04 December 2023, Mumbai
Recovery Stumbles, Consumers Cautious – Fashion Faces Rocky 2024
McKinsey report: Slow, uneven global rebound casts doubt on industry's future.
Pessimistic consumers, inflation squeeze value creation and growth.
Learning from 2023: US, Europe Lag, China Falters
Performance hinges on adapting to past challenges: weak Western markets, China's slowdown.
Demand shifts threaten 'bullwhip effect': supply chain instability, job losses, investment delays.
Resilience and Innovation Key to Success
Fashion must navigate obstacles: create value, find new growth drivers, understand diverse influences.
Luxury remains profitable, but growth slows to 3-5% (down from 5-7% in 2023).
US Luxury Rebounds Slightly, Optimism in Emerging Markets
US, Europe cautious, but American luxury to see 2-4% year-on-year growth after a rough 2023.
India, Southeast Asia offer glimmers of hope with their rapidly expanding fashion industries.
Will fashion weather the storm and find its new rhythm in 2024?.