<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Fashion - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Fashion news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:03 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam’s industrial production expands 11.9% YoY in Jan-Aug 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vietnam&rsquo;s industrial production index rose by 1.5 per cent month on month (MoM) and 14.4 per cent YoY in August year, official statistics show.Industrial production expanded by 11.9 per cent YoY in the January-August period, marking the highest eight-month growth rate recorded in several years.Manufacturing and processing was the core driver, rising by 12.5 per cent YoY in the eight-month period.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/vietnams-industrial-production-expands-119-yoy-in-jan-aug-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/vietnams-industrial-production-expands-119-yoy-in-jan-aug-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will HOPE/HELP give Haiti’s textile sector a fighting chance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-year HOPE/HELP extension keeps duty-free treatment for qualifying Haitian textile and apparel products to the USA through December 31, 2028.<br />
Haiti&rsquo;s textile and apparel employment has fallen from roughly 60,000 workers in 2021 to around 22,000 by end-2025.<br />
The reprieve can protect orders and jobs, but recovery needs security, infrastructure, logistics, investment and stable trade policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/will-hopehelp-give-haitis-textile-sector-a-fighting-chance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/will-hopehelp-give-haitis-textile-sector-a-fighting-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US manufacturing jobs rise 16,000 in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[US nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, with manufacturing adding 16,000 jobs and construction up 22,000.<br />
The unemployment rate held at 4.1 per cent, while labour force participation edged up to 61.6 per cent and part-time for economic reasons fell.<br />
Average hourly earnings rose to $37.75, a wage signal for apparel and retail sourcing teams tracking US labour costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/us-manufacturing-jobs-rise-16000-in-august/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/us-manufacturing-jobs-rise-16000-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somalia joins AfCFTA as 50th ratifying country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somalia has deposited its AfCFTA ratification with the African Union, becoming the 50th country to ratify the pact.<br />
The move gives Somali enterprises access to a continental market of more than 1.4 billion consumers.<br />
A National Coordination Office will steer domestic implementation as firms prepare for regional value-chain participation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/somalia-joins-afcfta-as-50th-ratifying-country/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/somalia-joins-afcfta-as-50th-ratifying-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand, Australia accelerate Single Economic Market work]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand and Australia accelerated Single Economic Market work after annual CER talks in Auckland.<br />
New initiatives target lower trans-Tasman business costs, regulatory coherence, common standards and supply-chain collaboration.<br />
A Brisbane trade mission aims to help New Zealand businesses use procurement opportunities linked to the 2032 Games&rsquo; A$15 billion (~$10.8 billion) spend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/new-zealand-australia-accelerate-single-economic-market-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/new-zealand-australia-accelerate-single-economic-market-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan’s clothing exports rise 1.8% to $1.19 bn in H1 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan&rsquo;s apparel and clothing accessory exports rose 1.8 per cent year on year to JOD 846.6 million (~$1.19 billion) in H1 2026.<br />
Knitted apparel grew 3.0 per cent to JOD 830.7 million and made up more than 98 per cent of clothing exports.<br />
Woven apparel exports fell 36.4 per cent, while knitted and woven apparel imports rose 2.4 per cent in H1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/jordans-clothing-exports-rise-18-to-119-bn-in-h1-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/jordans-clothing-exports-rise-18-to-119-bn-in-h1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana probes Tema Port congestion as cargo volumes rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana Shippers&rsquo; Authority leaders visited Tema Port to assess congestion and clearance delays as cargo volumes rise ahead of peak season.<br />
Importers, exporters and freight forwarders face higher costs as empty containers take up space and inspections slow release.<br />
