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Indian textile exporters turn to Europe, offer discounts to offset US tariffs
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Reuters
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October 14, 2025
Indian textile exporters are seeking new buyers in Europe and offering discounts to existing US customers to cushion the blow from steep US tariffs of as much as 50%, industry executives said. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs in August on Indian imports, placing them among the highest for any trading partner, and affecting goods and produce ranging from garments and jewellery to shrimp.
A Mumbai-based garment exporter, who sought anonymity ahead of signing export contracts, said his company was prioritising diversification into European Union markets and that an early trade deal with the bloc would help boost shipments from India.
Trade talks between India and the EU have entered a decisive phase, as their teams work intensively to meet a year-end target for signing a free trade pact.
The EU is India’s largest trading partner for goods, with two-way trade of $137.5 billion in the fiscal year to March 2024, for an increase of nearly 90% over the past decade. Indian exporters are stepping up efforts to meet the EU’s tougher standards on chemicals, product labelling, and ethical sourcing, textile exporters said.
Exporters are upgrading production facilities to meet these standards, said Rahul Mehta, whose website describes him as the chief mentor of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India. Exporters are also keen to reduce their dependence on the US, Mehta added.
The US was India’s largest market for textiles and apparel in the fiscal year to March 2025, taking nearly 29% of total exports of roughly $38 billion. Some exporters have started offering discounts to retain US customers, said Vijay Kumar Agarwal, chairman of Mumbai-based Creative Group, whose US exports make up 89% of its total shipments.
If US tariffs continue to bite, the company could lose 6,000 to 7,000 of its 15,000 workers, and after six months may consider moving production to Oman or neighbouring Bangladesh, Agarwal said.
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Source Fashion celebrates global sustainable design with January Redress catwalk partnership
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October 14, 2025
Source Fashion has chosen Hong Kong-based Redress as its headline catwalk partner as the ethical trade show returns to Olympia London on 13-15 January.
The Asia-focused environmental NGO, which spotlights pioneering designers “who are reshaping fashion through circular and sustainable design”, will stage catwalk shows three times a day during the event, “offering a visual narrative of how responsible design and creative excellence can join forces to redefine the future of fashion”.
It will select two to three (as yet, unnamed) ‘Redress Design Award’ alumni to headline the catwalk with a curated showcase that “will highlight innovation, circular design thinking, and a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact”.
That ‘Design Award’ element is at the heart of Redress’s work as its sustainable fashion design competition “has built a global network of over 300 emerging designers pioneering circular and waste-reducing practices”.
The events management team said: “This makes Redress an ideal partner for Source Fashion, as both organisations share a commitment to innovation, education, and driving real-world change in the fashion industry. Together, they are empowering the next generation of designers to reshape fashion’s future through creativity and responsibility.”
Suzanne Ellingham, event director, added: “This partnership with Redress marks an exciting next chapter for the Source Fashion catwalk. [It] has been instrumental in nurturing some of the most forward-thinking designers working in sustainability today.
“Their alumni are proof that creativity and responsibility are not opposing forces, they’re the foundation of fashion’s future. By bringing their work to our stage, we’re giving buyers and brands a glimpse of what truly circular design can look like in practice.”
Christina Dean, founder of Redress, also said: “Our partnership with Source Fashion creates the perfect stage to show that sustainable fashion isn’t just a passing trend, it’s the future. By putting our Redress Design Award alumni in the spotlight, we’re proving that circular design can be innovative, beautiful, and commercially viable. This partnership is about inspiring the industry and showing that responsibility and creativity go hand in hand.”
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October 14, 2025
Versace UK’s latest accounts have been filed at Companies House and they show the business in decline for the 12 months to the end of March this year.
Sales saw a “significant” decrease, dropping 21% after a 19% fall the year before, with the company saying this followed the trend of the wider luxury sector and of other companies within its group (although being bought by Prada in a €1.25 billion deal, at the time these results cover, it was part of Capri holdings, which also includes Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo).
But as well as the generally reduced global demand for luxury goods, it also cited a broader decline in UK retail sales. And it talked of increased cost pressures from inflation and higher wages that were impacting retail sentiment.
Despite all this, and considering the level of competition in the British retail sector, the group “continues to consider the UK market as a profitable business” overall and it closed the year with a solid balance sheet. In fact its current assets exceeded its liabilities by over £7 million compared to a figure of £5.3 million in the previous year.
So let’s look at the numbers. Turnover was £15.26 million, down from £19.2 million and gross profit declined to £6.57 million from £9.38 million. In percentage terms that was a fall to 43.08% from 48.84%. While the cost of sales also fell, sales per employee dropped to £331,643 from £349,072.
Operating profit fell to £280,981 from £302,875 and profit before tax was down to £36,269 from £112,895. The loss for the financial year was £275,802, a swing from a profit of £382,397 a year earlier.
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“Stella McCartney is more than a fashion brand — she is a pioneer of a conscious luxury movement that challenges conventions and redefines the way the world experiences fashion. India’s growing base of environmentally aware, style-conscious consumers presents the perfect landscape for Stella’s mission to thrive. We are proud to bring her powerful vision to India,” said a Reliance Brands Limited spokesperson.
Reliance Brands Limited has partnered with British designer Stella McCartney to bring her sustainable luxury label to India.
The tie-up will showcase her ready-to-wear lines, vegan accessories, and footwear through multichannel distribution.
Founded in 2001, Stella McCartney is globally recognised for eco-conscious, cruelty-free fashion, with 47 stores and presence in 651 boutiques across 71 countries.
“We are thrilled to be bringing our conscious luxury movement to India and developing stronger connections with like-minded changemakers who want to build a fashion industry that is kinder to Mother Earth and our fellow creatures,” commented the Stella McCartney brand.
Founded in 2001 as a conscious luxury brand rooted in sustainability and desirability, Stella McCartney is one of the industry’s most prominent voices in responsible fashion. A lifelong vegetarian, Stella has never used leather, feathers, fur, or exotic skins in her collections. The brand is committed to material innovation and circular design, continuing to drive change across fashion, culture, and beyond.
With 47 retail locations — 36 directly owned and 11 franchise stores — across fashion capitals such as London, Paris, Milan, Tokyo, and New York, as well as a presence in 651 department stores and boutiques across 71 countries, Stella McCartney represents one of the most recognised and progressive luxury fashion brands in the world.
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