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• US' GapStudio unveils Zac Posen-designed Fall 2026 collection

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  GapStudio has introduced Fall 2026, a 20-piece Zac Posen range centred on denim, khaki, shirting, T-shirts, utility and workwear.It reworks American casualwear with sculptural silhouettes, engineered seams, controlled volume, elongated fits and a focused palette.Esther McGregor and Alton Mason front the campaign; a denim look adapts Leon Thomas’ GapStudio outfit from the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.
  
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• Daily Drills Brings Its Gen Z-Beloved Loungewear to Shopbop

  01-09-2026 01:23 via fashionista.com
  If you’re on Fashion TikTok at all, you’ve likely seen a few Daily Drills try-on hauls. The Los Angeles-based brand has a cult following, especially with Gen Z, for its cozy loungwear in bright colors and stripes. For the elder millennials, it’s sort of like the Juicy Couture tracksuit mania.
  Co-founders Kennedy Crichlow (“Ken”) and Mary Ralph Lawson Bradley (“Ralph”) built a community around their weekly limited-edition drop model — with early acc
  
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• Ace Back-to-School Style With These Actually Chic Handbags

  31-08-2026 19:00 via fashionista.com
  Sponsored StoryOccasionally, we use affiliate links on our site. This in no way affects our editorial decision-making.We may be clinging to the final days of summer, but fall semester syllabuses have already been handed out. Before fretting about the seemingly endless assignments in your gen-ed requirements, locking down your campus-ready handbag is top priority. After all, selecting a signature bag is no easy decision. It’s a constant companion throughout late-night library visits and ear
  
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• Ib Kamara Exits Off-White

  31-08-2026 16:44 via fashionista.com
  Off-White’s Ib Kamara chapter has come to a close. On Monday, the brand announced that the designer is exiting his role as creative director, effective immediately. His successor has not been announced.
  “Working at Off-White has been an honor and a profound creative education,” Kamara said in a press statement. “The teams I have worked alongside, the collections we produced, the shows we dreamt and the conversations we sparked — I will carry all of it with me, and I
  
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• The Doux Is Bringing Textured Hair-Care Education to Roblox

  31-08-2026 16:00 via fashionista.com
  What can diverse hair representation look like in the gaming world? That’s the question The Doux Co-Founder Maya Smith set out to answer when she launched My Salon Empire, a tycoon-style hair salon game now available on Roblox (an online platform that allows users to create avatars and build virtual worlds). 
  The free game invites Roblox players to manage their own hair salon and serve clients, including completing consultations, shampooing and styling hair (with branded The Doux prod
  
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• The Met Cancels Its Spring 2027 John Galliano Exhibit

  31-08-2026 15:53 via fashionista.com
  Exactly a month ago, The Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed that its Spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition would spotlight controversial designer John Galliano and his four-decade career. The long-rumored news exploded across the fashion industry, inspiring a torrent of think pieces and online backlash. On Monday, The Met announced that it is canceling the “John Galliano: Horizons” exhibit, originally scheduled to open in May 2027.The Met and Galliano released a joint press relea
  
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• India exports textiles from 548 districts; why do just 10 matter most?

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  India’s textile, apparel and handicraft exports span 548 districts, but the top ten generate 45.57 per cent of FY2025–26 value.TexPro shows the US takes 26.4 per cent of export value, 30.5 per cent of apparel exports and 47.4 per cent of home textiles.Apparel exports fell 10.52 per cent in April–July 2026, while textile exports rose 5.38 per cent, leaving risk clustered.
  
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• Germany's Leipzig signs intent for Vietnam business hub

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Leipzig hosted the signing of a letter of intent recently to create a German–Vietnam Hub linking companies, investors and institutions.The planned advisory system is aimed at economic co-operation, investment and knowledge transfer between the two countries.For sourcing teams, the initiative points to new Germany-Vietnam channels for market entry, skills and business dialogue.
  
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• Gap's profit rises, but sales tell a different story

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Gap says lower-than-feared Section 301 US tariffs give it about $15 million of incremental net tariff relief for fiscal 2026, mainly in the fourth quarter.
  The apparel maker now expects adjusted profit of $2.35-$2.45, up 10 per cent to 15 per cent versus last year.
  Old Navy’s Q2 net sales fell 4 per cent to $2.1 billion, while Gap brand sales rose 9 per cent to $844 million.
  
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• EU's €3 duty: Winners, losers and the HS code hack

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  EU’s €3 customs duty on items under €150 has not caused a big decrease in apparel volumes into Europe, ePost Global says.
  ePost is encouraging merchants to shift from DDU to DDP, as paid-duty shipments clear customs and are delivered without collection from consumers.
  HS six grouping can reduce line-item duties, while DDU users face refused shipments and a €2 handling fee from November 1.
  
