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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] In recent years, certain excavations within the Tohoku region have led researchers to hypothesize that tattooing in Japan could predate earlier assumptions by centuries. JapanChangeMoney.com
• [New] In the short term, the FTA is expected to drive a sharp rise in trade volumes: more Indian garments, home textiles, and technical fabrics in UK stores, and increased visibility of British fashion and specialty textiles in India. Fibre2Fashion
• [New] Instead of looking to improve the fiscal outlook, the US Congress is currently considering passing the One Big Beautiful Bill, which is expected to increase US budget deficits by USD 3 trillion over the next 10 years. Vision Super
• [New] As more women seek to align their fashion choices with their values, the growth of sustainable brands will only continue to accelerate, making it easier than ever to make fashion choices that are good for the planet. Women's Insider
• [New] A mix of burgeoning economies and consumer cultures, as well as government-led environmental policies, presents China's fashion industry with unique challenges and opportunities. ABITA LLC&MARKETING JAPAN
• [New] Second-hand fashion has emerged as a powerful driver of both environmental impact reduction and inclusive, affordable access to sustainable fashion, while simultaneously creating economic opportunity across global supply chains. Sustainzone Blog
• [New] Proposed rollbacks of clean energy incentives in the United States, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, threaten to undermine investment and deployment momentum. NenPower
• [New] A bill passed by House Republicans before Memorial Day would cut Medicaid by $804bn and Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act, by $301bn - changes in Republicans' big, beautiful bill that are expected to result in 16 million newly uninsured Americans by 2034. The Guardian
• [New] Sustainable Fashion and Marketing Opportunities in Ghana Sustainable fashion in Ghana has evolved from a marginal interest into a vibrant, mainstream movement that is reshaping design philosophies, production practices, and consumer behaviour. GhanaWeb
• [New] An AI-related provision in the Big Beautiful Bill could restrict state-level legislation of energy-hungry data centers - and is raising bipartisan objections across the US. Wired
• [New] The uncertain prospects for the U.S. economy and the risks to financial stability posed by large U.S. fiscal deficits and debt, such as permitted by the big, beautiful bill in Congress, are at least just as worrisome. Bennett Jones LLP
• [New] President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that if the Republican budget bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, does not pass, Americans will get a 68% tax increase. Roll Call
• [New] With costs of genome sequencing dropping, personalized care based on a person's DNA will take center stage in 2025. NYT Sudoku
• [New] The big, beautiful bill passed by House Republicans in reconciliation is expected to significantly increase U.S. government debt, driving up interest rates for borrowers - including families taking out a mortgage or people growing their own businesses. Center for American Progress
• [New] A section in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, Section 899) will potentially impose taxes on foreign investors in the US if their home country is deemed to discriminate against the US with taxes, which will threaten foreign investment in the US. Propel Financial Advice
• [New] Global cultures coming together to give rise to new fashion frameworks will shape the future of the fashion industry. Top Graphic Designing Courses
• The globally e-commerce business, that includes fashion brands, is expected to reach a value of $21 trillion by 2030 owing to the growing usage of social media and online platforms. Orion Market Research
• Every year, Amazon's Wardrobe Refresh sale for apparel, beauty, accessories and related products provides users with an opportunity to upgrade their fashion with the latest styles from top and popular brands. HerZindagi
• In 2025 and beyond, sustainability will continue to shape the future of fashion, with consumers and brands alike recognizing the importance of making choices that benefit the planet and future generations. TodayUS
• M&S, which currently has 565 stores, said it plans to have 600 stores by 2028, comprising 420 bigger food stores and 180 full clothing, home and food stores. Manchester Evening News
• Executives of designer fashion brands had hoped at the start of the year for a US-led turnaround, after improvements over the end-of-year holiday season, but by mid-February signs of weakening demand in the US began to emerge. The Business of Fashion

Last updated: 30 June 2025