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Loewe tops Lyst Index Q1 2025 unseats Miu Miu as mass fashion breaks t…

Loewe tops Lyst Index Q1 2025 unseats Miu Miu as mass fashion breaks through

    The highly anticipated, 'Lyst! Inside Q1 2025’s Hottest Fashion Rankings' report has sent ripples through the industry, highlighting a market where luxury continues to evolve, and surprisingly, accessible fashion is making an unprecedented rise. Loewe has dethroned long-standing frontrunner Mi... Read more

Digital Thread to Physical Touch: The tug of war between touchscreens …

Digital Thread to Physical Touch: The tug of war between touchscreens and tactility

    In a world where fashion unfolds in pixels and checkout happens with a click, legacy fashion brands are wrestling with a new kind of customer detachment: the vanishing footstep. As e-commerce booms and the dopamine rush of next-day deliveries becomes addictive, these stalwarts of style are charting ... Read more

India vs. Bangladesh in the global apparel export market

India vs. Bangladesh in the global apparel export market

    The global apparel market is a dynamic arena, and a close examination of the data reveals a compelling story of competition and contrasting trends between two South Asian manufacturing powerhouses: Bangladesh and India. While both nations are significant players, their trajectories and market strate... Read more

The BIS Dilemma: Is India’s cotton policy unravelling its export dream…

The BIS Dilemma: Is India’s cotton policy unravelling its export dream?

    The Indian textile sector—one of the most important pillars of our economy—is now confronting an important moment. The Ministry of Textiles’ recent move to defer the implementation of the Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023, until August 27, 2026, offers only a temporary bre... Read more

Roica showcases high-performance textile innovations at Milano Unica

Roica showcases high-performance textile innovations at Milano Unica

    A premium stretch fiber developed by Asahi Kasei, Roica is at the forefront of the textile industry's shift towards more sustainable and high-performance materials. Known for its exceptional elasticity, comfort, and versatile applications, Roica comes in various innovative forms, including Roica V55... Read more

Transatlantic Tensions: How US tariffs are threatening the future of E…

Transatlantic Tensions: How US tariffs are threatening the future of Europe’s textile industry

    The European textile and apparel industry, a major contribute to the continent’s manufacturing ecosystem, is grappling with mounting uncertainty following the US' imposition of a 20 per cent tariff on EU textile and clothing exports. The decision, announced in April 2025 as part of a broader r... Read more

Circular Fashion’s Real Power Play: Winning customer loyalty by owning…

Circular Fashion’s Real Power Play: Winning customer loyalty by owning the loop

       When the latest KPMG and Circular Fashion Federation report landed, it made an immediate splash: a projected €31.3 billion opportunity in Europe’s circular fashion economy by 2030 and more than 88,500 new jobs in the offing. In sustainability circles and C-suites alike, the nu... Read more

The Invisible Stitch: Exposing the truth behind fashion’s most mislead…

The Invisible Stitch: Exposing the truth behind fashion’s most misleading label

    In the glittering world of fashion, where storytelling is everything, the small but powerful ‘Made in...’ tag is often the final word on a garment’s origin. It tells the consumer where their clothing comes from—or so they believe. But hidden behind this simple phrase is a glo... Read more

Tariff Tides Turn Again: The billion-dollar comeback of 'submarining' …

Tariff Tides Turn Again: The billion-dollar comeback of 'submarining' in US apparel trade

    In the world of global trade, few terms have the covert glamour and historical baggage of ‘submarining’. Once a relic of the quota-era under the now-defunct Multi-Fiber Agreement (MFA) the controversial practice, is making waves again. Spurred by a new climate of protectionism and puniti... Read more

China Plus One: Is India ready to complement, not replace, the global …

China Plus One: Is India ready to complement, not replace, the global apparel giant?

      The global supply chain, once heavily concentrated in China, is undergoing a profound re-evaluation. Geopolitical shifts and recent disruptions have prompted a clear mandate: diversify. While China remains a manufacturing powerhouse, the question that has emerged topmost in global textile and ... Read more

Garment imports reveal a tale of two strategies, EU builds, US diversi…

Garment imports reveal a tale of two strategies, EU builds, US diversifies

  A recent analysis of global garment import trends from 2013 to 2024 reveals a divergence in strategies and market dynamics between the European Union and the US. While the EU has consistently increased its garment imports, revealing a growing appetite for international textiles, the US market has largely ... Read more

India tightens fabric import rules from Bangladesh is it trade protect…

India tightens fabric import rules from Bangladesh is it trade protection or tensions escalating?

