Rise of Asean’s Fashion Export Hub

The video discusses significant shifts in the fashion industry, highlighting the move towards digital sourcing and the impact of consumer demand for transparency and sustainability. It explores post-pandemic market opportunities, particularly for direct-to-consumer brands, and the availability of capital for companies supporting supply chain digitization. The geopolitical tensions, especially concerning Xinjiang cotton, have accelerated the growth of Southeast Asia as a fashion export hub, driven by demands for sustainability and transparency.

What geopolitical issues have accelerated the growth of Southeast Asia and South Asia as export hubs?

What trends have been observed in the growth of exports from South Asia and Southeast Asia?

In what ways are brands today expected to provide transparency to their consumers?