'Pinkflation' is causing the price of women's fashion items to soar


By AGENCY
A report states that female shoppers seem to react less "elastically" to price increases in fashion items. Photo: AFP

In Switzerland, inflation is even making its way into women's clothing stores – a phenomenon described as "pinkflation".

For several months now, many European countries have been facing significant inflation.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
fashion , trends , pinkflation , womenswear

Next In Style

Fashion is watching as Armani faces its biggest test since its founder’s death
American heritage brands attempt to reclaim their cool at New York Fashion Week
Ask The Expert: How colour analysis can sharpen your fashion choices
Fashion still embraces John Galliano, but the wider world isn’t so forgiving
From passion to longevity: The realities of building a Malaysian beauty brand
Bagging rights: Designer Nazifi Nasri looks beyond the viral fashion moments
Planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano is cancelled
Scarves take centre stage as fashion’s latest statement-making accessory
Backlash grows over the Met Gala’s plan to honour fashion designer John Galliano
Remembering Roy Slaper, the craftsman who made denim a fashion obsession

Others Also Read