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Dressed in the Mind: Why Psychology Must Emerge into the World of Fashion
Dressed in the Mind: Why Psychology Must Emerge into the World of Fashion

Fashion is deeply psychological, shaping identity, behaviour, confidence and emotional well-being. Integrating psychology into fashion can address body image issues, mental health challenges and...

How Digital Product Creation is Changing Apparel Development
How Digital Product Creation is Changing Apparel Development

Digital product creation is reshaping how garments are developed. Designers can now create virtual garment samples, reducing physical prototypes and accelerating collaboration across global supply...

Climate Accountability Across Global Fashion Supply Chains
Climate Accountability Across Global Fashion Supply Chains

As climate commitments shift from voluntary ambition to enforceable obligation, fashion’s global supply chains are entering a new era of accountability. Regulatory convergence, financial scrutiny,...

Are Tariffs Accelerating Nearshoring and Regional Manufacturing?
Are Tariffs Accelerating Nearshoring and Regional Manufacturing?

Tariffs are accelerating nearshoring across the global fashion industry as brands seek to reduce geopolitical risk, avoid rising import duties, and strengthen supply chain resilience. Production is...

Digital Textile Printing: Powering the Shift to On-demand Fashion
Digital Textile Printing: Powering the Shift to On-demand Fashion

Digital textile printing is accelerating a shift towards on-demand, sustainable manufacturing, backed by AI, automation, and advanced inks. Asia-Pacific leads growth, while apparel dominates usage. ...

Bandhani Unfolded: The Heritage, Craft, and Charm of India’s Tie-Dye Tradition
Bandhani Unfolded: The Heritage, Craft, and Charm of India’s Tie-Dye Tradition

Bandhani reflects India’s rich textile heritage through intricate hand-tied craftsmanship and deep cultural symbolism. Rooted in Gujarat and Rajasthan, it blends tradition with modern fashion...

The Cost Beneath the Fabric: Fashion’s Water Dilemma
The Cost Beneath the Fabric: Fashion’s Water Dilemma

Water is central yet hidden in fashion’s lifecycle, with rising scarcity exposing structural risks. Overuse and pollution are creating “water bankruptcy” in key hubs. Innovation, design choices,...

When Fashion Meets Science: How Designers Collaborate with Scientists and Engineers to Shape the Future of Clothing
When Fashion Meets Science: How Designers Collaborate with Scientists and Engineers to Shape the Future of Clothing

Fashion is evolving into a science-led field, integrating smart textiles, biofabrication and digital tools to enhance performance, sustainability and user experience. Interdisciplinary collaboration ...

Coachella 2026: The Global Runway Where Heritage Meets the Horizon
Coachella 2026: The Global Runway Where Heritage Meets the Horizon

Coachella 2026 marked a shift from boho to global high fashion, led by South Asian influences. Mirror-work, jhumkas, and dupattas redefined festival styling through craft-led, functional elegance....

The Oil Shock Fashion Cannot Ignore
The Oil Shock Fashion Cannot Ignore

Oil volatility is reshaping fashion costs across materials, production and logistics. Circular design, bio-based fibres and textile recycling can reduce raw material risk. Decarbonised, regional...

A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) survey concluded that a majority of US companies are having...
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Bill D’Arienzo
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Arun Sirdeshmukh
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Rahul Mehta
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Rahul Mehta
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Aseem Prakash
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Gabi Seligsohn
The focus in research and development (R&D) is now more and more set on new sustainable products...
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Fanny Vermandel
Indians are too enamoured of Hollywood. We can’t help it. We have been conditioned this way. The...
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Anurag Batra
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Abhay Gupta
Effective quality management starts with a quality policy. Effectiveness is the extent to which...
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Pradip Mehta