• Consumers are increasingly demanding transparency and ethical behavior from fashion brands. Closed-loop designs, recycled materials, traceability are growing in importance. (Clothing Digest)
  • AI, metaverse, virtual try-ons are being explored more: both in design, forecasting, and retail experiences. (Clothing Digest)
  • The environmental cost of fast fashion remains a concern: water usage, pollution, waste accumulation, and labour issues are being examined in research. (Textile World)