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WHAT'S NEXT?: Wearables, 3D printing, sensors and other technological advancements are likely to change the world of perceived beauty and fashion towards more integrative, online services. Find out how body scanners and conductive clothing will help us live better, more healthy lives and the downside risks emanating from those who would seek to interfere with them.

• [New] Automotive use is holding firm despite tariffs and electrification pressures, while jewelry demand is forecast to rise 11% in 2025 as buyers in China and India pivot from gold to cheaper platinum. Economic Times
• [New] We will not allow Europe's textiles and clothing sector to be the victim of rapid change. industriAll Europe
• [New] Looking to tackle some of the biggest issues in the clothing supply chain, the Queensland-based textile scientist wanted to create a sustainable fabric that could be made from start to finish in Australia. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Japanese luxury beauty company Sensai, part of Kao company, will continue to cement its travel-retail presence with a number of new openings, underpinned by development on local markets. DFNI
• [New] Controversial online fast fashion seller Shein will open its first brick-and-mortar store in the world in Paris next week. ST
• Asia sees 40% online fashion sales, hinting at significant potential. Yahoo Finance
• By 2025, consumers will be even more discerning about the environmental impact of their clothing. Texiconbd
• In 2025, sustainable fashion will be less of a trend and more of an expectation, impacting every aspect of the fashion industry, from material sourcing to production methods. Texiconbd
• The global fashion industry will lose not only a supply base, but also a proving ground for ethical progress. Global Policy Journal
• The fashion trend in 2025 will be one of the most touching because of the increase in the interest in technology and cultural changes and more focus on environmental concerns. Fashion Week Online
• Apple plans to release its first smart glasses with multiple material and frame options, turning them into a fashion accessory. MacRumors
• With fast fashion being so popular among Gen Z and ever-growing spending on beauty, we expect more fashion brands to appear on TikTok. Improvado
• H&M has committed to using only recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030 and runs in-store clothing take-back schemes across many markets. Reconomy
• More product categories will be banned in 2028, including cleaning products, cosmetics, feminine hygiene products, textiles, and some home goods. American Chemical Society
• Many fashion companies aim to design all their textile products to better fit the circular economy by 2040. Statista
• The sixteen most valuable fashion brands in the world that are part of Best Global Brands will reach a combined valuation of 298.6 billion in 2025, down 0.83% from 301.1 billion twelve months earlier. Modaes Global
• We remain confident in the long-term growth potential of beauty brands and are committed to supporting Chinese companies like CHANDO, which are driven by technology, digitalization, and long-term vision, to become world-class national brands. Cision PR Newswire
• Resale grew 15 times faster than the broader retail clothing sector in 2023, with online resale up 23% and expected to account for half of all spending on second-hand apparel by 2025. WTIN
• By 2030, beauty will be judged not just on results, but on its ability to regulate emotions and create memorable experiences. Scratch
• Platinum is expected to maintain its strong performance, supported by resilient automotive demand (due to substitution for palladium), recovering jewelry sales, and persistent supply deficits from South Africa. FinancialContent
• In sectors like fashion and cosmetics, omnichannel is accelerating faster than ecommerce, with forecasts indicating that 30-40% of cosmetics sales in Asia will shift online by 2030. Marketing LTB -

Last updated: 10 November 2025