All articles by Robert Antoshak
Robert Antoshak
How Textile Exchange 2023 connected sustainability with fashion commerce
It was hard not to be impressed by the new thinking, concepts, and excitement exuded at Textile Exchange 2023, but sustainability can no longer live in a bubble, writes Gherzi Textile Organization partner, Robert P. Antoshak.
When turbulent global markets and fashion innovation collide
Fashion innovation took a hit recently thanks to the world’s rocky climate, however Robert P. Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization partner explains why the industry must still prepare today for what’s inevitable tomorrow.
US focus on fashion nearshoring is inviting unlikely guests
Since the pandemic fashion industry talk has moved from sustainability to the nearshoring market with some remarkable consequences, writes Gherzi Textile Organization partner Robert P. Antoshak.
Can the fashion industry clean its ‘dirty’ climate change hands
As the North Hemisphere swelters this August we’re left knowing the fashion industry has the dubious honour of contributing to the planet’s climate crisis, so what’s next, asks Gherzi Textil Organisation partner Robert P. Antoshak.
What do US consumers really think about ‘Made in USA?’ fashion
Is US nearshoring a thing? What about onshoring? These topics remain attractive for some fashion companies and an illusion for others. So, what’s real and what’s not and do consumers care if a product says ‘Made in USA’?
Key ITMA 2023 takeaways minus the empty sustainable marketing spiel
Here are the real takeaways from this year’s ITMA 2023 conference when you physically take away the empty sustainable marketing that filled most of the exhibition’s halls, writes Robert P. Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organizations partner.
Uncertain economy poses threat for global apparel industry
It could take a year for the global apparel industry’s outlook to improve given nine out of 15 key economic factors are weakening, writes Robert P. Antoshak, Gherzi Textile Organization partner.
Role of apparel in a world of US-China tensions, global jitters
Gherzi Textil Organization partner, Robert P. Antoshak, questions whether the apparel sector should be worried about the ongoing tensions between the US and China.
The risks of using AI and artificial innovation in the apparel industry
Should the apparel industry sacrifice its designers for AI equivalents? The technology sounds impressive but Robert P. Antoshak, Gherzi Textil Organisation partner argues there are a number of risks that need to be considered.
The secret to growth for apparel in 2023
Slow and steady growth may win in the end for apparel in 2023. It’s not as sexy, but it’s real and that’s something for the industry to consider as it wakes up from its New Year hangover, writes Robert Antoshak, Gherzi Textil Organisation partner.