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Denim Premiere Vision will return to Milan, Italy, for its 35th edition on 21 and 22 May, showcasing the autumn-winter 2026-2027 denim collections of over 80 exhibitors. Organised by GL events fashion division and under the patronage of the city of Milan, the event will bring together exhibitors from Italy, Turkiye, Morocco, Japan, China, France and the United States.
Florence Rousson, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Premiere Vision and CEO of The Creative Pole, said the event offers the denim industry a dynamic platform for innovation, creativity and business opportunities. This year’s event features eight dedicated sectors fabrics, manufacturing, accessories, yarns, promotion, technologies, laundry and fibres. The Hybrid Denim forum will highlight the fusion of materials, techniques and cultures, with special projects from designer Aurelia LeBlanc and a sustainable collaboration between Kelly Konings and denim mill Gommatex.
The Project Tomorrow initiative will nurture emerging talents from fashion, design and art schools worldwide. Meanwhile, the Denim Fashion District will showcase capsule collections from brands such as Fade Out Label, Stripes Off Road, Daily Blue by Adriano Goldschmied and others.
Four keynote sessions are scheduled, including talks by Anne Oudard, Ani Wells, Kelly Konings and Amy Leverton, offering insights into upcoming denim trends and innovations.
A special tribute will honour Luigi Martelli, the late pioneer who revolutionised denim finishing. Curated by Fabio Adami Dalla Val and OPAA, with contributions from Adriano Goldschmied and Giovanni Petrin, the tribute will feature rare archival pieces from the Museo del Denim, celebrating Martelli’s profound legacy in shaping the modern denim industry.
Autumn Fair is set to return to the NEC Birmingham from 7-10 September 2025, offering retailers a crucial opportunity to refresh their product ranges ahead of the peak shopping season. Following a 34 per cent surge in new, high-calibre buyers last year, this year’s show expands by 10 per cent in floor space and is already 85 per cent sold out. Over 800 brands will showcase must-have products across three key sectors: Home, Gift, and Fashion.
Longstanding exhibitors highlight Autumn Fair’s impact on their businesses. Tara Carlile-Swift, Founder of Freckleface, said the show has been vital in growing their home fragrance brand. Craig Wensley and Steve Manser of DCUK noted that attending boosts visibility among key buyers, distributors, and media. James Mace from The Art File credited the fair with helping the greeting card company secure its first international distributor early in its journey.
Nick Ronald of Casa Verde called trade fairs the ‘lifeblood’ of the industry, enabling face-to-face engagement with thousands of trade customers. Meanwhile, greetings card brand Ohh Deer will exhibit at Autumn Fair for the first time, building on success at Spring Fair.
Autumn Fair remains the go-to destination for independent retailers, particularly those seeking suppliers offering flexible minimums and fast turnarounds ahead of the busy year-end season. Jackson Szabo, Portfolio Director of Autumn Fair, said the show continues to evolve to meet the needs of the retail community, providing inspiration with original, high-quality products.
The 2025 Autumn Fair promises to deliver unmatched sourcing opportunities as the industry gears up for its busiest sales period.
Ambercycle has entered into a strategic partnership with global polymer and yarn producer Highsun Holding Group (HSCC) to drive circularity in woven yarns. This collaboration will focus on expanding textile-to-textile (T2T) closed-loop recycling systems and developing innovative solutions across the textile industry’s value chain.
The partnership aims to transform the global textile sector by scaling recycling capabilities and promoting sustainable practices. Together, the two companies will engage in the development of the fiber market, sourcing end-of-life textile feedstock, collaborating on engineering innovations, producing next-generation materials, and setting quality benchmarks for circular textiles.
Mei Zhen, Vice President, Highsun Holding Group, says, through its partnership with Ambercycle, the group accelerates the use of recycled inputs, reducing its reliance on virgin resources, and driving impactful change across the industry.
Recognized globally as a key supplier in polymer and yarn manufacturing, HSCC has a state-of-the-art R&D center in the Netherlands with global operations headquartered in China, HSCC brings significant technical expertise to this collaboration. The company is focused on replacing virgin polyester and nylon with recycled alternatives—helping to minimize waste, lower emissions, and build a decarbonized supply chain.
Shay Sethi, Co-founder and CEO, Ambercycle, adds, scaling textile-to-textile recycling solutions requires strong partnerships and shared innovation. With this partnership, HSCC lays the foundation for a truly circular and sustainable textile ecosystem.
The collaboration seeks to set new industry-wide standards for circularity, ensuring that recycled synthetics are not only traceable and high-performance but also scalable. Ambercycle and HSCC believe this strategic move represents a major step forward in aligning environmental goals with industry innovation.
During a meeting with Sussana Campbell, Chairperson, SYRE and Johan Ndisi, Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister, Vietnam urged Swedish textile recycling company SYRE to invest in building a green and sustainable textile industry in the country
Chính invited SYRE to tap into Vietnam’s surplus textile materials and waste for sustainable production. He also emphasized on using clean energy and eco-friendly materials in the manufacturing process.
