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List of Current retailers that offer plus size. although in the USA but most are online retailers so clicks not bricks.

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Even in 2018, it's still pretty challenging to find a consistently great plus-size store to shop at. Though the fashion industry has definitely made gradual strides to represent more shapes and sizes, what's actually available on the racks still leaves much to be desired.

In an effort to make shopping for plus-size clothes a little easier, we've gathered our favorite plus-size retailers into one place. Some are department stores that you can easily run to your nearest mall and grab something new from. Others are online-only brands with plenty of on-trend options. Read on to discover our alphabetical guide to the best plus-size stores ahead.
1. ASOS
If you ever wanted to try out some of the coolest trends, but don't want to drop a ton of money, ASOS is the place to go. The website carries athleisure, formalwear, and office-appropriate clothing up to a size 28.
2. Bloomingdale's
Don't sleep on this mall store. The plus-size section is filled with all of the items you need to make sure you always look your best. We're especially obsessed with the selection of classic styles and the impressive range of lingerie.
3. Boohoo
We love stocking up on basics from Boohoo - like wear-everywhere bodysuits and turtlenecks - but there's also a ton of statement pieces in plus-sizes, from snakeskin pants that are only $20 and $35 neon blazer dresses.
4. Draper James
Reese Witherspoon's brand Draper James is a must for those who love Southern-inspired fashion. Think floral dresses and graphic T-shirts with cheeky quotes.
5. Eloquii
You could, literally, spend hours browsing through Eloquii's selection of clothes in sizes 14 through 28. And the best part: Prices are pretty approachable. So you can grab a fancy faux leather dress for only $140 or a glamorous coat for $160.
6. Fabletics
Find all of your workout needs at Fabletics. It doesn't matter if you're a leggings-wearing type of girl or prefer comfortable joggers, you'll find all of those gym essentials in up to a size 3X.
7. Good American
It's hard to find body-hugging, stretchy jeans that don't look cheap, but Good American, the brand co-founded by Khloé Kardashian has mastered the denim technique. Some of the designs are also made with waist-contouring and booty-sculpting fabrics.
VIDEO: Good American Just Invented an Entirely New Size 8. J.Crew
Bet you didn't realize that you can find preppy dresses, tops, and pants in up to a size 24 at J.Crew. Don't forget to take advantage of the 30-percent-off sale by using the promo code "CHILL" on full-priced items for a limited time.
9. Just My Size
All of those hard-to-find bras and panties are stashed on Just My Size's website. You'll also find great shapewear and a small selection of clothes, too, on the brand's roster.
10. Lane Bryant
From the gym to brunch to work, Lane Bryant's the perfect one-stop shop. The brand also carries underwear and its buy-one-get-one deals are sure to keep you hooked.
11. Loft
This is where we like to go for all of those work-ready pieces. Think structured blazers, pretty blouses, and tailored trousers. Check the website often because there's always a great deal going on - like an extra 40 percent off of sale items and $40 jeans.
12. New York & Co.
In need of professional attire that isn't super expensive? New York & Co. is the secret. And the label always has cool collaborations with celebs - like Gabrielle Union, Kate Hudson, and Eva Mendes.
13. Neiman Marcus
For elevated everyday essentials, turn to Neiman Marcus. That's where we like to grab our soft white tees and striped blouses, which, by the way, are on sale right now.
14. Nordstrom
Here's where you'll find some luxury gowns that are totally worth the splurge. Nordstrom carries a ton of size-inclusive designers that are smart investments: Christian Siriano, Tadoshi Shoji ... you name it.
15. Orchard Mile
Grab all of those pretty boho blouses and tunics that are perfect for warm-weather vacations from Orchard Mile, which are available in up to a XXXL.
16. Saks Fifth Avenue
Want to invest in name brands? Check out Saks Fifth Avenue's plus-size section. It's filled with designer must-haves from big names such as Pamella Roland and Derek Lam.
17. Simply Be
Trendsetters are head over heels for this website, which carries up to a size 34. What's even better? The affordable price tags, which on average are under $100.
18. SwimsuitsforAll
I know we're in the middle of a chilly fall, but the sun will come out again. So the next time you're ready to hit up the beach or the pool, remember SwimsuitsforAll has a huge stash of plus-size bikinis and one-pieces.
19. Torrid
We're in love with Torrid's vast selection of fashion-forward pants, dresses, and tops in sizes 10 through 30. Plus, where else can you find formal dresses under $100?
20. Universal Standard
From a 00 to a 40, we can't think of another brand that offers such a wide selection of clothes. And the designs are perfect for those who like to take a minimalist approach to fashion.

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20 Plus-Size Stores That Every Curvy Woman Should Bookmark

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Even in 2018, it's still pretty challenging to find a consistently great plus-size store to shop at. Though the fashion industry has definitely made gradual strides to represent more shapes and sizes, what's actually available on the racks still leaves much to be desired.

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Sales jumped 19% on 2017/18 to £105.5m.

In-store sales were up 20% over the year, while online sales were up 18%.

The business, which employs about 1,200 staff, opened 26 stores during the year including international shops in Dublin and Germany.

Andrew Killingsworth, founder and CEO of Yours Clothing, said: "I am pleased to report another strong performance from the brand. This result is a true testament to our hard working and passionate people across the business, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them for their outstanding efforts throughout the year.

"We couldn't have achieved what we have with our valuable and loyal customers, and we thank them for their continued trust in Yours Clothing to deliver what they want, when they want it, which is affordable on-trend clothing that fits and flatters every time.

"Despite tough trading conditions and the wider economic factors, we believe our business model, customer focus, quality and affordable product offer, exceptional team and growing customer base positions Yours for continued growth. We remain confident that this momentum will continue throughout the year."

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Sales jumped 19% on 2017/18 to £105.5m. In-store sales were up 20% over the year, while online sales were up 18%. The business, which employs about 1,200 staff, opened 26 stores during the year including international shops in Dublin and Germany.

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Navabi

The eight-piece 1970s-style capsule collection features mini-dresses, blouses and denim culottes, and will only be sold on the Simply Be website. The collection is available in sizes 14 to 28 and retail prices range from £99 to £199.99.

Manon Baptiste is the biggest of Navabi's five own brands. The platform sells a total of 150 plus-size brands.

Miriam Lahage, Navabi's chief merchant, said: "We were really pleasantly surprised to be approached by such a successful and established retailer as Simply Be. Their interest speaks to the strength of the Manon Baptiste design."

Manon Baptiste was originally established to fill gaps in the market quickly. Its made-to-order production process has allowed Navabi to trial fashion-led styles, which can be put into mainstream production if demand is high. Today around half of Manon Baptiste's sales come from made to order.

Lahage added that, although Navabi is not actively seeking partners, the company is open to inbound interest and would look at every opportunity, whether multichannel or bricks and mortar.

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Navabi The eight-piece 1970s-style capsule collection features mini-dresses, blouses and denim culottes, and will only be sold on the Simply Be website. The collection is available in sizes 14 to 28 and retail prices range from £99 to £199.99. Manon Baptiste is the biggest of Navabi's five own brands.

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From next week, more than 150 lines on the Seasalt website will be available in sizes up to 24.

The plus-size collection will include Seasalt favourites such as the Breton-stripe sailor shirt, as well as dresses, tops, tunics and trousers.

If popular, Seasalt will consider rolling out plus sizes to its wholesale customers.

Instead of using a professional model or celebrity, the brand has chosen one of its staff members, Lottie Rollason (pictured), to be the face of the new collection.

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Seasalt to introduce plus sizes to online customers

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From next week, more than 150 lines on the Seasalt website will be available in sizes up to 24. The plus-size collection will include Seasalt favourites such as the Breton-stripe sailor shirt, as well as dresses, tops, tunics and trousers. If popular, Seasalt will consider rolling out plus sizes to its wholesale customers.

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Wolf & Whistle Curve

The collection will launch for spring 17 via its own website and for wholesale, following two seasons of Wolf & Whistle x Simply Be collections.

It will be available from 25 January in sizes 18-26 and includes vintage floral dresses and drop-hem skirts and camisoles. Wholesale prices range from £8.80 for a camisole to £26 for a crochet panel short dress.

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Wolf & Whistle launches plus-size collection

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Wolf & Whistle Curve The collection will launch for spring 17 via its own website and for wholesale, following two seasons of Wolf & Whistle x Simply Be collections. It will be available from 25 January in sizes 18-26 and includes vintage floral dresses and drop-hem skirts and camisoles.

