Leather doesn’t need reinvention. It needs representation. At the 106^th edition of Lineapelle Milan 2025 (23–25 September), the message was clear: storytelling is key to leather’s revival as a sustainable, organic material and reimagine its future in a conscious world.

EU policy for textiles is no longer optional, niche, or abstract. It will define the new normal for how businesses design, produce, and sell in Europe. The real test is whether companies stay stuck in debates about bürokratiemonster and broad concepts like circularity, or whether they seize this moment to turn legislation into leadership.

The Natural Fibre Connect (NFC) 2025 Conference, hosted in Edinburgh, 22-23 September, exhorted: "do not write off the natural fibres in the future of textiles," as it deliberated on issues ranging from climate change, latest developments and trends on topics that unite all animal fibre industries such as regenerative agriculture, green finance, traceability social and animal welfare.

Natural Fiber Welding’s dramatic collapse has rattled the fashion and automotive sectors that once celebrated it as a sustainability pioneer. Its failure reflects not only management missteps but also a deeper structural malaise: investors retreating, brands shirking responsibility, and an industry addicted to storytelling while refusing to absorb the real costs of transition.

Quick commerce in India is no longer just about groceries and essentials. As consumer behaviour shifts towards instant gratification, fashion has emerged as the next big frontier for 15–45-minute delivery platforms. With high margins, event-driven urgency, and tech-savvy buyers, fashion could transform quick commerce into a sustainable and profitable model for the Indian retail industry.

As sustainability becomes central to fashion’s future, the role of public relations is more critical than ever. In a digital age ruled by influencers and online shopping, PR remains essential for building trust, tackling greenwashing, and crafting authentic brand narratives. For sustainable fashion brands, credibility hinges not just on actions, but also on how those actions are communicated.

The Kolhapuri chappal—a timeless symbol of Indian craftsmanship—is in the news and for all the wrong reasons. But behind the buzz lies a story of decline: collapsing artisan networks, synthetic clones, policy failure, and raw material bottlenecks. As younger generations abandon the trade and fake lookalikes flood the market, this once-thriving rural industry is fast unravelling.

Supply chains today face unprecedented risks—from cyberattacks and geopolitical tensions to supplier insolvency and logistics disruptions. Insights from the Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Summit reveal why businesses must embrace proactive planning, invest in risk assessments, and prioritise supplier collaboration to navigate the shifting dynamics of global trade and resilience.

The first edition of the Textiles Recycling Expo 2025 in Brussels brought together innovators, brands, policymakers, and recyclers to accelerate circularity in textiles. With cutting-edge recycling technologies on display and calls for robust EU policy frameworks, the event spotlighted the need to scale solutions through business model innovation, financing, and regulatory clarity.

At EU Green Week 2025, leaders reaffirmed that circular economy is not just green policy—it’s Europe’s competitive strategy. From the upcoming Circular Economy Act to fast fashion regulations, the EU aims to reduce resource dependency, boost innovation, and scale circular systems. Now, the focus shifts from ambition to implementation.