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This feature presents some of the standout trends of Summer 2025 that are performing really well at the retail level. Besides preppy dressing style being in consumer demand, expect to see more of animal prints and neutral tones as the dominant colour palettes.

In an exclusive conversation with Apparel Resources, Adiba Rahman, Country Manager, Cherryfield Bangladesh discusses about the recent changes in global sourcing trends which have been reshaped by strict sustainability laws, faster turnaround time, demand for higher-value knit segment and so on.

In an exclusive discussion with Apparel Resources, Fouzul Imran Khan, MD, Benchmark Apparels Ltd., discusses about using AI to grade fabric quality and how this eliminates production hold-ups, unnecessary waste and keeps workflows moving smoothly.

With Bangladesh’s RMG sector witnessing significant growth and reaching US $ 39.34 billion in FY 2024-25, logistics needs a major upgrade without which this momentum could slow down. So, the country is focusing on better infrastructure development for industry’s upliftment.

For Tory Burch, which blends luxury with accessibility and is putting increasing focus on sustainability, Bangladesh could be a smart addition to its sourcing mix as the country has become a leader in sustainable manufacturing and now has the highest number of LEED-certified green factories in the world.

Afsana Ferdousi, Fashion Designer, in discussion with Apparel Resources, talks about the need for Bangladesh to move beyond being merely a ‘global manufacturing powerhouse’ to build and promote its own local brands with global appeal.

In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Shovon Islam, MD, Sparrow Group shares how Sparrow’s bold investments in automation, data integration and sustainability tech are transforming one of the country’s largest apparel exporters into a model for Industry 4.0 in fashion.

With capacity being Bangladesh’s greatest strength, it can easily support fast-fashion timelines and high-volume orders which make it a promising sourcing destination for Urban Outfitters (UO), which releases over 3,200 styles annually.

Groyyo Consulting, in collaboration with Swisscontact-under PROGRESS project, is partnering with some of the most forward-thinking factories in Bangladesh to bring Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) to life on the factory floor.