particularly garments, the overall importance of the US market to China's economy is ... Read more

Apparel demand remains strong, but economic clouds loom: Wazir Advisor…

Apparel demand remains strong, but economic clouds loom: Wazir Advisors report

  Wazir Advisors April 2025 ‘Apparel trade scenario in key global markets and India’ captures the evolving dynamics of global apparel trade and retail. Data from major supplier and buyer nations points toward a steady recovery in demand, even as underlying economic signals hint at emerging challen... Read more

Vietnam and India eye mutual gains amidst global trade shifts

Vietnam and India eye mutual gains amidst global trade shifts

  At a time of evolving trade policies and geopolitical uncertainties, Vietnam and India are looking to deepen their cooperation in the textile and garment sector, recognizing the significant mutual benefits that can be unlocked. A recent statement by Bùi Trung Thướng, Trade Counselor at the Vietnam Tr... Read more

US tariffs spark Chinese resurgence, domestic focus intensifies

US tariffs spark Chinese resurgence, domestic focus intensifies

  The recent escalation of reciprocal tariffs between the US and China has sent ripples through the global fashion, apparel, and textile industries, with Chinese manufacturers and consumers alike bracing for impact. While anxieties about reduced export volumes to the US are palpable, a rise in nationalistic s... Read more

South Korea's apparel market undergoes a budget revolution

South Korea's apparel market undergoes a budget revolution

  South Korea's fashion market is seeing growing demand for affordable and functional apparels. This shift is challenging the dominance of traditional premium brands and reshaping market dynamics across various segments. The rise of value fashion A growing segment of value-conscious consumers is boosting th... Read more

As US consumer confidence crumbles it casts a looming shadow over fash…

As US consumer confidence crumbles it casts a looming shadow over fashion spending

  A chilling wave of pessimism has swept across the US, with consumer sentiment falling to levels unseen since the depths of the Great Recession, according to the University of Michigan's latest survey. The preliminary reading of 50.8, the second-lowest since 1952, paints a stark picture of American anxieties... Read more

 
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AAFA urges USFTC to allow digital labeling on clothing

   The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has submitted a petition... Read more

Jarkhand to revive Koyel Aajivika Apparel Park

   The Palamu administration aims to revive the inactive Koyel Aajivika Apparel Pa... Read more

Skechers enters into agreement to acquire 3G Capital for $9.4 billion

   Skechers has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by investment f... Read more

NCTO criticizes tariffs on Mexico, Canada, urges de minimis fix

  The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has raised concerns over the Tru... Read more

Fashion for Good, Microfibre Consortium tackle fibre pollution

  Fashion for Good and The Microfibre Consortium have launched Behind the Break: Explor... Read more

YKK wins top prize at Orange Innovation Award 2024

  YKK Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) secured the top prize at the Orange Innovation Award 2... Read more

AAFA warns of rising tariff burden on US businesses

  The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has strongly opposed the Biden... Read more

Urban Revivo, Chinese fashion brand, expands globally with US, Europe push

  Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo is making a bold move into Western markets, set to... Read more

Giorgio Armani closes Milan Fashion Week with two fashion shows

  Giorgio Armani closed Milan Fashion Week with two signature fashions shows, staged in... Read more

Ability to attract Americans away from Nike, crucial for Adidas’ success: A…

  Investors and analysts believe, Adidas's ability to attract more American shoppers aw... Read more

Urban Revivo, Chinese fashion brand, expands globally with US, Europe push

  Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo is making a bold move into Western markets, set to... Read more

Giorgio Armani closes Milan Fashion Week with two fashion shows

  Giorgio Armani closed Milan Fashion Week with two signature fashions shows, staged in... Read more

Ability to attract Americans away from Nike, crucial for Adidas’ success: A…

  Investors and analysts believe, Adidas's ability to attract more American shoppers aw... Read more

Consumers’ shift to cheaper clothing options boosts Temu, Shein’s popularit…

  A cause of concern to local fashion brands, e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein are w... Read more

Ally Fashion goes bankrupt; closes 185 stores across Australia

  Australian fashion retailer Ally Fashion has gone bankrupt, leading to the closure of... Read more

Hermes’ Q4, FY24 sales grow in double-digits

  Despite an uncertain market environment, Hermès reported double-digit sales gr... Read more

AATCC to host key conferences on PFAS, sustainability, and circularity

  The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is set to host a s... Read more

AAFA urges Federal Trade Commission to allow digital care labels for appare…

  The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has petitioned the Federal Tra... Read more

Suzano ends investment in Spinnova collaboration, strategic review begins

  Spinnova Plc announced today, 28 February 2025, that Suzano Plc will not invest in th... Read more

SECL and ATDC partner to train 400 youth in apparel skills

  South Eastern Coalfield Limited (SECL) and Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC... Read more

PDS certified as Great Place to Work, wins WOW Workplace Award

  PDS, a global fashion solutions and infrastructure company, has been certified as a G... Read more

Expanding presence in Europe, Skechers launches concept store in Milan

  Expanding its retail presence in Europe in Europe, footwear and apparel Skechers has ... Read more

US, Mexico, Canada Textile Groups urge Trump to avoid tariffs, close loopho…

  The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), National Chamber of the Textile... Read more