Global Women's and Girls' Clothing Industry

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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Women's and Girls' Clothing in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Women's and Girls' Dresses, Women's and Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's and Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's and Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's and Girls' Underwear & Night Wear, and Women's and Girls' Other Garments.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 533 companies including many key and niche clothing manufacturers such as -

Amer Sports Corporation
Benetton Group Spa
Berkshire Hathaway
Fruit of the Loom
Calvin Klein
Delta Galil Industries Ltd.
Donna Karan International Inc.

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Scope of Study I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW II-1
Women's and Girls' Clothing: A Vibrant Market II-1
Outlook II-2

2. MARKET DYNAMICS II-3
Developing Countries Offer Significant Opportunities II-3
Westernization of Wardrobe Gains Momentum in Conventional Markets II-3
Manufacturers Reverting Back to Onshore Production for High-
end Apparel II-4
Women Baby Boomers: An Untapped Lucrative Segment II-4
India & China - Young Population Offers Significant Opportunities II-5
Table 1: Global Female Population for 2012: Percentage
Breakdown by Geographic Region (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-5

Table 2: Worldwide Population for Girls (0-14 yrs) by
Geographic Region: 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-6

Table 3: Worldwide Population for Women (15 and Above) by
Geographic Region: 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-7
Mature Women, A New Segment Unto Themselves II-8
Fashion Trends Slipping into Casuals II-8
Bridalwear Market: Cost-Consciousness Remains the Riding Theme II-8
Spike in Online Apparel Sales II-9
Change in Buying Behavior of Consumers II-9
Global Lingerie Market- Going Strong II-9
Plus-Size Clothing Offers Potential Upside II-10
Table 4: World Market for Plus-Size Clothing (2012(E)): Value
Sales Breakdown by Leading Country/Region (In US$ Billion)
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-10
Latest Clothing Trends for Plus-Sized Women II-11
Novel Cuts and Colors to be Used in Latest Collections II-11
Designers Emphasizing on Finer Details II-11
Swim Wear: Swimming through Popularity Currents II-11
Designer Brands Witnessing a Paradigm Shift II-12
Decreasing Profit Margins for Apparel Retailers II-12
Peek into the Women's Latest Fashion Trends II-12
Women's Wear: Year 2012 in Retrospect II-12
Retro and Asian-Inspired Fashion Trends Gain Traction II-13
Coats and Blazers Gain Momentum II-13
Hosiery Fast Becoming a Luxury Apparel Accessory II-13
Hosiery Needs of Older and Plus-size Consumers Still Unmet II-14
Seamless and Tagless Clothes-the Latest in Apparel II-14
Tights under Shorts in Vogue II-14
Sheer Hosiery Witnesses Growth after a Decade II-15
Floral Dresses: A Popular Choice among Young Girls II-15
Girls Fashion Trends II-15
Popular Trends in Women's Wear Fall/Winter Fashion II-16
Modern Prints and Styles: A Suitable Option for Women in the
40-60 Age Bracket II-16
Evolving Trends in Wedding Dresses II-16
Upcoming Fashion Trends in Women's Winter Clothing II-17
Jacket Trends for Winter 2014 II-17
Popular Pant Designs for 2013-2014 II-18
Competition II-18

3. WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' CLOTHING: AN OVERVIEW II-19
Dresses II-19
Coats II-19
Jackets II-19
Coats II-19
Tops II-19
T-Shirts and Sweatshirts II-19
Blouses II-19
Sweaters II-19
Bottoms II-20
Skirts II-20
Shorts II-20
Jeans II-20
Slacks II-20
Sweat Pants II-20
Underwear and Nightwear II-20
Underwear II-20
Under Garments II-20
Ultra Sheer II-20
Day Sheer/Business Sheer II-21
Silken Sheer II-21
Light Support/Support II-21
Shimmer/Glimmer II-21
Opaques/Tights II-21
Run-Resistant II-21
Brassieres, Bra-Lettes & Bandeaux II-21
Night Wear II-22
Girdles, Corsets and Other Foundation Garments II-22
Panties and Slips II-22
Various Types of Panties II-22
Regular II-22
Control Top II-23
Bodyshaper II-23
Sheer II-23
Home Wear or Loungewear II-23
Hosiery II-23
Other Garments II-23

