Inside Fashion

What's happening in December? A lot!!! In this month's issue of Inside Fashion we're talking with Jennifer Patton, Sourcing Director, Coppel Dept. Store about their massively successful retail strategy that has been the foundation of their business for 83 years. You'll find out how Marks & Spencer pulled off an incredible turnaround - and is now back on the fashion map. Also, learn why enterprise brands are now moving to Shopify to help handle their e-commerce business. We talk about why brands are reluctant to leave China - despite the overall move to diversify sourcing. You'll get some early insights on how the new threat of tariffs might playout (although it's still early days on this). All this plus much more!! Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gfvw3HRr #retailsuccessstories #supplychainmanagement #retailenvironment

Everyone is talking about AI, but few people have a clear idea of how they could implement in their own business. The opportunities for using AI models to increase efficiency, cut costs and speed up design and production are there - but first you need to understand exactly what AI is and how it works. This month Inside Fashion sat down with Prof. Calvin Wong, CEO of AiDLab in Hong Kong to find out what he and his team are working on. Turns out, that while AI is not that 'magic wand' the miraculously does the work for you, AI can be a game-changing tool for both designers and factories in highly competitive markets. Thus Prof. Wong dispells another fear: that AI will replace people. As an expert in the field of AI development, Prof. Wong assured us that AI and people are 'better together'. Each has its own role. In addtion to AI, we dive into a lot of other key industry topics this month including these must-read articles: ➤ Why Brands are Considering Returning to Myanmar ➤ How Convenience Stores are Cashing in on Fashion. ➤ De Minimus Under Fire. Why? And What's Next? ➤ How Luxury Brands Lost their Market Immunity ➤ Sports Brands Find an Active Market in Southeast Asia ... and lots more Check out Inside Fashion at https://lnkd.in/gfvw3HRr #AI #fashiontechnology #industry4.0. Calvin Wong Mandy Chan Estella Kwan

What a fantastic opportunity to get updated on everything that U.S. Cotton is doing help make apparel more sustainable. I am honored to have been a speaker at this outstanding event. #sustainabletextiles #sustainablefashion

What's Happening in October? A lot!!! First up, we sit down with Raymond Ling, Director of FWKK, a cutting edge Hong Kong-based swimwear manufacturer. FWKK is bringing vision and innovation to swimwear - a challenging category within the already challenging apparel industry. Their success shows what can be achieved when you think creatively - and back that up with great leadership. Speaking of leadership, FWKK is one of the many leading companies who is an esteemed member of Inside Fashion. We also look at two key markets where consumers are willing to trade up on apparel. (no, not everyone is looking for the cheapest possible products ...) Then we take a look at what happens when a brand gets too big and its success leads to its downfall. Then there's the matter of why companies are finding that their teams are actually becoming less productive (yes, really) - despite having even more (allegedly) time saving technology. All this ... and more ... is available in our October issue of Inside Fashion! #swimwear #apparelsourcing #supplychainmanagement Raymond Ling

The Indonesian Denim Brand that Continues to Outperform the Market Meet Matthew Aldo Susabda, CEO of Dust Jeans, a bestselling fashion brand for young consumers. Despite the challenges of fast fashion competitors, Dust continues to hold - and grow - its market share. And, no, they are not doing this by offering cheaper prices. Instead, the brand has gone all in on defining - and sticking with - its core values. It takes pride in being a native Indonesian brand - and in offering customers a high quality product. And what do consumers think? Dust's success across all retail formats - department stores, mall stores and e-commerce - is tangible proof that their strategy is working! You can find out more about what Dust Jeans is doing - and lots of other great market insights - in the September issue of Inside Fashion. #brandstrategy #GenZ #Indonesianbrands #denim Matthew Aldo Susabda Dust Jeans

At a time when the apparel industry is facing increasing challenges, the role of leadership becomes even more important. Whether it is an international enterprise or a smaller, local business, ultimately success comes down to the fundamentals of good leadership. It be might setting a good example for your team - or for the entire company. Or it could be leading the way forward in R&D and innovation. It could be doing something that pushes design and creativity to the next level. Whether big or small, what organizations need to today more than ever is great leaders - and that can start with a culture that helps develop and reward leadership ability within their organizations. Here are some of the outstanding people who are leading today's apparel industry. We are proud to have them as our Inside Fashion subscribers! Learn more about Inside Fashion at: https://lnkd.in/gwYmmnfY

This Week In Global Supply Chains Just when you think you know what's coming ... everything changes! We've seen an overall softening in freight rates, but not on all routes. In fact, rates have inched up again from Asia to Europe. Then there's the turmoil that has rocked Bangladesh. From what we hear, factories have resumed operations and exporting is trying to get back to normal - and clear the backlog - as quickly as possible. Materials prices have also surprised us this week. Then there was the panic caused by a few days of a global stock sell off - which got everyone fired up with predictions that the US economy was heading to recession - and would be taking the rest of the world with it! As of today, the markets have rebounded. Still, we could a see a 'softening' of the economy. Read the entire Supply Chain Strategist newsletter https://lnkd.in/gmbqejRM #supplychainmanagement #apparelsourcing #retailmarkets

Here's what's happening in August: Arjun Puri, CEO of Anko Global discusses how Anko is offering retailers products backed by proven selling floor success. Truly game-changing for any retailer who wants to expand their assorment - without the risk and expensive of developing more products. We also look at how the apparel industry, once a tech laggard, is now embracing technology. We look at where manufacturers plan to make the biggest tech investments - and what that timeline might look like. Speaking of technology, AI has caught everyone's interest, but some companies are saying "not so fast". We uncover four things that are causing organizations to hit 'pause' on AI. This month our 'Sourcing Spectrum' focus is on Jordan - and how the nation has its sights set on developing its apparel industry. With duty-free access to the US and EU, there are some interesting opportunities. Looking at brands, we find that Urban Revivo has a unique strategy that focuses on stores rather than e-commerce. We also dive into why Nike continues to underperform (and no, its not just a lack of innovation). There's so much to unpack in August!! To everything that's going on at Inside Fashion, head on over to our website. (link is in the first comment and on the graphic for this post) #retailmanagement #supplychainmanagement Arjun Puri Anko Global

There's a lot happnening in July!! This month we sit down with Vivian Lee, Managing Director and VP Sourcing for 5.11 Sourcing Ltd. Vivian shares what she's done to make her supply chain very resilient (even during the pandemic years!!) and very flexible (critical in these post-pandemic times). There's a lot to unpack about vendor relationships, supporting innovation and a smart way to handle smaller orders. But that's not all that's happening ... We also analyze How Rent The Runway went from Fashion Unicorn to Wall Street Roadkill. Then we take a look at new developments in Fashion Technology. We breakdown key things like "What It Does". "How It Works". "Impact on Industry". In other words, we take the complex and make it simple. This is just some of what's happening at INSIDE FASHION in July. #supplychainmanagement #apparelsourcing Vivian Lee 5.11 Tactical

AI is at the top of manufacturers's list for this year's tech investment. A recent survey from Rockwell Automation revealed that manufacturers are embracing technology in a way they hadn't before!!! 94% of respondents expect to maintain or grow their workforce as a result of technology adoption. 83% anticipate using some form of Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) this year. GenAI is the #1 new area for technology investment over the next 12 months. Cybersecurity is a top 5 risk for the first time, showing its significance to the manufacturing community. #supplychainmanagement #apparelmanufacturing #apparelsourcing