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The women’s apparel industry is booming.
The market is expected to grow by 40 percent in 2017, up from 16 percent in 2016, according to the latest industry projections from the International Council of Shopping Centers.
The biggest trends are in women’s swimwear and lingerie.
Women’s clothing accounts for around $1 billion in global retail sales, according the International Institute of Strategic Studies.
Lingerie has also been a big hit with women.
The International Federation of Fashion Merchandisers predicts that the market for lingerie will grow by 15 percent in the next five years, with the industry expected to surpass the $1 trillion mark by 2022.
The new year brings a host of exciting events for fashionistas across the globe.
New York City is celebrating its annual New Year’s Eve celebration, and the streets of New York will be lit up in neon colors.
The annual Women’s Fashion Week will take place this year, with more than 1,500 stores, boutiques and designers exhibiting their wares in celebration.
The International Federation for Fashion Merchands (IFM), which represents the global fashion industry, said the year 2017 is shaping up to be a banner year for fashion in Asia.
In addition to a strong showing from the likes of Chinese luxury brands, India is also making waves.
Its fashion season is underway, and it’s expected to bring an estimated $1.3 billion in sales in 2017.
China has been booming in fashion for years, but the number of new boutiques has increased rapidly.
There were only 15 new boutique stores in 2016 compared to 32 last year.
In 2017, there are more than 200,000 stores.
India’s fashion scene is being led by fashion brands such as H&M, Zara, DKNY, H&m, and Zara India.
In recent years, the brand has been taking off in emerging markets, such as the Middle East and Africa.
In 2017, fashion in India is expected for a big boost as the country continues to push its fashion brands into emerging markets.
The country is expected be a leading destination for women’s brands and accessories, as well as for women who want to dress up and dress down.