4. PRODUCT LAUNCHES II-24
Dirty Diana's Clean Clothes Unveils Women's Pullover Dresses
Collection II-24
Naked Brand Group to Launch Women's Lingerie Collection II-24
Les Cent Culottes Features Maison Lejaby's Latest Lingerie
Collection II-24
AP for Women to Introduce Mod Lux 2013 Selection II-25
Lindex Introduces The Black Pant Collection II-25
Primark Launches Women's Wear Autumn/ Winter 2013 Collection II-25
Mezzo Launches Spring and Summer Collection II-25
Santini Introduces New Assortment of Urban Gear for Women II-25
Khaadi Launches New Pret Wear Dresses Selection for Girls II-26
Taankay Introduces Summer Collection 2013 Women and Girl's
Casual Wear Dresses II-26
Target Launches New Online-Only Brands at Target.com II-26
Jockey International Launches JOCKEY® Bra II-26
Target Introduces TEVOLIO Bridal Line at Target.com II-27
Jones Group Unveils QMack Brand II-27
Porsche Design Sport and Adidas Launch Designer Sportswear for
Women II-27
Levi's® Introduces Levi's® Revel Jeans for Women with Liquid
Shaping Technology II-28
Fullbeauty Introduces Comfort Choice® Custom Fit Bra II-28
TerraFrog Rolls Out Winter 2013 Sportswear Collection II-29
Tara's Elegance Unveils Premium Denim Products II-29
O'Neill Introduces the Natalie Coughlin Collection II-29
Wacoal Rolls Out La Rosabelle Women's Underwear Brand II-29
Hoffmen Launches Women's Denim Wear II-29
Camuto Group Enters into Licensing Agreement with Destination
Maternity II-30
Fullbeauty.com Introduces Comfort Choice® Gel Strap Bra II-30
FashionPlaytes Launches Holiday Line for Girls at FPgirl.com II-31
The Antigua Group Launches Spring 2013 Women's Collection II-31
Blanco Releases Fall Collection 2012 II-31
Rayil Introduces New Fashionable Girl's Clothing Collection II-32
Gini & Jony Launches Trendy and Stylish Autumn/ Winter 2012
Collection for Youngsters II-32
Max Introduces Autumn Winter 2012 Collection II-32
Garden Girl USA Introduces Gardening Clothing and Accessories II-33
H & M Hennes & Mauritz Unveils Pants Collection 2012 II-33
Vertbaudet Introduces Children's Clothing & Maternity Wear II-33
Blackhawk Introduces Women's Clothing Collection II-34
Tom Tailor to Launch Tom Tailor Bodywear Autumn/Winter 2012 II-34
Reliance Trends Introduces Fall 2012 Clothing Collection II-34
Levi's® Launches Levi's® Waste
from Recycled Bottles II-34
Levi's® Launches Levi's® Water
Lands' End Launches Spring Collection II-35
DeMarini Launches Apparel Range to Foray into Baseball Apparel
Market II-35
Robert Rodriguez Launches Robert Rodriguez Edition II-36
Mario Lopez Partners Mad Projects to Introduce RatedM
Underwear Range II-36
ActivewearUSA.com Introduces Women's Tennis Apparel Segment
Online II-36
New Look Introduces Party Dresses Collection II-36
Geri Halliwell Introduces Sexy Lingerie Line II-37
Melissa McCarthy Launches Apparel Collection for Heavyset Women II-37
DinoDirect.com Launches a Grand Winter Wear Sale II-37
Cintas Provides Rental Clothing Line for Women II-37
BRAVADA to Launch FashionDollarStore.com II-37
Vertbaudet Launches New After School Clothing Line II-38
PHARRELL WILLIAMS to Introduce Women's Apparel Line II-38
Maxxis Retail to Launch Global Women's Wear Brand in India II-38
Quiz Clothing Unveils Women's Clothing Line and Ladies Shoes
for Autumn/Winter 2011 II-38
CAbi Introduces Fall 2011 Collection II-39
Levi's® Expands Levi's® Curve ID Denim Range II-39
Pepe Jeans London Launches Be Piccadilly Range of Jeans II-39
Cintas Rolls Out True Women's Size Apparel Collection II-39
Warnaco to Introduce Women's and Men's Swimwear, Underwear and
Jeanswear II-40
Beecroft & Bull Unveils New Women's Apparel Collection II-40
Go Free® Introduces Go Free® Women's Jeans and Pants and
Online Retail Store II-40
HEIDI KLUM to Launch Two Maternity Apparel Lines II-40
Kimberly-Clark to Introduce Depend Underwear Products for Men
and Women in New Prints and Colours II-41
BRAVADA International to Expand Women's Fitness Apparel
Collection II-41
Dollar General to Unveil Bobbie Brooks Women's Apparel Line in
Refreshed Version II-41
Life Distribution to Re-introduce Split Girl Apparel & Swim Brand II-41
Bravada Launches Latest Collection of Women's Activewear in
Various Animal Print Styles II-42
Mint Velvet Unveils New AW10 Women's Clothing Collection II-42
Miss America Brands to Launch Little Miss America Line of
Girl's Clothing II-42
Bloomingdale's to Launch French Connection's Pippa Branded
Workwear Collection II-43
Narciso Rodriguez to Introduce New Collection on Ebay II-43
Shoppers Stop Introduces Mustang II-43

