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Editorial F ashion I ndustry : T he H ouse of I nnovation The Fashion industry has significantly evolved, particularly over the last 20 years. The changing dynamics of the fashion industry have forced fashion brands to innovate themselves every day. This is the only way they can successfully compete in the developing environment. In this fast fashion world, there are still many designers staying true to their unique vision and exciting the industry with new textiles, prints, and silhouettes. Innovation is definitely important for the future development of fashion industry. Over time, the entrepreneur’s role in the economy and their contribution to economic change, as well as their creativity, innovations and managerial aspects changed. For instance- Louis Vuitton’s the brand characteristics included innovation and creativity, H&M’s retail innovation through collaboration with Luxury designers and Levi’s product customization. Tom Ford (Gucci)’s innovation, a trend in fashion history was changed to a mix of tradition and modern innovation and became the hottest name in International Fashion. In the fashion sector, innovation is a continuous and almost infinite process. One of the innovator Marks & Spencer has clearly demonstrated that sustainability pays off as their plan A net benefits have surpassed £70m in 2011. His success owes a great debt of gratitude to a long and rich track record of innovation. Innovation must emphasize on new technologies and new ways of doing things in a sustainable manner. Poonam Mittal