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Reviving British shoemaking: Why footwear brand Lanx prioritises factory capacity over retail expansion
Around a decade ago, when Marco Vaghetti began researching Lancashire’s shoemaking history, the county’s manufacturing industry was already in steep decline. Once home to around 200 shoe factories, Lancashire had just a handful of manufacturers remaining. Eight years after founding Lanx, Vaghetti has established a footwear brand with its own...
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Fashion
More than fabric suppliers: Taiwan’s fashion scene seeks international stage
In the fashion industry, Taiwan is primarily known as a manufacturer of functional and synthetic fabrics. The country ranks ninth globally for textile exports, yet only 41st for apparel, as most garment manufacturing takes place in Southeast Asia. However, the fabric business is also faltering. According to the industry association Taiwan...
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