Here’s how much prices are rising across the fashion industry

Prices are rising in the fashion industry, according to a new report released Wednesday by consulting firm AlixPartners; jackets and outerwear see the steepest year-over-year increases.

The company analyzed how much prices increased between 2024 and 2025 in nine categories, from swimsuits to dresses. Prices across all categories it tracks increased by an average of $17 year over year.

Jackets and outerwear saw the biggest increase in prices, with an average increase of 24%, while the smallest increase was seen in swimsuits, with an average of 2%.

As the U.S. begins to cool down and winter approaches, consumers looking for new coats and jackets may spend much more at the checkout if they choose to purchase them. One of the factors affecting this category is the late onset of the decline, which often leads to weak demand for outerwear. Sonia Lapinsky, head of AlixPartners’ global fashion practice and author of the report, said that with higher prices, retailers who invest heavily in outerwear in the fall and winter may have difficulty carrying the product, which could lead to inventory difficulties in the spring.

“[Retailers] “You have a normal discount cadence that says you already start discounting these items in late November, early December, and the consumer may not have thought about it until then,” Lapinsky said.

“We’ve had a lot of conversations with retailers about the flow of seasons, and some have decided to push some products further as fall starts to look more like late summer,” he added. “Not all of them have been that reactive. So if they haven’t made any adjustments, that’s certainly cause for concern.”

Here’s how much prices have increased by category in the fashion industry.