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• India’s import reliance exposes vulnerabilities beyond energy: Crisil

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  India’s dependence on imported energy and industrial inputs leaves the economy exposed to global disruptions, with mining and manufacturing the most import-dependent major sectors.Crisil said diversification, strategic reserves and stronger domestic production are crucial to reduce supply shocks, inflation risks and reliance on critical imports.
  
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• Philippines fiscal consolidation slows amid weak growth: Fitch Ratings

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  The Philippines’ proposed 2027 budget targets a deficit of 5.1 per cent of GDP, signalling slower fiscal consolidation amid weak growth, Fitch Ratings said.GDP grew just 2.3 per cent YoY in Q2 2026. Fitch expects medium-term growth of around 6 per cent, while lower revenue expectations and reduced infrastructure spending could weigh on the fiscal outlook and debt stabilisation.
  
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• Japan’s apparel imports increase 10% in July 2026

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Japan's apparel and accessories imports rose 10.4 per cent year on year to 244,207 million yen (~$1.54 billion) in July 2026.Textile yarn and fabric imports climbed 20.1 per cent, while exports rose 14.6 per cent and textile machinery exports 17.7 per cent.First-half 2026 apparel imports increased 6.0 per cent; textile machinery outbound shipments grew 11.7 per cent to 160,129 million yen.
  
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• Global growth remains resilient amid rising H2 risks: Report

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Nomura says global growth stayed resilient in the first half of 2026 despite energy shocks, inflation and higher yields, backed by AI and policy.
  US and euro area demand remains supported for sourcing, but oil-price and Middle East risks may lift costs and hit sentiment.
  Asia is uneven: AI demand favours Greater China, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore; China has weak demand but strong exports.
  
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• France’s economic index edges up 0.1% in June: TCB

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  France’s LEI rose 0.1 per cent to 111.7 in June 2026, slowing from a 0.4 per cent increase in May.The LEI gained 1.4 per cent in H1 2026, compared with 1.8 per cent in H2 2025.The CEI was unchanged at 111.0 in June after rising 0.1 per cent in May, while it edged up 0.2 per cent during H1 2026, signalling broadly stable current economic conditions.
  
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• Do Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the EU face a tougher road ahead?

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the EU fell 16.43 per cent to €8.64 billion in January-June 2026, steepest amongst key suppliers.EU apparel imports weakened, but lower unit prices kept Bangladesh’s higher volumes from raising value.LDC graduation uncertainty, possible EU-India FTA gains, energy shortages and Chinese and Vietnamese marketing press suppliers on reliability and value addition.
  
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• Could Kenya become Egypt’s gateway to a wider African market?

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Africa’s young, urbanising consumer base is creating sustained demand for apparel and footwear.Egypt’s ECAHT has agreed to set up a logistics hub in Kenya to reduce freight costs, delivery times and distributor access barriers.The hub will cover shipping, warehousing and insurance, with shipments due in September and targeted garment exports estimated to rise by at least 20 per cent.
  
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• US' TJX Companies raises FY27 outlook as Q2 profit, sales surpass plan

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  TJX posted Q2 FY27 results, with sales up 5 per cent to $15.18 billion, comparable sales up 4 per cent and EPS up 24 per cent.HomeGoods, Canada and International led growth, while Marmaxx lagged, affecting demand mix for apparel and home fashion suppliers.The retailer raised FY27 EPS and margin guidance, expects 3 to 4 per cent comparable sales growth, and plans store expansion from FY28.
  
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• UK businesses face supply-chain, trade & workforce pressures: ONS

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  UK businesses faced continued pressure from economic uncertainty, labour costs and energy prices in August 2026.Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed turnover broadly stable, while 61 per cent expressed concern over energy prices.Supply-chain disruption and international conflict also remained key risks, although 94 per cent of businesses continued trading.
  
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• India's trade deficit widens despite 19.6% export rise

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  India’s merchandise exports rose 19.6 per cent on-year in July to $44.2 billion, but imports rose 17.5 per cent to $76.2 billion.
  The goods trade deficit widened to $32.0 billion, keeping cost and currency pressures in focus for sourcing teams.
  Readymade garments, leather, gems and jewellery declined, while growth in cotton yarn, fabrics, and manmade yarn and fabrics moderated.
  
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• IATA CEC 2026 to focus on improving air cargo operations

  23-08-2026 04:46 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  IATA’s 2026 Cargo Experts Conference (CEC), scheduled for September 23-24 in Budapest, will focus on improving air cargo operations through global standards, technology and data.Three specialised tracks will cover Digital Cargo, Safety and Security, and Pharma and Cargo Operations, addressing AI, automation, lithium battery risks, ground handling and cold-chain resilience.
  