Proposed fixes include customs risk review, tighter declaration penalties and coordinated state-agency inspections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/ghana-probes-tema-port-congestion-as-cargo-volumes-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/ghana-probes-tema-port-congestion-as-cargo-volumes-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICYMI: Sephora Enters the Live-Shopping Game, The Met Cancels Its Spring 2027 John Galliano Exhibit &amp;amp; Ib Kamara Exits Off-White]]></title><description><![CDATA[In case you missed them, we&rsquo;ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us &mdash; just toast a banana bread matcha in our honor when you&rsquo;re discussing who did what over your lox bagel.<br />
Related: Sephora Is Entering the Live-Shopping Game<br />
Related: The Met Cancels Its Spring 2027 John Galliano Exhibit<br />
Related: Ib Kamara Exits Off-White<br />
Related: The Doux Is Bringing Textured Hair-Care Education to Roblox<br />
Related: Daily Drills Brings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/icymi-sephora-enters-the-live-shopping-game-the-met-cancels-its-spring-2027-john-galliano-exhibit-ampamp-ib-kamara-exits-off-white/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/icymi-sephora-enters-the-live-shopping-game-the-met-cancels-its-spring-2027-john-galliano-exhibit-ampamp-ib-kamara-exits-off-white/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam’s CPI up 4.89% YoY in Aug 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vietnam&rsquo;s consumer price index rose by 4.89 per cent YoY and 0.47 per cent month on month in August, returning to growth after declines for two consecutive months.<br />
The index rose by 4.45 per cent YoY on an average in the first eight months of 2026.<br />
In August, core inflation rose by 0.11 per cent MoM and 4.55 per cent YoY.<br />
In the first eight months, core inflation increased by 4.24 per cent YoY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/vietnams-cpi-up-489-yoy-in-aug-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/vietnams-cpi-up-489-yoy-in-aug-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK businesses flag rising supply-chain risks from conflict, shipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[In August 2026, UK businesses reported elevated supply-chain concerns, with 28 per cent worried about international conflict and 21 per cent about shipping disruptions.Concern over climate-related risks rose to 13 per cent.Among affected firms, 53 per cent expected higher sourcing costs and 46 per cent higher transport costs, while energy and fuel price concerns remained high.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/uk-businesses-flag-rising-supply-chain-risks-from-conflict-shipping/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/uk-businesses-flag-rising-supply-chain-risks-from-conflict-shipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RMG exports from B’desh in green zone as shipment jumps in August 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh's RMG exports rose 5.12 per cent to $7.495 billion in July-August 2026, backed by a strong August, EPB provisional data show.Knitwear grew 6.17 per cent to $4.193 billion, while woven apparel increased 3.81 per cent to $3.301 billion.Home textile exports gained 11.17 per cent to $154.55 million, but cotton and cotton products fell 13.02 per cent to $82.24 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/rmg-exports-from-bdesh-in-green-zone-as-shipment-jumps-in-august-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/rmg-exports-from-bdesh-in-green-zone-as-shipment-jumps-in-august-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global FDI rises 6% as UNCTAD flags concentrated recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global FDI rose 6 per cent to $1.6 trillion in 2025, but developing economies grew 2 per cent; top 20 hosts drew over 80 per cent.<br />
AI infrastructure, semiconductors, critical minerals and energy-transition technologies took 44 per cent of greenfield value.<br />
Developing sourcing bases need energy, skills, facilitation and supplier links to turn FDI into capacity, jobs and technology transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/global-fdi-rises-6-as-unctad-flags-concentrated-recovery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/global-fdi-rises-6-as-unctad-flags-concentrated-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Euro area industrial producer prices rise 1.6% in July; EU up 1.4%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Euro area industrial producer prices rose 1.6 per cent month on month in July 2026, while EU prices increased 1.4 per cent.<br />
Energy drove the monthly rise, with prices up 5.6 per cent in the euro area and 4.7 per cent in the EU.<br />
For textile and apparel sourcing teams, the data flags upstream cost pressure across European manufacturing inputs and pricing talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/euro-area-industrial-producer-prices-rise-16-in-july-eu-up-14/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/euro-area-industrial-producer-prices-rise-16-in-july-eu-up-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia GDP rises 0.4% in Q2 2026 as cautious households curb demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s GDP rose 0.4 per cent in the June quarter and 2.1 per cent through the year, indicating subdued demand conditions for suppliers and retailers.<br />
Household consumption grew 0.4 per cent, with cautious spending, fuel price pressure and travel disruption shaping demand.<br />
