There are many platforms now that bridge the gap between the designers or brand owners and the manufacturers/artisans by offering the fabric of their choice in desirable quantity and have also upped their game by…
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Let’s Make Fashion Circular
Textile and clothing is a $1.3 trillion industry. The textile and clothing sector employs 300 million people throughout the supply chain. A report from the Ellen Macarthur Foundation states that 60 percent of textile production is apparel. According…
Read MoreFashion’s Big Opportunity in the Era of China Plus One
China Plus One is the practice where brands diversify their sourcing strategies by including partners from at least another country other than China in their networks of producers and suppliers. They can then counterbalance a heavily…
Read MoreSix Months Buy Plan for Fashion Merchandising
To avoid dead stock, a retailer will plan for the sales, stores, purchases, and reductions for a specific selling period. Retail buyers and merchandisers can use a Six Months Plan, which is a flexible monthly sales…
Read More3 Manufacturing Red Flags all Fashion Designers Should Know
These manufacturers are world-renowned for producing products like fashion accessories and clothing for brands such as Versace and Gucci. These highly respected manufacturers partner selectively with fashion brands. Nearly every fashion brand wants them to work…
Read MoreVanity Sizing in Women’s Fashion: Does Size Matter?
How many times has a woman struggled to get into a garment that was her normal size in the trial room? Then, she tried a different dimension of clothing. Then voila! It fits. She liked it. She can also wear…
Read MoreSustainable Packaging Solutions for Fashion Industry
Aiming for a fully circular system, with alternatives to plastic and poly bags, in which everything is collected, recycled, and made into something useful is a great goal. A good packaging solution should be able to…
Read MoreThe Summer Fibres
Cotton and linen can be worn in summer and provide more comfort. Although linen is costly and wrinkles easily, it is used in clothing due to its convenience, aesthetics, and fashion value. Cotton is the traditional summer…
Read MoreFit Issues in Ready-to-wear Women’s Apparel
Women consumers consider fit to be a crucial factor when making their clothing purchase decisions. This is because women make their purchasing decisions based not only on whether the clothing is fashionable but also on how…
Read MoreHow Fashion can Grasp Growth Opportunities
The global apparel market will be just a little smaller than the GDP of Brazil in 2021. It’s not a secret that international retail will face major challenges in 2023 as consumer confidence drops and supply…
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