Status, Rewired: Health, AI and experience are displacing heritage luxury
The global luxury industry is not facing a demand fall it is confronting a redefinition of value. As bellwethers like LVMH, Kering, and Chanel signal declining growth, the underlying narrative is less about macroeconomic stress and more about capital migration. The High-Net-Worth Individual (H... Read more
No More Easy Wins: Why global retailers are losing ground in China
China’s retail sector has entered a new phase, one defined not by aspiration, but by scrutiny. The long-standing advantage enjoyed by international brands has eroded sharply, replaced by a consumer mindset that prioritizes functionality, speed, and localized relevance over global prestig... Read more
India’s 45°C economy is reshaping apparel retail and consumer spending
The intensifying heatwaves sweeping across the Indian subcontinent are no longer mere meteorological anomalies; they have become the primary engineers of the country’s seasonal retail strategy. With over 100 cities recording record-breaking temperatures frequently exceeding 45°C, the... Read more
FY26 Textile Scorecard: Integration, specialization are winning the margin …
As the curtains close on FY2025-26, India’s textile industry is revealing a sharp divide. On one side stand integrated and innovation-led companies that have insulated themselves from raw material shocks through specialization, branding, and technical capabilities. On the other are commo... Read more
Intertextile Shenzhen 2026: Pioneering the Future of Textile Innovation
As Shenzhen cements its status as China’s premier hub for manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and startup cultivation, Intertextile Shenzhen Apparel Fabrics 2026 is evolving to match the city's innovative spirit. Scheduled for June 9–11, 2026 at the Shenzhen Convention & E... Read more
The Devil Wears Prada 2 reflects fashion’s power shift, where consumers rep…
" " The release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 has sparked a debate far bigger than a Hollywood sequel. What appears to be a story about Miranda Priestly navigating the decline of magazine publishing has become a broader commentary on the state of global luxury fashion itself. Across the industry... Read more
Shima Seiki positions seamless knitting as sustainability driver for South …
As the regional textile industry in South America seeks to reconcile rising pro... Read more
Riachuelo scales circularity with next-generation bio-based denim
Brazilian fashion retailer Riachuelo has inaugurated a significant advancement ... Read more
Karnataka boosts textile capacity with acceleration of Kalaburagi PM MITRA …
The Karnataka government has initiated a decisive effort to expedite the develo... Read more
Welspun Living strengthens executive leadership with Keyur Parekh’s elevati…
Welspun Living has announced the appointment of Keyur Parekh as Whole-time Dire... Read more
Vietnam apparel sector shifts toward intelligent production frameworks
The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS) is set to convene a critica... Read more
Strategic gains in African hubs offset tariff headwinds for Gokaldas Export…
Gokaldas Exports has demonstrated significant operational resilience in Q4, FY2... Read more