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-44
Belle to Acquire Considerable Stake in Baroque Japan II-44
Joe's Jeans to Take Over Hudson Clothing Holdings II-44
Jerry Leigh of California and Xcel Brands Ink Licensing Agreement II-44
All American Clothing Acquires El Paso Factory II-45
Alessandra Ambrosio and Silver Sunrise Ink Exclusive
Partnership with Cherokee II-45
Charlesbank Capital Partners Acquires OneStopPlus Group II-45
PVH Inks License Agreement with American Essentials and
McGregor Industries II-46
Gap Takes Over INTERMIX II-46
PVH Acquires Warnaco Group II-46
Target Canada Announces Exclusive Partnership with Beaver Canoe II-47
PVH and Cutie Pie Baby Ink Licensing Agreement II-47
Macy's Signs Agreement with LIDS Sports Group II-47
Tommy Bahama Takes Over Canadian Business Operations from
Jaytex Group II-48
Kellwood Inks Licensing Agreement with Brown Shoe II-48
HanesBrands to Take Over Maidenform Brands II-48
GUESS Extends Collaboration with Tiesto II-48
BRAVADA International Launches VivaVuva.com II-49
ThredUP.com Forays into Women's Clothing Market II-49
Victoria's Secret Store to Establish Stand-Alone PINK Store II-49
Tommy Hilfiger Opens New Store in Cape Town II-49
Destination Maternity to Establish Destination Maternity®
Store in Calgary II-49
Gap to Open Old Navy Store in Shanghai II-50
Gap to Establish Old Navy Stores in Japan II-50
Trisula International Partners with G2000 II-50
FashionPlaytes Enters into Partnership with Hasbro II-50
Sycamore Partners to Acquire Talbots II-51
Ascena Retail Group to Acquire Charming Shoppes II-51
Versa Capital Management to Acquire United Retail Group II-51
BRAVADA International Unveils BasicallyCotton.com II-52
Inner City Threads Launches Online Store II-52
World Inks Distribution Agreement with Urban Outfitters II-52
Uniqlo Launches Uniqlo.com Online Shopping Site II-52
The Tommy Hilfiger Group Forms Joint Venture with Inbrands II-53
Geoffrey Beene Extends Licensing Agreement with PVH II-53
Lanier Clothes and Marcraft Apparel Group Ink Licensing Agreement II-53
Delta Galil Industries Take Over Schiesser II-54
Kenneth Cole Productions and Delta Galil Industries Ink
Licensing Deal II-54
Jockey International Enters into Licensing Partnership with
Komar Layering II-54
Kellwood to Take Over Scotch & Soda II-54
Ralph Lauren and The R&A Ink Agreement II-55
Kohl's Inks Agreement with Rock & Republic Apparel II-55
Sears Holdings to Introduce Metaphor Brand for Women II-55
Tommy Hilfiger Group and Blauer Launch Limited-Edition Outwear
Collection II-56
Delta Galil Industries Takes Over KN Karen Neuburger® from
Russell-Newman II-56
Destination Maternity Signs Franchise Agreement with Agabang II-56
Fashion Box Enters into License Agreement with Impetus II-57
Tokidoki® Partners with Mattel II-57
Matrix Partners Invests in TCNS Clothing II-57
World Co. Announces Online Sale of Women's Football Team Apparel II-58
Chico's FAS Takes Over Boston Proper II-58
Kellwood Takes Over Zobha II-58
G-III Apparel Group Signs Licensing Agreement with KMJ Brand II-58
Keds Enters into Exclusive Licensing Agreement with LF USA II-59
Senshukai to Open Additional Women's Apparel Shops in China II-59
Phillips-Van Heusen Signs License Agreement with Dishang II-59
Jessie International to Buy Controlling Interest in Sunny
Bright and Talent Shine II-60
Perry Ellis International to Take Over Rafaella Apparel Group II-60
Phuoc Long Investment JSC Inks Distribution Agreement with
Lagardere Active Group II-60
Polo Ralph Lauren Name Changes to Ralph Lauren Corporation II-60
Blackberrys to Discontinue Women's Garments Production II-61
Levi Strauss Expands DenizenTM from Levi's® Brand II-61
Gap Commences Banana Republic Flagship Store in France II-61
Gap Establishes Banana Republic Store in Serbia and Russia II-61
Tommy Hilfiger Establishes Flagship Store in Hamburg II-62
Frederick's Of Hollywood Group Enters into Long Term Licensing
Agreement with Blue By Yoo II-62
Jones Apparel Group Announces Name Change II-62
G-III Apparel Group Inks Expanded License Agreement with
National Football League Properties II-62
Playboy Enterprises Signs License Agreement with Fashion UK II-63
Liz Claiborne Strikes Licensing Agreement with Future Fashions II-63
Pacific Sunwear Enters into Licensing Agreement with Dirty Bird II-63

