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Raymond plans bigger foray in ethnic wear market

Zara has released a denim range for children. This is a range fit for a circular economy. The denim collection was designed with its whole life cycle in mind. Fabrics used to make the collection include a minimum of 98 percent cellulose-based fibers and contain at least five percent recycled ... Read more

Pure London launches sustainability toolkit for retailers

Pure London has come up with a toolkit for independent fashion retailers in the UK. With nearly 14,000 independent fashion retailers in the UK, the toolkit is an invaluable resource that provides step-by-step guide with tangible and practical information on everything from reducing carbon footprint and en... Read more

Bangladesh RMG exports to Russia drops as shipments, payments get affe…

Shipment of garments from Bangladesh to Russia dropped 47 per cent year on year in the July to December 2022 period of the current fiscal year. Before the war, Russian buyers used to place work orders in big volumes. Ever since the war with Ukraine, Russian buyers have delayed payments. Before... Read more

India’s apparel exports rose in December 22, US continued to have larg…

The latest Wazir Advisors’ latest ‘Apparel Trade in Key Global Markets and India’, reveals in November 2022, the US imported apparel worth $6.3billion which is 15 per cent lower than apparel imported in November 2021. The report also shows, in December 2022, the US’ monthly apparel... Read more

Asian markets throw lifeline for Bangladesh’s RMG exporters

The effect of two-year long pandemic, followed by Russian-Ukraine war and how Western countries are slipping into recession and tightening their purse strings on non-essential items such as clothing. Whilst Bangladesh went all out during the pandemic to maintain uninterrupted supply to the West by not shu... Read more

India’s garments industry seek favorable tax incentives in Union Budge…

Garment manufacturing is the single largest sector and backbone of India’s MSME with a whopping 95 per cent contribution. Stakeholders are hopeful the Finance Minister will announce some incentives for the apparel sector in the upcoming Union Budget. Indeed, the government’s Production Linked ... Read more

Global denim markets continues to stride ahead post-pandemic as demand…

After two difficult Covid years of dressing down days, the fashion resilience of denim is being felt once agin. Every year, over two billion jeans are sold globally and apparel manufacturers are now focussed on cashing onto this lucrative segment in post-pandemic days. It is expected by 2023, the size of... Read more

Demand for sustainable kids clothing grows in India riding on celebrit…

As the fastest-growing segment in India, children’s clothing is mimicking the eco-consciousness that has started establishing itself within adult clothing. Targeting new-born to 14 year olds, this clothing segment is mirroring the preference of parents who are not only supporting the green planet mo... Read more

Deloitte Retail Outlook 2023 indicates possibility of profitability

Conducted between October 21 and 31 2022 with 50 retail executives working in the US, the Deloitte study indicates retailers can expect positive growth and profitability even during inflationary period. The study has been particularly insightful on how retailers can confidently build on their resiliency a... Read more

The Lycra Company’s innovative legwear trend forecast for AW23/24 fost…

Stepping forward into an innovative AW23/24 season trend forecast, US-based manufacture of exceptional fibre and technology solutions The Lycra Company is looking at changing the legwear fashion segment. With trend forecasting experts from Stijlinstituut Amsterdam, the company each year presents a predict... Read more

As global fashion sector deal with issues in 2023, economic slowdown i…

Year 2022 was all about positivity and hope for the fashion industry with much hype about the return of consumers after two years of lockdown and uncertainty. Many brands went on to invest in more “on trend” collections that addressed sustainability and eco-consciousness. Fast fashion was pull... Read more

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