Industry News

Date : 2022-11-14

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

The LYCRA Company, which develops innovative and sustainable fibre and technology solutions for the apparel industry, will present its Thermolite EcoMade fibres for batting and blown insulations at functional fabric fair Performance Days in Munich, Germany. The recycled Thermolite EcoMade fibres are made from 100 per cent textile waste, are GRS-certified, and offer the same quality and durable lightweight warmth as their polymer virgin counterparts but with a lower carbon footprint.

Date : 2022-11-07

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

British luxury brand Burberry has collaborated with video game Minecraft to launch a capsule collection along with an in-game adventure called ‘Burberry: Freedom to Go Beyond’ and a range of extensions and experiences. The project marks the first time that Burberry has partnered with a video game series for a capsule collection.

The limited-edition capsule collection offers items for both men and women – including unmistakable Burberry icons, from the Waterloo Trench Coat and Car Coats to logo-print sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, and scarves.

Date : 2022-10-31

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

The Sustainability Talks Istanbul will take place as a hybrid conference on November 2, 2022 in Istanbul, Turkiye. The conference, which will comprehensively discuss the sustainability topics for the fashion and textile industry, will host the world's leading speakers in the field and can be followed both physically and virtually via free registration.

Date : 2022-10-24

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Trade fair Texworld Evolution Paris will open its doors from February 6-8, 2023, at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in France. For three days, Apparel Sourcing Paris and Texworld Paris will highlight global offerings for fashion brands, from ready-to-wear to luxury. For this edition, accompanying the recovery of international business, event organiser Messe Frankfurt France anticipates a participation close to pre-crisis levels for most of the major sourcing countries.

Date : 2022-10-17

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Disguise, subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, and US’ leaders in costume design and manufacturing, with Snap, have announced the launch of an AR shopping experience for Halloween costumes on Snapchat featuring Disguise’s 2022 line. Halloween try-on Lenses can be found in Disguise's public profile on Snapchat by searching 'Disguise Costumes’ in the search bar.

Date : 2022-10-10

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

Registration for the winter 2023 edition of Texworld Evolution New York City, comprising Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City, and the newly announced Printsource New York, and Global Footwear Sourcing, is now open. The co-located, influential event will be held from January 31 – February 2, in the Jacob Javits Convention Centre.

Texworld Evolution NYC will bring together textile innovators, industry leading organisations, and brand thought-leaders to deliver a robust offering of networking and educational opportunities.

Date : 2022-10-03

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

European fashion online platform Zalando and sportswear manufacturer Nike have taken the next step in their strategic partnership. The collaboration brings together the German retailer’s customer experience and e-commerce knowledge with Nike’s footwear and apparel assortment.

Date : 2022-09-26

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

US’ entertainment technology company Color Star Technology Co Ltd has announced that Asian fashion brand Unbounded Human will officially begin selling its clothing on its ColorWorld Metaverse platform.

Color World is a metaverse platform featuring artificial intelligence and celebrity entertainment that has more than one million users worldwide, according to a press release by Color Star.

Date : 2022-09-19

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

American multinational retail corporation Walmart has upgraded its virtual try-on feature for online shoppers by launching the Be Your Own Model feature, which will allow customers to use their own photo to better visualise how clothing will look on them. Walmart claims to be the first to offer a virtual try-on experience for apparel brands at scale.

Date : 2022-09-12

Source: www.fibre2fashion.com

US' Gap has continued its longstanding support of Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) as a sponsor at the recently held fifteenth annual HFR Fashion Show & Style Awards. With legendary fashion figures in attendance, Gap was honoured to bear witness once again to incredible collections and welcome in the next generation of exceptional Black and Latinx designers.