6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-64
Women's and Girls' Clothing Manufacturers II-64
Amer Sports Corporation (Finland) II-64
Benetton Group Spa (Italy) II-64
Berkshire Hathaway (US) II-64
Fruit of the Loom (US) II-65
Calvin Klein (US) II-65
Delta Galil Industries Ltd. (Israel) II-66
Donna Karan International Inc (US) II-66
Esprit International (US) II-67
Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc. (US) II-67
Guess, Inc (US) II-67
Hanesbrands, Inc. (US) II-68
Hugo Boss AG (Germany) II-68
Jockey International (US) II-69
Joe Boxer Corp. (US) II-69
Jones Apparel Group Inc (US) II-69
Kellwood Company (US) II-69
Levi Strauss & Co (US) II-69
LIMITED STORES, LLC (US) II-70
Nike Inc (US) II-70
Oshkosh B'Gosh Inc. (US) II-70
PVH Corporation (US) II-71
Ralph Lauren Corporation (US) II-71
Reebok International Ltd. (US) II-71
Sanyo Shokai Co., Ltd (Japan) II-72
Tommy Hilfiger Corporation (US) II-72
Triumph International AG (Germany) II-72
VF Corporation (US) II-72
Wacoal Holdings Corp. (Japan) II-73
Women's and Girls' Clothing Retailers II-73
Ann Inc. (US) II-73
Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (US) II-73
Bealls Inc. (US) II-74
Chico's FAS, Inc.(US) II-74
Christopher & Banks Corporation (US) II-75
Coldwater Creek, Inc (US) II-75
Destination Maternity Corp. (US) II-76
Escada (Germany) II-76
Embry Holdings Limited (Hong Kong) II-76
Gap Inc (US) II-76
Gymboree Corp (US) II-77
J. Crew Group (US) II-77
J. Jill Group, Inc. (US) II-78
Land's End (US) II-78
Limited Brands (US) II-78
Macy's, Inc. (US) II-79
Sears Holdings Corp. (US) II-79
Stein Mart (US) II-80
Target Corp (US) II-80
The TJX Companies, Inc. (US) II-80
The Talbots, Inc. (US) II-81
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (US) II-81