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Fast fashion womenswear retailer Quiz will launch a new curve range for sizes 18 to 28 early next month.

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Koovs will add its Koovs Private Label young fashion brand to N Brown Group-owned Simply Be's offer, in larger sizes. A capsule collection will be available in December, followed by a more extensive range for spring 18, which will roll out in March.

Koovs is also planning to distribute its Private Label collection in the Middle East within the next three weeks through local etailer souq.com.

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Koovs will add its Koovs Private Label young fashion brand to N Brown Group-owned Simply Be's offer, in larger sizes. A capsule collection will be available in December, followed by a more extensive range for spring 18, which will roll out in March.

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Sales across the business were up 24% year on year in the seven weeks to 7 January. Online sales rose by 42%, while retail sales grew 16%.

International online sales doubled after the plus-size retailer launched websites in Germany and France during 2017.

Resh Dorka, chief operating officer of Yours, said: "We continue to see increased customer demand, as our proposition of great fitting, excellent value, fashionable plus size clothing continues to resonate with both women and men around the world."

Dorka added that Yours would seek to expand its bricks-and-mortar and digital footprint in the UK and internationally this year, as well as broadening its product range.

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Online drives festive sales at Yours Clothing

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Sales across the business were up 24% year on year in the seven weeks to 7 January. Online sales rose by 42%, while retail sales grew 16%. International online sales doubled after the plus-size retailer launched websites in Germany and France during 2017.

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Images to go with my comp shop and of the plus size sub brand department in New Look and Forever 21.

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'Plus-size womenswear is set to grow at an annual compound growth rate of between 4% and 5% from 2017 to 2022 and plus-size menswear at 6% to 8% over the same period, compared with 3.3% and 2.4% respectively in the overall clothing market.'

Figures have risen in plus size shopping and it has proved that it is worth the investment and time. All customers must be represented.

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Ahead of the curve: why fashion is embracing size inclusivity

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Inclusivity and diversity are rapidly becoming fashion's new watchwords. The industry is targeting a new generation of socially switched-on young shoppers by embracing size inclusivity and body positivity. Take Collusion, the new "coming of age" brand launched by fast fashion giant Asos in October.

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ASOS Curve and Plus Size. Website.

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As you might hope and expect, women in London come in all shapes and sizes and the city is home to shops that cater to women of all dress sizes. First, here are some handy international clothing size conversion charts to introduce you to the UK equivalent sizes. Most of the plus size women's clothes shops in London are located on or around Oxford Street so you won't need to dash around town to track down these stores.

Evans has more than 180 stores selling plus size fashion so they know how to get the shape right to flatter curvy women. They stock items up to size 32 and have everything from nightwear to special occasion wear. Evans has been the plus size women's fashion leader in the UK since opening in 1971 and had its first catwalk show at London Fashion Week in 2014. You can check the online store locator for other branches but, if you are shopping on Oxford Street, Evans has a branch near Marble Arch.

There are two huge branches of Primark at either end of Oxford Street: one near Marble Arch and one near Tottenham Court Road. The store caters for people of all sizes and stocks women's, children's and men's clothing as well as a range of homeware and toys. It's worth checking for basics (t-shirts, leggings, etc) and for affordable dresses, coats, shoes, and accessories.

Also near Marble Arch is the chain store Next and they sell clothes up to size 26. The quality is better than Primark.

There are a couple of branches of the chain store New Look on Oxford Street. The flagship store is near Oxford Circus. The clothing is affordable and the range changes regularly so there's usually something on-trend.

Carrying on along Oxford Street, there's a large branch of M&S between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road. The M&S Plus range goes up to size 28 and features some good everyday clothes which are usually better quality fabrics than in other chain stores.

If you are tall too, head up Orchard Street to find Long Tall Sally on Chiltern Street which specializes in flattering clothing for women 5'8" (173cm) and above. Clothing is up to size 24 and they stock larger shoe sizes too.

Beige Plus is also in Marylebone. Don't be put off to the uninspiring store name as they have a good range of clothing and stock up to size 28.

There are a few branches of this high street fashion chain along Oxford Street, and across the UK and beyond. At one time H&M upset fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld when they insisted on carrying the range he collaborated with them on in a size 16. But now H&M stock plus sizes as normal.

There's a branch of Forever 21 next door to H&M. The Forever 21+ range goes up to size 24 so you can shop for the latest fashions at an affordable price.​

Italian brand Marina Rinaldi is the place to go for designer plus size styles. It can be a bit intimidating visiting here as there is a security guard on the door, but if you want the best, then it's worth going inside. They cater for different age groups so don't think this is something you have to wait until you are older to enjoy.

Continuing along Oxford Street you come to some of the best department stores. Debenhams stocks women's fashion up to size 32.

The next department store along this stretch of Oxford Street is House of Fraser which stocks a range by Marina Rinaldi (if the security guard at the Mayfair store concerns you). The clothing here tends to be a bit more mature but you can find a number of good quality classic styles.

The nation's favorite department store, John Lewis sells a range of clothing up to size 26 from many top brands. The East clothing range is particularly recommended.

On the other side of Oxford Circus (at the junction with Regent Street), you'll find Bravissimo which specializes in lingerie, swimwear, and nightwear for fuller figures.

If you want designer gear, head over to Covent Garden to Base which has a range of stylish items from size 16 to 28. The clothing is beautiful and quite different from what you'd find on the high street.

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As you might hope and expect, women in London come in all shapes and sizes and the city is home to shops that cater to women of all dress sizes. First, here are some handy international clothing size conversion charts to introduce you to the UK equivalent sizes.

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The value of the investment was not disclosed, but Navabi said it was an eight-figure sum in euros.

Navabi said it plans to use the investment to boost international sales, particularly in the UK, as well as markets such as Scandinavia. It said Germany currently amounts to two-thirds of its sales.

The funding will also go towards technology development, building on its focus on data and automation, and on its in-house data science and artificial intelligence systems.

The etailer stocks more than 150 labels including Marina Rinaldi Sport and Levi's, as well as own-brand ranges.

It operates in more than 30 markets, including the UK, Germany, France and the US.

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The value of the investment was not disclosed, but Navabi said it was an eight-figure sum in euros. Navabi said it plans to use the investment to boost international sales, particularly in the UK, as well as markets such as Scandinavia. It said Germany currently amounts to two-thirds of its sales.

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Zelie For She

Mainstream plus-size fashion sometimes seems to take one step forward only to take two (or five) back. One minute, a proudly plus-size model will grace the cover of a legacy women's publication. The next, a major brand will choose to feature straight-size models in its plus-size marketing imagery. Or, worse still, a brand will feature a plus-size model, while still not making clothes for actual plus-size humans. But even so, there are some incredible plus-size brands to know about in 2019.

There are more options than ever before when it comes to shopping smaller or independent plus-size brands. You know, the brands that have historically always had our backs. They can be counted on to create the most groundbreaking styles - the ones big-name companies have long insisted plus-size people would never wear. They usually take the most risks, have the most inclusive size ranges, and shoot the most diverse imagery. They design the pieces we've been asking for through the years, whether that be something loud and outlandish, or minimalist and practical.

If 2019 is anything like the couple of years we've just come out of, plus-size customers may keep hearing all about "inclusive," "body positive" companies that promise to make "clothes for all sizes" while only really catering to the size 8-20 consumer. Amidst all that, though, there are brands doing much better by plus-size babes. Most are led by plus-size women and femmes, for plus-size women and femmes. All are led by people who realize the magic that can happen when you simply listen to the people you're trying to make clothes for.

1. Premme

With OG plus-size bloggers Gabi Gregg and Nicolette Mason at the helm, there was never any doubt that the sartorial dreams of actual plus-size people would be at the heart of Premme. Since its launch in 2017, the brand has designed both trend-driven pieces and esoteric gems. Whether sparkly, tailored, minimal, or OTT, all styles are available in sizes 12 through 30.

What's more is that Premme's editorials and e-commerce shots all feature visibly plus-size models with bodies across its size chart, thus never failing to show consumers what these impeccably-constructed clothes will actually look like on bodies like ours.

2. navabi

In the world of bloggers and influencers, navabi has undoubtedly become one of the top destinations for premium plus-size fashion by predominantly European designers. Consider it your one-stop shop for luxury, glam, and dressed-up daywear alike. Although size ranges vary designer to designer, there are looks available in sizes 10 through 34.

