fashion

H&M cuts ties with Chinese supplier over accusations of 'forced labour'

September 16, 2020 | 10:24

Swedish clothing giant H&M said Tuesday it was ending its relationship with a Chinese yarn producer over accusations of "forced labour" involving ethnic and religious minorities from China's Xinjiang province.

Vietnamese designer introduces new collection at London Fashion Week

September 09, 2020 | 11:28

Vietnamese designer Tran Hung recently became a member of the British Fashion Council and will showcase his latest collection at London Fashion Week on September 17-22.

VNPOLY becomes fibre provider for adidas and Target

August 17, 2020 | 11:37

Just two years after resuming operations, VNPOLY has become the main fibre provider of two famous brands adidas and Target.

Fashion rivals continuing to suffer in coronavirus fallout

July 07, 2020 | 09:30

Thousands of dismissed labourers at suppliers in Vietnam has exacerbated the floundering performance of major garment and footwear brands across the globe like Adidas, Nike, and Zara.

Vietnam’s textile and garment companies suffer from JCPenney bankruptcy

May 23, 2020 | 20:14

Once JCPenney files for bankruptcy, hundreds of textile and garment stores, including those in Vietnam, will have to cease and desist orders.

Second UNIQLO Store in Ho Chi Minh City to open on May 15

April 28, 2020 | 17:01

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO plans to open its second store in Ho Chi Minh City, UNIQLO SC VivoCity on May 15, marking its third store in Vietnam.

Turning uniforms into runway-worthy fashion

March 18, 2020 | 12:16

After visiting Vietnam as tourists in 2004, Spanish couple Diego Cortizas and Laura Fontan fell in love with the country so much that they decided to stay and open their Hanoi-based fashion brand Chula.

UNIQLO set to welcome Hanoi fans with the ultimate store experience

March 05, 2020 | 09:00

After the successful launch in Ho Chi Minh City, Japanese fashion brand UNIQLO will rouse Hanoi by opening a second outlet at Vincom Center Pham Ngoc Thach.

Japanese kidswear brand opens first store in Vietnam

February 26, 2020 | 14:36

Miki House, Japan's leading infant and children clothes company, officially opened its first store in Ho Chi Minh City on February 25.

UNIQLO, Gap, and Nike disrupted by COVID-19 epidemic

February 22, 2020 | 16:57

The lack of local supply for garment and textile producers caused by COVID-19 has raised concerns among international fashion brands like UNIQLO, Gap, and Nike.

Zilingo acquires software company nCinga Innovations for $15.5 million

December 26, 2019 | 17:17

Singaporean techn platform Zilingo scales up its global supply chain capabilities with the acquisition of the Sri Lanka-based Software-as-a-Service company.

Fashion chain troubled over label fraud suspicions

November 13, 2019 | 08:00

SEVEN.AM closed its stores after authorities began investigating allegations that the brand replaced Chinese labels on its products with Vietnamese ones.

UNIQLO to launch first store in Vietnam on December 6

November 05, 2019 | 16:15

UNIQLO today officially announced its launching date in Vietnam. The brand’s first store, UNIQLO Dong Khoi, will open on December 6 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Pressures from aging people may lead UNIQLO targeting Vietnam

October 29, 2019 | 17:40

The increasing number of elderly and the shrinking young population of Japan may be the main reasons pushing UNIQLO to other markets, including Vietnam.