Goods imports rose 2.4 per cent and exports 0.8 per cent; net trade added 0.1 percentage points to growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/australia-gdp-rises-04-in-q2-2026-as-cautious-households-curb-demand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/australia-gdp-rises-04-in-q2-2026-as-cautious-households-curb-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Sri Lanka’s exports grow, is apparel losing momentum?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka&rsquo;s combined merchandise and services exports reached $10.49 billion in January&ndash;July 2026, up 5.48 per cent year-on-year.Apparel and textiles fell 6.50 per cent to $2.88 billion, diverging from broader export growth.July apparel and textile exports dropped 8.8 per cent to $437.59 million, with shipments declining across the United States, European Union and United Kingdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/as-sri-lankas-exports-grow-is-apparel-losing-momentum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:03 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/as-sri-lankas-exports-grow-is-apparel-losing-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech AGF Nitrogen may cut ammonia output as gas prices rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGF Nitrogen is considering lower ammonia production at its manufacturing plants as natural gas and emissions allowance costs rise.<br />
The company says ammonia and fertilisers made from it are again moving towards levels European farmers cannot afford.<br />
Reduced fertiliser demand for the coming season could affect nitrogen-based product flows and farm input planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/czech-agf-nitrogen-may-cut-ammonia-output-as-gas-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/czech-agf-nitrogen-may-cut-ammonia-output-as-gas-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Methanex to idle NZ plants amid gas supply decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Methanex will sell substantially all New Zealand natural gas contractual entitlements from Q1 2027 through the end of the decade.The company expects to indefinitely idle its New Zealand production facilities in Q1 2027 as domestic gas availability declines.Chemical buyers and suppliers should watch Methanex&rsquo;s quarterly updates for any production or financial guidance changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/canadas-methanex-to-idle-nz-plants-amid-gas-supply-decline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/canadas-methanex-to-idle-nz-plants-amid-gas-supply-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A meeting that highlights the fraying edges of Bangladesh’s RMG story]]></title><description><![CDATA[BGMEA told the President that nearly 400 garment factories have closed in Bangladesh over three years, as production costs rose almost 40 per cent.Inadequate gas supplies, higher energy tariffs, wages and bank interest rates are forcing many factories to operate below half capacity.Garment exports contracted 1.64 per cent in FY2025-26 and fell 1.92 per cent in July of FY2026-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/a-meeting-that-highlights-the-fraying-edges-of-bangladeshs-rmg-story/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:26:02 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/a-meeting-that-highlights-the-fraying-edges-of-bangladeshs-rmg-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Must Read: Julie Kegels Wins 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, Oura Files for IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.<br />
Julie Kegels Wins 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers<br />
Belgian designer Julie Kegels won the LVMH Prize for Young Designers Friday at a Paris ceremony, taking home a &euro;400,000 ($464,812) grant plus a year of mentoring from LVMH experts. Chinese designer Zane Li&rsquo;s label Lii took the runner-up Karl Lagerfeld Special Jury Prize, worth &euro;200,000 ($232,406) with a year of business advisory support. Anil Padia&rsquo;s Yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/must-read-julie-kegels-wins-2026-lvmh-prize-for-young-fashion-designers-oura-files-for-ipo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/must-read-julie-kegels-wins-2026-lvmh-prize-for-young-fashion-designers-oura-files-for-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bachca: A French Beauty Tool Brand Known for Its Hairbrushes]]></title><description><![CDATA[HQ:&nbsp;Nantes, France<br />
Founder:&nbsp;Camille de Bascher<br />
Social: Instagram / TikTok<br />
Category: Beauty Tools<br />
E-comm: us.bachca.comPrice Range:&nbsp;$18-$75<br />
Hero Product: Gloss &amp; Detangling Hairbrush ($48)<br />
Stockists: Anthropologie, Free People, Printemps NY, C.O. Bigelow, Amazon<br />
PR Representation: Alana Wodnicki<br />
How to get in touch: customerservice@bachca.com<br />
Origin Story<br />
Bachca was founded in 2016, in Paris, by Camille de Bascher. With a rich professional background that has seen her evolve fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/bachca-a-french-beauty-tool-brand-known-for-its-hairbrushes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/news/fashion/bachca-a-french-beauty-tool-brand-known-for-its-hairbrushes/</guid></item></channel></rss>