Apparel

Nordic Council adopts new roadmap for transparent fashion industry

The Nordic Council has adopted a new recommendation urging Nordic governments to strengthen sustainability standards across the fashion and textile industry. The move aims to improve transparency, reduce greenwashing,...

Kontoor to sell Lee brand to Authentic in $1 billion deal

Kontoor Brands has agreed to divest the Lee brand to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth up...

Why are stakeholders divided over Bangladesh’s labour reforms

Bangladesh’s labour law amendments are widely seen as one of the country’s most important reforms in recent years,...

| US T&A imports fall 11.9% by volume in Q1, exports also decline

United States (US) recorded an 11.93 per cent year-on-year decline in textile and apparel import volumes across all...

India’s textile & apparel export down 3.4% to $2.88 bn in April 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports declined 3.42 per cent in the first month of fiscal 2026-27 (April-March). Apparel...
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ILO cuts projection in 2025 global employment growth from 1.7% to 1.5%

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently revised its global employment forecast for 2025, projecting the creation of 53 million jobs instead of 60 million...

Who needs Gucci? We’ve got Gamcha couture!

It's fashion as storytelling, and the storyteller is Priota Iftekhar. Once known as the "Flag Girl" for proudly waving our red-and-green flag across borders,...

Who needs gold? Costume jewellery is the real treasure

It mirrors our heritage and cultural identity, and pairing it thoughtfully with an ensemble reflects our personal flair for styling. Women who effortlessly think...

France’s Balenciaga appoints Pierpaolo Piccioli as creative director

Kering and Balenciaga are pleased to announce the appointment of Pierpaolo Piccioli as the new Creative Director of Balenciaga, effective July 10, 2025. An accomplished...

Comfort is the new standard in 2025 fashion

In 2025, you do not need to sacrifice comfort to look fashionable, because comfort has become a major focus in the fashion industry. Loose...

Switzerland’s Richemont’s 2025 sales hit $23.97 bn amid retail growth

Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company Richemont has reported group sales of €21.4 billion (~$23.97 billion) in 2025 ended March 31, reflecting up 4 per...
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