The year 2020 is probably the worst ever for many: COVID-19, social movements, terrorism, populism, hurricanes and wildfires. You may have lost a close friend or a family member, lost your job, or closed your business while fundamental freedoms were limited. This is a different crisis, and socioeconomic consequences are still uncertain. Challenges for apparel retailers will...Read More

Gucci, an Italian luxury fashion brand known for its double-G logo, is one of the top brands in the world today. Gucci’s heritage and business strategy are what makes it so expensive. Italian brand Gucci combines clever marketing and unique design elements to create high consumer demand. When I told my partner the price I paid for...Read More

Fashion has benefited from digital innovations. Digital interventions are a part of the business cycle in today’s society. The entire business cycle is now digitally intelligent, from AI-based fashion, trend, and product forecasting to robotic manufacturing, merchandise planning, and predictive sales to customer targeting. The digital world is now part of our everyday lives! How? Digital technology is...Read More

In a conversation with investors, retailers, and suppliers last week, I was asked whether fast fashion is really sustainable. This question could also include luxury and other business segments. Fashion sustainability has become mainstream. However, some brands still destroy products to maintain exclusivity. Fashion sustainability: the new cool In a conversation with investors, retailers, and suppliers last...Read More

The trend towards sustainable fashion may be positive, and it slows the degradation of the environment caused by the textile industry. However, this does not do much to restore the resources used in the natural world. The only way to move forward is a closed-loop, possibly the only solution for reversing the harmful effects of humans....Read More

Everyone has a different interpretation of the word “fashion.” Fashion can mean different things to different people. For some, it is uniqueness, art and creativity, culture, expression, and expression. And for others, it’s a way of living. The fashion industry invests its heart and soul into fostering innovation, and it tries to find every way possible...Read More

You’ve got a summer wedding coming up and you want to look your best, but how do you go about it? In India, weddings are all about the dhamaal and dressing up. This is a time when it’s important to look good. As important as the Indian wedding is, other formal outfits are just as important. You’ve got...Read More

The shahtoosh was a great example of how fashion and biodiversity can work together. The fashion industry was equally concerned about saving an endangered species as they were about saving the species. Subir Ghosh tells a story from the ringside about one of history’s best kept secrets. The shahtoosh was a great example of how fashion and...Read More

Ciara Cates, from Patagonia, spoke recently with Ben Galphin in one of our digital show webinars. Ben Galphin is the chief innovator outsider at Outsider Innovation. He believes that reducing your impact is “the most important factor” in future-proofing any brand. This article discusses this as well as other important factors for future-proofing your branding. Ciara Cates,...Read More

Rare is the person who does not want to be stylish and trendy. Many people are hesitant to choose ‘custom made’ clothing because they believe it is too expensive. In reality, bespoke clothing doesn’t have to be prohibitively expensive. It doesn’t have to be to please one’s inflated self-esteem. Rare is the person who does not want to...Read More