Where is the fashion industry heading in 2022?
2022 will be another challenging year for the global textiles and garment industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world for two years and brought both turmoil and uncertainty to apparel supply chains. What began with local restrictions and supply bottlenecks in Asia quickly evolved into the largest crisis the industry has faced in decades, with far-reaching consequences for firms and workers alike.
So where is fashion -and sustainability- headed in 2022? At the Asia Garment Hub we have compiled the latest industry news, together with data and expert analysis from across the industry to examine the key forces shaping the sector in the coming year, and the impacts these may have for decent work, sustainability and long term competitiveness.
Find out why supply chain resilience and transparency are vital issues in the next twelve months and learn how while COP26 left many disappointed, there are still some rays of hope. Check out McKinsey and BoF's top ten issues facing the industry from their sixth annual "State of Fashion" report. Want a quick run-through of those issues already? Check out this 3 minute video.