Apparels

Bangladesh’s RMG exports increased 9.63 per cent to $7.13 billion in July–August 2025, with woven apparel (up 10.28 per cent) slightly outpacing knitwear (up 9.11 per cent).
Home textile shipments rose 12.68 per cent to $139.02 million, while cotton and cotton products edged up 1.70 per cent.
RMG exports in August fell 4.75 per cent year-on-year.

TechnoSport has inaugurated its first exclusive brand outlet in Raipur. This marks the company’s 18th store nationwide. TechnoSport plans to launch eight more outlets in Central India by the end of this fiscal year. The company’s EBO business has witnessed substantial year-on-year revenue growth. TechnoSport aims to reach 50 EBOs by the end of 2025.

Rahul Mishra secured a court injunction against unauthorized copying of his designs, emphasizing the critical role of intellectual property in India’s economic growth. The fashion industry faces increasing counterfeiting due to e-commerce and social media, prompting designers to seek legal protection.

Australia’s apparel and clothing imports fell 3.31 per cent to Au$1.109 billion (~$725.4 million) in July 2025, ABS data showed.
Textile yarn and fabric imports declined 2.51 per cent to Au$387 million, while fibre imports rose to Au$11 million.
Fibre exports slipped 4.13 per cent to Au$741 million.
In 2024–25, apparel imports had grown 8.17 per cent to Au$13.229 billion.

Topshop and Topman will expand their UK retail presence through a February 2026 partnership with John Lewis.
Topshop will feature in 32 stores, while Topman will launch in 6, offering curated womenswear and menswear edits.
Leaders from both brands highlighted the collaboration as a milestone, blending fashion-forward collections with John Lewis’ trusted service and strengthening high-street retail.

G-III Apparel Group has reported net sales of $613.3 million in Q2 FY26, down 4.9 per cent YoY, with net income falling to $10.9 million and diluted EPS at $0.25.
The sales reached $1.2 billion in H1, with net income of $18.7 million.
For FY26, the company projects $3.02 billion in sales and EPS of $2.53–$2.73, while navigating tariff impacts and focusing on brand growth and strategic priorities.

Designer Kunal Rawal has launched his first flagship store in Kolkata, expanding into the eastern market. Located in a heritage bungalow on Ballygunge Circular Road, the store, designed with architect Rooshad Shroff, reflects Rawal’s design philosophy. Alongside the launch, Rawal introduced his new collection, World of KR, featuring versatile festive and occasion wear with lighter fabrics and customizable options.

Caleres has reported net sales of $658.5 million in Q2 FY25, down 3.6 per cent YoY, with Famous Footwear and Brand Portfolio sales declining 4.9 and 3.5 per cent, respectively.
Gross margin fell 210 bps to 43.4 per cent, and net income dropped to $6.7 million.
The company achieved $15 million in annualised cost savings and completed the Stuart Weitzman acquisition.

Despite export challenges from US tariffs, Surat’s gem and jewellery sector anticipates a domestic demand surge fueled by recent GST reforms. The GST rationalization, including exemptions for diamond imports and reduced rates on packaging, aims to lower costs and boost consumption.

The government’s GST rate rationalisation for the textile sector aims to boost the industry towards a $350 billion target by 2030. Key changes include reduced GST on garments and fibres, making apparel more affordable and correcting the inverted duty structure.