Apparels

Louis Vuitton has become the latest luxury brand in South Korea to suffer a data breach, according to the company on Friday, following recent similar cases involving Dior, Tiffany and Cartier in the country.

Adidas Originals and Edison Chen have unveiled a bold new collection blending heritage with streetwear, highlighted by the reimagined CLOT Stan Smith Espadrille.
Fusing tradition and rebellion, the footwear features espadrille soles and intricate detailing in both white and black.
Unisex club-ready apparel echoes varsity nostalgia with modern twists.

Lenskart has strategically invested in Ajna Lens, a Mumbai-based deep-tech startup specializing in AI-powered extended reality (XR) glasses. This collaboration aims to advance smart eyewear development, building upon Lenskart’s recent launch of Phonic audio glasses. Lenskart intends to merge its design and engineering expertise with Ajna’s technology to create smart glasses appealing to a wider consumer base.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has inaugurated a fully integrated jewellery manufacturing unit in Hyderabad, Telangana, consolidating key operations under one roof. This largest unit, among its 14 facilities, boasts an annual capacity of 4.7 tonnes of gold and 1.8 lakh carats of diamond jewellery.

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court, demanding compensation from Prada for appropriating the Kolhapuri chappal design. The PIL seeks to protect Indian traditional designs and prevent international companies from infringing on Geographical Indication (GI) products. MACCIA views the controversy as an opportunity to enhance artisan skills and strengthen legal protection for heritage products.

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Brazil, Argentina, Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, and Namibia has underscored growing trade ties, particularly in textiles.
India’s apparel exports to Brazil rose 31 per cent year-on-year in Q1 2025, with cotton imports from Brazil also surging due to high domestic prices.
Exports to Argentina, Ghana, and Trinidad & Tobago also showed moderate growth.

US trade body AAFA wrote to the Massachusetts joint committee on environment and natural resources sharing its concerns over The Fashion Act, aimed at environmental accountability in the fashion sector.
The act creates a costly and burdensome regulatory mechanism that cannot effectuate the results it seeks, AAFA noted.
It does not allow for full alignment with the Science-Based Targets Initiative.

Prada and Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce will meet to discuss collaboration. The discussion is about a Kolhapuri chappal-inspired sandal line. Prada leaders will attend the virtual meeting. MACCIA proposed a joint working group. The group will focus on co-branded collections and artisan training. They will also explore a Prada Artisan Excellence Lab.

Sri Lanka’s garment exports rose 9.9 per cent to $1.97 billion in January–May 2025, while total textile product exports hit $2.14 billion, comprising over half of industrial exports.
May saw a slight year-on-year dip.
Imports of clothing and accessories surged 31.2 per cent.
Rising export and import activity signals recovering demand and trade momentum.

Puma has extended its partnership with Borussia Dortmund, continuing its role as official kit supplier and fanwear creator.
Since 2012-13, the duo has celebrated major milestones, including two UEFA Champions League finals and two DFB Cup wins.
The renewed deal underscores shared values and a strong bond, with Puma set to outfit all BVB teams and fans in coming seasons.