Inside Fashion Confidence Index
52/100 ↑
Direction: Stabilizing, prior month 50 → 47.
Cycle Tier
Defensive →
Improving, but still very cautious
Materials Costs
Stable, but High →
Direction: Leveling, at elevated price points
Logistics Costs
Rising ↑
Ocean rates up low double digits. MoM; Air: China-N. EU +6.3%, China-N. Am -15.3%
Supplier Pressure
Level →
Cost pressure continues. Order volumes up in key markets.
AI-driven control towers are turning fragmented supply chain data into real-time decisions.
Rising energy prices could be even more disruptive than tariffs
Materials prices face greater upward pressure as geopolitical tensions heat up
US tariffs enter a 150-day holding pattern that means continued uncertainty for brands and suppliers
Here’s what else is in the U.S. administration’s toolkit – and how likely they will
The Supreme Court struck down reciprocal tariffs, but refund eligibility and timing now shift to
Materials Prices
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Sourcing Spectrum
Strong factory order and growing competition from the tech sector are pushing wages higher and tightening labor supply.
A country report with a table including key comparative data
MATERIALS INNOVATION
Only 15% of apparel companies currently have full visibility into the raw materials in their
Linen combines the sustainability aspect of being a natural fiber with a unique texture and
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Brands face pressure to shore up profits and rethink strategies
Apparel is having a better‑than‑feared holiday. Now retailers fear potential stockouts
Optimism for Holiday 2025 is growing as recent Q3 earnings surpass expectations and consumer sentiment
This month’s earnings reports showed that brands who are tightly focused outperformed those who are
What C-suite execs are saying about growth markets, product strategy, the value of long term
Brand Analysis
In a global fashion market crowded with fast fashion and high-end labels, Sandro has carved a unique position.
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International trade fairs and conferences for the coming 8 months.
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