    India has moved decisively to restrict fabric imports from Bangladesh, enforcing a port-only policy that bars overland entry of key jute and textile materials. In a fresh notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), New Delhi declared that specific shipments—includin... Read more

US-Vietnam trade deal reshapes global fashion sourcing, a wake-up call…

US-Vietnam trade deal reshapes global fashion sourcing, a wake-up call for India

    In what’s being described as a high-stakes recalibration of global trade, a newly signed trade agreement between the US and Vietnam is sending ripples through the world’s apparel and textile supply chains. Touted by the Trump administration as a "Great Deal of Cooperation," the pact repl... Read more

Trust over trends is how fashion e-commerce is being redefined in Euro…

Trust over trends is how fashion e-commerce is being redefined in Europe

    The digital racks of fashion e-commerce are changing as a new report by BoF Insights ‘The New Era of Fashion E-Commerce’, done in collaboration with Amazon Fashion & Sports in Europe, reveals shifting consumer priorities, with trust, reliability, and convenience now eclipsing fleetin... Read more

Global Sourcing Expo Insights: India to reshape Australia's sourcing l…

Global Sourcing Expo Insights: India to reshape Australia's sourcing landscape

    The recently concluded Global Sourcing Expo Australia (June 17-19) in Sydney served as a vibrant testament to a significant shift in Australia's global sourcing strategy. As the nation's only dedicated sourcing exhibition for apparel, footwear, textiles, and homewares, the event highlighted a growin... Read more

Global Sourcing Expo: Australia's premier sourcing hub expands reach a…

Global Sourcing Expo: Australia's premier sourcing hub expands reach and vision

    The Global Sourcing Expo, a pivotal event connecting global suppliers with Australian trade buyers, continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for business, industry associations, and export councils. With successful editions recently concluding in Sydney (June 17-19, 2025) and the hig... Read more

Is Shein's green push just for show? New report raises doubts

Is Shein's green push just for show? New report raises doubts

    Global fast-fashion behemoth Shein released its extensive 2024 Sustainability and Social Impact Report in June, a document exceeding 100 pages. The report comes amidst the company's recent incorporation of high-profile environmental initiatives, notably becoming a signatory to the UN Global Compact ... Read more

 
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Tiruppur registers 12% growth in RMG exports in Q1, FY26

   RMG exports by India's prominent knitwear hub, Tiruppur increased by 12 per cen... Read more

Tariffs may help India capture additional 5% share in global garment indust…

   New tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are likely to shake up the global... Read more

Premier Vision Paris 2025 to focus on innovation and technology

   Set to return from September 16-18, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte, the upcomin... Read more

DGFT showcases Trade Connect ePlatform at two B2B trade exhibitions

   Under the guidance of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Directorate Ge... Read more

South Korea textile exports hold immense potential for Bangladesh: Presiden…

   During a high-level meeting with Park Young-Sik, South Korea’s Ambassador... Read more

Inditex relaunches budget brand Lefties in France

   Parent company of Zara, Inditex is set to relaunch its budget fashion brand Lef... Read more

Livinguard launches new solution to prevent microfiber pollution in textile…

   Swiss material science innovator, Livinguard Technologies has unveiled a new gr... Read more

UK unveils reforms in trade rules under DCTS

   The UK Government unveiled a series of reforms designed to streamline trade and... Read more

Independent retailers across UK struggle as footfalls decline: Survey

   Conducted in collaboration with SaveTheHighStreet.org, a nationwide survey by S... Read more

US clothing and accessory store sales decline 0.22% in June 2025: NRF

   US clothing and accessory store sales declined by 0.22 per cent in June, markin... Read more

UK unveils reforms in trade rules under DCTS

   The UK Government unveiled a series of reforms designed to streamline trade and... Read more

Independent retailers across UK struggle as footfalls decline: Survey

   Conducted in collaboration with SaveTheHighStreet.org, a nationwide survey by S... Read more

US clothing and accessory store sales decline 0.22% in June 2025: NRF

   US clothing and accessory store sales declined by 0.22 per cent in June, markin... Read more

Textile Minister inaugurates 16th ITTF in Japan

   Marking a significant step in expanding India-Japan textile trade, Giriraj Sing... Read more

Vietnam’s T&A exports increase by 10% in H1, FY25: Report

   Vietnam's textile and apparel (T&A) exports increased by 10 per cent to $22... Read more

Accused of labor exploitation, Loro Piana to undergo court monitoring for a…

   Fifth high-end label to be placed under judicial administration in Italy due to... Read more

MannyAI to revolutionize apparel manufacturing with new AI tool, Seamstream

   An innovative fashion tech startup leveraging artificial intelligence to facili... Read more

M&S partners David Jones to launch collections in Australia

  Marks & Spencer (M&S) has entered into its first-ever international fashion w... Read more

Autumn Fair revitalizes independent retail business across UK with a nation…

   UK's leading marketplace for home, gift, and fashion, Autumn Fair held a nation... Read more

Global ‘AI in fashion’ market to expand to $8.2 billion by 2033

   Valued at $1.3 billion in 2024, the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Fash... Read more

Helena Helmersson appointed new independent member to Mango’s Board of Dire…

   Leading international fashion brand, Mango has appointed Helena Helmersson, for... Read more

Bangladesh RMG exports grow by 8.84 % to $39.35 billion in FY25

   Despite prevailing global economic headwinds, Bangladesh's RMG exports grew by ... Read more

Global athleisure market to grow to $1113.00074 million by 2032: MRFR

   Valued at an estimated $510.10 million in 2023, the global athleisure market is... Read more