Despite its importance, sustainability has slightly fallen off the immediate executive agenda as economic survival takes precedence. The State of Fashion 2026: When the rules change - McKinsey
Artificial Intelligence has moved from a novelty to a business necessity for cost control and creative innovation. World Fashion
The industry is transitioning from post-pandemic "revenge shopping" to a more sober economic reality. Despite its importance
: 70% of executives cite a lack of consumer confidence and appetite to spend as their primary concern for the coming year. World Fashion
: 75% of fashion executives are prioritizing AI for demand forecasting and inventory optimization to manage volatile costs.
: Growth is slowing to low single digits, with 80% of executives expecting no improvement in 2025 conditions.