What is perhaps most special about navabi, though, is that it takes care to collaborate with plus-size influencers, putting together collections with blogger Isabell Decker, model Aglaë Dreyer, and navabi's own social media editor and plus-size style icon Bethany Rutter.

Rutter's Arched Eyebrow x navabi collections are full of simple yet striking, monochromatic yet romantic, looks. They are dreamed up by a designer who not only cares deeply about filling the gaps in the plus-size industry, but filling them with something that will feel like a gift to the self.

3. Fat Mermaids

Fat Mermaids might just be one of the most intentionally unapologetic brands on the market right now. Its " I Don't Give A F*ck About Your Diet Susan " pieces brought the designer into the public consciousness in a beautiful way, and it looks like there is more glorious fat pride to come in 2019 as well.

With cow-print pieces that turn the traditionally fat-shaming farm animal comparison on its head, " Big Belly Energy " tops that combine pop culture with plus-size advocacy, and furry crop top and mini skirt combos in sizes L through 6XL, Fat Mermaids' clothing highlights the simple reality that there is nothing shameful about existing in a fat body.

4. Plus Equals

Since launching in 2016, Plus Equals has become a haven for shoppers' kitschiest, gaudiest, most OTT sartorial dreams. With every new collection, the UK-based brand further pushes the boundaries of what is considered "acceptable" to wear if you're plus-size. All styles are made in sizes 10 to 38 and to custom measurements, which means that this is a line that actually makes clothes for any plus-size body.

Everything from Plus Equals' imagery to its designs to an ethos that celebrates all genders, all types of fat bodies, and all manner of fanciful wears proves that designer Jazmin Lee sincerely prioritizes plus-size consumers. There's no doubt she'll continue making the industry brighter, bolder, and generally better moving forward.

5. ELOQUII

ELOQUII has proven time and time again that it is a brand that both listens and is willing to take actionable steps toward making shopping a more fulfilling experience for us all.

In its selection of size 14 to 28 wears, you will find everything from professional attire, to luxurious evening-wear, to fancy-ass jumpsuits - but you'll also come across one-of-a-kind wide-fit shoes, trendy yet timeless swimwear, lookbooks (and accompanying styles) highlighting models sizes 24 and up, and collaborations with luxury designers like Jason Wu (almost as a way to proclaim that plus-size babes deserve to invest in the bodies we have now).

The choice to incorporate something like wide-fit shoes may seem like NBD at first, but when you consider the dearth of stylish options out there in this particular sector of fashion, it's nothing short of thoughtfully bold.

6. Zelie For She

Designer Elann Zelie of Zelie For She evokes ethereal wonderment in each and every piece she designs. There is often an element of playfulness to her clothing, which manages to be soft and fairytale-esque, but also utterly emboldening.

Available in sizes XL through XXXL, there is often a mixture of party-wear, day-wear, and transitional-wear that will take you from your day job to the club, or date night, or a fabulous party with just a few accessory changes. While some brands may choose to focus on form-fitting or flowing designs, Zelie For She does both. The end results are collections that totally deconstruct notions of "flattering," and simply opt for "fun" instead.

7. Chubby Cartwheels

A hub for alternative, often gender-neutral, and always bold pieces, designer Shawna Farmer's Chubby Cartwheels is a must-watch in 2019 and beyond. Here, you'll often find lace, cut-out dresses, velvet underthings, punky stripes, and all things holographic and caped. Farmer doesn't shy away from creating pieces that evoke a certain kind of weirdness. On the contrary, these are styles that any proud "weirdo" (or former/current Hot Topic shopper) will gladly embrace.

The size range caters to customers sizes 1XL to 5XL, or 14 to 32, making it among the most inclusive indie plus brands out there as well. Its imagery always follows suit, and features models across the size range and of all genders.

8. Proud Mary Fashion

Finding legitimately vintage plus-size styles is never an easy feat, no matter how many thrift shops you may visit. Fear not, though, Proud Mary Fashion has you covered. Both on-site and in the Los Angeles store, designer and owner Jessica Hinkle sells authentic vintage finds alongside her own creations.

Hinkle's designs include bold tees with slogans like " 2 Fat 2 Furious," glamorous dresses fit for any fancy occasion, charming lingerie and nightwear, as well as everyday pieces that keep comfort and cuteness in mind. They are all available in sizes 1X through 5X, or 14 to 30.

9. Ashley Nell Tipton

There is a pointed sort of dreaminess to Ashley Nell Tipton 's namesake collection. Romantic florals, retro suspender pants, and delicate, monochromatic mesh bodysuits are just some of what's in store for you on the designer's site. Available in sizes 14 to 28, or 1XL to 5XL, these looks are undoubtedly inspired by vintage classics while not feeling remotely outdated.

In a 2016 column for The Washington Post, Project Runway host Tim Gunn wrote that Tipton, who won the show's 14th season, made "hideous" pieces he wouldn't "dream of letting any woman wear," regardless of her size.

Gunn cited her "bare midriffs; skirts over crinoline, which give the clothes, and the wearer, more volume; see-through skirts that reveal panties; pastels, which tend to make the wearer look juvenile; and large-scale floral embellishments that shout 'prom,'" as some of her more problematic design elements.

Of course, it's details like these that make Tipton's line memorable. Plenty of plus-size babes simply want to rock looks that make them happy, and sometimes that means looks that add "more volume" or "reveal panties" along the way.

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9 Plus-Size Fashion Brands To Keep An Eye On In 2019

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Beige Plus London is the UK fashion destination for plus size clothing collections from famous plus size designers like Marina Rinaldi, Persona, Anna Scholz and Elena Miro.

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Curve & Plus Size Clothing in Sizes 12-32 | Simply Be

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Discover the latest plus size clothing in sizes 12-32. Shop 1000's of must-have styles including on-trend women's fashion, lingerie & footwear.

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Navabi offers one of the biggest ranges of designer plus-size fashion in the world, with styles available in sizes 12-32. The designer labels means it's pricer, but if you can afford to invest in some wardrobe staples, you will find them here.
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BUY NOW Belted jersey dress, £136 BUY NOW Applique slogan t-shirt, £32

PrettyLittleThing's plus-size range came onto our radar after curve blogger, Chloe Elliott, sang their praises. Not only have the brand extended their sizing to a 26, but as Chloe points out, they are offering something we have never seen in plus-size ranges before.

BUY NOW Black woven button front belted jumpsuit, £35

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In times of crisis we turn to the Boohoo plus range. Not only is the entire line incredibly affordable, but we just love that they offer the exact same clothes but in bigger sizes. Just because we are a bigger size, doesn't mean we want to spend our life in kaftans, am I right?

BUY NOW Kimono sleeve dress, £25

BUY NOW Ruffle leopard wrap midi skirt, £17.60

Not many people know that Mango have a plus size range but it's really worth a look. While the other famous Spanish retailer, Zara only goes up to a size 18. Mango offers their high quality designs up to a size 26.

BUY NOW Printed retro dress, £69.99 BUY NOW Flowy trousers, £59.99

ASOS Curve is always going to be our number one curvy girl shop. It's our first destination whenever we're in need of a new outfit, because we know they will always come through with the classics and more trend lead pieces. With sizes ranging from 16-30, we wish more retailers would follow suit.

BUY NOW Long sleeve twist front top in snake print, £32

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Elvi is a brand that we first discovered through ASOS Curve and it's quickly become one of our favourites. It's a mix of high quality wardrobe staples and high fashion pieces that you wouldn't expect from a plus size brand. Our favourite thing are their skirts, from pleated, to metallic, to faux leather, they have everything. Plus they have some pretty cool collaborations, like Hayley Hasselhoff.

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When the River Island Plus range finally launched, it didn't disappoint. Although the selection isn't as large as ASOS, the well curated line goes up to a size 28. This should be your go to shop for each seasons key trend pieces.

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Props to New Look for being one of the first shops to carry a plus size range. Their Inspire line, has been relaunched as their "Curves Range" and we can tell you, it's giving ASOS Curve a run for their money.

BUY NOW Pale pink ruched front frill strap bodysuit, £14.99

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Simply Be is a plus size treasure trove. You want a sports bra, they got it. Swimsuit, they got it. Wide fit boots, you've come to the right place. Ranging from a size 12 - 34, this is one of the most inclusive fashion sites you will find.