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-82
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Clothing by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010
through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-82

Table 6: World Historic Review for Women's and Girls' Clothing
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-83

Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
for the Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-84

Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Dresses by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010
through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-85

Table 9: World Historic Review for Women's and Girls' Dresses
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-86

Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Dresses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
for the Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-87

Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Suits & Coats by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the
Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-88

Table 12: World Historic Review for Women's and Girls' Suits &
Coats by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-89

Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Suits & Coats by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-90

Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Blouses & Shirts by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the
Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-91

Table 15: World Historic Review for Women's and Girls' Blouses &
Shirts by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-92

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Blouses & Shirts by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-93

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Slacks & Trousers by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-94

Table 18: World Historic Review for Women's and Girls' Slacks &
Trousers by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-95

Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Slacks & Trousers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-96

Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Underwear & Nightwear by Geographic Region -
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Middle East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-97

Table 21: World Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Underwear & Nightwear by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East,
Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2004
through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-98

Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Underwear & Nightwear by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2013 & 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-99

Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Other Garments by Geographic Region - US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle
East, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for the
Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-100

Table 24: World Historic Review for Women's and Girls' Other
Garments by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-101

Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Other Garments by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-102

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Outlook III-1
Market Overview III-1
Table 26: US Apparel Market by Gender (2012): Percentage
Breakdown by Value for Women, Men and Children (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-2
Noteworthy Trends III-2
US Manufacturers Shift Production Facilities to Offshore III-2
Green is in III-2
Maternity Wear Market on Recovery Mode III-3
Cotton - An Essential Economic Indicator III-3
Overview of the US Denim Market III-3
Jeans Market Witnesses Growth Despite Recession III-4
Premium Denim Wear - A Niche Market III-4
US Denim Market Faces a Tax Hike III-4
Table 27: US Imports of Women's Blue Denim Trousers by
Country (2011): Percentage Breakdown by Value for China,
Mexico, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Pakistan and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
United States: Undisputed Leader in Plus-Size Clothing
Market Worldwide III-5
Hosiery Market in a Transition Phase III-6
Consolidation Activity Gains Momentum III-6
Table 28: US Lingerie Market by Product Type (2012):
Percentage Breakdown by Value for Bras, Panties,
Sleepwear, Shapewear, Loungewear and Daywear (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 29: Leading Brands in the US Women's Intimates and
Hosiery Market (2011): Percentage Share Breakdown of
Value Sales by Brand (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 30: Leading Players in the US Panty Hose/Nylon
Market (2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for
Hanesbrands, Kayser-Roth Corp., Smith Hosiery, Spanx,
Private Labels, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 31: Leading Pantyhose\Nylon Brands in the US
(2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Sales for L'eggs
Sheer Energy, No Nonsense, Hanes, L'eggs Silken Mist,
Everyday by L'eggs, On The Go, No Nonsense Great Shapes
Figure Enhancement, No Nonsense Essential Basics, Just My
Size, Private Label, and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 32: Leading Retail Channels for Women's Hosiery
(2012): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 33: US Market for Women's Hosiery by Price Bands
(2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales by
Price Brands (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 34: US Women's Hosiery Purchases by Age Group
(2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10
Accessories Market III-10
Table 35: US Women's Accessories Market (2012): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Category (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 36: Leading Retail Channels for Women's Scarves and
Mufflers (2012): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 37: Leading Retail Channels for Women's Scarves and
Mufflers (2012): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11
Competition III-11
American Women: A Demographic Profile III-11
Attitude is Everything III-12
The Working Class Woman III-12
Middle Age Women: Emerging Growth Driver III-13
Women Aged 55 and Above III-13
America's Minority Groups III-13
Seasonality and its Impact on Apparel Retail III-13
Holiday Season III-14
Spring Season III-14
Summer Season III-14
Back-to-School/Fall Season III-14
Trade Statistics III-15
Table 38: US Exports of Knitted Hosiery (2011 & 2012):
Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports by Leading
Destination Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 39: US Imports of Knitted Hosiery (2011 & 2012):
Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Leading Countries
of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-16
Strategic Corporate Developments III-16
Product Launches III-27
Leading Manufacturers III-35
Major Retailers III-42
B.Market Analytics III-50
Table 40: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Women's &
Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's &
Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers,
Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear and Women's &
Girls' Other Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 41: US Historic Review for Women's and Girls' Clothing
by Product Segment - Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's &
Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts,
Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls'
Underwear and Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 42: US 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits &
Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls'
Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear
and Women's & Girls' Other Garments for the Years 2004, 2013 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

