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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] The convergence of digital innovation, diverse consumer preferences and comprehensive platform support points to promising opportunities for jewelry merchants in China's rapidly expanding online marketplace. JEWELLERYNET
• [New] The future of fashion will not be defined by new materials, but by new mindsets, where every fiber and decision treats the planet as a partner in design rather than a resource to be used and accumulate waste. Forbes
• [New] Beauty Tech gives London investors the opportunity to tap into an up and coming sector, allowing them to secure a chance to invest in the latest skincare treatments, such as LED masks, which are becoming increasingly popular on social media. City AM
• [New] Fashion & Beauty: Virtual try-on from brands like Warby Parker (for glasses) and Sephora (for makeup) has become a standard and expected feature for online shopping. Vinova Pte. Ltd. - IT Solutions Company
• [New] Jewelry demand is expected to increase by 11% in 2025, with a notable 42% rise in China. LiteFinance
• [New] Appearance ranked sixth among health priorities for Gen Z Americans in 2023, but jumped to third the following year, suggesting that the beauty segment of the health and wellness industry will experience significant growth over the coming years. SMALL BUSINESS CEO
• [New] Tweakments, are reshaping traditional skincare routines with 35% of US respondents say they will change their skincare routine after getting a procedure. NIQ
• [New] Retailers could take up to a $5 billion margin hit by 2027, resulting from a misalignment in size demand and increased clothing returns. / USA Forbes
• Clothing and apparel segment is expected to hold a share of about 26.8% in 2025. Persistence Market Research
• Clothing and apparel will likely hold a 26.8% share in 2025 due to increasing demand for status-symbol fashion among Gen Z and millennials. Persistence Market Research
• Online clothing sales are forecast to reach $779.30 billion by 2025. Customcy
• South Korea's beauty and personal care industry is projected to reach $15.7 billion in revenue in 2025. The Business of Fashion
• Globally, skincare remains the largest beauty category and is expected to exceed $222 billion by 2030. Tricoci University
• By 2025, the U.S. skincare industry will generate $24 billion in annual revenue, growing roughly 4-5% per year. Tricoci University
• Analysts expect the skincare industry to grow from $162 billion in 2025 to more than $222 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of roughly 6.5%. Tricoci University
• The Fashion CEO Agenda 2025 makes the case that by 2030, all priority materials must be both preferred and low climate impact, including cotton from regenerative farming, polyester from textile-to-textile recycling, and man-made cellulosics from next-generation sources. Forbes
• With the French government introducing its Ultra-Fast Fashion Bill, one of the world's toughest crackdowns on fast fashion, its significance could be far reaching with its ramifications felt well beyond French borders. Retail Rewired

Last updated: 13 October 2025