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• EU eases import duties on Armenian goods for 2 years

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  EU ministers have adopted temporary trade-liberalisation measures covering around 80 per cent of Armenian exports to the EU for two years.
  The move is meant to support Armenia after recent Russian trade restrictions and strengthen Armenia-EU trade flows.
  Importers get lower duties across a broad product range, including certain agricultural goods.
  Safeguards remain if imports hurt EU producers.
  
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• Turkiye's retail trade confidence rises 1.1% in September

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Turkiye’s retail trade confidence rose 1.1 per cent to 111.3 in September 2026, with sales expectations for the next three months increasing 3.5 per cent to 128.0.Construction confidence edged down 0.2 per cent to 83.0, while services confidence remained unchanged at 111.9, according to Turkstat.The data offers a snapshot of business sentiment across key sectors.
  
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• Turkiye’s fabric imports fall 8.3% in January–July 2026

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Turkiye’s fabric imports fell 8.3 per cent year on year to $978.502 million in January–July 2026, from $1.067 billion a year earlier.
  China remained the largest supplier, with shipments up 7.7 per cent to $311.971 million and share rising to 31.88 per cent.
  Imports from Egypt fell 47.9 per cent to $119.290 million, moving it from second to third among suppliers.
  
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• Gap, Levi's, Hollister: The music x fashion collab boom

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Gap's multi-year Just Your Type partnership combines a docuseries, national mall tour with in-store performances, and a co-designed fall collection.
  Levi's, Hollister and Urban Outfitters show how music, creators, festivals, vinyl and events are reshaping apparel fandom.
  Experts say loyalty rests on repeat purchases, full-price sell-through, traffic and fit after the cultural moment cools.
  
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• EU's maritime transport leads goods trade by volume in 2025

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  European Union sea imports reached 1.1 billion tonnes worth €1,270 billion (~$1.44 trillion) in 2025, while seaborne exports totalled 0.5 billion tonnes worth €1,069 billion (~$1.21 trillion).
  Maritime transport carried over 72 per cent of the bloc's goods trade by weight.
  Air and road took smaller volume shares but higher-value cargo, shaping modal choices for sourcing and logistics teams.
  
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• Bangladesh extends loan relief deadline for raw jute exporters

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Bangladesh Bank has given raw jute exporters until September 30, 2026 to seek restructuring of classified loans with a 2 per cent down payment.
  Banks have until December 31, 2026 to settle applications under unchanged BRPD circular terms.
  The move gives distressed jute shippers more time to regularise accounts amid sector-specific financial pressures.
  
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• Australia's unemployment rises to 4.6% in August

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.6 per cent in August, despite employment increasing by 39,000 people, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).Part-time jobs rose by 46,000, while full-time employment fell by 6,000.The participation rate increased to 67.1 per cent, while underemployment eased to 6.2 per cent.
  
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• Fashion’s climate push: Clean power becomes a supplier capability

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Levi Strauss & Co. and Marks & Spencer launched the Fashion Renewable Collaborative in New York to help mills and factories access renewable electricity.
  Cascale’s Athens meeting put financing, accountability and business value at the centre of supply-chain transformation.
  The platform combines supplier-energy programmes and supports power purchase agreements, certificates, on-site generation.
  
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• Bangladesh eases MMF imports: A new route for synthetic apparel?

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Bangladesh has eased imports of specialised synthetic fabrics for seamless sportswear, high-value fashion items and functional apparel.
  Its RMG exports reached $38.70 billion in FY2025–26, or 80.62 per cent of total exports, while most MMF yarns and fibres are imported.
  US apparel shipments from Bangladesh were about $4.66 billion in January–July 2026, down 6.5 per cent year on year.
  
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• AI & regulations turn product data into fashion’s new tech asset

  26-09-2026 19:34 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Lectra, DeSL and TrusTrace unveiled separate fashion-tech capabilities in September, pointing to rising control of the product-data layer.
  Enterprise AI agents and EU regulation are converging on structured, validated product and supply-chain data.
  Brands may shift decisions from single tools to platforms that provide the underlying data foundation, increasing the value of systems of record.
  