BUY NOW Statement fashion blazer, £25

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Like all good plus size brands, this is another one we discovered through ASOS Curve. Offering the latest trends, as well as flattering, tailored cuts. You will be sure to find some classic pieces to update your wardrobe from here.

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If you've been looking high and low for a full on, no apologies party dress, you have come to the right place. From embellished, to lace, to metallic, to rockabilly, these dresses are definitely not for wall flowers.

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Navabi offers one of the biggest ranges of designer plus-size fashion in the world, with styles available in sizes 12-32. The designer labels means it's pricer, but if you can afford to invest in some wardrobe staples, you will find them here. We earn a commission for products purchased through some of the links in this article.

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My proposal for my final INP. An ASOS Curve pop-up shop that caters solely on their plus size range, ASOS Design Curve.

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‘However the difference between a 10 and a 20 is considerable, so manufacturers will compensate for that in pricing, usually with sizes 10-16 being one price, 16-24 being another price, and so on.’

Plus size is more expensive to produce when it comes to time and fabric. It takes time to design the correct shapes and patterns and it also means the use of more fabric. So you have to that time and cost into consideration when thinking about the production and critical path.

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Earlier this month, Topshop had people rejoicing when they announced that they'd be selling half sizes in some of their jeans.

However, last week, plus size activist Callie Thorpe questioned why Topshop 'will go as far to make clothing for people who can already find clothes in their size across the high street, but won't make plus size clothes above a 16'.

This is a chat I've had before with one of my friends who works for a small fashion brand that is often blasted for not making clothes above a size 16. They find it frustrating that people don't realise that 'you can't just make bigger versions of smaller sizes', and it's not as easy as just making the pattern larger, due to differing weight distribution which is more apparent in larger sizes.

So, is that really the case? Could that be why Topshop don't make plus sizes?

Well, we may never know, as they ignored my email - but I spoke to some other manufacturers to get the lowdown.

Rob Williams is from Hawthorn, a clothing manufacturer based in London, and he confirmed that the process of designing plus size clothing is more difficult than with smaller clothing.

'It take more time to develop a shape which is an average of the plus size population, so as to not have something which only fits very specific body shapes,' he tells Metro.co.uk.

'Some garments are more affected by this than others. Anything which is form-fitting, for example - like slim fit jeans or leggings where a lot of the shape is dictated by the cut of the garments - are going to be more difficult for someone who wears plus size clothing to find.

'This is because there are fewer brands who will go to the lengths of developing a suitable pattern.

'If clothing isn't particularly form-fitting, however - a dressing gown, for example - the sizing can usually be graded up using usual increments.'

Lucy Arnold is a fitness wear designer and owner of Locket Loves, who makes plus size activewear, and spends a lot of time doing market research and getting customer feedback, to ensure she's producing the right product for a group that is often overlooked when it comes to fitness clothing.

'There's a lot more time that goes into plus size clothing, as you need to make sure the product does exactly what you want it to do for the consumer,' she tells Metro.co.uk.

'For instance with fit and sizing charts I've been wanting to go up to size 26 but I haven't been happy with the prototypes put forward.

'I need to make sure the fit is right and fits comfortably, and this does need editing and changes along the way.'

Okay, so a lengthier design process must mean increased cost, right?

This is another bug bear of plus size consumers, who have complained before that their clothes often cost more - like when Boohoo charged more for a size 18 dress than a size 8.

'It is more expensive to extend into larger sizes (sizes 18+),' confirms Rosie Cook, CEO of women's swimwear brand, Deakin and Blue, who launched last year with size 8-16, but recently extended sizes on some products up to a 24.

'This is partly because as body size increases, body shape changes differently but also because a really well made, comfortable and flattering product for a larger size may also need to rethink or tweak the design to ensure the end product still fundamentally works.

'With our swimwear for example we asked ourselves, "Do the straps need to be wider to provide more support? Do we want the underarm fabric to come higher to ensure it doesn't cut in? Is power mesh under the bust flattering?"

'We then tested this extensively with a size 20 model to check we had got this right. It wasn't simply a case of making a bigger version of the size 10 version - and if we had done that, we might have ended up with a product that didn't work. So yes, there was additional cost involved.'

There's also the obvious reason that larger sizes use more fabric, thus businesses want to pass this cost on to the consumer.

'When producing more common sizes, the difference in fabric consumption between a size 10, 12 and 14 for example isn't actually much,' explains Rob from Hawthorn.

'However the difference between a 10 and a 20 is considerable, so manufacturers will compensate for that in pricing, usually with sizes 10-16 being one price, 16-24 being another price, and so on.'

It's clear that making good quality plus size clothing takes time and money - time and money that many companies don't want to invest, for a number of potential reasons.

Maybe they've held focus days and don't think there's enough demand for their product from people who wear larger sizes, maybe they're not aware they've got a potential fan base in plus size women, or maybe they just don't want to risk investing the money.

One big brand who does think it worth investing money is ASOS, who seem to channel as much energy into their Curve range as they do their regular, tall and petite lines. I often see Curve versions of their regular clothing when I'm browsing the site, and I have to say, I do notice the added tweaks they've done to suit a larger frame (likewise the tweaks for the same designs in petite, maternity and tall).

'We approach design in the same way for Curve customers, as we would any other customer, but we are aware of the variety of body shapes,' explains a spokesperson for ASOS to Metro.co.uk.

'We want to ensure that our customer is given the same experience and offer as anyone else, both across product variety and covering all end uses.

'We hold regular focus days to chat to our customers about size and fit which really helps us to refine our designs and get a better idea of which styles work best for each body type.'

So, while designing plus size versions of garments isn't as easy as designing the smaller sizes, it is do-able - as proven by a mainstream brand like ASOS managing it with success.

Size 18 teens likely don't want to shop at Evans and may have as much interest in fashion as their size 12 counterparts, so should we be pressuring all mainstream brands to go larger? And in turn, should we expect all companies to cater for petite frames? And taller bodies?

Or is it unfair to expect a business - especially smaller, independent ones - to channel money into a line that costs them more to produce, and may/may not bring them much in return, profit-wise?

Especially when tall/petite/plus sizes are a minority?

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Earlier this month, Topshop had people rejoicing when they announced that they'd be selling half sizes in some of their jeans. However, last week, plus size activist Callie Thorpe questioned why Topshop 'will go as far to make clothing for people who can already find clothes in their size across the high street, but won't make plus size clothes above a 16'.

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Growing up as an unconfident plus-size teenager, finding clothes was my version of hell. Shopping for fun? Absolutely not. Trying to find clothes on the high street that a, actually fit and b, were fashionable, was impossible. Being plus-size, my options were hugely limited, which only further perpetuated the idea that people above a size 16 weren't welcome in the fashion world.

Fast forward a few years and things have definitely improved for plus-size women. Shopping on the high street is still as difficult as ever however, options for online shopping are now much better and 1,000% more stylish.

Part of my job as plus-size style blogger is to share with my readers how I style my outfits, as well as helping them on their journey of self-love and confidence. Being plus-size doesn't mean fashion can't work for you, you've just got to know what to look for.

To help you curate the wardrobe you've always dreamed of, I am sharing the tips I've picked up along the way from my years of blogging and personal shopping, because fashion really is for every body.

1. Buy double of things you love

When you find something you really love, that fits perfectly, is in your size and makes you feel amazing, buy two of them. It might seem excessive, but sadly when it comes to plus-size fashion, some perfect styles only come around once. So it's better to be safe than sorry.

2. Shop menswear and maternity

You can find some incredibly stylish and unique pieces looking in both these departments. Just because it has a label, doesn't mean that only those who fit within that label can wear it. My personal favourite place to shop in these sections are ASOS Men Plus and maternity.

3. Don't be afraid to shop in places that don't stock your size

Whilst it is frustrating that some stores don't cater above a size 18, you can sometimes find great options in oversize style pieces. Monki is a great example for this with their Scandinavian style dresses that can fit up to a size 26.

4. Ignore sizing on labels

First off, don't let sizing dictate how you feel about yourself. It's just a number, it holds no value on you as a person. Sizing differs everywhere, especially when you are plus-size, so don't be afraid to go up, or even down a size, when finding clothes that you like. As long as it fits and you feel comfortable that's all that matters.

