Global Scans · Beauty & fashion · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Wearables, 3D printing, sensors and other technological advancements are likely to change the world of perceived beauty and fashion towards more integrative, online services. Find out how body scanners and conductive clothing will help us live better, more healthy lives and the downside risks emanating from those who would seek to interfere with them.

• [New] As we look toward 2030, Fashion is moving toward Responsive Wearables. MEXC
• [New] Cosmetics & Personal Care: Amino acids are widely used to improve skin hydration, hair health, and anti-aging formulations, strengthening growth opportunities in North America and Europe. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The skin-care-make-up category, valued at $3.5 billion in 2025 and forecast to reach $10.4 billion by 2033, is redefining colour cosmetics. Estetica Export
• [New] Danish fashion brand Ganni aims to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2027 while continuing to expand. forbesindia
• [New] Yes, we will see more AI in content, but the good ol' fashion Go LIVE feature or long-form content, like podcasts and YouTube, will still be wildly effective at conversion. Stan Blog
• [New] As macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts continue to impact the world economy and the outlook for fashion, global sales of apparel and footwear are poised for slow growth over the period to 2030. Euromonitor
• [New] In APAC, protein and collagen have been identified as functional ingredients with growth potential in APAC, particularly in beauty and healthy ageing categories. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] The global beauty industry is experiencing a tectonic shift, opening unprecedented opportunities for visionary brands. Beauty Summit AI
• [New] The fashion industry produces approximately 20% of global wastewater and 10% of global carbon emissions, the question of the future - and if we will even have one at all - is more pressing than ever. Varsity Online
• [New] The fashion industry faces a potential 34% profit drop by 2030 if climate action is delayed. Economic Times
• [New] Water crisis threatens fashion supply chains. Innovation Forum
• Embracing Shoppertainment and digital beauty platforms then allows them to unlock the enormous potential of the Global South. Beauty Summit AI
• Quick Commerce: Particularly notable in India, consumers now expect beauty products within 15-30 minutes via platforms like Blinkit or Zepto. Beauty Summit AI

Last updated: 02 March 2026