Beyond the DTC Rush: Levi’s hybrid channel strategy sets a new retail bench…
The global apparel sector is entering a phase where channel strategy is no longer a tactical lever but a core determinant of profitability. Levi Strauss & Co. has emerged as a defining case study in this shift, reporting that direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels now account for 52 per cent of... Read more
The New Rules of Resale: EPR turning secondhand into fashion’s strategic gr…
The global fashion industry is facing a decisive regulatory and commercial reset. What began as a sustainability narrative around reuse and recycling is now evolving into a hard-edged business imperative, driven by the rise of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Across major markets, parti... Read more
The 2027 Mandate: Why denim’s future hinges on verifiable data
For decades, the global denim industry has relied on a narrative of durability, heritage, and authenticity. That narrative is now being stress-tested by a new operational reality: data integrity. As per Nicolas Prophte, Founder of the Denim Deal Foundation and former supply chain executive acr... Read more
Europe’s textile core unravels as costs, imports and policy pressure bite
Europe’s textile and apparel sector, long seen as a benchmark for craftsmanship and industrial depth, is slipping into a prolonged slowdown. The latest EURATEX data signals a third consecutive year of decline, with industry leaders warning of a steady erosion in global competitiveness. T... Read more
Automation, innovation, regulation are the forces shaping textiles in 2026
The global textile sector has entered a new era. Early 2026 saw the industry breach a $1.06 trillion valuation, reflecting a transformation that goes far beyond production volumes or labor cost arbitrage. Today, technical sophistication, regulatory navigation, and material intelligence define competit... Read more
The new Brussels rulebook, every EU apparel order is now a balance-sheet ri…
The humble export order sheet is undergoing a transformation. What was once a straightforward commercial instrument: SKU, volume, FOB price, delivery window, is rapidly becoming a risk document shaped by regulatory pressure from Brussels. With the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainab... Read more
Boatriders to capitalize growth in Parisian youth fashion with a new unifie…
The arrival of the Boardriders multi-brand concept at Citadium Caumartin marks ... Read more
Bluesign pivots to unified labeling to navigate tightening Eu green claims …
In a strategic response to heightening regulatory pressure regarding environmen... Read more
Tinycottons boosts US market presence with Miami logistics hub and retail e…
Barcelona-based premium childrenswear label Tinycottons has inaugurated a new r... Read more
Moynat makes Italian debut with first store at 3 Via Monte Napoleone
Parisian trunkmaker Moynat has officially inaugurated its first Italian boutiqu... Read more
Brazil’s fiber powerhouse: Record export momentum meets 2026 supply headwin…
Brazil has reinforced its standing as the world’s leading cotton exporter... Read more
Vardhman Textiles aims for energy self-sufficiency with new acquisition
Amidst persistent margin pressures in the Indian spinning sector, Vardhman Text... Read more