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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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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 esteemed contributor to The Apparel Digest,...

UK’s Burberry Q3 FY26 sales rise as retail momentum builds

British luxury fashion house Burberry Group plc has reported sequential improvement in retail performance in the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2026 (FY26) ended...

THREADS THAT BUILT A NATION: A BRIEF JOURNEY WITH BANGLADESH’S RMG INDUSTRY

Ridan Mehran Mahbub The Readymade Garment (RMG) industry is one of the most defining pillars of Bangladesh’s modern economy. It transformed the country from a...

Water – a source of renewable practice or a measure of waste?

Rafiad Ruhi The Readymade Garment (RMG) and textile industry relies heavily on water at every stage of production, making it one of the most...

Circular recycling project transforms 24t of textiles waste in Europe

he project was launched by Dutch textile recycling centre Boer Group with financial backing from Refashion. Both Boer Group and Refashion, which are active...

Apparel News in Brief for September, 2025

Apparel News in Brief for September, 2025 Bangladesh’s Exports Slip in August Despite Strong Start to FY26 Bangladesh’s merchandise exports fell 2.93 per cent year-on-year in...
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