2. CANADA III-53
A.Market Analysis III-53
Outlook III-53
Canadian Apparel Market III-53
Women's Wear III-53
Resurgence in the Hosiery Market III-53
Key Statistics III-54
Table 43: Canadian Apparel Sales by Province (2010):
Percentage Breakdown by Value for Ontario, Quebec, British
Columbia, Manitoba/Saskatchewan, Alberta and Atlantic
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 44: Canadian Women's and Girls' Apparel Market (2012
1st Quarter): Percentage Breakdown by Sales for Women,
Girls and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-54

Table 45: Leading Retail Channels for Women's Clothing in
Canada (2012): Percentage Breakdown by Value for Apparel
Specialty Chains, Discount Stores, Department Stores,
Independent Specialty Stores, Sporting Goods/Pro Shops and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 46: Leading Apparel Retailers in Canada (2012):
Percentage Breakdown by Value for Walmart, Sears, The Bay,
Mark's, Winners, Reitman's, Old Navy, H&M, Gap, Moores and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-55

Table 47: Canadian Lingerie Market by Leading Sales Channel
(2012): Percentage Breakdown by Value for Apparel Specialty
Stores, Discount Stores, Departmental Stores and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 48: Canadian Lingerie Market by Leading Brands
(2010): Percentage Breakdown by Value for Wonder Bra, La
Senza P.L., Warners, Triumph, Daisyfresh and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 49: Canadian Women's Denim Market by Leading Sales
Channel (2012): Percentage Breakdown by Value for Apparel
Specialty Stores, Discount Stores, Departmental Stores and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56
Trade Scenario III-57
Table 50: Canadian Exports of Knitted Hosiery (2011 &
2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Exports by
Leading Destination Countries (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 51: Canadian Imports of Knitted Hosiery (2011 and
2012): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Imports by
Leading Countries of Origin (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-58
Strategic Corporate Developments III-58
B.Market Analytics III-61
Table 52: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Women's and Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Women's &
Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's &
Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers,
Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear and Women's &
Girls' Other Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-61

Table 53: Canadian Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Women's & Girls' Dresses,
Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses &
Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls'
Underwear and Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-62

Table 54: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Women's and
Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls'
Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's &
Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls' Underwear and
Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments for the Years
2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-63

3. JAPAN III-64
A.Market Analysis III-64
Outlook III-64
Influence of American Fashion Trends III-64
Influence of Seasons in Women's Wear Market III-64
Consumer Profile III-65
Table 55: Japanese Apparel Market by Gender (2011):
Percentage Breakdown by Value for Women, Men and Children
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 56: Japanese Apparel Imports (2012): Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Imports by Countries of Origin
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-65
Peek into the Hosiery Market III-66
Strategic Corporate Developments III-66
Leading Manufacturers III-67
Key Players III-68
B.Market Analytics III-69
Table 57: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Women's and Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Women's &
Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's &
Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers,
Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear and Women's &
Girls' Other Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 58: Japanese Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Women's & Girls' Dresses,
Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses &
Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls'
Underwear and Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

Table 59: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Women's and
Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls'
Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's &
Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls' Underwear and
Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments for the Years
2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71

4. EUROPE III-72
A.Market Analysis III-72
Outlook III-72
European Clothing Market to Gradually Rebound III-72
Trend Towards Ethical Clothing III-72
Consumer Trends III-73
Young Girls Prefer High Street Shops III-73
EU Imports and Import Prices for Clothing and Textiles: Year
2009 in Review III-73
Key Statistics III-74
Table 60: European Imports of Women's/Girls' Trousers, bib
and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (2010): Percentage
Breakdown by Value for China, Turkey, Bangladesh, Tunisia,
Pakistan and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74