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• Must Read: McMullen Opens Flagship in San Francisco's Union Square, Beckham Brands Deliver Strong Growth Across Ventures

  25-09-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.
  McMullen Opens Flagship in San Francisco’s Union Square
  Photo: Maria del Rio/Courtesy of McMullen
  Luxury boutique McMullen — founded by Sherri McMullen in 2007 — is opening a new flagship in San Francisco’s Union Square, designed by Gabriella Khalil with statement works by Aisling Camps and Mickalene Thomas. Located at 135 Maiden Lane, the 6,342-square-foot store opens to the public on Sept. 25. Stocked brands i
  
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• Circcell: A Colorado-Based Skin-Care Brand Formulated for Any Climate

  25-09-2026 17:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: Aspen, CO
  Founder: Maya Crothers
  Social: Instagram
  Category: Skin Care
  E-comm: circcell.comPrice Range: $30-$190
  Hero Product: Dew Perfector ($67)
  Stockists: Neiman Marcus, Amazon
  PR Representation: RLJPR
  How to get in touch: [email protected]
  Origin Story
  Maya Crothers had plenty of luxurious skin-care options in her arsenal, but nothing worked in the harsh Jackson Hole weather and nothing offered her the “clean” options that she was so passionate about. So, she p
  
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• Weekly Drop Watch: Kate Moss x Hunter, Merit x Erdem, Dieux x Fishwife and More

  25-09-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.For our Weekly Drop Watch column, Fashionista scours the market to curate the most noteworthy releases from our favorite fashion and beauty brands. Keep scrolling for this week’s highlights.Fashion Launches
  Kate Moss for Hunter’s 170th Anniversary
  On Thursday, Hunter unveiled a global campaign celebrating its 170th anniversary starring Kate Moss, “a nod to that legen
  
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• Wedges Are Having Their Moment — Again

  25-09-2026 14:15 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.A good heel adds polish and sophistication to a look that flats simply can’t match, but for the average person, comfortable heels are hard to come by. Re-enter wedges: Supportive, sturdy and easier than a stiletto, they’re a simple answer for anyone seeking a little extra height (and, for city dwellers, getting a heel caught in a subway grate becomes one less thing to worry about).
  
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• Makeup Artist Hung Vanngo's Go-To Tools Are Surprisingly Affordable

  25-09-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  Occasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.What’s the opposite of gatekeeping? Welcome to “Payment Processing,” in which we ask stylish, generally cool people who’ve tried it all about their favorite fashion and beauty buys.
  In the beauty industry, Hung Vanngo has achieved legend status. The New York-based makeup artist is the mastermind behind Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez’s luminous complexions. He
  
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• Celeb Stylist Zerina Akers Wants You to Take Fashion Less Seriously

  25-09-2026 13:30 via fashionista.com
  Even if you don’t know Zerina Akers‘ name, you likely know her work. The fashion stylist, Emmy Award-winning costume designer and wardrobe curator is best known for styling Beyoncé, including for the visual album “Black Is King” and the 2016 “Formation” video. (You know that black wide-brimmed hat Beyoncé wore? That was all Akers.) She’s also worked with Chloe and Halle Bailey, Ava DuVernay and Yara Shahidi, among others, and is the founder
  
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• Holiday sales could mask retail inventory risks

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Retailers entering holiday 2026 with clean inventories are set to pull ahead, while those carrying leftover stock face slower periods and deeper discounts.
  TJX inventory rose to $7.9 billion, while Gap Inc. reported $2.3 billion, essentially flat year over year.
  Consumers are spending in bursts around events; off-price footwear sales may signal premium brands clearing excess stock.
  
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• Can Indonesia keep importing $4.56 bn of fabric for $8.7 bn apparel?

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Indonesia imported $4.56 billion of fabric in 2025 and exported $801 million, leaving a $3.76 billion deficit.
  Apparel exports reached $8.70 billion against $665 million of imports, generating an $8.04 billion surplus, with the US buying 56.4 per cent.
  Jakarta is considering state-backed textile capacity, but mills must compete on price, quality, specifications and delivery.
  
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• EU Philippines FTA opens €514 mn apparel sourcing opportunity

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  EU-Philippines FTA talks reached substantial agreement on September 22, 2026, with over 94 per cent of tariff lines expected to be liberalised.
  TexPro shows H1 2026 EU27 imports from the Philippines up 45.8 per cent in HS6110 sweaters, 16.7 per cent in HS6203 and 10.0 per cent in HS6204.
  Rules of origin, capacity and compliance will decide if preferential access becomes durable EU business.
  
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• Bangladesh Bank keeps rate unchanged at 9.5% amid inflation pressure

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Bangladesh Bank has kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 9.5 per cent as it assesses domestic and global shocks affecting inflation and growth.The MPC noted easing headline inflation but flagged risks from Middle East conflicts, higher fuel prices and the new national pay scale.For textile and apparel supply chains, borrowing costs remain unchanged while energy volatility stays a key risk.
  
