Sourcing

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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China’s Economic Developments in 2024: A Comprehensive Overview of Trade, Manufacturing, and Policy Shifts

The Apparel Digest Report China's capacity to adapt to shifting local and global markets was demonstrated by the significant shifts that occurred in the country's...

The Canadian Apparel Brands: A Brief Introduction

Ridan Mahbub The Canadian fashion and apparel industry has steadily emerged as a vibrant and influential sector on the global stage, combining innovation, sustainability, and...

US Manufacturing Sector Sees Contraction Amidst Slowing Demand and Rising Costs

The Apparel Digest Report The latest S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI data indicates that the US manufacturing sector experienced a slowdown at the beginning of...

Source Fashion Spotlights British Manufacturing

Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion, takes place at Olympia London from 14th – 16th July 2024 will put the spotlight on some...

Pakistan’s Textile Crisis: Machinery Sales and the Lessons for Other Economies

Once a pillar of economic prosperity and stability, Pakistan's textile sector is currently experiencing a serious crisis that has given rise to an unexpected...

China’s sustainable outlook

The Apparel Digest Report When it comes to the fashion business on a worldwide scale, sustainability has become an increasingly important topic in recent years....
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