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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UK’s Matalan posts strong Q3 as EBITDA jumps 38% on digital momentum

British fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has reported a strong trading performance in the third quarter (Q3) ended November 28, 2025, supported by like-for-like...

France’s Balenciaga unveils 3D weaving & vegan silk for Spring 26

Balenciaga, with the support of Kering's Material Innovation Lab, continues to push the boundaries of fashion technology with the introduction of two groundbreaking material...

Global manufacturing sector closes out 2025 on subdued footing: PMI

The J.P. Morgan global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell slightly to 50.4 in December, down from 50.5 in November but above the neutral...

UK consumers continue to prioritise fashion spending

Despite ongoing economic pressures, UK consumers continue to prioritise fashion spending, with value-led and demand-responsive brands emerging strongest. The insight, conducted by MediaVision, uses...

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...

Acreage compression to cap India’s cotton output in CYi 2026: ICRA

Despite leading the world in acreage, the cotton sown area in India has been steadily declining, with current levels being 20 per cent lower...
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