5. But do make a note of the fit of your favourite brands

As mentioned above, sizing online and in-store can differ hugely. A good tip is to keep note of your sizing in your favourite shops. For example, on ASOS, New Look and River Island online sizing is pretty spot on, but with brands like Boohoo, Missguided or Pretty Little Thing, sizing runs small. Being aware of this is so helpful for timesaving, no one wants to spend their life in the post office doing returns.

6. Go get your bra fitted

If I could only impart one piece of advice it would be this. Wearing your correct size can change your posture, decrease back pain and make you feel more confident in your clothes. Book yourself in at somewhere like Bravissimo for a fitting and treat yourself to some gorgeous new lingerie. Elomi, Panache and Curvy Kate are three of my favourite full bust lingerie brands to check out.

7. Try everything on

When you see something in-store, even if you think it might not work for your body shape, try it. How something looks on a hanger can looks completely different on a body, so give everything a go!

8. Invest in your wardrobe staples

One of the best things I own is a woollen black duster coat - it is simple, stylish and chic and it goes with everything. It might cost you more than something you could find from a fast fashion shop, but a timeless piece can see you through every season, regardless of trends.

9. Shop vintage/charity shops

I'll be honest - the plus-size sections of vintage can be sparse; but it's always worth checking them out for any hidden goodies, especially in the men's section. Look out for cool slogan tees, dungarees, dresses and coats. I once found an old oversize Levi denim jacket for £10 in a shop in Brick Lane.

10. Experiment with colour

I used to wear specifically only black clothing, because I thought it would make me look slimmer, but this just simply isn't true. Colour looks great on all body types. Experiment with what works for you and don't be afraid to stand out.

11. Ignore plus-size styling rules

You can wear stripes, you can wear white, you can wear a crop top. Fashion is about expression not about rules. You deserve to feel good and stylish, so don't think that you have to hide your body. Confidence comes from within, if you look confident in something that will shine through, so get your arms and legs out in the summer!
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Your ultimate plus-size fashion shopping guide

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Growing up as an unconfident plus-size teenager, finding clothes was my version of hell. Shopping for fun? Absolutely not. Trying to find clothes on the high street that a, actually fit and b, were fashionable, was impossible. Being plus-size, my options were hugely limited, which only further perpetuated the idea that people above a size 16 weren't welcome in the fashion world.

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Plus Equals | Plus size clothing sizes 14-42 & made to measure. Live life in full colour with our beautiful range of handmade, colourful clothing, plus size dresses, coats, jumpsuits & more! FREE SHIPPING!*

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Last month, Anthropologie announced that it would be releasing a plus size range.

And the collection has finally arrived.

It officially launched on the US site yesterday, with 120 pieces up for grabs in a range of styles - from flowy dresses and skirts to jeans, loose-fitting trousers and tops.

The collection has summer vibes written all over it, with colourful pieces and quirky patterns taking the lead.

Anthropologie, owned by URBN, the company that also includes Urban Outfitters, has long been known for only offering standard sizes up to 16.

The new line however, dubbed A+, will feature sizes from 16 to 26.

Anthropologie has 226 stores across the globe, however, sadly, this collection is currently available in 10 stores across the US and Canada, as well as the US website.

That's not to say it won't come to the UK - which is precisely what we've asked the brand.

Until we find out, here are some of our favourite pieces from the A+ line.

Just in case you happen to find yourself across the pond sometime soon and need some shopping inspiration.

'This is an exciting starting point for Anthropologie, said Richa Srivastava, managing director of design at the company.

'Our goal is to be a destination for everyone wanting to express their personal style and to feel like their best selves. At launch, we'll offer a great range of options and an exceptional shopping experience.

'We'll evolve both as we move forward, adding more styles and locations as we learn from customer feedback.'

On the site, the new collection is described as '...thoughtfully tailored with women's real proportions in mind' by Karen Wilkins from technical design.

Decide for yourself here.

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Last month, Anthropologie announced that it would be releasing a plus size range. And the collection has finally arrived. It officially launched on the US site yesterday, with 120 pieces up for grabs in a range of styles - from flowy dresses and skirts to jeans, loose-fitting trousers and tops.

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I have looked on their website to see what they believe they can help with and try to change. They are strong supporting of mental health charities and I thought that we could do a donation to one of the charity's from the 5p bag.

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Women's Plus Size Clothing | Tops, Dresses & Jeans | New Look

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Forever 21 is the authority on fashion & the go-to retailer for the latest trends, must-have styles & the hottest deals. Shop dresses, tops, tees, leggings & more.

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Retouching and body confidence is another thing that is at the forefront of ASOS's brand promise. They aim for equality and to include everyone and anyone.

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Future trends for s/s 2020

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more colour Inspiration. and pattern ideas.

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peplum is on trend at the moment. I have a peplum in my rage and there are 4 options, including 2 with print incorporated.

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Jersey 100% cotton sourced from India. Looking into the pros and cons or sourcing from a country and whether its the best choice for my range.

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India - Textile Sourcing and Apparel Sourcing Hub, Trends in Indian Exports

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Article is emphasis on India - emerging Textile Souring and Apparel Sourcing Hub. It also discuss other aspects like Indias international competitiveness and exports, Trends in Indian Exports, Sourcing Apparel from India, Special Economic Zones and Promising terms of sourcing apparel from India.

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India, officially known as the Republic of India, is the seventh largest country by area, and the second most populous in the world with more than 1.2 billion people. Attaining independence in 1947, the South Asian country is known for its cultural diversity and is also among the world's leading democratic countries.

For the past decade or so, India has been experiencing a constant growth in its GDP, along with a continuous growth of liberalization from 1991 till date. The country has also been opening its doors to attract investors and foreign companies to further promote growth. To get a better understanding of the business environment in India, read on, as we analyze it through the PESTLE analysis of India.

What is Pestle Analysis?

It's basically a framework used for scanning and analyzing an organization's external macro environment by considering factors which include political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, legal and environmental. Read more about PESTLE analysis here.

1. Political Factors

Being one of the largest democracies in the world, India runs on a federal form of government. The political environment is greatly influenced by factors such as government's policies, politician's interests, and the ideologies of several political parties. As a result, the business environment in India is affected by multivariate political factors. The taxation system is well-developed and several taxes, such as income tax, services tax and sales tax are imposed by the Union Government. Other taxes, such as octroi and utilities, are taken care of by local bodies. Privatization is also influenced and the government encourages free business through a variety of programs.

2. Economic Factors

The economy of India has been significantly stable, since the introduction of the industrial reform policies in 1991. As per the policy, reductions in industrial licensing, liberalization of foreign capital, formation of FIBP and so on, has resulted in a constant improvement of India's economic environment. The country registered a GDP of $5.07 trillion in 2013 following a further improved GDP growth rate of 5% in 2014 as compared to 4.35% in 2013.

3. Social Factors

The social factors refer to any changes in trends which would impact a business environment. For instance, the rise in India's ageing population is resulting in a considerable rise in pension costs and increase in the employment of older workers. India has a population of more than 1.2 billion people with about 70% between the ages of 15 and 65. Therefore, there are structures with percentages according to age. These structures contain varying flexibility, in education, work attitudes, income distribution, and so on.

4. Technological Factors

Technology significantly influences product development and also introduces fresh cost-cutting processes. India is served with both 3G and 4G technology which has facilitated several of their technological projects. Furthermore, the country also possesses one of the strongest IT sectors in the world, promoting constant IT development, software upgrades and other technological advancements. Recently, India has also attempted to launch their satellites into space.

5. Legal & Environmental Factors

In the recent past, a number of legal changes have been implemented in India, such as recycling, minimum wage increase and disability discrimination, which has directly affected businesses there. However, when it comes to environment, the quality of air in India has been adversely affected by industrialization and urbanization, also resulting in health problems. As a result, there have been establishments of environmental pressure groups, noise controls, and regulations on waste control and disposal.

So, here is the PESTLE analysis of India, which will provide you with a detailed analysis of the four significant factors that affect its external macro environment.
Image: TonelloPhotography/Shutterstock.com

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India, officially known as the Republic of India, is the seventh largest country by area, and the second most populous in the world with more than 1.2 billion people. Attaining independence in 1947, the South Asian country is known for its cultural diversity and is also among the world's leading democratic countries.

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Cons of sourcing in India. From lack of man made fabrics to not keeping up with the rest of the world there are a few things that India could do to improve their Exporting and business with the rest of the world.

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If we talk about textile and apparel industry in India, it needs to be mentioned here that this sector alone is the second highest employment generator for the country, employing 51 million people directly and 68 million indirectly, in 2015-16. Textile and apparel industry is a major contributor to India's GDP and a key investment destination under India's "Make in India" program.