Table 61: EU Imports of Women's/Girls' Trousers and
Breeches (2010): Percentage Breakdown by Value for China,
Turkey, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74
B.Market Analytics III-75
Table 62: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Women's and Girls' Clothing by Geographic Region -
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Russia and
Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

Table 63: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Women's and Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Women's &
Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's &
Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers,
Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear and Women's &
Girls' Other Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-76

Table 64: European Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy,
Spain, United Kingdom, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-77

Table 65: European Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Women's & Girls' Dresses,
Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses &
Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls'
Underwear and Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-78

Table 66: European 15-Year Perspective for Women's and
Girls' Clothing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United
Kingdom, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for the Years
2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-79

Table 67: European 15-Year Perspective for Women's and
Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Value Sales for Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls'
Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's &
Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls' Underwear and
Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments for the Years
2004, 2013 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-80

4a. FRANCE III-81
A.Market Analysis III-81
Outlook III-81
Overview III-81
Table 68: French Apparel Market (Outerwear) Market by
Gender (2012): Percentage Breakdown by Value for Women, Men
and Children (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-81

Table 69: Women's Outerwear Market by Type (2012):
Percentage Breakdown for Formal, Casual, Leisure and Active
Sports (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-82
Strategic Corporate Developments III-82
B.Market Analytics III-83
Table 70: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Women's &
Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's &
Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers,
Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear and Women's &
Girls' Other Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-83

Table 71: French Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Women's & Girls' Dresses,
Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses &
Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls'
Underwear and Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-84

Table 72: French 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits &
Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls'
Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear
and Women's & Girls' Other Garments for the Years 2004, 2013 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-85

4b. GERMANY III-86
A.Market Analysis III-86
Outlook III-86
Textile and Clothing Market: An Overview III-86
Table 73: Textile and Clothing Market in Germany (2009):
Percentage Value Share Breakdown by Segment (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-87

Table 74: Women's Wear Market in Germany (2012): Breakdown
of Value Sales by Product Category (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-87
Strategic Corporate Developments III-88
Product Launch III-88
Leading Manufacturers III-89
Escada - A Leading Retailer III-89
B.Market Analytics III-90
Table 75: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Women's &
Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's &
Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers,
Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear and Women's &
Girls' Other Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-90

Table 76: German Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Women's & Girls' Dresses,
Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses &
Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls'
Underwear and Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-91

Table 77: German 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits &
Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls'
Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear
and Women's & Girls' Other Garments for the Years 2004, 2013 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-92

4c. ITALY III-93
A.Market Analysis III-93
Outlook III-93
Product Launch III-93
Benetton Group SpA - A Leading Manufacturer III-94
B.Market Analytics III-95
Table 78: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Women's &
Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's &
Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers,
Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear and Women's &
Girls' Other Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-95

Table 79: Italian Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Women's & Girls' Dresses,
Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses &
Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls'
Underwear and Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-96

Table 80: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits &
Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls'
Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear
and Women's & Girls' Other Garments for the Years 2004, 2013 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-97

4d. SPAIN III-98
A.Market Analysis III-98
Outlook III-98
Importunate Debt Concerns Sobers Down Clothing Sales III-98
Product Launch III-98
B.Market Analytics III-99
Table 81: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women's and Girls' Clothing by Product Segment - Women's &
Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's &
Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers,
Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear and Women's &
Girls' Other Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-99

Table 82: Spanish Historic Review for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Women's & Girls' Dresses,
Women's & Girls' Suits & Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses &
Shirts, Women's & Girls' Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls'
Underwear and Nightwear and Women's & Girls' Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-100

Table 83: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Women's and Girls'
Clothing by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for Women's & Girls' Dresses, Women's & Girls' Suits &
Coats, Women's & Girls' Blouses & Shirts, Women's & Girls'
Slacks & Trousers, Women's & Girls' Underwear and Nightwear
and Women's & Girls' Other Garments for the Years 2004, 2013 &
2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-101

4e. THE UNITED KINGDOM III-102
A.Market Analysis III-102
Outlook III-102
Girls' Clothing III-102
Trends in Women's Wear Market

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