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China’s Lanvin Group reports FY25 drop; margins show resilience

French luxury fashion house Lanvin Group has reported revenue of €240 million (~$283 million) in fiscal 2025 (FY25), down 18 per cent year on year (YoY), as macroeconomic headwinds...

When Multiple Crises Begin to Align

Dewan Mashuq Uz Zaman Bangladesh’s garment sector is under growing pressure as production disruptions, cautious buyers, and rising costs...

Tarkhan: A symbolic and revolutionary start to Fashion

The Apparel Digest Report The Tarkhan Dress, dating to around 3000 BCE, is the oldest known woven garment ever...

Remembering Dr. Forrest Cookson: A Friend of Bangladesh and a Voice of Insight

Mehdi Mahbub It is with a heavy heart that I write these words in memory of Dr. Forrest Cookson—an...

Muslin: A Fabric That Traveled Further Than Intended

The Apparel Digest Report Muslin began in a specific ecology and became a refined craft shaped by skill and...
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Pakistan Strives to Revive Exports amid Structural ChallengesThe Apparel Digest Report Compilation

The exports of Pakistan have not been able to increase exponentially in the last 20 years and have stagnated at 25-35 billion dollars in...

Prospects for the Garment Sector

Forrest Cookson, PhD This short paper attempts to forecast the garment sector for the coming year.   This is difficult due to the uncertainties in the...

UK’s Matalan posts strong Q3 as EBITDA jumps 38% on digital momentum

British fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has reported a strong trading performance in the third quarter (Q3) ended November 28, 2025, supported by like-for-like...

France’s Balenciaga unveils 3D weaving & vegan silk for Spring 26

Balenciaga, with the support of Kering's Material Innovation Lab, continues to push the boundaries of fashion technology with the introduction of two groundbreaking material...

Global manufacturing sector closes out 2025 on subdued footing: PMI

The J.P. Morgan global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell slightly to 50.4 in December, down from 50.5 in November but above the neutral...

UK consumers continue to prioritise fashion spending

Despite ongoing economic pressures, UK consumers continue to prioritise fashion spending, with value-led and demand-responsive brands emerging strongest. The insight, conducted by MediaVision, uses...
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