Mid-market fashion leads economic profit growth; 2025's top styling trends revolve around denim and comfort; sustainability debates intensify with microplastic concerns in recycled fabrics.
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Mid-market Fashion Sector Becomes Largest Economic Profit Contributor
The mid-market fashion sector now leads in economic profit according to McKinsey's Global Fashion Index, with Inditex among the top performers driving growth in this segment.
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Top 2025 Style Trends Focus on Denim and Comfort
Google reveals 2025's most-googled fashion trends, highlighting a resurgence of denim in forms like jorts and barrel-leg jeans, alongside comfort-oriented styles and bold prints such as leopard patterns.
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Fashion Logos Once Status Symbols Now Considered Tacky
Popular brand logos like Coach's oversized 'C's, Louis Vuitton's large monograms, and Michael Kors' prominent hardware have declined in status, as consumers prefer quieter luxury and simpler designs.
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Fashion by Informa Releases Comprehensive Marketing Guide
Fashion by Informa launched the 'Inside Fashion Marketing' guide offering strategies like creative storytelling and livestream shopping to help brands enhance visibility and engagement in a rapidly evolving market.
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Sherwin-Williams Selects 'Universal Khaki' as Color of the Year
The color trend forecast by Sherwin-Williams highlights Universal Khaki as the 2025 Color of the Year, chosen for its reflection of comfort, warmth, and timeless style in fashion and interiors.
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Investigation Sources Concerns Over Microplastic Pollution from Recycled Polyester
Major brands like Nike and H&M face scrutiny over 'greenwashing' as recycled polyester, heavily marketed as sustainable, actually worsens microplastic pollution; calls increase for reducing synthetic fibers overall.
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Calida Group Strengthens Board with Experts to Enhance Strategic Direction
Calida Group adds Caroline Forster and Nicole Loeb to its Board of Directors, aiming to bolster expertise in retail and textiles to improve product development and brand communications.
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Fashion Trend Forecasting Continues with Data-Driven Insights
WGSN remains a leading authority in forecasting fashion trends through expert analysis and data science, guiding brands in creating products that align with evolving consumer preferences.
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Experts Debate E-commerce Export Opportunities and Risks for Fashion
Industry professionals convened at 'Welcome on Board' to discuss the evolving opportunities and challenges within fashion e-commerce exports, emphasizing strategic testing and innovation.
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Mr Price Acquires NKD to Expand Value Fashion Footprint in Europe
South African retailer Mr Price Group Limited acquires Germany's NKD Group GmbH, aiming to strengthen its position in the European value fashion market and broaden its international reach.