https://mariannecaroline.com/tags/taiwanese-fashion/Recent content in Taiwanese Fashion on Marianne CarolineHugoen-usSun, 25 Oct 2026 03:15:55 +0000https://mariannecaroline.com/articles/taipei-fashion-week-taiwan-s-designers-aim-for-global-reach/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 03:15:55 +0000https://mariannecaroline.com/articles/taipei-fashion-week-taiwan-s-designers-aim-for-global-reach/<p><img src="https://images.mariannecaroline.com/91dde1e0480940729ac280c7e42afa70" alt="Runway show at Taipei Fashion Week featuring avant-garde denim outfit"></p> <p>Taiwan&rsquo;s fashion industry is stepping out of the shadow of its manufacturing reputation. Long known for functional and synthetic fabrics, the island ranks ninth globally in textile exports but only 41st in apparel, as most garment production has moved to Southeast Asia. Yet the fabric sector is also under pressure: textile and apparel exports fell 7.6 per cent to $6.22 billion in 2025, with the decline continuing into 2026. The Taiwan Textile Federation acknowledges that local brand and design expertise still has room to grow.</p>