Global Scans · Beauty & fashion · Weekly Summary

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] By 2030, we will have the capability for large-scale 6G network deployment, offering more customized, immersive and intelligent application services across all aspects of individual users' daily lives, including clothing, food, housing, transportation and work. Bastillepost
• [New] By 2032, cosmetic peptides will stand as essential components of next-generation beauty products, reshaping the global skincare landscape with precision, efficacy, and scientific sophistication. openpr
• [New] Fashion industry braces for tumultuous 2025 with sluggish single-digit growth, rising dupes trend, and shift from luxury to value as 80% of executives expect no improvement amid inflation pressures. metaintro
• [New] Perhaps most telling, 80% of executives expect no improvement in the global fashion industry overall. metaintro
• [New] Fashion leaders polled in the annual BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion Executive Survey were equally pessimistic as last year: only 20% expect improvements in consumer sentiment in 2025, while 39% see industry conditions worsening. metaintro
• [New] By 2025, over 200 cosmetic companies will utilize AI-powered software for formulation predictions. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.
• [New] Social commerce as a whole is set to more than double in the UK from £7.4 billion in 2024 to £15.7 billion by 2028, with beauty accounting for the biggest share. nshift
• [New] Automotive companies can greatly benefit from adopting the latest UI/UX trends to enhance their website performance while fashion brands could leverage YouTube lookbook strategies for better visual storytelling and SEO engagement. ColorWhistle
• [New] In 2026, luxury travel is being redefined by remoteness, responsibility, and rare natural beauty. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Beginning next year, Maine will prohibit the sale of products with intentionally added PFAS across multiple categories, including cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, dental floss, juvenile and menstrual products, ski wax, upholstered furniture, and most textile articles. JD Supra
• [New] A report by commercial data company Extrapolate said modelling shows demand for cosmetic limb-lengthening is rising globally, as new techniques are promoted and the procedure gains increasing social acceptance. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Jewelry is seen as a winner, with an expected expansion in 2025 of 4 to 6%, perceived as an investment and a gift item, and as having a real intrinsic value. WWD
• [New] By 2025, VeChain can attest that 20% more clothing worldwide will be produced from sustainable sources. EvaCodes
• [New] Faster growth is expected in the Asia Pacific region, where rising disposable incomes, expanding direct-to-consumer models, increasing smartphone penetration (which complements connected packaging formats) and strong skincare / personal-care demand converge to create favorable conditions. openpr
• [New] In the US, consumers increasingly expect high-quality, aesthetically appealing packaging across beauty, personal care and premium beverages. Packaging Market Insights
• [New] The United States costume jewelry industry is anticipated to expand substantially, from US$ 9.23 billion in 2024 to US$ 15.72 billion by 2033. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The beauty and personal care industry includes skincare, cosmetics, and hygiene products, projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2025, with growth fuelled by rising beauty awareness. Market.us
• [New] Consumers will focus more on needs than wants in 2025, while PwC notes that shoppers plan to cut back on clothing and big-ticket items. Forbes
• [New] The retail and apparel fashion industry enters 2026 with a complex and defining landscape of challenges. Heuritech
• [New] In 2026, the fashion industry will face a dynamic landscape where regulatory compliance and technological adoption are paramount. Heuritech
• As circular economy practices become mainstream, ethical fashion will redefine how the world perceives clothing shifting from disposable to durable, from exploitative to empowering. Apparel Views
• Consumer trust is a growing challenge for the fashion industry in 2026, with skepticism toward corporate claims at an all-time high. Heuritech
• In a competitive and rapidly evolving fashion landscape, digital transformation is no longer an option; it's the cost of entry for brands looking to scale and innovate in 2026. Heuritech

Last updated: 01 December 2025