ICE cotton rose on strong China demand, short covering, and higher crude oil prices, though gains were capped by a stronger dollar making cotton pricier for overseas buyers. March 2025 settled at 70.77 cents/pound, up 0.34 cents. Weekly...
The addition of Bronwyn Newport to the cast of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” has added a maximalist approach to a series known for its understated aesthetic.
In the aftermath of the presidential election, voters are reaching for merchandise and political symbols either to celebrate the results or to make clear their opposition.
Abundant data and advanced analytics are helping brands create new models of their customers’ lifetime value. The aim is to gain better insight into which shoppers are worth investing in.
After seeing the consequences of fast fashion, one woman is on a mission to change the way we think about repurposing clothes Mary Fleming was on holiday in Kenya when she saw it: a mound of secondhand clothes heaped by a river, the pile...
Fall in activity in November pinned on chancellor’s tax rises as official figures also show drop in October retail sales Business live- latest updates Labour’s first budget in 14 years has been given the “thumbs down” by private sector...
As an advocate for the seamless integration of innovation and sustainability in fashion, my journey from traditional fashion to the niche that is fashion innovation has been driven by a quest to find meaningful solutions in an industry...
With high-street shops vaunting sometimes dubious sustainability creds, it can be hard to spot quality threads. Here’s how to find durable jeans, boots with welly and more • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up...
When he’s not herding performers at “Once Upon a Mattress,” Cody Renard Richard is bowling, catching up with theater friends and, to his surprise, bumping into Beyoncé.
Herringbone, check or double breasted, classic coats never go out of style It’s always good to be prepared for anything the weather throws at you. Your coat purchase is arguably the biggest spend in your wardrobe and the aim is to buy...
In midlife, I prioritize roomy designs that helped me move with ease. I had been searching for that freedom all along A few weeks ago, getting dressed to take my kids to a comics festival, I put on a pair of tapered maroon jersey pants....
Get ready for a silk shirt undone to the navel, necklaces and big T-shirts, all aimed at humanising Meta’s founder For more than 20 years Mark Zuckerberg has made a Macbook grey T-shirt and equally drab-coloured hoodie his trademark. But...
In October 2024, Japan’s apparel imports rose 5 per cent to $2.3 billion, comprising 3.7 per cent of total imports. Textile yarn and fabric imports fell 1.1 per cent, while exports rose 4 per cent. During April-September 2024, apparel...
In a series of tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos purporting to highlight #WomenInMaleFields, female users are sharing stories of negative experiences dating men.
Lubrizol introduces Sancure 20898, a polyurethane dispersion designed for packaging coatings and durable inks. It enhances holographic packaging with a balance of hardness and flexibility, ensuring durability in embossing processes....
A bold striped shirt does the job a Breton top did a few years ago. It’s easy, no drama and makes you feel comfortable but confident Put your hand up if you’re reading this on a Saturday. Hi! OK, so: are you wearing a striped shirt?...
Princess Kate looked radiant in a stunning midnight blue Astley Clarke necklace that featured a silver embellished design - you can now show the same look, saving yourself more than 30 percent.
Want to up your style game but cut your consumption? It’s easy with these go-to pieces • Read Simon Chilvers on streamlining your style A capsule wardrobe can seem like a fashion unicorn: a nice idea but impossible in reality. But what...
ExxonMobil plans to invest over $200 million to expand advanced recycling at its Baytown and Beaumont, Texas sites by 2026. Aiming for 1 billion lbs/year globally by 2027, the initiative boosts plastic waste circularity using proprietary...
In this week’s newsletter: Our thrifty guide to copying the high-low styling, double socking and XL suiting of the spring/summer ’25 shows • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up here It’s been a whirlwind four...
ComplexCon, held this year in Nevada and “curated” by Travis Scott, is a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival. And the kids just love it.
She parties with Ivanka Trump and has turned Tesla products into fashion accessories on social media. Assuming these are political statements may be incorrect.
Many brands with famous names attached are a bust. But these are the ones that offer genuinely excellent products Depending on the source you read, between 50 and 100 celebrity-fronted beauty brands have launched in the past five years....
Online tools are helping Americans travel abroad to discover their ancestry, seek out relatives and obtain documentation for dual citizenship. Here are tips for your journey.
At the beginning of 2024 I had the opportunity to sit down with Lauren Bartley, the Chief Sustainability Officer at GANNI to dive into the brand’s sustainable initiatives and vision for the future of fashion. Here are some of the key...
‘Stoney’ has been worn by everyone from Drake to Keir Starmer, but its position as label of choice on the terraces gets the highest attention score. We talk to its chair and former owner In a quiet corner of Stone Island’s flagship...
From insisting on natural fibres to knowing your measurements, here is how to buy intentionally – while keeping an open mind The secondhand clothes market is booming. But is it always the case that buying from secondhand shops is good...
This season, the MUNICH FABRIC START event, served as a dynamic platform for professionals from diverse facets of the fashion world, enabling them to share their insights, showcase their groundbreaking work, and engage in meaningful...
To boost foreign trade and economic recovery, China has introduced measures, including financial and insurance support for SMEs like ‘little giants’ and ‘hidden champions’. Initiatives focus on e-commerce, green trade, and visa policies,...
From fireworks and Kylie Jenner for Coperni to a supersized birdcage at Chanel and target practice at Dior, the shows in the French capital were en pointe for spring Continue reading...
Dessert-trolley gourmands have dominated perfumery for years, but there are signature scents to be found for those lacking a sweet tooth Fragrances are traditionally separated into families – floral, woody, opulent and so on –...
From cosy traditional PJs and luxury underwear to ethically made pieces and fun printed sets, men’s sleepwear has evolved The 12 best women’s winter pyjamas for peaceful nights and cosy sofa days Men’s sleepwear has changed radically:...