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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Fashion week review by Lydia Brearley

As we approach party season we're seeing a host of new initiatives, including Nobody's Child, who are trialing a rental proposition, in partnership with Zoa. Customers can choose...

Sami Alam from Bangladesh makes waves in the French fashion scene

On 23 October the fashion capital of the world, Paris, was left in awe as it was treated to an immersive journey showcasing Bangladeshi...

Can’t beat a classic: Why cardigans are your timeless winter wardrobe essentials

The '90s gave the cardigan a bad rep. Straight cut and shapeless, it had an odd penchant for making the wearer look bulky. Fortunately,...

Global fashion brands say to raise buying prices for Bangladesh-made clothes

Global fashion retailers including H&M (HMb.ST) and Gap (GPS.N) are committed to raising purchase prices for Bangladesh-made clothing to help factories there offset higher...

US retailers stuck with overstock

As the holiday shopping season approaches, major USA retailers from Dollar General to Walmart and Macy's could be burdened with too much stock for a second straight...
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