Luxury resale goes global, sneakers, handbags, archival fashion redrawing b…
The luxury resale market in 2026 is no longer a monolithic global block. According to the RB Insights January 2026 report, the industry has evolved into a sophisticated ‘Geography of Desire’, where consumer behavior, cultural context, and logistical efficiency dictate regional domi... Read more
China out but can India deliver? The realities of the global sourcing shift
With the US imposing a flat 15 per cent tariff on Chinese imports under Section 122 as of February 2026, brands are scrambling for alternatives. The assumption that this diverted business will flow seamlessly to India is proving overly simplistic. While Indian textile exporters are looking at ... Read more
Luxury in Retreat: Why the aspirational consumer is gone for good
The global luxury industry is confronting an unprecedented situation. The active consumer base, which peaked at 400 million in 2022, has shrunk to roughly 340 million entering 2026, a 60-million-customer exodus concentrated in the aspirational middle class. Bain & Company’s latest da... Read more
The Invisible Bleed: How a single chemical is slowing India’s apparel machi…
The global fashion industry has spent the better part of the past two years obsessing over visible disruptions viz. volatile cotton prices, container shortages, and geopolitical fractures in trade routes. Yet, beneath this noise, a far less visible but far more structurally dangerous crisis is... Read more
The Closet Paradox: How ‘nothing to wear’ is driving global overconsumption
In an era of overflowing wardrobes and instant fashion gratification, a striking paradox has emerged: the more clothes we own, the less satisfied we feel with them. It is the subtle yet pervasive dilemma of the modern consumer, summed up in the ubiquitous complaint: “I have nothing to we... Read more
US trade rulings and labor slowdown reshape 2026 cotton supply chains
The global cotton industry is entering a period of adjustment, shaped by legal rulings, trade policy recalibrations, and a softening US labor market. From textile mills to retail giants, supply chain stakeholders are reassessing strategies as uncertainty over tariffs combines with cautio... Read more
US lifestyle spending sparks 2 per cent retail revenue gain to open 2026
The American retail landscape has demonstrated notable resilience in Q1, FY26, ... Read more
Edikted secures Prime Carnaby Street real estate for European physical debu…
The rapid migration of digitally native fashion labels into high-street retail ... Read more
Chattogram textile hub strengthens global ESG standing with Meher Garments …
The Bangladesh Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector has reached a new sustainability... Read more
Vietnam eyes $50 billion export target as SaigonTex 2026 anchors regional g…
Vietnam’s textile and apparel sector has set an ambitious export turnover... Read more
Gujarat textile hub implements strategic production caps amid global volati…
The South Gujarat textile corridor is executing a decisive shift in operational... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai 2026 concludes as a critical stabilizer for Asian tex…
Despite persistent shipping diversions in West Asia and a complex global trade ... Read more