Further, praising SYRE’s proposed investment location in Bình Định province, Chinh termed it as a ‘strategic choice’ due to its favorable business environment and well-developed infrastructure, including an international airport and a deep-water seaport.
Reaffirming Vietnam’s commitment to fast but sustainable development, Chính said, aiming for 8 per cent economic growth this year, the country aspires to reach double-digit growth in the near future. He emphasized on the critical role of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in achieving those goals, while also calling for international cooperation in finance, governance, talent, and technology.
Sharing the company’s ambition to expand globally with a strong focus on green transition, Campbell expressed SYRE’s desire to partner with Vietnam to develop the country into a global hub for circular textile production.
The company’s fully circular manufacturing model creates textile-grade materials from recycled inputs, said Campbell. Vietnam is a strategic location for it, especially with growing global momentum for sustainable production, she added.
SYRE plans to invest $1 billion to build a polyester fabric recycling complex in Bình Định, with the aim of making Vietnam the first high-tech circular textile center in the world. The project will align with EU and U.S. sustainability standards and contribute to Vietnam’s net-zero emissions goal.
PM Chính highlighted Vietnam’s regional leadership in renewable energy and its strong implementation of commitments made at COP26 through COP28, particularly in circular economy and green manufacturing. He also reaffirmed the government’s openness to high-tech foreign investment and pledged full support for SYRE’s operations in Vietnam.
Ndisi welcomed the growing partnership between the two countries, stating that Sweden remains committed to supporting Vietnam’s green transition. He noted that more Swedish businesses are seeing Vietnam as a long-term investment destination and expressed hope for advancing bilateral relations to a higher strategic level.
One of Buenos Aires' most iconic shopping malls, Alto Palermo has inked an agreement with global brand Victoria's Secret to open its first full-line store in Argentina.
To open in Q4, FY25, The new store will be located on the second floor of the shopping mall and will span more than 4,300 sq ft. It will offer a wide selection of products, from classic lingerie to the full Victoria's Secret Beauty line, including fragrances and popular body mists. Launching during one of the mall's busiest shopping seasons, the store will feature signature collections such as ‘Dream Angels,’ ‘Very Sexy,’ ‘Body by Victoria,’ and ‘T-Shirt,’ in addition to sleepwear and accessories.
The store will also offer key services such as ‘bra fitting,’ a personalized experience provided by trained specialists to help customers find the perfect fit. This service will be free and available without an appointment.
Florencia Cortés, Head, Alto Palermo, the opening of this store is a great challenge for the shopping mall as it is an iconic brand recognized worldwide.
With this opening, Victoria's Secret moves forward with an expansion plan in Latin America. The brand currently has over 1,400 stores across the world.
World's largest clothing retailer, Inditex has revealed that its Indian partner, Trent has the option to sell its entire stake in their two joint ventures that operate Zara and Massimo Dutti stores in India.
According to Inditex's latest annual report, the Spanish company also holds an option to buy Trent's 35 per cent stake in the Zara business and 49 per cent stake in the Massimo Dutti business in India. The price for these potential transactions will be based on the value of Trent's share of the businesses at the time Inditex chooses to exercise its option. However, the report did not specify a timeframe for these actions.
Currently, the fast-fashion retailer operates 23 Zara stores and three Massimo Dutti stores in India through these JVs. Inditex has also recently established its own fully-owned companies in India, specifically Bershka Retail and Zara Home.
With a growing number of young people adopting Western-style clothing, India's large population makes it an attractive market for apparel brands. In the existing joint ventures, Inditex handles most of the product sourcing and merchandise, while Trent focuses on finding suitable real estate and store locations.
The agreement between Inditex and Trent requires the joint venture companies to source all their merchandise exclusively from the Inditex Group. Inditex also controls the product selection and specifications. Trent has consistently described its involvement in these ventures as a financial investment.
Earlier this year, Trent sold approximately 29 per cent of its stake in the Massimo Dutti JV for around $2.5 million. Last year, Trent sold about 14 per cent of its stake in the Zara joint venture for roughly $12.6 million.
A recent research by Macquarie Equity Research notes, since Inditex makes all operating decisions for this JV, its ability to determine pricing is higher and hence we conservatively do not factor in any value from this stake when determining our target price.
Zara entered the Indian market in 2010 and became profitable the following year, achieving profitability faster than many other fashion brands in India. However, its growth rate has slowed in recent years, while competitor H&M has become India's largest clothing brand by revenue, driven by aggressive store expansion and lower prices.
As per the government’s recent announcement, the requirement of minimum import price (MIP) for specific synthetic knitted fabrics will not apply to companies holding advance authorizations, export-oriented units, and businesses located in special economic zones.
