Textile

When handloom fabrics meets androgynous styling

In our collective consciousness, handloom fabrics have been associated with our strong identity since time immemorial.  They powerfully represented our cultural heritage and traditions through local weaves. To that...

Beyond the festival stage: Identity in modern Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to numerous communities, each with its own history, customs and ways of understanding the world....

Syed Saymun Haque Nayim on reimagining denim fabric

Denim is usually associated with structure and durability, and familiar garments such as jeans, jackets, and shirts. A...

The hidden language we speak through jewellery

Long before jewellery became a fashion statement, it was a way of saying something without uttering a word....

What drove US’ Capri Holdings’ Q1 FY27 revenue decline?

American luxury fashion group Capri Holdings has reported a softer first-quarter (Q1) fiscal 2027 (FY27) performance, as subdued consumer...
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Beyond the festival stage: Identity in modern Bangladesh

Bangladesh is home to numerous communities, each with its own history, customs and ways of understanding the world. Despite this diversity, many people know...

Bangladesh and Hong Kong: From Early Ties to a New Partnership

Dewan Mashuq Uz Zaman Hong Kong helped shape Bangladesh’s garment industry in its early years, while today the relationship is centred on knowledge-sharing and stronger...

US tariff double hit puts Vietnam’s $17 billion apparel trade at risk

A Fibre2Fashion Report Vietnamese garment exports to the US now face a 12.5 per cent Section 301 tariff, while Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia and Malaysia face...

Dressing Through El Niño: Confronting The Curse of Nature

The Apparel Digest Report El Niño is quietly disrupting fashion from the supply chain to the wardrobe. As heatwaves grow longer and seasons blur, brands...

Elite Eleven: Australia’s Homegrown Challenger Reshaping the Athleisure and Retail MarketRafiad Ruhi

Australia’s own challenger brand is quietly redefining what modern athleisure looks like. In a retail environment dominated by global giants and fast-fashion conglomerates, Elite...

The Motifs Stitched into the World Cup

The Apparel Digest Report The 2026 FIFA World Cup is as much a showcase of culture as it is of football. Jerseys here carry more...
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