Global Scans · Beauty & fashion · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Wearables, 3D printing, sensors and other technological advancements are likely to change the world of perceived beauty and fashion towards more integrative, online services. Find out how body scanners and conductive clothing will help us live better, more healthy lives and the downside risks emanating from those who would seek to interfere with them.

• [New] Many fashion companies aim to design all their textile products to better fit the circular economy by 2040. Statista
• [New] The sixteen most valuable fashion brands in the world that are part of Best Global Brands will reach a combined valuation of 298.6 billion in 2025, down 0.83% from 301.1 billion twelve months earlier. Modaes Global
• [New] We remain confident in the long-term growth potential of beauty brands and are committed to supporting Chinese companies like CHANDO, which are driven by technology, digitalization, and long-term vision, to become world-class national brands. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Resale grew 15 times faster than the broader retail clothing sector in 2023, with online resale up 23% and expected to account for half of all spending on second-hand apparel by 2025. WTIN
• [New] By 2030, beauty will be judged not just on results, but on its ability to regulate emotions and create memorable experiences. Scratch
• [New] Platinum is expected to maintain its strong performance, supported by resilient automotive demand (due to substitution for palladium), recovering jewelry sales, and persistent supply deficits from South Africa. FinancialContent
• [New] In sectors like fashion and cosmetics, omnichannel is accelerating faster than ecommerce, with forecasts indicating that 30-40% of cosmetics sales in Asia will shift online by 2030. Marketing LTB -
• [New] The convergence of digital innovation, diverse consumer preferences and comprehensive platform support points to promising opportunities for jewelry merchants in China's rapidly expanding online marketplace. JEWELLERYNET
• [New] The future of fashion will not be defined by new materials, but by new mindsets, where every fiber and decision treats the planet as a partner in design rather than a resource to be used and accumulate waste. Forbes
• [New] Beauty Tech gives London investors the opportunity to tap into an up and coming sector, allowing them to secure a chance to invest in the latest skincare treatments, such as LED masks, which are becoming increasingly popular on social media. City AM
• [New] Fashion & Beauty: Virtual try-on from brands like Warby Parker (for glasses) and Sephora (for makeup) has become a standard and expected feature for online shopping. Vinova Pte. Ltd. - IT Solutions Company
• [New] Jewelry demand is expected to increase by 11% in 2025, with a notable 42% rise in China. LiteFinance
• [New] Appearance ranked sixth among health priorities for Gen Z Americans in 2023, but jumped to third the following year, suggesting that the beauty segment of the health and wellness industry will experience significant growth over the coming years. SMALL BUSINESS CEO
• [New] Tweakments, are reshaping traditional skincare routines with 35% of US respondents say they will change their skincare routine after getting a procedure. NIQ
• [New] Retailers could take up to a $5 billion margin hit by 2027, resulting from a misalignment in size demand and increased clothing returns. / USA Forbes
• Clothing and apparel segment is expected to hold a share of about 26.8% in 2025. Persistence Market Research
• Clothing and apparel will likely hold a 26.8% share in 2025 due to increasing demand for status-symbol fashion among Gen Z and millennials. Persistence Market Research
• Online clothing sales are forecast to reach $779.30 billion by 2025. Customcy
• South Korea's beauty and personal care industry is projected to reach $15.7 billion in revenue in 2025. The Business of Fashion

Last updated: 20 October 2025