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6. 2026 Supply chain in fashion outlook
Resilience, regulation, and robotics: Fashion supply chain pivots for 2026 The fashion supply chain in 2026 is no longer defined solely by speed and cost, but by its resilience, precision, and adherence to escalating regulatory standards. The prevailing operational reality is one of volatility, driven by geopolitical turbulence, trade tariffs,...
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5. 2026 Fabric and materials outlook
Next-generation biomaterials move to commercial scale The fashion industry is poised for a significant shift in its material landscape for 2026, driven primarily by twin imperatives: deepened sustainability and advanced performance integration. Industry forecasts and recent fabric trade show collections, such as the Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26)...
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4. 2026 Technology in fashion outlook
Artificial intelligence reshapes apparel industry's operational framework Artificial intelligence (AI) has firmly transcended its designation as a technical novelty, developing into the crucial interface between consumers and brands and reshaping the operational structure of the apparel industry. This technology is no longer merely a tool, but...
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3. 2026 Consumer behaviour outlook
Re-engineering desirability for the algorithmic consumer The global fashion sector is entering a new strategic cycle defined by profound shifts in consumer behaviour, demanding a re-evaluation of how apparel companies build desirability and remain visible. Amid persistent economic uncertainties and geopolitical pressures, the industry is...
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2. 2026 Apparel industry regulatory changes
EU regulatory overhaul: a 2026 mandate for apparel’s future The European Union (EU) apparel and textile industry is confronting an unparalleled wave of mandatory sustainability legislation, with 2026 serving as the pivotal deadline for key compliance mechanisms. These regulations—spearheaded by the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation...
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1. 2026 Apparel industry economic outlook
Fashion industry braces for shifting rules and low growth The global fashion industry is navigating a fundamentally new reality in 2026, characterized by persistent macroeconomic volatility, redrawn trade maps, and rapid technological disruption. Executives are seeking clarity amidst systemic shifts that demand heightened agility and disciplined...
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Five Japanese fashion and textile organisations to know
The Japanese fashion industry is built on a multilayered connection of diverse areas, including material development, apparel production, cultural dissemination and environmental response. In this “material exporting country”, where textile export values exceed those of apparel products, the importance of overseas communication is increasing...
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Q3 2025 apparel industry review: landscape of polarisation and protectionism
The third quarter of 2025 has revealed a fashion industry defined by sharp polarisation. While the overall sentiment remains one of cautious resilience, a distinct bifurcation has emerged between the struggling luxury sector and the thriving performance and value segments. As executives navigate a ""new normal"" of turbulence, the industry is...
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Apparel companies posting strong performance in Q3 2025
The third quarter of 2025 highlighted a distinct divergence in the global fashion industry. While traditional luxury giants faced headwinds, sportswear innovators, value-driven retailers, and specific premium brands delivered exceptional financial results. Companies like On Holding, Aritzia, and Amer Sports defied macroeconomic pressures,...
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Companies reporting sales and profit drops in Q3 2025
The third quarter of 2025 exposed deep fissures within the global fashion industry, characterized by a marked contraction in the luxury sector and ongoing volatility for mid-market retailers. A combination of cooling demand in China, a pullback by aspirational consumers in the US, and the disruptive impact of new trade tariffs created a...
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