Brands explore new strategies to make the most of omnichannel retail
"Though six out of ten consumers use at least one digital channel for their shopping of apparels and garments, retailers still value the importance of physical stores. This is leading to the adoption of a combination of physical stores with digital channels to provide customers with wider choice. A recent Apparel Omnic... Read more
A humanistic approach to attack thoughtless clothes consumption
"A recent survey by McKinsey & Company reveals around 60 per cent of all clothes produced end up in incinerators or landfills within the first 12 months. People are buying new clothes in large quantities. Clothes production doubled between 2000 and 2014, with the number of garments purchased each year by average co... Read more
US-China trade war to reduce ‘Made-in-China’ labels
"It all began a year ago with the US administration, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, imposing a 25 per cent tariff on 818 categories of goods imported from China. This move further escalated into a major bilateral trade war between these two economic superpowers. Since then, US-based brands relying on C... Read more
AEPC, ILO team up to launch compendium of good management practices
"Not immune to the challenges of recession, unemployment and sustainability in consumption and production, India’s RMG exports has been hovering around $17 billion for the last few years. Increasing competition is making buyers more stringent about brand’s compliance to environment standards. They are also ... Read more
New innovations, strategies spurring growth of wool yarn
"Wool manufacturers are innovating with new crossbred yarns leading the way for the creation of trans-seasonal apparels and other innovative garments. Latest study by the Persistence Market Research reveals 2019 was a milestone year for wool yarn manufacturers as the market recovered from its sluggish period from 2014-... Read more
CHPFW focuses on carbon neutrality by 2025
"Aiming to be a carbon neutral city by 2025, Copenhagen recently announced one of its most ambitious climate policies in the world that includes reducing the greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2030. The city will use its role and voice to make sustainability more attractive and speed up the transition of the in... Read more
A pheonmenonal response to Gartex Texprocess India on the first day
"Messe Frankfurt India and MEX Exhibitions jointly launched Gartex Texprocess India in New Delhi today. The comprehensive exhibition on garment & textile machinery, fabrics, accessories and allied industries welcomed thousands of trade visitors on its opening day, and is expects an even higher footfall over the com... Read more
Trade war could boost India’s position in apparel, fashion segment glo…
"A recent survey by Weave Services, a supply chain consulting firm that specialises in demand and production planning shows, leading apparel brands and sourcing offices are moving their bases out of China over concerns of access to raw materials and lead times. This surely offers a golden opportunity to India to establ... Read more
A green revolution in sports industry as brands opt for eco-friendly m…
"Green materials are penetrating all fractions of the fashion industry. Recently, many sports giants have introduced recyclable materials into their products. A case in point is Adidas, whose recently launched reusable running shoes are made of 100 per cent reusable thermoplastic polyutherane. Known as the Futurecraft ... Read more
Need for women’swear brands to regain their focus
"With several women’swear designers entering the menswear fold, the era for men’s fashion has arrived. Brands are launching new collections catering exclusively to mens’ fashion sense. In September 2018, designer PrabalGurung launched his first men's collection after nearly a decade in business. A mon... Read more
New and shorter recycling methods to combat fashion pollution
"The problem of waste in the fashion industry is getting bigger. Ariel Muller, Asia Pacific Managing Director of non-profit Forum for the Future, recently noted at the Ecosperity conference in Singapore, the fashion industry, which produces around 10 per cent of global carbon emissions is likely to produce over 26 per ... Read more
Fashion and luxury sectors grow with new acquisitions and innovations
"As per the recent Deloitte report, ‘Global Fashion & Luxury Private Equity and Investors Survey 2019,’ mergers and acquisitions in the luxury industry increased to 265 in 2018. Of this, 75 deals were recorded in the luxury hotel sector while the luxury goods sector recorded 145 deals. Of this, 73 deals... Read more
A structural approach to tackling sustainability in fashion need of ho…