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This sector accounts for 10% of the country's manufacturing production, 5% of GDP, and 13% of its export earnings. No wonder the current government's strong focus on pushing this sector to further growth through their policy initiatives can be evidently seen. Policies like minimum support price to the cotton farmers, technology up gradation efforts in the handloom sector, Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), centers of trade facilitation, Interest Equalization Scheme, financial assistance (up to 50%) for technology up gradation, 100% FDI under the automatic route, etc. are some of the steps government has taken to make India's apparel sector more dominant globally.

The apparel and textile sector of India has attracted an FDI inflow of USD 428 million in 2104-16, with a 41% growth from 2012-14.

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Apparel alone has contributed the highest, i.e. 48% to the textile and apparel export basket of the country during 2016-17.

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But, are these figures enough to summarize the current scenario of the sector? There is a second face to the coin.

Now, let's take a look at some of the issues that are holding the Indian apparel industry back:
1. Export Growth Performance
The nature of the global production system shapes the participation of the third world countries like India into the international economy. Textile and apparel sector has a declining status in developed economies. This poses a huge opportunity for India's apparel industry to grow, but the slowdown in the import growth of the country's major apparel markets like the US and the EU is slowing down India's export growth.

The picture above shows India's declining apparel export from the year 2015 to 2017.
Image Source: UN Comtrade 2. The Multi-Fibre Arrangement (MFA)
The MFA has long governed the global textile and apparel industry from 1974 to 2004. Under MFA, quotas were imposed on the developing countries, to limit their exports to developed countries, to protect the local farmers and suppliers of the developed countries from market shifts. To prevent this agreement from negatively affecting developing countries, some players got undue advantage. For instance, the EU imposed no restrictions on emerging economies like Bangladesh, which not only led to massive expansion of apparel industry in these countries but also made them much stronger competitors for Indian apparel industry. Elimination of quotas also posed the risk of protectionist measures by industrialized countries, like antidumping laws, countervailing duties, environmental and labor issues, etc. for the protection of the domestic industry.
3. Buyer-Driven Commodity Chains
Industries with large retailers, big brand marketers, and trading companies develop decentralized production networks, mostly located in third world countries like India. So the main leverage here lies with the retailers and brand merchandisers at the marketing or retail end of the supply chain. Indian apparel industry is dominated by manufacturers who act as package suppliers for the foreign buyers. This lowers the bargaining power that Indian apparel sector has on global cues in the industry, thus preventing its unrestricted growth.
4. Infrastructure
Apparel Industry has been hugely affected by both industrialization (economic activity beyond borders) and globalization (integration of supply chain activities). This calls for an urgent need for investments in infrastructure development and process standardization. An OECD study has actually concluded that a 10% growth in logistics performance, results in 70% increase in bilateral imports. With globalization at play, logistical performance and the simplification and standardization of processes like customs is required to further strengthen India on the global apparel trade map.
5. High Costs of Capital
Compared to its competitors, India has one of the highest costs of capital, which directly affects India's cost of production, and hence the country's competitiveness in the global market. The current lending rate in India is between 11 to 12.5%, while China, Vietnam, and Turkey, offer capital at a rate of 5 to 7% only. To add to this equation, the high-power costs in the country further push India back.
6. Lack of Fiber neutrality
Manmade textiles in apparel industry have a substantially big demand, worldwide. Despite being the second largest textile exporter in the world, India lags far behind in this category, due to limited availability of manmade fibers at competitive prices. The textile value chain in the country also bears a differential tax treatment. Hence, India's competitors like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand and Indonesia who follow fiber neutral policy are much more aligned to the global apparel consumption patterns.
7. Limited FTAs
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, Turkey, etc. enjoy duty-free access to all the major textile markets of the US and the EU. India still lacks FTA advantages to major markets making Indian produce much more expensive compared to that of its competitors. Indian government's current foreign policy is expected to bring in more trade agreements and trading partners for the country, but its direct impact on apparel trade will be seen only after the test of time.
8. Factor Costs
the labor cost in India is higher than that of Bangladesh and marginally lower that China and Vietnam. China however compensated for this disadvantage through its training infrastructure. Although the Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) of the government is focused on growing the pool of skilled labor in the country, the growing labor costs are stealing away India's competitive advantage in the apparel industry.

9. Goods & Services Tax (GST)

GST is a multi-stage tax levied on every value addition. By design, it was meant to transform the previous indirect tax system of the country from the origin-based model to a consumption-based model. But, GST has created distortions in the Textile and Apparel sector in India, impeding its competitiveness. The man-made fiber yarn is now taxed at 18%, while the fabric is taxed at 5%. The small businesses which buy yarn and produce fabric are directly impacted by this imbalance, affecting their sustainability. Apart from the policy limitations, system errors, delay in reimbursement of input credit, untimely implementation (while the industry was still feeling demonetization blues) and limited knowledge of GST has hugely impacted the sector in the country. Although in the long-term GST is set to affect the apparel and textile sector of India positively, the short-term impact has brought many small-scale businesses to a complete halt.
10. Duty Drawback Rates
The Govt. reduced the duty drawback rates on garment exports, effective from October 1, 2017. Duty drawback is the duty refund that a business gets against what it paid for importing the raw material. The sudden fall in the duty drawback rates impacted the Indian textile and apparel exports' price competitiveness. It caused a setback to garment exports as the exporters factor-in the drawback in their pricing. The biggest challenge that the sector faced was the lack of transition period, leading to cost elevation of Indian products, job losses, working capital crunch, and uncertainty to deal with standing commitments, followed by the GSTuncertainties.
11. Lower Efficiency
With the increasing global competition, one of the main factors affecting the growth of garment industry in India is the lower productivity level. India's apparel factory productivity levels are relatively low compared to countries like Turkey, China and Bangladesh. The picture below shows the comparison of the above-mentioned countries in terms of efficiency.

Source: Confederation of Indian Industry

To improve this condition, the garment sector needs to be supported with latest technologies and processes that are more efficient as compared to the traditional ones.

As we saw, there are evidently many policy initiatives that the government of India is taking along with its foreign policy and focus on "Make in India" campaign that is going to boost the Indian apparel industry's competitiveness in the global apparel market. But we are still faced with a multitude of factors that not only hinder the sector's growth but also affect the strategic sustainability of small players in the apparel business in the country. The need of the hour to take one challenge at a time, and work towards minimizing it to bring the glory Indian apparel sector deserves.

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AHMEDABAD: Swedish retailer H&M has been sourcing home textiles from India for nearly three decades for its global clientele but is now keen to improve its sourcing of garments from the country, two and half years after foraying into the Indian market, H&M country manager Janne Einola said.

"India is better placed as a supplier for us. Several of our SKUs in the H&M Home brand are sourced from India. We have asked our Indian suppliers to find out ways on how we may improve sourcing from India," Einola told ET on Friday soon after it opened its 31st outlet in the country in Ahmedabad. Einola said India has been a strong supplier for home textiles, linen, lingerie, accessories and wovens.

"We are assessing how we may source garments, of course, we need to look at the country's knowledge (in that domain)," he said. H&M has committed an investment of Rs 720 crore in the Indian market. Einola said he wants to introduce H&M Home and cosmetics here, but is "looking at the right timing to introduce them." Einola said unlike the Western markets, where several stores reported unsold goods, affecting margins of the company, H&M India has not had any such issues.

"The consumer behaviour in the West is changing faster than anticipated. India is demographically different - it is an emerging market and consumers are (still) learning (how) to shop. Online is not eating into our offline business here and would not cannibalise on offline sales at all," he said, adding globally online contributes 12% to H&M sales and even the strongest market for the brand, Germany, has mere 20% sales coming from online business.

"For our belief in the online model in India, we are investing in a warehouse in Mumbai that should be ready by 2018 end and would help us get closer to our customers," he said.

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H&M weaving plans to increase garment sourcing from India

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"India is better placed as a supplier for us. Several of our SKUs in the H&M Home brand are sourced from India. We have asked our Indian suppliers to find out ways on how we may improve sourcing from India," Einola told.

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pros of sourcing in India over other countries.

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The Benefits and Challenges of Manufacturing in India

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As India aims to become a top manufacturing hub, India is on the threshold of major reform. India is poised to rank among the top three manufacturing locations by 2020. If you are considering locating or moving your manufacturing operations to India, there are many good reasons to do so.