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• Bangladesh RMG net exports hit $24.22 bn: Why import $9 bn in fabric?

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Bangladesh Bank puts FY26 net RMG exports at $24.22 billion, up 4.31 per cent, even as gross apparel exports fell 0.96 per cent to $38.97 billion.
  TexPro shows textile-input imports down 2.68 per cent to $14.72 billion, with yarn accounting for most of the decline.
  Fabric imports stayed at $9.01 billion, with China supplying 78.36 per cent.
  
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• India’s PTA, polyester melt prices ease; China feedstocks swing

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Indian PTA prices decline by ₹1.50 per kg to ₹93.90, while MEG holds at ₹69.70 and polyester melt falls to ₹104.44 from the previous week’s highs.POY prices rise by ₹2 per kg across deniers and lustres as producers pass on earlier PTA and melt cost increases.CFR China PTA and MEG fluctuate sharply, with MEG losing $65 per tonne from its August 25 peak by August 28.
  
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• China plans to further develop logistics network by 2030

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  To further develop its logistics network by 2030, China is planning to improve connectivity and better support the real economy, according to a government plan.
  The plan aims at bringing total social logistics costs to 13.1 per cent of GDP by 2030—down by 0.8 pp from the end of 2025.
  This will help improve the efficiency and performance of the real economy and support smoother economic circulation.
  
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• China may grow at 4% or more over 1-2 years: S&P Report

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  China will likely continue to grow at 4 per cent or more over one to two years, staying resilient to the energy crisis and trade frictions, S&P Global Ratings said.
  It affirmed its 'A+' long-term and 'A-1' short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on China.
  The outlook on the long-term rating is stable.
  The renminbi’s rising use will bolster external financial resilience, it noted.
  
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• €11 bn recycling bill is closing in on Europe’s $63 bn textile trade

  31-08-2026 12:40 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Europe is less than 20 months from a textile EPR deadline, but recycling remains far from economic scale.
  BCG/ReHubs says 15 per cent textile-to-textile recycling by 2035 needs €8-11 billion Capex and €5-6.5 billion annual OPEX.TexPro shows nearly $62.7 billion of apparel and home textiles entered the EU27 from non-EU suppliers in January-May 2026.
  
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• RMG sector faces stiffer competition, rising costs: Bangladesh Bank

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Bangladesh’s RMG exports rose by 11 per cent YoY to $10.10 billion during Q4 FY26, the Bangladesh Bank’s quarterly review of the sector said.The central bank cautioned that the sector faces rising production costs and stiffer competition from rival exporting countries amid persistent global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.The near-term outlook for the sector is moderately positive.
  
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• Euro area M3 growth rises to 3.4% in July 2026

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Euro area broad money M3 grew 3.4 per cent in July 2026, after 3.3 per cent in June, with the three-month average at 3.2 per cent.
  Adjusted loans to non-financial corporations rose 4.4 per cent, signalling credit conditions relevant to suppliers and buyers.
  Household loan growth edged to 3.1 per cent, while M1 eased to 3.1 per cent from 3.5 per cent.
  
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• Philippines growth forecast falls as exports offer support

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  AMRO sees Philippine growth easing to 3.4 per cent in 2026, with inflation rising to 5.4 per cent as demand weakens.
  Exports and remittances offer support, but apparel sourcing teams face peso pressure, higher energy import bills and softer demand.
  Risks include energy prices, extreme weather and delayed public investment; policy is set to stay data-dependent on inflation.
  
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• Higher LNG prices, supply shortages compound Bangladesh gas crisis

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  The deepening gas and electricity crises in Bangladesh have been compounded by a sharp rise in global LNG prices and supply shortages coinciding with high power demand.Industrial production has been severely hit, with 70 per cent of the production capacity of gas-dependent factories staying unutilised, pressuring the export sector.The energy crunch is no longer confined to power-intensive industries.
  
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• France's industrial producer prices accelerate 4.3% in July

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  French industrial producer prices rose 1.3 per cent month on month and 4.3 per cent year on year in July 2026, extending June’s acceleration.
  Home-market prices rebounded while foreign-market prices slowed monthly but rose faster annually, affecting export pricing signals.
  Import prices of industrial products increased 0.8 per cent over a month and 6.6 per cent over a year.
  
