The word ‘innovation’ has become a mainstay in our lives. Many industries have seen a drastic change in the past few years owing to this and the fashion industry has felt this change too.

Globally, collective efforts towards Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are being taken up by leading brands and retailers.

From statement shoulders to accentuated waists, to lounge-approved hoodies and relaxed trousers, from sexy backs to short crops - discover the top trends in silhouettes and details for Spring/Summer 2021.

The purpose of this feature is to interpret and highlight such characteristics of expressing functionality in fashion design using wearable art such as the origami technique.

The potential of 3D CAD design and VR imaging to visualise finished designs virtually has been streamlining and accelerating advancements in textile engineering.

The first thing that can be easily seen behind the apparel brands’ perspective in the journey of digital transformation is their product’s characteristics and then comes the rest.

Do consumers know what the term appearing on their garment tags actually mean? How is sustainability measured, or is it measurable? This feature tries to address the dilemmas, industry trends, practices and dimensions of sustainability for fashion manufacturers and retailers.

The popularity of smart wearables has truly soared with its global market in 2020 exceeding the predictions made back in 2014.