The clothes factory scandal has sent shockwaves through the UK and its clothing industry, and some are saying the UK is losing out on an estimated $5 billion annually.It has been widely criticized as the worst industrial disaster in its history.“The clothes industry has been losing billions of pounds a year and we are losing […]
How much is the UK getting for its exports?
When it comes to exports, the UK is getting the biggest bang for its buck.It has earned the title of the world’s biggest exporter of clothing, behind only Japan and the United States.The data was compiled by the consultancy IHS Markit.The data includes the cost of goods sold and the amount of profit the company […]
Turkmenistan says it will buy clothing from China
Turkmen leader Buhari has announced the signing of an agreement to purchase clothing from Chinese-made brands.The two sides have already agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding in the coming weeks, which will enable them to purchase garments from a number of companies, including the largest producer of turkish clothes, Batam.The agreement will be signed […]
How we got here: How Google’s T-shirts made a lot of money
In the days before the Google T-shirt came to market, many thought the company was just a clothing manufacturer that was making clothing.But it’s actually the very thing that made Google a clothing company.“T-shirts have always been a fashion statement,” says Marc Lutz, a clothing designer who worked at Google in the early 2000s.He says […]
Clothing line manufacturers face more scrutiny from U.S. Department of Commerce
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is expected to release its first report on how well garment factories in developing countries are complying with international standards for the production and marketing of garments.The report is expected on Thursday and will highlight the impact of the U.K.’s Woolworths (WOOL) and the Gap (GAP) on the […]
How to find the best clothing for men and women
The industry that dominates the U.S. retail landscape is the clothing industry.For decades, the fashion industry has been a staple of American life, providing both a source of clothing and a place for consumers to shop.Yet, as demand for clothing has grown and the economy has become more precarious, so too has the industry.The fashion […]
How to get rid of your annoying old iPhone charger
In a world where a smart phone’s battery life is often described as a “downtime period” or even a “lapse,” many people will take their phone charger with them when they go shopping.But if you’re like us and are concerned about how your iPhone charger might be damaged over time, there’s a simple fix.If your […]
‘You can’t blame the man’ for the ‘dignity crisis’
More than half of the world’s population of 1.2 billion lives in extreme poverty.Yet despite this dire economic situation, we still enjoy access to affordable, comfortable clothing for all, thanks to some of the best brands in the business.Here are some of our top-rated brands that are bringing luxury back to the developing world.1.H&MH Clothing: […]
When you want a brand to make your life easier, the brand that has to answer
A year ago, a few months before it was to open its doors, L’Oreal was looking to expand its footprint in the UK.Now, with a new headquarters and a slew of acquisitions and partnerships, the cosmetics company has become the UK’s top-earning brand.Its UK operations also now employ more than 5,000 people.“We’ve just moved into […]
How to buy Japanese clothing at a store in Thailand
You can’t walk into a store like Nordstrom and buy a pair of jeans for $90, but you can at least try to get a couple of pairs for under $30.And in Thailand, you can shop online for those jeans.In the country that’s home to the world’s second largest textile industry, the clothing industry is […]