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• Must Read: ShopMy Accused of Manipulating Affiliate Commissions, Boohoo Fined $2.7 Million Over Fake Discounts

  21-08-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.
  ShopMy Accused of Manipulating Affiliate Commissions
  Researcher Ben Edelman is accusing influencer platform ShopMy of pushing retailers to favor its links and cancel commissions owed to rival affiliate networks, departing from the industry’s standard last-click attribution model. ShopMy, now valued at $1.5 billion, has not commented on the claims. The dispute underscores growing competition across the $210 billion affiliate marke
  
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• Ahyun: An Acne-Safe Beauty Brand Inspired by the Founder's Chinese and Korean Heritage

  21-08-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: Los Angeles, CA
  Founder: Alexandra Xuan
  Social: Instagram / TikTok
  Category: Cosmetics / Skin Care
  E-comm: ahyunskin.comPrice Range: $21
  Hero Product: Matcha Vanilla Glossy Lip Syrup ($21)
  Stockists: Atelier at Mondrian, Brewgirl at Haus & Waltz, Goodthings at 1Hotel West Hollywood, Laurel Supply, London Beauty, Majesty’s Pleasure, Ora Space, Salt Spa, Sarah Kahn, Skintheory Rx, The Acacia House, The London West Hollywood, The Things We Do, Woodlands Market
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• Fashionista's Guide to Fashion Education in 2026

  21-08-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  If you’re ready to pursue a fashion degree, or simply want to see what options are out there when it comes to starting a career in the industry, you’ve come to the right place.
  Fashionista’s Fashion School Directory, which we update regularly, lists hundreds of colleges and universities with fashion programs — including in design, merchandising, styling and other specialties — in the United States and abroad. It encompasses art and desi
  
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• Weekly Drop Watch: Hill House Home, Birkenstock x Staud, Saie and More

  21-08-2026 14:00 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
  Hill House Home’s Eden Row Collection
  Hill House Home unveiled the second capsule in its Pre-Fall 2026 collection, titled “Eden Row.” Comprising new dress s
  
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• US cotton shipments surge 58% as demand remains broad-based

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  US Upland cotton shipments rose 58 per cent week on week to 222,000 RB, with Vietnam the largest destination.Net Upland sales for 2026–27 totalled 209,400 RB, below 905,000 RB in the previous week, led by Vietnam, Pakistan and El Salvador.Pima sales were 5,900 RB and shipments 6,900 RB; forward Upland sales reached 64,900 RB, but China reductions limited bullish sentiment.
  
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• Norway challenges US tariffs & overcapacity probe in Washington talks

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Norway has raised concerns over US tariffs on its goods and an ongoing Section 301 investigation into global industrial overcapacity.Oslo says there is no basis for treating Norway differently from the EU as it follows the same regulatory framework under the EEA Agreement.Norway also remains open to a trade deal but says any agreement must serve its interests.
  
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• EU textile circularity rules racing ahead of recycling capacity

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Separate textile collection has been mandatory across the EU since January 1, 2025; EPR schemes must be operational by April 17, 2028.
  From July 19, 2026, large companies cannot destroy unsold apparel, clothing accessories and footwear under ESPR.
  EEA says less than 1 per cent of textile waste is recycled into new fibres; Joint Research Centre puts EU waste at 12.6 million tonnes in 2023.
  
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• Drewry WCI surges 4% for 3rd week on higher Transpacific freight

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Drewry's World Container Index rose 4.30 per cent to $4,526 per FEU in the week ending August 20, its third straight weekly increase.Transpacific spot rates from Shanghai to New York and Los Angeles rose 9 per cent to $9,507 and $6,802 per 40ft container.Asia-Europe rates slipped, while blank sailings, Panama Canal surcharges and port congestion keep capacity tight.
  
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• Bangladesh to get continued UK trade preferences after LDC graduation

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  The UK has assured Bangladesh that exporters will retain existing market access for three years after LDC graduation before moving to the Enhanced Preferences tier of the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).Garments will retain unchanged duty-free access, while revised rules of origin will remove double-transformation requirements and allow greater flexibility in sourcing inputs.
  
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• India expands rupee-based export rules to support international trade

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  India has eased rupee-based export rules, allowing eligible exporters to invoice contracts in rupees or foreign currencies and receive payments through approved channels.Rupee-realised exports can qualify for FTP benefits and export-obligation fulfilment, while separate rules apply to ACU markets.The changes could reduce currency conversion costs and exchange-rate risks.
  
