US retailers and brands have increasingly continued sourcing apparel items from Bangladesh as the country's export to the US, the single biggest export destination for the country, increased by 4% or $120m during the December-June period of the last fiscal year. The exports, with the backdrop of the consistent pressure from the North American country to improve labour rights situation in Bangladesh, were more than $3bn in the period while US export to Bangladesh increased by 22% to $389m, acc

Photo by DhakaTribune. The government Tuesday approved the second revised proposal for relocating hazardous tanneries from the capital’s Hazaribagh to Savar, increasing the original project cost by nearly 98%. The approval of the project “Tannery Industrial Estate, Dhaka (2nd revised)” came at the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council’s (Ecnec) meeting with its Chairperson and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair. The project cost now stands at Tk10.79bn, a sharp inc

Mini fashionistas will be able to show their support for charity this summer as Debenhams has joined forces with BBC Children in Need to create an exclusive range of designer clothing, which is launching in stores and online this week (w/c 12 August). Debenhams challenged celebrities Tess Daly and Jeff Brazier, along with three of its designers, a fashion editor and a mummy blogger to create a fun t-shirt or onesie for children to be sold in its stores and online at Debenhams.com. As well

To mark the 25th anniversary of the immensely popular American television music video program Yo! MTV Rap, the Californian streetwear brand Stussy has launched a capsule collection dedicated to the iconic show. Printed with images of the programme’s notable artists like Public Enemy, Eric B. and Rakim, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Brand Nubian, Gang Starr, Digital Underground and Queen Latifah, the line includes black and white hoodies and T-shirts. In addition to the clothing range, the appare

A garment factory in Hlaingthayar Township (Photo-Nilar/EMG) Myanmar's garment industry has received the most foreign investment over the last six months according to recent data from the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC). Along with the rise of foreign investments, the employment rate in the industry has also increased. "MIC has noticed that the garment sector received most of foreign investments in the last six months. Another sector which enjoyed growth during the period was manufa

Adam Levine, the lead vocalist and front man of the popular American pop rock band Maroon 5, has joined forces with the famous American discount store chain Kmart to create a fashion collection. The 34-year-old’s yet-to-be-released debut menswear line will feature an array of denims, outerwear, woven pieces and knits as well as stylish fashion accessories. The exclusive-to-Kmart range is scheduled to be unveiled online (shopyourway.com) on September 15, 2013 and at Kmart’s bricks-and-morta

The construction of railway, particularly in China’s central and western regions, would boost China’s geotextile industry, according to China National Textile and Apparel Council. The investment in national infrastructure development and the growth of geotextile industry are closely related. Between 2010 and 2020, an amount of about 4 trillion yuan would be invested for water conserving projects, which provide a broad market for the geotextile industry. From January to May this year, th

Nearly 100,000 fashion enthusiasts from different parts of the country will flock to the forthcoming nineteenth edition of Australian sartorial fest Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW 2013). Slated to take place from August 31 to September 8, 2013, the event will serve as a valuable platform for local designers, brands and retailers to showcase their work and new season designs. Japan-born womenswear designer Akira will feature his latest Spring/Summer 2013 collection, replete with kimono

Recent monsoon rains hit cotton quality slightly, causing increase in prices, dealers said on Tuesday. The official spot rate, after maintaining stable trend, showed an improvement of Rs 50 to Rs 6,600, they said. Prices of seed cotton per 40-kg in Sindh and Punjab fell by Rs 150 to Rs 2,700-3,850, they said. In the ready session, approx. 15,000 bales of cotton changed hands, between Rs 6,650-6,700, they said. Cotton analyst Naseem Usman said rains in cotton belt hit the cotton quality slightl

Groupe Sensation Mode announced the full program for the 25th anniversary edition of MFW, a week entirely dedicated to fashion, taking place September 3 to 6 at the Arsenal contemporary art complex in Montreal. Produced and presented by in collaboration with COVERGIRL and Pantene Pro-V, MFW Spring/Summer 2014 (S/S 2014) will feature the collections and celebrate the contributions that local designers are making to shape fashion in Canada and internationally. “I am looking forward to my fir