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• France manufacturing turnover falls 0.7% in June 2026

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  France's manufacturing turnover fell 0.7 per cent in June 2026, after a 1.7 per cent drop in the previous reading, INSEE said.
  Seasonally and working-day adjusted data point to weaker European production-linked turnover for textile and apparel sourcing teams.
  As turnover indices reflect price and activity, INSEE advised using producer price and industrial production indices to separate the two.
  
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• Evolving Middle East crisis raising fresh risks for Indian exporters?

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Iran-US tensions and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are adding risks around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb for Indian businesses.Experts warn longer routes could lift freight costs, war-risk premiums and transit times while tightening vessel capacity.Readymade garment exporters to Europe may see pressure on prices, margins, delivery commitments and supply-chain certainty.
  
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• China industrial firms' profits rise 17.6% in January-July

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  China’s major industrial firms posted 17.6 per cent year-on-year profit growth in January–July, with combined profits reaching 4.58 trillion yuan.Manufacturing profits rose 18.8 per cent, while chemical raw materials and products manufacturing profits jumped 56.6 per cent.For sourcing and materials buyers, stronger high-tech and raw-material earnings point to firm but uneven factory-sector momentum.
  
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• Australia’s babywear import prices rise; India retains second spot

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  Australia’s babywear imports fell 1.38 per cent year on year to $92.732 million during January–June 2026, while average import prices increased.
  China’s shipments rose 12.90 per cent to $52.159 million, lifting its share to 56.25 per cent.
  India stayed second at $17.053 million, just $512,000 ahead of Bangladesh.
  China, India and Bangladesh accounted for 92.48 per cent of imports.
  
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• ADB approves $400 mn plan to improve Central Asia trade links

  29-08-2026 19:57 via fibre2fashion.com
  
  ADB has approved a $400 million regional facility for CAREC border upgrades, targeting smoother movement of people and goods.
  For exporters, importers and sourcing teams, the focus is on lower transport and logistics costs across trade corridors.
  The BUILD facility will finance road and rail border points, digital systems, inspection equipment and harmonised procedures.
  
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• ICYMI: Emerging Designers Gain Momentum on Luxury Resale Market, Old Navy Enters Beauty & Erica Choi's Guide to Seoul

  29-08-2026 14:00 via fashionista.com
  In case you missed them, we’ve rounded up our most popular stories of the week to help you stay in the loop. No need to thank us — just toast a pumpkin spice latte in our honor when you’re discussing who did what over your chia seed pudding.
  Related: Emerging Designers Are Gaining Momentum on the Luxury Resale Market
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• Must Read: CFDA Reveals 2026 Scholarship Fund Winners, Gap Inc. Sees Sales Decline Amid Old Navy Leadership Change

  28-08-2026 18:00 via fashionista.com
  These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Friday.
  CFDA Reveals 2026 Scholarship Fund Winners
  The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) marked the 30th anniversary of its Scholarship Fund this year, drawing nearly 700 applications and awarding scholarships across seven programs (five of which are new this year). The 24 scholarship winners, selected by industry committees from 50 finalists, received between $10,000 and $50,000, along with mentorships and internships at partner
  
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• Beiin: A California-Based Body-Care Brand Made for Everyday Use

  28-08-2026 17:00 via fashionista.com
  HQ: San Diego, CA
  Founder: Leah Kirpalani
  Social: Instagram / TikTok
  Category: Body Care
  E-comm: beiin.coPrice Range: $28-$42
  Hero Products: The Everything Wash ($28), The Everywhere Lotion ($34), The All-Over Oil ($42)
  Stockists: Shop Good, Stalle Studios, The Spa at Hotel Chelsea
  PR Representation: Chloette PR
  How to get in touch: [email protected]
  Origin Story
  Beiin (pronounced “be in”) is a body-care brand built on the belief that the everyday is everything, with esse
  
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• Weekly Drop Watch: Laifen, Cou Cou x Sandy Liang, Barbour x Anthropologie and More

  28-08-2026 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.Beauty Launches
  Laifen’s New Curling Iron and Shaver [FROM OUR SPONSOR PARTNER]
  Back-to-school season is all about fresh starts, busy mornings and routines that make campus life a littl
  
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• The Emerging Designer Behind Ella Mai's 'Do You Still Love Me?' Tour Wardrobe

  28-08-2026 14:30 via fashionista.com
  For the opening performance of her “Do You Still Love Me?” tour, singer Ella Mai donned a corseted mini dress featuring a flouncy, handkerchief-panel skirt. It was a look that came as a delightful surprise for Jane Wade, the designer behind it (and Mai’s entire wardrobe throughout the North American leg of the tour).
  “Butter yellow was a theme for her — it was on the album artwork and went into a lot of the creative — so the overall colorway was yellow. We had
  
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