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• Apparel M&A opens a new sourcing power equation for suppliers

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Deals from August 10 to September 1 link Marc Jacobs, Untuckit, Roots and Edward Segal in apparel and textile M&A.
  Marc Jacobs and Roots separate brand stewardship from operating execution, while Randa keeps Untuckit stand-alone.
  Capstone Partners says five leading brand aggregators have announced or completed 29 apparel, footwear and accessories acquisitions since 2023.
  
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• UK’s JD Sports maintains FY27 outlook despite lower H1 sales

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  JD Sports Fashion has maintained its FY27 profit and cash flow guidance as it advances its store, digital and product strategy.
  For the 26 weeks ended August 1, 2026, sales were £5.90 billion (~$7.82 billion), while adjusted pre-tax profit was £282 million (~$373.75 million).
  Online sales gained share and apparel and accessories
  
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• North India cotton yarn steady amid weak demand, cautious buying

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Cotton yarn stayed steady but bearish in Ludhiana and Delhi as payment constraints, weak demand and cautious weaving buying capped trade.
  Panipat recycled yarn saw limited buying, with festival stocks and home-textile export uncertainty weighing on sentiment.
  Cotton prices held steady as smaller mills bought spot needs, while larger mills stayed away amid sufficient stocks and new arrivals.
  
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• Luxury demand polarises: How is the fashion supply chain responding?

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  First-half 2026 results show luxury demand concentrating at the top end as higher prices and softer discretionary spending curb aspirational buyers.
  Prada Group revenue rose 16 per cent at constant exchange rates to €3.048 billion (~$3.46 billion), while Hermès grew 6.1 per cent.
  Moncler EMEA, Ferragamo wholesale and Gucci show pressure, prompting reassessment of pricing, product mix and distribution.
  
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• Hong Kong's Forward Fashion's H1 profit rises as costs fall

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Forward Fashion's H1 sales fell 5.7 per cent, but profit rose to HK$38.8 million (~$53.32 million) on better margins and lower operating costs.China and Hong Kong/other markets grew, partly offsetting Macau weakness; retail, online and store-management revenue declined.It will retain stronger sites, close weaker stores selectively, expand digital and omnichannel, and keep tight cost control.
  
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• Cinte Techtextil China 2026 wraps up, advances next-gen textile trade

  25-09-2026 03:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Cinte Techtextil China 2026 attracted nearly 19,000 visits and over 300 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions across 32,000 sqm.
  The fair highlighted innovations in automotive, medical, protective and industrial textiles, with sustainability, AI and circularity shaping sourcing.
  Its next edition will run from August 31 to September 2, 2027.
  
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• Must Read: Aurora James and the 15 Percent Pledge Sued for Fraud, H&M Group Sales Rise by 1% in Q3

  24-09-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
  Aurora James and the 15 Percent Pledge Sued for Fraud
  Aurora James is being sued alongside her organization the 15 Percent Pledge and its fiscal sponsor Philanthropic Ventures Foundation by The Gathery, the Brooklyn creative agency that produced the nonprofit’s 2026 gala. First reported by Carson Griffith’s “Rich People Shit,” the case centers on a complaint regarding an unpaid bill of $777.871.84 in principal
  
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• Meet Your New Favorite Fall Bag: The Coach Brooklyn

  24-09-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryOccasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.Fall dressing is all about embracing texture, so why not extend it to your handbag this season? Enter Coach’s Brooklyn collection, a family of slouchy shoulder bags that combines the ease of an everyday carryall with an on-trend silhouette, available in a range of sizes. The relaxed, minimalist shape was designed to develop character the more you wear it, and it makes a gre
  
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• How Beauty Became Obsessed With Bold, Expressive Packaging

  24-09-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  In February 2022, as COVID-19 restrictions loosened and consumers itched to bring the life back into dark days, Byoma skin care gained immediate attention. Launching with a sleek, geometric, color-blocked design, the London-based brand immediately made a splash on social media, primarily targeting Gen Z.
  According to the brand’s launch agency, its release campaign generated 58 press placements in four weeks, including 14 standalone features and 253 social mentions across Instagram, TikTok
  
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• Mullet Hems Are Back with a Vengeance

  24-09-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  From peplum tops to “millennial mint” colorways, 2010s-era trends are back with a vengeance. Across the Spring 2027 runways in Copenhagen, New York and London (so far), mullet — or high-low — hems are the latest throwback silhouette to make a resurgence after their 2010s heyday.
  The style’s moniker speaks for itself: Just like a good ol’ Midwestern mullet, the hemline is short in the front (business) and long in the back (party). Depending on your persuasion,
  
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