"Many apparel producers, brands and retailers are making a lot of noise about their sustainability initiatives, but in reality little progress has been made as more and more clothes are being thrown into the landfills every year. To deal with this, brands need to increase investments in sustainability and also cut down... Read more
Now, brands move from customised to made-to-measure clothes
"Not so thin women do not have to contend with ill-fitting and uncomfortable clothes anymore. Brands these days are extending their size ranges to cater to more diverse body shapes. Some of them are adopting newer technologies to create made-to-measure clothes that fit their customers like second skin." Not so... Read more
Menswear becomes smart with new design and color trends
"Marian Park, Fashion Editor, WGSN sets out key trends for menswear for the season. As per Park trends are full of contradictions. While tailoring is slouchy, streetwear is refined. The continuous adoption of new trends is creating a smart and casual menswear that is not only versatile but also of utmost value to consu... Read more
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Itochu to support Ethiopian textile industry
Japanese trading house Itochu will provide support for Africa’s textile industry, startin... Read more
Redress to showcase 10 new collections at fashion design competition
Redress, the Hong-Kong based environmental charity will showcase 10 new collections at the Gran... Read more
LIVA showcases new intimate wear collection at INTIMASIA 2019
LIVA, the new age fabric from the Aditya Birla Group, showcased its latest offerings in intimat... Read more
Eurovet awards 200 European boutiques
Eurovet, the organiser of the Salon International de la Lingerie and Unique by Mode City, organ... Read more
Drop in Vietnam yarn exports to China
The value of Vietnam’s yarn exports to China has decreased by 2.5 per cent. The reason is... Read more
Sourcing at Magic showcases concepts based on collaboration, innovation
The Sourcing at Magic event highlighted garment concepts that hinge on collaboration, innovatio... Read more
JC Penney forays into resale clothing business
JC Penney is foraying into the second-hand clothing business in partnership with online consign... Read more
Supply chains remain obsolete
Automation and AI have become integral parts of nearly every industry, including fashion. But w... Read more
US sports goods affected by tariffs
With higher tariffs, US consumers have to pay more for sports footwear and apparel. Sports equi... Read more
US to shorten list of items in new tariff list
Amid pressure from US businesses and concerns about effects of trade war’s on the economy... Read more
Supply chains remain obsolete
Automation and AI have become integral parts of nearly every industry, including fashion. But w... Read more
US sports goods affected by tariffs
With higher tariffs, US consumers have to pay more for sports footwear and apparel. Sports equi... Read more
US to shorten list of items in new tariff list
Amid pressure from US businesses and concerns about effects of trade war’s on the economy... Read more
Pakistan’s ban on imports may not hurt India
Pakistan’s move to stop import of products from India or of Indian origin is not expected... Read more
Cambodia approves 153 investment projects
In the first half of this year, the Council for the Development of Cambodia approved 153 invest... Read more
US apparel industry opposes tariffs
The apparel industry in the US supports maintaining strong trading ties with China and voices o... Read more
Pakistan’s ban on imports may not hurt India
Pakistan’s move to stop import of products from India or of Indian origin is not expected... Read more
Fashion patents gain in significance
Intellectual Property Rights are gaining importance in global fashion industry. Fashion designe... Read more
Gap partners Enel Green Power for renewable energy
Gap has entered into an agreement with Enel Green Power. US-based Enel Green Power, is a leadin... Read more
India: Tripura Exporters Association seeks alternative for MEIS scheme
Tirupur Exporters’ Association (TEA) has urged the government to introduce an alternative... Read more
4th Centrestage to be held in Hong Kong from September 4
The fourth edition of Centrestage, Asia's premier fashion event will be held from September 04 ... Read more
Chinese apparel makers riding on Bangladesh to enter India
Chinese garments are coming to India via Bangladesh. Cotton garments such as trousers, shorts a... Read more
Costs push up US apparel prices
US apparel prices are on the rise. With rising cost of raw materials and inputs that go into fi... Read more
Luxury players acquire companies in adjacent sectors
As per Deloitte’s latest Deal Monitor report, of the 265 mergers and acquisitions that to... Read more