World Fashion -
: Growth is slowing to low single digits, with 80% of executives expecting no improvement in 2025 conditions.
: Revenue is expected to reach $1.89 trillion in 2026, with womenswear remaining the largest segment at roughly $990 billion. World Fashion
: 70% of executives cite a lack of consumer confidence and appetite to spend as their primary concern for the coming year. : Growth is slowing to low single digits,
: 75% of fashion executives are prioritizing AI for demand forecasting and inventory optimization to manage volatile costs. World Fashion
The industry is transitioning from post-pandemic "revenge shopping" to a more sober economic reality.
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