South Korean brands tap new markets
South Korea’s home-grown brands have been actively seeking opportunities in foreign markets. Samsung C&T’s fashion business is working on a plan to export its women’s apparel brand Kuho and men’s…
Fast Fashion fading as sustainable fashion emerges strong
"Whether it is Spring/Summer or Autumn/Winter, fashion changes every season and fashionistas across the globe are increasingly becoming obsessed with changing their clothes and style as per the latest offerings…
IAF to lead consortium for developing training course for buyers, manufacturers in Dhaka
The Conference on Sustainable Sourcing in the Garment Sector (SSGS) organized by the embassy of Netherlands in Dhaka in partnership with the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the Bangladesh Garment…
Amsterdam to host Global Denim Awards this October
The 2016 Global Denim Awards will take place in Amsterdam on October 26. About 11 designers will present their looks to a panel of international denim experts. Among the 2016…
Bangladesh mulls tripartite council for labour issues
A permanent tripartite consultative council will be formed in Bangladesh to address labor-related issues. The council will have representatives from workers in the readymade garment sector and factory owners from…
Tirupur wants to triple business in three years
The Tirupur textile cluster hopes to reach a business of Rs one lakh crore in three years. India’s largest knitwear cluster did business worth Rs 36,000 crores in last fiscal.…
Bangladesh to remain top cotton importer till 2017: ICAC
With its volume increasing by 10 per cent to 1.2 million tonnes, Bangladesh is expected to remain the world's top importer of cotton in 2016-17. Following it is Vietnam that…
China’s textile millers looking at repositioning avenues in Pakistan
China’s textile millers in the Shandong province are in talks with their Pakistani counterparts for a possible repositioning in Pakistan, said Pak China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (PCJCCI)…
Many RMG units in South India catering to Dutch brands exploit workers
Workers in factories of South India that produce clothing for Dutch brands are exploited and poorly paid. Women get paid lower than men for doing the same work. Many garment…
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China's shifting export dynamics and the declining importance of the US market
A recent analysis by David Birnbaum reveals a significant shift in China's export focus, specifically concerning the US’ as a... Read more
Apparel demand remains strong, but economic clouds loom: Wazir Advisors report
Wazir Advisors April 2025 ‘Apparel trade scenario in key global markets and India’ captures the evolving dynamics of global apparel... Read more
Vietnam and India eye mutual gains amidst global trade shifts
At a time of evolving trade policies and geopolitical uncertainties, Vietnam and India are looking to deepen their cooperation in... Read more
US tariffs spark Chinese resurgence, domestic focus intensifies
The recent escalation of reciprocal tariffs between the US and China has sent ripples through the global fashion, apparel, and... Read more
South Korea's apparel market undergoes a budget revolution
South Korea's fashion market is seeing growing demand for affordable and functional apparels. This shift is challenging the dominance of... Read more
Spreading the Bets: India’s need to create a new textile export map
India’s textile and apparel sector, finds itself entangled in a rapidly shifting global trade environment. As geopolitical uncertainties and reciprocal... Read more
As US consumer confidence crumbles it casts a looming shadow over fashion spendi…
A chilling wave of pessimism has swept across the US, with consumer sentiment falling to levels unseen since the depths... Read more
The denim-cargo conundrum, a global tug-of-war in casualwear
The world of casual apparel, once a clear-cut battleground between denim's enduring legacy and the utilitarian surge of cargos, is... Read more
Legacy Titans Under Siege: How fast fashion is outpacing iconic brands
As the global fashion industry evolves once-unchallenged legacy brands, the titans of the industry, now find themselves besieged. They are... Read more
EU's T-shirt market: Steady consumption, rising imports shows changing dynamics
The European Union's appetite for T-shirts remains robust, with consumption expected to grow steadily over the next decade, albeit at... Read more