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Why Trendsetting South Korea Remains a Gem for Luxury

South Korea remains a vital luxury market thanks to resilient domestic consumption, a recent “wealth effect” from tech and stock market gains, and the continued influence of K-culture. CEOs unpack what shoppers are buying and how long the momentum may last.

What Is Tai Chi Walking?

Tai Chi is well-known for its physical and mental benefits. Now, Tai Chi walking is trending to give you the same benefits in a low-impact exercise. Here, experts break down everything you need to know.

Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu: Inside China’s three-way textile rivalry

China’s textile and apparel exports totalled $293.77 billion in 2025, with Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu accounting for 70–80 per cent of output. Zhejiang leads by revenue and export value, built on synthetic fibre, fabric trading, Yiwu distribution and digital/smart factories. Jiangsu’s vertical chain and Guangdong’s finished-garment base show competition shifting from cost to capability.

Who’s really buying China’s clothes? Inside the domestic fashion boom

China’s garment, footwear, headwear and knitted textile retail sales topped 1.5 trillion yuan in 2025, up 3.2 per cent, as exports fell 2.4 per cent. Domestic apparel brands raised share from 35.8 per cent in 2020 to 56.1 per cent by 2024, with guochao demand behind the shift. Gen Z, social commerce, AI-personalised recommendations, athleisure […]

US’ Gap Inc partners with Chalhoub to expand brands across GCC

Gap Inc. has partnered with Chalhoub Group to bring Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta to customers across the GCC. The alliance pairs Gap Inc.’s brand direction with Chalhoub Group’s regional, digital and omnichannel capabilities. Online launches are planned this year in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, with regional stores due next year.

Turkey’s cost pressure accelerates Egypt’s garment rise

Eastern Mediterranean apparel sourcing is shifting as Egypt gains momentum. TexPro US customs data show US imports of Egyptian knitted apparel rose 48.4 per cent year on year to $78.5 million in May 2026, while woven apparel increased 58.4 per cent to $44.3 million. Although Türkiye’s shipments also grew, rising domestic production costs are strengthening […]

BGMEA, OCAB plan to attract Chinese investors to Bangladesh RMG sector

Bangladesh trade body BGMEA and the Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh (OCAB) have launched an initiative to attract Chinese investment into the RMG sector. The initiative’s focus is on strengthening backward-linkage industries, reviving struggling factories and promoting joint ventures. OCAB feels more FDO is needed for modernising the upstream supply chain for Bangladesh’s garment industry.

WeStyledWhat: Summer Edition

Summer style is all about ease: throwing something on that feels good, looks effortless, and can go from an iced coffee run to a rooftop happy hour without a second outfit change. This time, we asked the WeWoreWhat team to show us how they’re actually wearing the clothes this season, from office days to beach […]