China was ubiquitous at Paris Fashion Week
Chinese buyers were of course eagerly awaited at Paris Fashion Week, but the city also hosted a plethora of initiatives organised by Chinese delegations. China is a key…
Etsy India launches digital initiative to promote Indian artisans
Through its new digital initiative and campaign, Etsy India is promoting Indian-made goods internationally, with a focus on Indians living abroad, the business announced on its India-specific Instagram…
Italian fashion industry generates €95.5 billion revenue in 2018
Altogether, the Italian fashion industry generated a revenue of €95.5 billion in 2018, up by a mere 0.7% compared to 2017, driven once more and especially by exports.In…
Nike wins halt to further sales of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’
U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee in Brooklyn ruled three days after Nike sued MSCHF Product Studio Inc, claiming that the black-and-red, devil-themed sneakers, which carry the Nike “swoosh”…
Dutch retailers paying ‘starvation wages’ to Indian textile workers
Workers surveyed at 10 garment factories in and around Bengaluru in the southern Indian state of Karnataka took home on average 90 euros (£77.5) a month, and 70…
ISKO opens London denim centre
Called the Creative Room London, the “one-of-a-kind facility” marks the expansion of ISKO’s Creative Room Services (CRS) division and its “dedication to the continuation of responsible production”. The “unique…
U.S. consumer prices rise slightly; underlying inflation muted
The Labor Department said on Tuesday its consumer price index increased 0.2% last month after climbing 0.3% in November. The monthly increase in the CPI has been slowing…
Tough talk from China leaves trade talks with U.S. in limbo
The tough talk capped a week that saw Beijing unveil fresh retaliatory tariffs, U.S. officials accuse China of backtracking on promises made during months of talks and the…
Supreme, maximalism and sustainability dominated resale trends in 2010s
The report also highlighted the brands that had achieved the strongest resale value in the 2010s, a ranking led by cult streetwear label Supreme, closely followed by French…
WGSN owner to put trends business up for sale
It has been “evaluating the optimal organisational and capital structure for its businesses to successfully deliver on their strategy and to maximise shareholder value, including an assessment of…