News & Analysis

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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Uncertainty Forrest Cookson, PhD

This article takes an overview of the developments in the garment sector and the impact on the Bangladesh economy. The single most important point...

Apparel News in Brief for July, 2025

High US dependence may bring over 250 RMGs to edge as high tariff looms; 1,000 more factories will also feel the pressure Over 250 Bangladeshi...

The New Uzbekistan – The Big Country with Big Opportunities:

Uzbekistan’s transformation in spotlight with major investment forum showcasing opportunity A report by ‘Invest Uzbekistan’ It is a paradox that Uzbekistan, whose history stretches back deep...

Apparel News in Brief for April, 2025

Bangladesh’s Apparel Exports Climb 10.84% in FY25 Q3 Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exports increased by 10.84% year on year between July and March of FY2024-25,...

The Cultural and Symbolic Significance of Pohela Boishakh in Bangladesh

The Apparel Digest Analysis Pohela Boishakh is not just another date on the calendar but a time that brings people together and celebrates the rich,...

Fast Fashion’s Role in Bangladesh’s Troubled Economy

Ridan Mahbub Bangladesh is one of the global hubs of the world fast fashion industry.The products its garment factories export stock the shelves at H&M,...
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