Fears are growing that a ‘no deal’ Brexit could lead to massive job losses in the UK fashion and textile manufacturing sector.
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Ethiopia opens up financial sector
Ethiopia has approved its first foreign finance licence.

Will the textile industry clean up its act?
The global fashion industry is a major consumer of resources and cause of pollution. As companies pledge to clean up, will governments come on board?

How Lenzing pioneered textile sustainability
The CEO of Austria’s Lenzing talks to fDi about the company’s innovative approach to fibre production.

Is the era of the sweat shop coming to an end?
With links to exploitative labour conditions now hugely damaging to a fashion house's reputation, how is the industry reacting?

London Fashion Week highlights FDI progress
The UK’s new creative industries minister has hailed the textile industry. Yasmin Jones-Henry reports.

Lille: success by design
When Lille beat Sydney to be named World Capital of Design 2020, a few eyebrows were raised. But locals say the French city’s combination of a pleasant environment, well connected location and hi-tech expertise will keep it in the spotlight. Courtney Fingar reports.
Textile FDI into Ethiopia soars in 2017
China is still Ethiopia’s biggest textile investor, followed by Turkey.

Tech and textiles: a Farfetch story
Farfetch founder Jose Neves combined his tech experience with a love of fashion to create a global high-end e-commerce site. He tells Natasha Turak about his growth plans, following a partnership with Condé Nast.
London retail rising in the west
Figures from MasterCard and a new report highlight the attractiveness of retail options in London’s West End, particularly for overseas visitors.
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