Apparels

ONLY sourced 3,400 tonnes of organic cotton from African farmers through a direct-to-farm model verified by Cotton made in Africa (CmiA).
This milestone supports BESTSELLER’s sustainability goals, with cotton now used in bestselling products like Blush and Power jeans.
BESTSELLER aims to source 30 per cent organic cotton by 2025, boosting environmental and social impact in Africa.

Zalando expands its AI offerings with the Zalando Assistant and Trend Spotter.
The Assistant, now available in all 25 markets, offers personalised fashion advice in local languages using AI.
Trend Spotter adds four new cities, showcasing emerging trends from 10 fashion capitals weekly.
These updates enhance customer experience and engagement, supporting Zalando’s pan-European fashion ecosystem.

The Philippine manufacturing producer price index (PPI) saw a YoY drop of 1 per cent in August from a 0.4-per cent YoY drop in July.
Month on month (MoM), it fell by 0.2 per cent in August from July’s 0.0004-per cent rise.
The PPI for readymade garments rose by 0.8 per cent YoY in August compared to a 1.7-per cent YoY rise in July and rose by 0.2 per cent MoM over July’s 0.2-per cent MoM drop.

China’s apparel exports to Saudi Arabia reached $1.2 billion from January to July 2024, with trousers and shorts leading at $216 million.
Dresses and T-shirts followed in value. Home textile exports amounted to $288 million, with bed and floor textiles being the largest categories.
In the textiles segment, fabric exports dominated, totalling $504 million.

Sri Lanka’s garment exports rose by 2.3 per cent to $3.09 billion in Jan-Aug, while textile exports declined by 14.9 per cent.
Exports of other made-up textile articles rose by 7.3 per cent, contributing to total textile product exports of $3.36 billion.
Imports of textiles and clothing saw significant growth, with textiles rising 16.1 per cent and clothing up 26.8 per cent in the same period.

US apparel imports totalled $79.3 billion in 2023, with the majority sourced from Asia, a report released yesterday by the US International Trade Commission said.
Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and Pakistan accounted for a combined 27 per cent of US apparel imports last year.
Quality and detailed finishing contribute to the competitiveness of India’s apparel production, the report noted.

Adidas Y-3’s Fall/Winter 2024 campaign, directed by Francis Plummer, transitions from NYC streets to an abstract realm, showcasing the brand’s dynamic blend of movement, art, and athleticism.
The collection features refined wool pieces, tie-dye nylon fabrics, and footwear highlights like the Y-3 SUPERSTAR and KYASU OVERBOOT, blending Yohji Yamamoto’s aesthetics with Adidas’ heritage.

The global T-shirt import market, driven by casual and athleisure trends, shows steady growth, with cotton T-shirts favoured for sustainability and comfort, while non-cotton options cater to performance needs.
The US, Germany, and France lead imports, while China and Bangladesh dominate exports.
Future T-shirt import trends include a growing focus on sustainability and functional apparel.

Genesco Inc has appointed Cassandra “Sandra” Harris as Senior Vice President, Finance, and CFO, effective October 7, 2024, succeeding Thomas A. George, who will retire on December 12, 2024.
Harris, with extensive leadership experience from VF Corporation, will oversee Genesco’s financial operations, driving growth and profitability.
George will assist with the transition.