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• ICE cotton notices mix trend amid consolidation phases

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  ICE cotton futures consolidated after Wednesday’s surge, with December 2026 settling at 88.34 cents after testing 89.45 cents per pound.China’s State Reserve logged its 24th straight 100 per cent sold-out auction; USDA export sales reached 280,110 bales for the week ended August 13.US crop ratings fell to 38 per cent amid Texas heat and dryness, keeping support as December eyes 90 cents.
  
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• EU packaging law goes live: The 35% question apparel cannot ignore

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  EU PPWR has generally applied since August 12, 2026, but apparel exporters face staggered compliance, not one deadline.
  Immediate work centres on documentation, operator responsibility and packaging-data visibility for polybags, cartons and mailers.
  Redesign accelerates towards 2028–30 as EU sourcing shifts, with Vietnam and China gaining while Bangladesh and Türkiye fall.
  
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• Can e-commerce keep US' Walmart’s growth momentum strong?

  21-08-2026 13:45 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Walmart posted strong Q2 FY27 results, with revenue rising 5.9 per cent YoY to $187.9 billion and operating income surging 28.8 per cent to $9.38 billion.Global e-commerce sales grew 23 per cent and advertising revenue jumped 38 per cent.Walmart US, International and Sam’s Club US recorded sales growth.The retailer also raised its FY27 sales and operating income guidance.
  
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• Must Read: Proenza Schouler Unveils Rachel Scott's First Fall 2026 Campaign, Coty's Q4 Sales Rise by 1%

  20-08-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday.
  Proenza Schouler Unveils Rachel Scott’s First Fall 2026 Campaign
  Rachel Scott’s first Fall 2026 campaign as Proenza Schouler’s creative director is here. It highlights key pieces from Scott’s debut runway collection, including a tailored wool jacket, collared outerwear and an asymmetrical draped dress. See the full Fall 2026 collection here. {Fashionista inbox}
  Coty’s Q4 Sales Rise by 1%
  Coty Inc. report
  
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• KMJR.World Is Seeking Fall 2026 Fashion PR Interns In New York, NY

  20-08-2026 17:47 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryKMJR.World is seeking motivated, reliable, and passionate interns to join our Fall 2026 Fashion PR Internship Program. We are looking for candidates who can start at the beginning of September.
  To qualify for our internship program you must:
  Be available for an in-person internship for a minimum of 2-3 days per week from 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM.
  Be available for a full semester or 3 – 4 month commitmentAddition
  
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• Last Minute California: An Elevated Essentials Clothing Label 'Blending West Coast Ease With East Coast Intention'

  20-08-2026 17:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: New York, NY
  Founder: Lauren Lawson
  Social: Instagram
  Category: Apparel
  E-comm: lastminutecalifornia.comPrice Range: $115-$265
  Hero Product: The Jeans ($198), The Bomber Jacket ($265), The White Tee ($90)PR Representation: Ragdoll PR
  How to get in touch: [email protected]
  Origin Story
  Last Minute California was born from a simple frustration: finding clothing that felt elevated and well-made without being overly trend-driven or prohibitively expensive. While studying at Villa
  
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• Lindsey Thornburg Is Hiring A Production & Operations Associate In New York, NY

  20-08-2026 15:49 via fashionista.com
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  Lindsey Thornburg is a NYC-based luxury outerwear brand, handcrafting pieces from Pendleton wool blankets in our Manhattan atelier. We’re hiring a Production & Operations Associate to support our production team day to day and help bring a new inventory system online. You’ll work directly under our Director of Operations, keeping the details of production and fulfillment running smoothly. It’s a hands-on, detail-heavy role with genuine room to grow — i
  
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• The New Era of Pop Star Fragrances Is Upon Us

  20-08-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  When One Direction launched their debut fragrance Our Moment, I (and my fellow then-preteen Directioners) scrambled to secure the pastel pink, crown-shaped bottle. The 2013 relic now remains tucked away in my beauty closet to preserve the last drops of its floral-fruity juice. More than a decade later, the fan-led fascination with pop star fragrances is still going strong, but to succeed in today’s beauty market, celebrity-fronted scents can’t rest on name recognition alone.
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• How 2 Former West End Performers Built a Global Body-Care Brand

  20-08-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  Listen to the full conversation between Akt London’s Co-Founders Ed Currie and Andy Coxon and Fashionista Associate Editor Catie Pusateri on The Fashionista Network on Spotify.
  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jRAJtVKufeB7RRm0Ik0ur?si=_DiZ_XJoS9eKUDTrJwmZyg
  While he was performing in “A Chorus Line” on the West End — the British equivalent of Broadway — Ed Currie’s co-star delivered a hard truth: “‘Ed, you effing stink.'” His deodorant wasn&
  
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