Lectra analysis: Navigating volatility in the global fashion industry

The global fashion industry is currently grappling with significant uncertainty in 2025, with only one in five sector leaders anticipating an overall improvement this year. This instability is driven by a confluence of factors, including consumer confidence reaching its lowest levels since the pandemic, a reduction in discretionary spending, and the complex global geopolitical landscape, further compounded by the imposition of U.S. tariffs.