Currently, certain synthetic knitted fabrics have a MIP of $3.5 per kg. However, inputs imported by holders of advance authorizations, export-oriented units, and units within SEZs (special economic zones) will be henceforth exempted from this rule, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) stated in an official notification.
In a separate trade notice, the DGFT mentioned the introduction of a new field labeled 'Mode of Export of Services' in the electronic Bank Realisation Certificates (eBRC) format for service exports. This change will be effective for documents generated on or after May 1, 2025.
The addition of this field aims to enhance the detail and accuracy of data related to service exports, the DGFT explained.
The e-BRC is a digital certificate issued by banks to exporters, confirming that payment for an export transaction has been received in a foreign currency.
This change also aligns India's data collection policy with international standards under the WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), the notice added.
This new field, corresponds to the four ways services are traded: cross-border supply (like IT services, remote consulting, telemedicine); consumption abroad (tourism, medical treatment in India, foreign students); commercial presence (overseas branches of Indian banks, subsidiaries of IT companies); and the presence of natural persons (engineers, doctors, IT professionals on assignment).
Fast-fashion brand, H&M has launched its new 2028 collection, blending high-end design with affordable pricing.
Showcasing superior craftsmanship, eco-friendly materials, and innovative styles at affordable prices, the collection incorporates naturally decomposable materials and responsibly sourced fibers, addressing growing environmental concerns in the fashion industry.
Designed in collaboration with innovative design studios, the collection features the vibrancy of African prints alongside Scandinavian simplicity. This cultural fusion results in versatile clothing options that appeal to city dwellers, with pieces easily transitioning from day to evening wear.
The collection's cost-effective approach prompts competitors to reconsider their pricing models. Production optimization allows the brand to offer high-quality, runway-inspired pieces at affordable prices, attracting consumers seeking prestige at reasonable costs.
Featured in fashion events across the world, the collection has garnered positive feedback from influencers and critics for its bold direction. It combines luxury fashion with widespread accessibility.
For this collection, the brand has collaborated with emerging creative talents to add personalized, handcrafted touches to its mass-produced merchandise, bringing authenticity to large-scale production.
Combined with mass production capabilities, this inventive development process gives each product a unique feel that resonates with customers seeking distinctive style choices.
The collection caters to both trend-conscious individuals and those who prefer classic styles, offering both statement pieces and timeless staples. Its carefully designed clothes strike a balance between cutting-edge designs and easy-to-wear styles, attracting customers in diverse global markets seeking fresh fashion.
With its 2028 collection, H&M consolidates its position as a groundbreaking leader, transforming the perception of luxury beyond traditional boundaries in an ever-evolving modern world.
Trump administration’s unpredictable trade policies compelled footwear brand Skechers’to downcast its annual earnings forecast, causing the brand’s stock to decline by 7 per cent.
The company plans to reduce production in high-cost locations by diversifying their sourcing. From April 9, 2025, 38 per cent of Skechers' US sales originated from products made in China, as per a report by the Bank of America.
President Donald Trump has significantly increased import tariffs on Chinese goods to 145 per cent. These higher tariffs increase input costs for US companies with substantial Chinese manufacturing, ultimately leading to higher prices for American consumers.
The administration's inconsistent tariff policies are making it difficult for businesses to make long-term spending decisions, says David Weinberg, Chief Operating Officer, Skechers.
The current environment is simply too volatile to accurately predict results, he adds.
The company hopes to start experiencing significant effects from the current tariff situation at the end of the current quarter and ‘very sharply’ in Q3, FY25..
California-based Skechers also fell short of its Q1, FY25 sales expectations, growing by 7.1 per cent compared to the projected 7.9 per cent, according to data from LSEG.
The brand’s sales in China declined by approximately 16 per cent during the quarter ending March 31, as against the 11.5 per cent decline in the previous three-month period.
Along with other footwear manufacturers like Adidas, Nike, and Puma, Skechers has significant manufacturing operations in Asia, particularly China.
Several consumer goods companies, including PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Kimberly-Clark, have also lowered their annual forecasts due to the increased supply chain pressures caused by tariff uncertainty.
Edgar Zakharyan, Deputy Minister for Economy, Armenia encouraged a visiting delegation from China, Shaoxing Keqiao City Association for the Promotion of Foreign Markets, to establish joint textile businesses in Armenia.
Highlighting Armenia's plans for industrial zones that meet international standards, Zakharyan pointed out the potential for mutually beneficial collaboration in the textile industry.
Zarkharyan urged delegation to explore opportunities for Armenian manufacturers to participate in international exhibitions held in China. This would help boost the recognition of Armenian textile products in China, he said.
According to local news reports, the Chinese delegation toured several large textile companies and held business meetings.
The delegation's visit to Armenia was a part of the program titled, ‘Creating sustainable value chains in the textile and agribusiness sectors of Armenia’, which is financially supported by the European Union and initiated by the International Trade Centre.
