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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Power scarves and punk elegance for Dior and Saint Laurent’s strong women

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Apparel Digest - March 2, 2023

A model presents a creation from Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall-Winter 2023-2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, on 28 February, 2023.AFP Dior and Saint...