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• [New] The fashion industry of 2026 will not be defined by flashy innovations, but by quiet intelligence-systems that work efficiently, ethically, and in harmony with creativity. Fashion & Lifestyle digital magazine that covers many t
• [New] The 2026 Nearshoring America Matchmaking Program will link verified factories and service providers from Mexico and Latin America with U.S. brands in gift, home furnishings, lighting, and fashion accessories. DallasMarketCenter_prod
• [New] As fashion brands are expected to face ongoing scrutiny in 2026, Italian legislators are working on a new bill to regulate the Made in Italy supply chain. WWD
• [New] Brain impact will be an enormous trend across beauty and wellness in 2026 and we will even see subjects like neuroaesthetics being discussed too. The Independent
• [New] We will see the beauty industry boom with more neurocosmetics as a huge emphasis on the power of scent dominates the year. The Independent
• [New] In 2026, skincare will have two big themes: K-beauty and devices. The Business of Fashion
• [New] Selective price increases are likely in 2026, but blanket price hikes will not work anymore [for fashion brands]. Glossy
• [New] McKinsey stated in its State of Fashion 2026 report, released in November, that around 71% of fashion executives are planning to increase their prices in 2027. Glossy
• [New] The global fashion industry will once again post low single-digit growth in 2026. The Business of Fashion
• [New] US personal luxury ecommerce sales are expected to rebound after a slight dip in 2026, while fast-fashion platforms like Amazon, Temu, and Shein are projected to capture 61% of ecommerce growth from 2025 to 2027, per EMARKETER forecasts. eMarketer
• [New] In 2026, consumers will either cling to luxury or low-cost clothing, leaving mid-tier brands scrambling for relevance. eMarketer
• [New] Streamers will hunt for new revenues beyond subscriptions and ads, fashion shoppers will polarize toward luxury or low-cost, and TikTok Shop will transition from experiment to expectation. eMarketer
• [New] The global momentum is unmistakable: microplastics will not survive the decade as acceptable cosmetic ingredients. Metro Private Label - Skin Care Manufacturer - High-Qua
• [New] Skincare in 2026 will stop chasing perfection and focus more on understanding your skin. Selfnamed - Your Skincare Brand Accelerator
• [New] Nearly three-quarters of fashion executives plan to raise prices in 2026, with 15% of North American leaders anticipating price increases exceeding 5% to offset tariff-driven costs. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Global beauty retail remains dynamic, with significant growth opportunities in the wellness space and experience-led strategies designed to engage consumers across every shopper touchpoint. Cosmoprof
• [New] Search for Korean skincare on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube and you will be met with a deluge of content from influencers, some of whom have hundreds of millions of followers. BBC News
• [New] In 2026, more travelers are expected to choose glowcations, which combine travel, beauty, wellness and tech, where people travel specifically for skin and wellness treatments. Euronews
• [New] While the mindfully curated closet will not be the overriding sentiment in 2026, we will see a noticeable increase in social feeds as we progress further into the third wave of sustainable fashion creators. Semi-Sustainable
• [New] About 70% of fashion retailers plan to increase AI investments within the next two years to strengthen personalization and tech-driven shopping experiences. Fashion Theory Magazine
• [New] You might filter for beauty micro influencers in the USA with 5k-50k followers and engagement rate above 3%. Stack Influence

Last updated: 12 January 2026