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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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Italy sweatshop probe snares more luxury brands

Italian prosecutors on Thursday named Gucci, Prada, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent as among 13 luxury brands suspected of using subcontractors who exploited migrant workers in Italy, as part of a growing investigation into sweatshop conditions. Milan prosecutor Paolo Storari issued requests for information about alleged abuses by the brands,...

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Watches of Switzerland delivers H1 revenues increase of 10 percent

The Watches of Switzerland Group PLC announced a strong first-half performance for fiscal year 2026, delivering 10 percent growth in Group revenue at constant currency to 845 million pounds, with statutory profit before tax surging 50 percent to 61 million pounds. The primary engine of this growth was the robust U.S. market, where revenue jumped...

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Yoox redundancies significantly reduced following MIMIT agreement

The collective redundancy procedure affecting Yoox employees has been withdrawn after an agreement reached at Italy’s Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT), substantially lowering the number of job losses. The settlement has reduced the planned structural redundancies by approximately 70 positions, marking a major improvement over the...

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Capri's post-Versace reset: Michael Kors preps 'modern glamour' revival

Capri Holdings officially offloaded Versace this week, marking a “seminal moment” for a company now seeking to reset and refocus. The US fashion giant has maintained its stance that the divestiture is not a retreat, but a liquidity-backed strategic reboot, positioning Michael Kors as its growth engine. Capri’s outlook post-Versace sale was...

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Frasers Group report strong H1 driven by international growth

Frasers Group PLC reported a "solid start" to the first half of fiscal year 2026, driven by continued progress in its Elevation Strategy and strong international expansion, despite challenging market conditions and excess industry inventory. Group revenue rose 5 percent to 2.6 billion pounds, primarily fueled by international retail, which saw a...

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PVH exceeds third quarter expectations despite profit decline

US fashion group PVH Corporation (PVH Corp) exceeded management targets in the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Consequently, the parent company of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger adjusted its annual forecasts on Wednesday evening. In the latest quarter, which ended on November 2, group revenue reached approximately 2.29 billion...