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Trump, Xi Set to Formalise Trade Truce After Months of Chaos

Initial signals indicate the leaders are readying a pact that could see a rollback of some tariffs, fees and export restrictions threatened or implemented in recent months.

Trump, Xi Set to Formalise Trade Truce After Months of Chaos

Initial signals indicate the leaders are readying a pact that could see a rollback of some tariffs, fees and export restrictions threatened or implemented in recent months.


Worldview | Bucharest Fashion Week Targets Regional Spotlight

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India-US trade deal optimism, Australian luxury e-tailer Cettire and Dubai’s mall in the forest.

Worldview | Bucharest Fashion Week Targets Regional Spotlight

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India-US trade deal optimism, Australian luxury e-tailer Cettire and Dubai’s mall in the forest.


Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas

Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.

Luxury’s High-Stakes Gamble on China’s Mini-Dramas

Brands like Loewe are betting on the craze for bite-sized soap operas, testing how far they can stretch mass-market entertainment without undermining their prestige positioning.


Worldview | Sao Paulo Fashion Week Stages Blockbuster Anniversary Event

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Reliance Retail and fashion week events in Shanghai, Riyadh and Mexico City.

Worldview | Sao Paulo Fashion Week Stages Blockbuster Anniversary Event

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features India’s Reliance Retail and fashion week events in Shanghai, Riyadh and Mexico City.


Will Fashion Brands Strike Gold This Diwali?

Global brands are betting that glittering campaigns and festive designs will tempt Indian shoppers to look past economic headwinds and splurge during a key spending period in the retail calendar.

Will Fashion Brands Strike Gold This Diwali?

Global brands are betting that glittering campaigns and festive designs will tempt Indian shoppers to look past economic headwinds and splurge during a key spending period in the retail calendar.


How Budapest Central European Fashion Week Became a Talent Incubator

Budapest Central European Fashion Week is positioning the Hungarian capital as a gateway to Central Europe’s fashion market — giving regional design talent a platform to showcase their unique collections to international buyers and media.

How Budapest Central European Fashion Week Became a Talent Incubator

Budapest Central European Fashion Week is positioning the Hungarian capital as a gateway to Central Europe’s fashion market — giving regional design talent a platform to showcase their unique collections to international buyers and media.


Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 16, Toll May Rise

A deadly fire at a Bangladeshi garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse highlights the ongoing issue of poor fire and building safety standards in the country’s vital garment sector.

Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills 16, Toll May Rise

A deadly fire at a Bangladeshi garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse highlights the ongoing issue of poor fire and building safety standards in the country’s vital garment sector.


Worldview | A Mix of Traditional and Modern Designs Dominate Lakme Fashion Week

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s Shan Future Forum and Saudi Arabia’s new development in Diriyah Square.

Worldview | A Mix of Traditional and Modern Designs Dominate Lakme Fashion Week

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s Shan Future Forum and Saudi Arabia’s new development in Diriyah Square.


Worldview | Haiti’s Garment Industry in Jeopardy Over US Inaction

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese textile exports, Kenyan manufacturers and Saudi Arabia’s luxury watch market.

Worldview | Haiti’s Garment Industry in Jeopardy Over US Inaction

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese textile exports, Kenyan manufacturers and Saudi Arabia’s luxury watch market.


Why Streetwear Is Still Booming in Latin America

While streetwear may have lost momentum in western markets, it continues to surge in countries like Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, where local entrepreneurs are injecting new energy into scenes that were already lively.

Why Streetwear Is Still Booming in Latin America

While streetwear may have lost momentum in western markets, it continues to surge in countries like Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, where local entrepreneurs are injecting new energy into scenes that were already lively.


Trump’s 50% Tariff Sows Fear Inside Indian Apparel Hub

Factories that invested in anticipation of a boom in orders are saddled with debt and unsold inventory.

Trump’s 50% Tariff Sows Fear Inside Indian Apparel Hub

Factories that invested in anticipation of a boom in orders are saddled with debt and unsold inventory.


Worldview | African Apparel Manufacturers Brace for AGOA Expiry

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian jewellery in Dubai, Vietnamese footwear exports and Uzbekistan’s US textile campaign.

Worldview | African Apparel Manufacturers Brace for AGOA Expiry

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Indian jewellery in Dubai, Vietnamese footwear exports and Uzbekistan’s US textile campaign.