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Trump's Tariff Shock: Indian apparel industry faces exodus as US buyer…

In a dramatic reversal of fortune, India's apparel industry, once poised for growth amid a changing global trade landscape, now finds itself in a state of turmoil. Donald Trump’s recent imposition of a 50% US tariff on Indian garment imports has sent shockwaves through the sector, forcing exporters to... Read more

Trump slams India with crippling 25% tariff over Russian oil, Indian t…

In a dramatic escalation of global trade tensions, U.S. President Donald J. Trump today signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% ad valorem duty on all articles imported from India. The move, effective in 21 days, is a direct response to India's continued importation of Russian Fed... Read more

Circularity in fashion hits a plateau, reveals Kearney's 2025 index

A new report from global management consulting firm Kearney suggests that while circular fashion has become a mainstream ambition, the industry is struggling to move from small-scale initiatives to widespread, systemic change. The fifth annual Kearney's Circular Fashion Index (CFX 2025), which evalu... Read more

From Seoul to São Paulo: How Gen Z is driving a genderless fashion fut…

From the minimalist ateliers of Copenhagen to the neon-lit youth districts of Tokyo, unisex fashion is no longer a fringe concept—it’s a global style revolution. Once limited to avant-garde runway experiments and streetwear capsules, gender-neutral clothing is now reshaping how the world dress... Read more

Time to Lead, Not Follow: Textile industry must become a national prio…

In a visionary address at the Textile Leaders’ Conclave 2025 in Ahmedabad, Kulin Lalbhai, Vice Chairman of Arvind Ltd., called for the Indian textile sector to be declared a ‘national priority’—an urgent imperative, he argued, for India to emerge as a global powerhouse in the... Read more

Fashion flows shift, Vietnam and UK drive growth as others stall

The global apparel trade and retail sector continues to evolve, balancing between post-pandemic recovery, macroeconomic uncertainties, and changing consumer behavior. Wazir Advisors July 2025 Apparel Trade & Retail Update reveals a complex picture: while some markets are charting strong growth, others... Read more

India's Textile Exports to US Face Tariff Shock: What gets hit, what h…

In a significant trade development, the United States has imposed a 25% tariff on all Indian imports, effective from Aug 01, 2025. This move deals a strong blow to India’s export sectors, particularly textiles, garments, and home furnishings. Announced by President Donald Trump on July 30, the... Read more

From Catwalks to Calculations: How KPIs are reshaping fashion in 2025

The global fashion industry is on the threshold to cross the $1 trillion mark by 2027. Yet beneath the glitter of runways and the allure of digital lookbooks, a more pragmatic revolution is taking hold—one driven not by moodboards or muse-inspired silhouettes, but by numbers. Fashion in ... Read more

Woven Ambitions: India’s quiet ascent in the global polyester race

Polyester, once a humble synthetic, is now at the forefront of textile innovation, driven by demands for durability, affordability, and sustainability. Asia, particularly China and India, is spearheading this transformation, dominating global production and investment. Top Players: Asia's grip on p... Read more

Spring Fair announces 12 new winners for #SBS Small Business Initiativ…

UK’s premier trade show for home, gift, and fashion, Spring Fair has announced the 12 winners of its ongoing collaboration with retail magnate Theo Paphitis and his celebrated #SBS Small Business Sunday initiative. The fair is scheduled to be held from February 1 - 4, 2026, at the NEC Birmingh... Read more

India-UK FTA: A game-changer for Indian fashion and apparel, textile e…

Duty-free access, expanded market share, and premium imports set to redefine India’s fashion and home textile trade landscape The landmark trade deal India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed yesterday by Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer, will reshape India’s fashion and textile... Read more

The Fading Colors of Benetton: How a fashion giant lost its hue

From global icon to retail relic, Benetton's vibrant legacy has unraveled, caught between a rigid past and a rapidly evolving fashion future. So what went wrong for the brand that once united the world in color? In the late 20th century, the name Benetton was synonymous with more than just clothing... Read more

A holistic range of interior design products on display at Heimtextil …

Leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles, Heimtextil is set to offer a comprehensive showcase for holistic interior design from January 13 to 16, 2026. The upcoming event promises an expanded and diverse product range, integrating both textile and, for the first time, non-text... Read more

Time to Lead, Not Follow: Textile industry must become a national prio…

Why fashion’s liquidity crisis demands a radical rethink

In the glossy world of fashion—where aesthetics and storytelling reign—the industry's financial underpinnings are quietly coming undone. The global fashion sector is facing an intensifying liquidity crisis, threatening to unravel the very fabric of how clothes are made and sold. At the h... Read more

Tiruppur at the Crossroads: Can India’s knitwear capital keep its glob…

Once a paragon of India’s textile prowess, Tiruppur—the country’s undisputed ‘Knitwear Capital’—is confronting a multi-layered crisis that could unravel decades of industrial growth. While the surface numbers tell a story of booming trade and robust exports, groun... Read more

Is Made-to-Measure overrated? Why factory fashion may be catching up

For decades, the fashion and apparel world has returned to a seemingly settled argument: does mass production sacrifice quality, and is Made-to-Measure (MTM) the only path to excellence? The answer, long framed as a straightforward binary, is now being re-examined in the light of evolving manufactur... Read more

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