Beauty markets in parts of Asia is estimated to lead up to 2026.

The Asia beauty and personal care products market was valued at USD 163.92 billion in 2020, and it is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.38 % during the forecast period (2021 - 2026). The key driver in the market is the desire for a presentable personal image among Asian consumers, which also led to their awareness of personal hygiene habits.

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Mac Cosmetics to launch new skincare line in India.

Mac Cosmetics has previously launched products which fall under the skincare category, such as its ‘Strobe Cream’ and its ‘Prep + Prime Fix+’ setting spray. However, its new, gel-like hybrid product ‘Hyper Real Serumizer’ is its first which is designed to be used with or without makeup, as part of an overall makeup look or as a stand-alone skin treatment, according to the brand.

Here's How to rebuild your wardrobe as office hours returns.

Buying clothes to wear to work can cost an arm and a leg (covered by a sleeve and pants). The clothes you wear to work are usually not the same clothes you would wear at home (unless you’re lucky enough to work from home). Whether you’re starting a new job or just looking to replace some pieces in your work wardrobe, you can easily blow through your paycheck on clothing if you’re not careful.

Fashion bloggers share tips on how to prepare for the return to the office without overspending.

“Start by creating a list of essentials and prioritizing them based on how practical they are,” she said. “Then tackle the list by purchasing a few items each month.”

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Ludhiana's Hosiery Sector stares at loses due to lower offtake of winter wear.

Ludhiana's famous hosiery cluster in Punjab is staring at losses on account of lower offtake of garments because of the delayed winter as it finds repeat orders hard to come by with retailers having already been left with a heavy stock of winter wear.

The weak demand for clothes for the cold weather has forced the hosiery industry to offer discounts in early December to attract customers at retail counters and clear the stock.

Otherwise, big brands in the hosiery sector start offering discounts in the last week of December or first week of January, say the industry.

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2023 Fashion Trends Straight From The Runway to start now.

Regarding fashion and specifically fashion week, the industry tries to uphold a delicate balance between longevity and trends. Designers work to craft collections that feel cohesive to their previous work while still breaking some form of a barrier, pushing their designs forward and inspiring a new season of style.

Check out the fashion trends 2023.

Meesho records 91 crore orders in 2022, a 135% y-o-y growth

Meesho records 91 crore orders in 2022, a 135% y-o-y growth. E-commerce startup Meesho saw 91 crore orders on the platform in 2022, recording a 135 per cent year-on-year(y-o-y) growth. The platform said it had 140 million annual transacting users.

The platform saw the highest number of orders per shopper from Andaman and Nicobar Islands followed by Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim.

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India's Leading startups are developing zero waste clothing. Read More......

Fashion industry produces about 10% of global carbon emissions —more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. Given the volume of overproduction and waste, it’s clear that tackling these issues would make a huge impact in helping the industry reduce its carbon footprint.

The global fashion industry is worth $2.5 trillion, and change won’t happen overnight. But there are signs of progress. A new wave of startups is emerging to help address overproduction at its roots, to move the industry from mass production to mass customization, and even to challenge the very concept of physical clothing.

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Bengaluru-based fashion tech startup Virgio has raised $37 million in a Series A funding. Read More......

Bengaluru-based fashion tech startup �Virgio� has raised $37 million in a Series A funding round led by Prosus Ventures, Accel, and Alpha Wave.

The funds will go towards technology development and hiring, the company said in a statement. Virgio, which was founded in 2022 by former �Myntra� CEO Amar Nagaram, uses technology throughout the design, manufacturing and purchasing process in an effort to streamline the entire fashion lifecycle.

The fashion startup is focused on Gen Z and late millennials.

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Net- a-Porter's Spring 2023 trend prevention reveals the power of data from merchants. Read More......

In a conversation with Fashion Network, Libby Page, Net-a-Porter’s market director spoke about Spring Summer trend report recently presented in New York.

“At Net-a-Porter, we have always used data-driven insights and consumer trends alongside our expert fashion intuition to produce a clear and unique strategy. This data helps us inform upcoming buys, ensuring that our curation is tailored to exactly what our customers want. It also helps us better understand their shopping habits – whether that be customer searches or performance on certain styles, it all counts towards understanding our customers better,” said Page in an interview post-presentation.

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Tata Plans to open 20 Beauty Tech Outlets

Tata is targeting “beauty enthusiasts” in India between the ages of 18 and 45, who are interested in buying foreign cosmetics such as Estee Lauder, M.A.C. and Bobbi Brown, according to a document that names Ellis Brooklyn, Gallinee and The Honest Company as potential partners. In talks with over two dozen companies, Tata is looking for exclusive products for its new stores, said a source familiar with the strategy.
 

Indian Government Insists on duty free access for textile exports- Read More

Huge opportunities are there in the textiles segment and the country would achieve USD 100 billion export target from the sector by 2030, Union minister Piyush Goyal.

Goyal said that in the textiles sector, a margin of 4 to 5 per cent is important to become competitive and in the FTA "we are insisting on duty-free access for the industry". The agreements will give a big boost to the sector, he added.

"We are at an advance stage of evaluating these proposals and we hope to finalise it in near future," he said.