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• [New] Australia has the potential to have one of the most creative and sustainable fashion industries in the world. The Conversation
• [New] Australian fashion brands continue to be implicated in offshore modern slavery practices, largely because there is no requirement to act on risks identified. The Conversation
• [New] In 2025 and beyond, biotechnological breakthroughs will reshape beauty as we know it. Independent Chemical
• [New] Health and beauty are booming: Consumer health and beauty are high-growth sectors, driven by younger, wellness-focused consumers and expected to see strong global sales through 2028 and beyond. JD Supra
• [New] Aside from fashion and watches, other industries such as beauty, travel, and hospitality will be influenced by the top luxury goods trends in 2025. HotBot
• [New] In 2025, fashion is expected to become more sustainable, with a shift towards eco-friendly and ethical production methods. HotBot
• [New] Sustainable luxury fashion will be a key trend in 2025, with consumers increasingly valuing environmentally-friendly and ethically-made products. HotBot
• [New] The fashion industry is on course to produce 138 billion items of unworn clothes every year by 2050 - equivalent to nearly four outfits for every person on the planet. TheIndustry.fashion
• [New] Globally, platinum jewelry demand is forecast to increase by 5% in 2025. J.Rotbart & Co
• [New] Fabricators and retailers are actively promoting platinum jewelry as a more affordable and higher-margin alternative, leading to expectations that Chinese platinum jewelry demand will rise 15% year-on-year in 2025. J.Rotbart & Co
• [New] The beauty segment is a cash cow and continues to grow, sometimes outpacing fashion - Armani's lipsticks and foundation are extremely popular in Asia; continuing product innovation there will contribute to overall brand growth. LUXONOMY
• [New] Pumpkin spice might just be making its move on beauty. WWD
• [New] India's consumer tax reform is raising duties on apparel priced above $29, unsettling global and domestic fashion players who warn higher costs could affect demand. The Business of Fashion
• [New] 84% of consumers said they expected to cut back spending by the end of December, especially on clothing and big-ticket items. Digiday
• [New] Customization options will range from the engraving of jewelry, fragrances and liquor bottles to personalization of apparel and accessories with Virgin Voyages-themed patches. DFNI
• [New] A new clinical study has investigated the potential of neurocosmetics, concluding that it signals a paradigm shift within dermatology and cosmetic science, which also brings many complexities for future NPD. CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
• [New] Investment demand has surged as jewelry demand moderates, with expected US interest rate cuts further boosting gold's appeal. LGT Private Banking
• [New] Gems and jewelry exporters, who send nearly a third of their $28.5 billion annual shipments to the US, are bracing for disruption. The Financial Express
• [New] The Trump double tariff has come into effect, which will undoubtedly hit India's labour-intensive exports to the U.S. - especially textiles, gems and jewelry, leather, marine products, and engineering. The Hindu
• [New] Some U.S. fashion companies prefer vendors with production capabilities in multiple countries to reduce sourcing risks. FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing
• [New] Denmark has since announced a restriction on PFAS in clothing, footwear and waterproofing agents, due to come into effect in 2026. Innovation News Network
• [New] The Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop concept will cease in 2026 as both companies shift focus to retail fundamentals. Retail Dive

Last updated: 15 September 2025