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Fast fashion brands may have to pull out of sourcing due to costs of wages after tragic factory collapse.

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Fast fashion brands might need to stop sourcing from Bangladesh. Watchdog group that has been working to improve Bangladesh garment factories could close as soon as next week. After the tragic Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 in which over 1,100 garment workers were killed, a five-year accord was put in place to improve working conditions in Bangladesh's factories.

Called the Accord on Fire and Building Safety, over 200 global firms and retailers including H&M and Zara signed the Accord. Since the disaster five years ago, the Accord has inspected over two thousand factories and comprised a detailed plan to repair over 150 thousand structural and safety concerns.

However, a complaint was recently made by a factory owner and the Bangladeshi High Court has now ordered the Accord on Fire and Building Safety to close its Dhaka office. The complaining factory owner had been accused by the group of falsifying test results on the strength of his factory's structure. "The premature shut down of the Accord, leaving workers in unsafe circumstances, would jeopardize the brands' ability to source from a safe industry," the Accord's deputy director Joris Oldenziel told Reuters.

The group has been lobbying the government to lift the court order. If nothing changes, the Accord will continue to operate from the Netherlands, and the companies who have signed it will still be legally bound. The signatories would no longer be able to source from hundreds of Bangladeshi factories with safety issues if the Accord can no longer monitor inspections. This would mean that fast fashion brands like Zara and H&M who use these factories due to the low wages in the area would have to find new sourcing solutions.

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Zara and H&M might be forced to cease sourcing from Bangladesh

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Bangladesh Sourcing

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Bangladesh Sourcing

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You must be aware of various advantages of disadvantages of Bangladesh sourcing to maximize your profit.

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In 2010, China dominated European and US markets for ready-made garments, accounting for about 40 percent of the import volume in each region. A recent McKinsey survey, however, found that 86 percent of the chief purchasing officers in leading apparel companies in Europe and the United States planned to decrease levels of sourcing in China over the next five years because of declining profit margins and capacity constraints.

Although Western buyers are evaluating a considerable number of sourcing options in the Far East and Southeast Asia, many chief purchasing officers said in the survey that they view Bangladesh as the next hot spot (exhibit). Indeed, our study of the country's ready-made-garment industry identified solid apparel-sourcing opportunities there-but also some hurdles.

With about $15 billion in exports in 2010, ready-made garments are the country's most important industrial sector; they represent 13 percent and more than 75 percent of GDP and total exports, respectively. McKinsey forecasts export-value growth of 7 to 9 percent annually within the next ten years, so the market will double by 2015 and nearly triple by 2020.

Our survey of chief purchasing officers found that European and US companies that focus on the apparel market's value segment plan to expand the share of their sourcing from Bangladesh to 25 to 30 percent by 2020, from an average of 20 percent now. Midmarket brands, which generate about 13 percent of their sourcing value in Bangladesh, plan to increase that share to 20 to 25 percent over the same period. While growth in current product categories will drive some of the increase, 63 percent of the chief purchasing officers said that they want to expand into more fashionable or sophisticated items, such as formal wear and outerwear.

In our study, all the respondents identified attractive prices as the most important reason for purchasing in Bangladesh. They also said that price levels there will remain highly competitive in the future, since they expect significant efficiency increases to offset rising wage costs. Half of the respondents mentioned capacity as the second-biggest advantage of Bangladesh's ready-made-garment industry. With 5,000 factories employing about 3.6 million workers (of a total workforce of 74.0 million), Bangladesh is clearly ahead of other Southeast Asian suppliers in this respect. It also offers satisfactory levels of quality, especially in value and entry-level midmarket products.

Five challenges

While Bangladesh presents some distinct advantages for sourcing, our study identified five challenges for apparel companies seeking to do more business there.

Infrastructure

Transportation bottlenecks create inefficient lead times for garments and delay deliveries to customers. This issue will become even more important in the future, since buyers want to source more fashionable products with shorter lead times.

Energy supply is a concern, too-90 percent of the more than 100 local suppliers we interviewed rate it as poor or very poor. The government has prioritized improvement in this area and started to upgrade power systems over the last two years, however.

Compliance

Nongovernmental and other organizations monitor Bangladesh for labor and social-compliance issues. While most European and US chief purchasing officers said in the survey that standards have somewhat or strongly improved over the past five years, they noted that suppliers vary greatly in their degree of compliance. Environmental compliance is just beginning to get attention.

Suppliers' performance and the skilled workforce

Our study found that the suppliers' productivity must improve not only to mitigate the impact of rising wages but also to close gaps with other sourcing countries and to satisfy new customer requirements for more sophisticated products. Two other concerns are a lack of investment in new machinery and technologies and the insufficient size of the skilled workforce, particularly in middle management.

Raw materials

Bangladesh lacks a noteworthy supply of natural or artificial fibers, and its dependence on imports creates sourcing risks and lengthens lead times. Compounding the problem is the volatility of raw-material prices over the past few years. The development of a local sector would improve lead times.

Economic and political stability

About half of the chief purchasing officers interviewed stated that they would reduce levels of sourcing in Bangladesh if its political stability decreased. The survey found that political unrest, strikes, and the ease of doing business are top of mind for respondents.

Realizing the potential

The three main stakeholders-the government, suppliers, and buyers-must work together to realize the potential of Bangladesh's ready-made-garment market. The government's top three priorities for investment are infrastructure, education, and trade support.

What can European and US buyers do to secure Bangladesh as a sourcing powerhouse? At the highest level, they should review their approach from a full value chain perspective; for example, to increase the supply chain's efficiency and transparency, they ought to expand their support for lean operations and electronic data exchange. Buyers should also build closer and long-term relationships with suppliers and, if necessary, rethink pricing negotiations with them. The most developed suppliers are choosing their customers more carefully and even breaking off ties with long-established ones.

Buyers must also improve their own operational execution. Their long response times, the complexity of internal procedures involving the merchandising and sourcing functions, and a high number of last-minute changes slow down the overall process. In addition, buyers must actively pursue compliance efforts.

Download the full report, Bangladesh's ready-made garments landscape: The challenge of growth (PDF).

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Bangladesh: The next hot spot in apparel sourcing?

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In 2010, China dominated European and US markets for ready-made garments, accounting for about 40 percent of the import volume in each region. A recent McKinsey survey, however, found that 86 percent of the chief purchasing officers in leading apparel companies in Europe and the United States planned to decrease levels of sourcing in China over the next five years because of declining profit margins and capacity constraints.

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The last edition of the Dhaka Apparel Summit

The ETI has joined major retail groups like H&M, Inditex, Marks & Spencer and C&A in pulling out of the upcoming Dhaka Apparel Summit, which is set to take place on Saturday and aims to tackle issues including collaborative and responsible sourcing for sustainable growth and plan the road ahead for Bangladesh's apparel industry.

The ETI said it has not taken the decision lightly but it was left with no choice following what appears to be an increasingly hard-line response by the authorities and some industry members.

A spokeswoman for H&M told Drapers the group is "deeply concerned by the recent unrest in the Bangladeshi textile industry" and it has chosen not to attend the summit in light of recent events and continued actions towards workers and union leaders in the country.

Inditex, Zara's parent company, said it is working with IndustriAll Global Union through various actions to try and achieve the reinstatement of rights and jobs of the workers following the Ashulia strikes. Like H&M, it has decided not to attend the Dhaka Apparel Summit.

A spokeswoman added: "Although our influence among Bangladeshi suppliers is limited, given we source the majority of our products from proximity markets close to Spain, we remain committed to protecting workers in this area and will continue taking the necessary action in cooperation with global unions, brands, NGOs and other civil society representatives to defend worker rights."

Garment manufacturing is a big part of Bangladesh's economy, contributing more than 13% to Bangladesh's GDP and accounting for $26.6bn (£23.1bn) in exports last year. It is the second largest apparel exporting country in the world and employs 4.4m people, 70% of which are women.

At least 26 trade unionists and garment workers in Bangladesh have been jailed for participating in a strike since December last year following demands to increase the minimum wage, according to the Clean Clothes Campaign.

In addition, more than 1,600 workers have been fired and police have filed cases against 600 workers and trade union leaders, including charges of terrorism.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said production was suspended at 59 factories during December, which it estimates cost more than $50m (£39.9m) in lost production and a similar amount in discounts, air freights and lost business.

