Global Retailers Race to Adopt Digital Product Passports (DPP)
You will soon scan your clothes the same way you scan a boarding pass.That is the speed at which Digital Product Passports are moving. A Digital Product Passport, or DPP, is a small digital file that travels with every product.It shows where the item was made.Who made it.What materials went in.Plus how you can recycle […]
AI in Asian Factories: The Shift You Can Now See
Let us kick off with a simple truth. Something big is happening on factory floors across Asia. You can feel it the moment you walk in. Screens glow. Machines learn. Workflows move with quiet confidence. I first noticed it on a visit to a mill in Tiruppur. A line supervisor told me his shift finally […]
Indian Ethnic Wear’s Global Moment: Why Your Style Is Part of a Bigger Trend
Indian ethnic wear is having a worldwide moment, and you can feel it everywhere. You see it on red carpets, at festivals, plus even in casual street style. What once felt like a niche is now a growing global wave. People across continents are discovering the charm of sarees, lehengas, kurtas, and fusion pieces, and […]
Global Luxury Market Slows as Consumers Shift Toward “Value-Driven Fashion
In a shift that is reshaping the global fashion landscape, luxury spending has begun to cool across key markets, with consumers increasingly prioritizing value, durability and long-term investment over trend-driven purchases. Analysts report a noticeable slowdown in high-ticket sales across the U.S., Europe and parts of East Asia, signaling the end of the post-pandemic luxury […]
SHEIN Unveils Breakthrough Polyester Recycling Process
Fast-fashion giant SHEIN has announced a significant technological breakthrough: a chemical recycling process that converts both pre-consumer and post-consumer polyester waste into new, high-quality fibers. Developed in partnership with China’s Donghua University, the process aims to address one of the most challenging waste streams in the fashion industry. Polyester makes up over 54% of global […]
Sojo Expands to Paris as Clothing Repair Movement Accelerates
British clothing-repair startup Sojo has officially expanded into mainland Europe with its first Paris location, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing circular fashion movement. The company opened a repair hub inside Westfield Les 4 Temps, one of the city’s most visited commercial centers, signaling rising consumer demand for long-lasting clothing and repair-based retail services. […]
Glenn Martens Appointed as Creative Director at Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela—one of fashion’s most enigmatic, avant-garde houses—has appointed Glenn Martens as its new Creative Director, succeeding John Galliano and stepping into a role that carries immense creative weight. Known for his tenure at Diesel and his transformative work at Y/Project, Martens brings a blend of architectural experimentation and raw conceptualism that aligns seamlessly with […]
Meryll Rogge Takes Helm at Marni, Signaling a New Creative Direction
Italian luxury label Marni has appointed Belgian designer Meryll Rogge as its new Creative Director, a decision that has already sparked excitement across the global fashion industry. Best known for her bold color language, subversive tailoring and refreshing approach to upcycling, Rogge represents a vibrant shift for Marni as it enters its next era of […]
Antonin Tron Takes Over Balmain: A New Era Begins
Balmain, one of Paris’s most influential luxury fashion houses, has officially named French designer Antonin Tron as its new Creative Director, marking a major shift in the brand’s creative evolution. The announcement comes shortly after the departure of long-time creative chief Olivier Rousteing, who shaped Balmain’s identity for over 14 years. Tron’s appointment signals a […]
Is Fashion’s AI Bubble About to Burst? The Industry Reassesses Its Tech Obsession
Artificial Intelligence has dominated fashion headlines for the past two years. From AI-powered design assistants to virtual try-ons and predictive trend analysis, the technology promised to revolutionize the industry. But as the initial excitement fades, experts are asking a new question: is fashion’s AI bubble about to burst? Luxury conglomerates like LVMH continue to invest […]