Features

For the resort season, pale pink emerges as the dominant shade with plenty of iterations being seen ranging from MSGM’s pink cotton lace bodice to Balmain’s pale pink cropped knit ribbed sweater.

In a candid discussion with Apparel Resources, Sanjay Jain, Group CEO, PDS talks about his definition of success, his favourite travel experiences, his thoughts on work-life balance and AI and so on.

Shahin Mannan has carved a niche for itself within the Indian fashion landscape with its bold yet original style of expression. The brand works across womenswear categories spanning co-ord sets, dresses, jackets that can easily transition from day to night.

AKINNA as a brand is bold yet understated, global yet grounded, featuring sculpted silhouettes, emerald linings and high grade hardware that is built to last.

The expansion of retail chains across price points is boosting demand of the domestic apparel sector. Major value fashion retailers are also expanding rapidly. Affordable fashion has become the dominant force in the industry, with value fashion making up 56% of the total apparel market.

The RMG industry has long been built on scale and resilience. Now, with digital systems taking root across the value chain, it is gaining speed, precision and transparency, all of which are essential for the future of apparel manufacturing.

In this feature, we bring for you the top 20 fashion brands as per the Lyst Index Q2 2025 which affirm that success requires crafting layered narratives where product, retail, collaboration and sustainability converge into a cohesive and future-facing brand identity.

Today, about 85% of VF’s products are made in Southeast Asia, Central and South America. Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia are its top four sourcing countries. Less than 2% now comes from China. This shift makes Bangladesh more important than ever.

In Bangladesh, the process for meeting the requirements of DPP has already begun with some forward-looking manufacturers piloting traceability systems, industry associations building knowledge platforms, buyers stepping up pressure for compliance and so on.