Weekly Fashion News

IG Handle - @afsretailguide Follow along, Friday mornings just got less boring! Key Takeaways: � - The fashion landscape is shifting towards more digitalisation over brick and mortar shops. However, pop-up spaces still have a place in today’s world, with virtual experiences acting as the new ‘try-before-you-buy’ physical garments. - France eyes new measures to make fast fashion less attractive to buyers. Measures include a ban on advertising for the cheapest textiles and an environmental charge slapped on low-cost items, aimed at China-based brands Shein and Temu. - Lowering the environmental footprint just became possible by grocer and fashionista Walmart, partnering with company Unspun to champion 3D weaving machines utilised to produce workwear-style pants under a Walmart house brand. - In the land of fashion and buying power through social media, TikTok is likely to decline in revenue due to potentially being banned in the US. Could this impact UK users in the future? Only time will tell. - Getting us ready for summer, V&A in London will exhibit Naomi Campbell’s collection of iconic pieces and looks from June 2024 onwards. - The AI Act has officially been passed in Europe, serving to “protect fundamental rights, democracy, the rule of law, and environmental sustainability from high-risk AI”, placing responsibility on development of technology and implementation.