"We cannot put a value on the reputational damage at the international level for our sector," the association said in a statement last Sunday.

McAllister said the ETI's concern extends beyond the prosecution of some individuals, but rather centres on "a wider attempt to suppress conversations around workers' rights".

"Bangladesh's industry needs to be based on good quality industrial relations, which include collective bargaining, the rights to trade unions and wage negotiations, not just being the cheapest in terms of labour costs," he said.
Feeling the squeeze
This week, UK high street suppliers told Drapers that Bangladesh factories are feeling the squeeze more than most areas as the country tends to produce more basic items in big volumes.

One high street supplier, who did not want to be named, said: "Retailers are refusing to put up prices on basics so the factories can't increase their prices even with the current exchange rate.

"Bangladesh is feeling it more than most as it tends to produce more basic items in huge volumes, so there is no manoeuvring on price. They are often given an ultimatum - make at this price or we'll move our business elsewhere. It's not sustainable: the factories can't keep going like this. In a lot of cases they aren't making any margin at all, they are taking the orders to keep the factories open in the hopes the exchange rates will improve."

Another said: "It's happening everywhere at the minute, but basics suppliers in Bangladesh will definitely be hit hardest. Retailers are trying to buy at 15% cheaper as they don't want to put up prices, but something has to give. Retailers are having a tough time on the high street so they are flexing their muscles.

"Suppliers in Bangladesh are in a really difficult position as the factories and volumes are huge and they can be shut down overnight if a retailer pulls out."

McAllister said Bangladesh's industry needs to be based on good quality industrial relations, which include collective bargaining, the rights to trade unions and wage negotiations, rather than just being the cheapest in terms of labour costs.

"Of course there will always be pressure from the high street as it tries to cut costs, which is all part of doing business, but the problem is the power imbalance and it is a broad problem with the business model," he said. "It is easier to squeeze labour than to make the processes more efficient or cut costs from other areas like machinery or electricity."

He pointed out that some retailers are acting responsibly within their own supply chains, but said Bangladesh's authorities need to be robust enough to set a level of what it actually costs to produce garments sustainably and the industry needs to work together towards a longer-term plan.

"Bangladesh is a victim of the mass market garment sourcing model, which is all about the next order and how can we get it cheaper," he said. "It is all very well to point the finger at the factories and the industry, but they are under pressure and where do they go when the model is consistently screwing them?"

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Bangladesh a 'victim of the mass market sourcing model'

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"Bangladesh is a victim of the mass market garment sourcing model, which is all about the next order and how can we get it cheaper," said Peter McAllister, executive director of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) following allegations of worker intimidation in the country's ready-made garment industry.

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There is no doubt that Bangladesh has emerged as a powerful garment manufacturing country in the past decade. What is it that brought Bangladesh's apparel industry where it is today? Let's find out!

Bangladesh is the world's second largest Readymade Garment (RMG) exporter, just behind China. Country's 81% of exports come from the RMG sector, and the textile and Apparel sector contributes around 20% to Bangladesh's GDP. It employs around 20 million people in the country and is the major driving force of the country's economy.

Bangladesh plans to get the middle-income country status by 2021, and RMG sector is going to play a major role in it. Bangladesh has set itself a target of achieving apparel exports worth $50 billion by 2021, and it seems to be on the right track. In the last financial year, FY18, the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) states that Bangladesh's overall exports grew by 5.81%, reaching $36.67 billion, owing to the growth in apparel exports. The garment exports as per EPB registered an 8.76% growth in this fiscal year, which was 1.51% higher than the set target.

Source: Textile Today

Bangladesh's RMG sector has many factors that attract global attention:

Quick Returns

The biggest factor being the quick returns this segment offers the investors. This is the only sector in the country that gives returns in 3 to 5 years. Also, being the second biggest apparel exporter globally, there are huge growth opportunities that the sector offers.
Share of Global Apparel Exporters (2016)

Source: Comtrade

Moreover, China is losing ground, owing to its growing production costs, which opens an immense prospect for Bangladesh to seize more market share.
Labor Availability
The biggest strength that Bangladesh has over its competitors is its cheap and vast workforce. The minimum wage in Bangladesh is lower than that in China, Cambodia, India, and Vietnam.

Also, there are around 37 private and public universities producing textile graduates in the country every year, further adding to the skilled manpower for the segment. Moreover, favorable government policies, bank facilities (for raw material purchase), and strengthening backward linkage supporting industries create a strong case for the sector.

Did you know that Bangladesh ranked 6th on the list of top apparel exporting countries back in 2006? And its share to the total apparel exports was just 2.8%?
The Duty-free Advantage
Bangladesh has Least Developed Country (LDC) status that qualifies it for duty-free market access or reduced tariff facilities to many developed and developing nations, globally. Bangladesh enjoys duty-free access to around 52 countries, including countries in the EU, the USA, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, Turkey, Russia, Norway, New Zealand, China, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and India, for the trade of many products.

Bangladesh has also signed many trade deals offering Bangladesh exports a preferential treatment, like SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement, Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement, Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Co-operation, South Asian Free Trade Area, and the Trade Preferential System among the OIC member states.
Technology Adoption
Bangladesh has attracted many major global retail brands, and with the technology and quality compliance parameters has also seeped in Bangladesh's apparel manufacturing systems. Moreover, Bangladeshi manufacturers and exporters have built excellent vertical capacities, which only China could offer before, which help global brands to ensure more transparency and coordination in their supply chains.

The country has henceforth adopted the most sophisticated apparel manufacturing and management technologies to cater to their international customers. This has resulted in a substantially high rate of quality achievement and technical compliance in Bangladesh's RMG sector.
The growing export numbers from the sector is a sound example of the same

Source: Export Promotion Bureau, Compiled by BGMEA
Future of Bangladesh's RMG Sector
Bangladesh has three financial years left to match its annual apparel exports target of USD 50 Bn. This requires the sector to grow at a war footing at a rate above 60%.

The year 2016-17 showed a sluggish growth for the country, owing to the slowing down of trade with the US. The 2017-18 shows more promise, but the current trends make it difficult for Bangladesh to achieve the set target, but it is not yet impossible.

Source: Textile Today

To achieve a USD 50 Bn target, an annual CAGR of 16.9% is needed, which can be achieved, provided Bangladesh keeps on capitalizing on available opportunities and its strengths.
What is holding Bangladesh Back?
After multiple incidents like Rana Plaza, Bangladesh came on global radar for its labor practices and safety standards. Since then, Bangladesh has come to a long way building green factories and meeting safety standards and compliance strictly.

What still worries industry experts is the fact that garment workers are still being paid one of the world's lowest minimum wages in the country. Fashion industry thrives in the west but standing on the backbone of the workers from the third world countries like Bangladesh, which struggle every day to survive above the poverty line. The government's vision of achieving USD 50 Bn worth of apparel exports by 2021, nowhere mentions of concerns itself with the well-being of its workers.

An Oxfam research has highlighted that for every garment sold in Australia; only 2% of its price goes to the factory worker who made it. Cheap labor is the main factor; Bangladesh's apparel industry is capitalizing on when it comes to attracting big retail brands. Hence, the demand of raising the minimum wages substantially cannot be fulfilled, at least in the near future.
The Road Ahead
The numbers indicate a positive shift in Bangladesh's apparel exports, after a sluggish FY17. Achieving the USD 50 Bn target in the next three years seems insurmountable at the first sight, but is not impossible. A fast and consistent growth in the sector, owing to the favorable government policies, and global attention will felicitate this feat. What needs to be kept in mind during this journey is to take the workers of the garment industry in the country along with the growth. The government will have to take stringent steps to ensure better living standards for its garment workers and their survival.

A technology advancement plan can also help, which also focuses on the skill development of the workers through regular training programs. This will enable the garment manufacturers and exporters to make more profits and pass on the benefits to the workers in form of better pay.

Hence, the growth that Bangladesh's apparel industry envisions needs to be a holistic growth to stay sustainable in the long run.

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What Makes Bangladesh - A Hub Of Garment Manufacturing?

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There is no doubt that Bangladesh has emerged as a powerful garment manufacturing country in the past decade. What is it that brought Bangladesh's apparel industry where it is today? Let's find out! Bangladesh is the world's second largest Readymade Garment (RMG) exporter, just behind China.

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ASOS Instagram: how many followers they have and if we can connect the shoppers this way as they have 9.4m followers. And most people are now being communicated through this platform.

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