Novelty, sustainability, decluttering drives women’s wear market
"The biggest challenge is over stocked market. There are too many new products being introduced and it’s difficult to predict what shoppers will want next month. According to Enrico Ziglio, Founder and Chief Executive of London-based women’s wear labels Sister Jane and Ghospell, womenswear shoppers constant... Read more
Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles – Autumn edition to focus on contr…
"Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles attracts leading local and international brands. The last edition held in August 2018 featured leading fabric brands such as Enzo Degli Angiuoni Spa from Italy, Jab Anstoetz from Germany and Prestigious Textiles from the UK, domestic big names such as Beijing Yada and Beijing Euroar... Read more
Latin America emerges as the new fashion hub
"Attracting Latin American consumers is both easy and difficult at the same time. Central and Southern Americas have different cultures, taste, climate. For instance, Brazil has an incredible passion for bright colors, and has special requests in terms of fits as their body types are very particular." Pepe Jeans Londo... Read more
Despite difficulties, China continues to lead world textile & appa…
"Year 2018 was a landmark in the history of global apparel manufacturing as China’s dominance declined due to rising labor costs, slower economy and the government’s desire to decrease exports and increase production for domestic consumption. However, China will continue to remain top supplier to the US for... Read more
Global textile industry learning to survive difficult times
"Poised delicately between a slow recovery of a second slide, the global economy demands a collaboration between brands and solutions for the entire supply chain. It is important for brands now to deliberate on the current situation and formulate future strategies. Continuous global crisis, high oil prices and turmoil ... Read more
ISPO Munich 2019 focuses on women’s sportswear
"ISPO Munich, the world’s largest trade fair for sporting goods, focused on sportswear for women athletes this year. The show, held on March 2, 2019 at the Messe Munchen Exhibition Centre in Munich welcomed around 80,000 industry visitors from 120 countries. Around 2,943 exhibitors showcased their products and in... Read more
EPCH buyer-seller meet in Santiago facilitates Indo-Chile interaction
"The Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) along with the Embassy of India in Santiago, Chile and Santiago Chambers of Commerce organised a buyer-seller meet on March 11 and 12 at Santiago in Chile. The event was inaugurated by Awadh Kumar, Commercial Attache, Embassy of India, Chile and Rodrigo Mujica R Dire... Read more
Gartex, Messe Frankfurt India collaborate for unified platform
"Mex Exhibitions and Messe Frankfurt India have entered into a strategic alliance to create a unified industry platform called ‘Gartex Texprocess India.’ The event will be a part of Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network and leverage on the group’s strong global network and expertise in the sector... Read more
Ethical fashion gains ground with growing awareness on socio-environme…
"Young consumers today are concerned about social and environmental causes that are defining issues of our times. They support their beliefs by favoring brands aligned to their values. Studies indicate nine out of 10 GenZ consumers feel companies have a responsibility to address environmental and social issues. However... Read more
Shaping socio-political growth through fashion
"Fashion and politics have always complemented each other in paving the future growth of a nation. The term Fashion Activism, coined by famous designer Céline Semaan, Founder of Tech Lab Slow Factory denotes the use of fashion to implement social and political change. Semaan championed the term by retailing an a... Read more
Men’s dress shirt gets a new look
"Even though ‘casual Fridays’ have loosened up the men’s formal dressing style, the classic shirt, paired with a suit, remains a staple for office going men. The trend is being customised across many apparel categories ranging from jeans and T-shirts to shoes and suits. Suits are taking more casual fo... Read more
Brands self-disrupt to meet consumer needs
"In order to stay relevant among young consumers, traditional brands are disrupting their own offerings, and business models. The latest Business of Fashion–McKinsey State of Fashion Survey highlights, self-disruption as one of the top 10 trends for the fashion industry to watch out for in 2019. Two key forc... Read more
Deloitte’s puts forth strategies to combat the next recession
"Consumers and retail companies are still reeling from the fallout of the 2008 whose aftereffects continue to reverberate through the consumer economy. To ensure that companies aren’t caught unware the next time recession hits the world, Deloitte, which provides audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financi... Read more
