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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.


Decoding Dubai Fashion Consumer Insights

Chalhoub Group’s Jasmina Banda, Dubai Design District’s Reem AlAboodi and BoF’s Rawan Maki and Sophie Soar unpacked consumer trends and behaviour in the UAE city, sharing actionable insights for global and regional brands looking to resonate with Dubai’s consumer base today.

Decoding Dubai Fashion Consumer Insights

Chalhoub Group’s Jasmina Banda, Dubai Design District’s Reem AlAboodi and BoF’s Rawan Maki and Sophie Soar unpacked consumer trends and behaviour in the UAE city, sharing actionable insights for global and regional brands looking to resonate with Dubai’s consumer base today.


Worldview | Indian Garment Exporters Move Production to East Africa

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s warning to Mercado Libre, Vogue Brazil and Schwarzkopf’s misstep in China.

Worldview | Indian Garment Exporters Move Production to East Africa

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Mexico’s warning to Mercado Libre, Vogue Brazil and Schwarzkopf’s misstep in China.


How Good Earth Is Sharing India’s Design and Craft Legacy With the World

As the boutique lifestyle brand prepares to open its first flagship store outside of India, BoF sits down with founder and creative director Anita Lal to unpack how she unites traditional Indian artistry with contemporary homeware — while celebrating the communities behind the craft.

How Good Earth Is Sharing India’s Design and Craft Legacy With the World

As the boutique lifestyle brand prepares to open its first flagship store outside of India, BoF sits down with founder and creative director Anita Lal to unpack how she unites traditional Indian artistry with contemporary homeware — while celebrating the communities behind the craft.


Worldview | African Fashion Takes Spotlight at Canex in Algiers

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Korean factories in Haiti, Nepal’s retail disruption and Mexico’s stand on Chinese footwear.

Worldview | African Fashion Takes Spotlight at Canex in Algiers

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Korean factories in Haiti, Nepal’s retail disruption and Mexico’s stand on Chinese footwear.


China’s Luxury Resellers Get Physical

The resale market is expanding from apps to buzzy offline markets as taboos around secondhand fashion fade, interest in sustainability grows and the slowing economy pushes more Chinese consumers into bargain-hunting mode.

China’s Luxury Resellers Get Physical

The resale market is expanding from apps to buzzy offline markets as taboos around secondhand fashion fade, interest in sustainability grows and the slowing economy pushes more Chinese consumers into bargain-hunting mode.


Worldview | Tokyo Fashion Week Toasts Two Decades of Trailblazers

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s rebuke of Dior, South African Fashion Week’s pause and runway spectacles in Dubai and Buenos Aires.

Worldview | Tokyo Fashion Week Toasts Two Decades of Trailblazers

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features China’s rebuke of Dior, South African Fashion Week’s pause and runway spectacles in Dubai and Buenos Aires.