Apparels

JadeBlue, the leading name in premium menswear, has officially welcomed cricket icon Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador. This exciting announcement comes alongside the launch of the JB x JB collection, beautifully merging their local heritage from Ahmedabad. Jitendra Chauhan, the company’s chairman and managing director, underlined the significance of this cultural connection.

Charlotte Tilbury, the epitome of luxury in the beauty industry, has made waves by naming Sobhita Dhulipala as its first-ever Indian beauty muse. This strategic move highlights the brand’s ambitions within the flourishing Indian marketplace. Joining the ranks of global superstars, Dhulipala’s selection mirrors a growing pattern of Indian personalities leading in high-end fashion and beauty.

Maurice Lacroix, an accessible luxury brand that was founded in 1975 and entered India in 2019 with Ethos, is eyeing India to become one of the top 5 performing markets over the next 2-3 years, Stephane Waser, MD, Maurice Lacroix, told ETRetail. Maurice Lacroix is leveraging India’s growing base of luxury-aware consumers and rising disposable incomes to drive growth.

Cambodia’s apparel exports stayed stable in the first eight months of 2025, supported by higher shipments to the US and Canada.
Exports to Germany, Spain, and Japan fell, with Germany seeing the sharpest 16.3 per cent drop due to EU demand slowdown.
Total exports in 2024 had grown 17.8 per cent year-on-year, reflecting strong post-pandemic recovery and manufacturing investment.

Gold and silver prices reached new highs in India on Monday. Global appetite and geopolitical risks fueled this surge. Physical market sentiment was affected. Experts predict a time correction before further upward rally. Domestic prices may see 3-4% upside for gold and 7-8% for silver by year-end. Demand is expected to rise during Dussehra.

Moët Hennessy India, an LVMH subsidiary, has named Siddharth Suri as its new Managing Director for India. This strategic appointment aims to accelerate the company’s growth and strengthen its leadership in the rapidly evolving luxury wines and spirits market. Suri will focus on shaping long-term strategy and deepening brand resonance with India’s new generation of luxury consumers.

US trade body AAFA recently wrote to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation expressing concern over the PFAS analyte restrictions at the proposed levels and urging the latter to clarify that the testing thresholds don’t apply to products made with recycled materials.
It advocated for explicit exemption from PFAS regulation for items made with at least 50 per cent recycled content.

Malaysia’s apparel imports jumped 12.36 per cent to $1.06 billion in H1 2025, driven by strong domestic demand and restocking, with China remaining the top supplier.
However, apparel exports slipped 1.52 per cent to $582.87 million amid subdued global demand and price competition.
Singapore, Japan, and Turkiye were key export markets.

Ganni x New Balance’s 1906L hybrid fuses a runner’s energy with a loafer’s polish, featuring Ganni’s snake print, bold colours, and metal logos for a rebellious twist.
Shot with Dazed and fronted by Samara Cyn, the campaign explores duality, celebrating multidimensional style with looks from Ganni’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection revealed at Paris Fashion Week.

Banana Republic has launched Banana Republic Archive, a new platform celebrating its vintage icons from the ’70s–’90s with limited drops and storytelling, alongside Abandoned Republic, a digital catalogue trove.
The debut capsule, curated by stylist Marcus Allen, features 70 handpicked pieces, underscoring the brand’s heritage of adventure, craft, and timeless style.