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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.

• On Monday, the National Retail Federation said that Trump's proposed tariffs will cost American consumers between $46 billion and $78 billion a year as clothing, toys, furniture, appliances, and footwear all become more expensive. Letters from an American
• Home care (including home health and personal care) is one of the fastest-growing industries, with a projected above-average increase by 2032. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (
• Personal care and cosmetics (£470bn) will undoubtedly experience an increase in demand for skincare, anti-ageing, and self-care products as consumers prioritise wellness. City AM
• Digital tools can automate routine tasks, provide real-time clinical insights, and generate personalized care recommendations, potentially increasing HCW productivity in sub-Saharan Africa by up to 15% by 2030. McKinsey & Company
• Visitors at PRIVEXPO 2024 B2B Eurasia will have the opportunity to connect with various leading manufacturers across five main sectors: food and beverage; cosmetics, beauty, personal care and hygiene; pet products; household and homewares; and packaging and design. ESM Magazine
• From personalized healthcare and augmented reality to smart clothing and brain-computer interfaces, the next generation of wearables will redefine how we interact with technology and the world around us. 9meters
• Risks and opportunities at stake are high and compliance would require European fashion to pour 24.7 billion euros in eco-investments or accept a reduction in total revenues of 156.7 billion euros. WWD
• We believe the South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa region has the potential to become a hotbed for Beauty Tech Innovation that will shape the future of beauty. AsiaOne
• The CMA reminded fashion brands that they will soon have the power to fine companies up to 10% of worldwide turnover for breaches of consumer protection rules, including the making of false green claims. Steptoe LLP
• TITAS serves as Asia's key sourcing platform for textiles and clothing, attracting increasing participation from both local and international companies seeking new opportunities. Fibre2Fashion
• MSMEs are seizing the opportunity to expand globally, with popular export categories including handicrafts, home decor and fashion. ETBrandEquity
• In 2025, beauty will increasingly emphasise comfort and emotional well-being, much like the comfort food movement. Big News Network.com
• Indonesia, with its abundant natural beauty and cultural richness, has a unique opportunity to become a global leader in ecotourism. Indonesia Expat
• As demand for natural products continues to grow, driven by widespread use in food and beverages, cosmetics and cleaning products, orange oil prices are expected to increase over the next 3-5 years. .foodingredientsfirst.com/
• In data revealed by fashion and apparel industry NGO Textile Exchange, global fiber production nearly doubled from 2000 to 2022, when it hit 116 million tons, and is on track to top 147 million tons of garments made per year in 2030. WWD
• From rich textures like suede and crochet to playful Y2K and bubble hems, 2025 is shaping up to be an eclectic year for fashion. Claire Mac
• The throwaway culture may be getting a sustainable makeover as resale is growing 21 times faster than the broader retail sector and is poised to leapfrog fast fashion by 2028. LoudCrowd
• Humanity risks losing the beautiful, complex reefs that have existed on Earth for millennia. The Conversation
• In summary, Hawaii's factor conditions - its natural beauty, climate, tourism infrastructure, and renewable energy potential - are fundamental to its economic success. Hivelr
• Italy's Camera della Moda earlier this month forecast a 3.5% decrease in 2024 sales of the fashion and connected industries (including textiles, clothing, leather goods, footwear, jewelry, eyewear and cosmetics) to 97.7 billion euros compared to 2023. WWD
• The revenue of organic cosmetics in the United States was about 750 million U.S. dollars in 2016 and is forecasted to reach approximately 1.65 billion U.S. dollars by 2025, with most of the growth in revenue being attributed to organic face creams. Statista
• Unless humanity takes dramatic action to halt climate change, we will lose the beautiful, complex reefs that have existed on Earth for millennia. The Conversation
• Narratives considering consumer-producer interactions in the Global South underscored how the rise of fast fashion in emerging economies has created both sustainability concerns and opportunities. SpringerLink

Last updated: 11 November 2024