The most-read stories on just-style this week include a look at a new free trade agreement reached between the EU and Vietnam, the failure of the latest TPP talks to clinch a deal, and the commercial and legal issues surrounding wearable technology.
EU and Vietnam reach agreement on free trade deal
The European Union (EU) and Vietnam have reached an agreement on a free trade deal after two and a half years of talks.
Latest TPP talks fail to clinch a deal
After the latest round of TPP talks failed to clinch a deal last week, the race is now on to secure an agreement before the US presidential elections halt progress.
COMMENT: Wearable tech – a passing fashion?
Is wearable technology a ‘fad’ or a passing fashion – or is it something that is here to stay? And what are the challenges faced from both a commercial and a legal perspective? Sarah Pearce, a partner in the Technology Transactions Group at law firm Cooley LLP, looks at these issues and discusses their future impact.
Fabric sourcing tool links mills with design teams
A new online sourcing platform has been launched to link designers and fabric R&D teams with reputable mills around the world who can supply quality fabrics and designs.
Software solutions: ERP developers fine-tune their systems
Similar to trends in product lifecycle management (PLM) systems, developments in enterprise resource planning (ERP) for the apparel industry are currently focused on smaller changes improving specific functions.