Intertextile Sanghai Home Textiles-Spring edition attracts 30 per cent…
"Around 300 domestic and international suppliers will present a wide range of home textiles that include bedding and toweling, curtains, table and kitchen linen, etc. Prominent brands like Bambi Enterprises & Jaspa Herington from Australia, Mistral Home NV from Belgium, Shanghai Shuixing Home Textile, Sunvim Group ... Read more
CEO Conclave: Discusses the strategies for reviving confidence in text…
"Organised by DFU Publications with Textiles Association (India) as the knowledge partner, The CEO Conclave-Investment and Partnership Summit concluded on an optimistic note. The two day event held on February 19 and 20 at HICC, Hyderabad was attended by over 150 leaders of the textile supply chain including mill owner... Read more
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Global accessories market growing at four per cent
The global accessories market is rising at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6 per cent. Among... Read more
Morocco can be gateway for Indian apparel exports
Morocco could serve as a gateway for India’s exports to Europe, West Africa and the US. T... Read more
Milano Unica Shanghai showcases Italian excellence in textile production
The 15th edition of Milano Unica Shanghai showcased Italian excellence in textile production to... Read more
Indian brands/retailers increase sourcing from Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to India are up by 115 per cent. Readymade garments constitu... Read more
Burberry pledges to eliminate plastic by 2025.
The fashion giant will ensure that all of its future plastic packaging is either reusable, recy... Read more
Bangalore has silk testing centers
The Silk Mark Organisation of India (SMOI) has set up nine testing centers in prime retail hubs... Read more
Australia's fashion brands close amidst rising competition
Australian fashion brands have started closing operations amid fierce competition from global r... Read more
Brands, manufacturers looking at a closed loop chain
Some forward-thinking brands are aiming at creating a closed-loop textile supply chain. To brin... Read more
Peta objects to rear label patch on Levi’s jeans
People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals says the rear label on Levi Strauss jeans that pro... Read more
Pakistan’s textile exports up two per cent
Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports rose two per cent year-on-year in the first eight... Read more
Brands, manufacturers looking at a closed loop chain
Some forward-thinking brands are aiming at creating a closed-loop textile supply chain. To brin... Read more
Peta objects to rear label patch on Levi’s jeans
People for the Ethical Treatment for Animals says the rear label on Levi Strauss jeans that pro... Read more
Pakistan’s textile exports up two per cent
Pakistan’s textile and clothing exports rose two per cent year-on-year in the first eight... Read more
UK buyers want Tirupur exporters to act fast
UK-based buyers want garment exporters based in Tirupur to ship orders before Britain leaves th... Read more
Textile Forum, UK gets a thumbs-up from exhibitors, visitors
Textile Forum was held in the UK, March 13 and 14, 2019. The show is a one-stop sourcing platfo... Read more
Rising cotton prices alarm Indian apparel industry
The sudden rise in cotton prices in India might slowdown the already dull apparel business. Cot... Read more
BCI experiences historic uptake in 2018
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) experienced a historic uptake in 2018 as 93 retailers and brands... Read more
Prada’s annual revenue increase for the first time in four years
Annual revenues for Italian luxury group Prada increased for the first time in four years, alth... Read more
Zalando closes private clothing and shoe brands
Zalando is closing many of its private clothing and shoes brands in order to woo more establish... Read more
Italian luxe brand Emilio Pucci spreads retail in Asia
Emilio Pucci is a luxury Italian fashion brand specializing in women’s ready-to-wear and ... Read more
Zara to launch first denim capsule collection
Zara plans to offer its first capsule collection of customisable denim apparel via pop-ups late... Read more
Under Armour lauded for labor rights
Under Armour has secured a stamp of approval from Fair Labor Association (FLA). The US-based sp... Read more
Australian buyers unwilling to pay right price for Bangladesh RMG
Australian brands pay pitiful prices for the garments they source from Bangladesh. They have re... Read more
UK Materials Show in May to attract manufacturers, brands
Materials Show will be held in the UK from May 1 to 2, 2019. This is the first European event o... Read more