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Shingora to expand product category, launch new collections

Winterwear brand Shingora has introduced its autumn/ winter ’18 collection featuring embroideries, checks and jacquards. This collection is adorned with funky and floral prints. “Our biggest launch however, is the ‘Contempor-aari’ collection that fuses traditional with contemporary. Embedding the aari technique in geometric ... Read more

Tirupur garment exporters look at domestic market, investing in Ethiopia

Global festive season has brought a ray of hope to Tirupur, which recently witnessed one of its worst years. Demonetisation coupled with the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) system halted growth at India’s largest knitwear and readymade garments cluster. Demonetisation proved to be a big blow as it sucked out liquidity from the ... Read more

Making a mark with jackets, Replay Square optimistic business this season

Raman Kapoor, Managing Director, Replay Square, a manufacturer of designer jackets, has a very positive view of the current market. The market, according to him is good “as production level has gone up.”Dull shades in prints and cotton have replaced shiny ones. Reversible jackets are in demand with knits being majorly used in them,&rdqu... Read more

4th Intex South Asia gets an overwhelming response with over 3,500 attend…

The 4th edition of Intex South Asia, held from November 14 to 16, 2018, at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (BMICH) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, showcased a wide range of innovative yarns, apparel and denim fabrics, clothing accessories and allied services. The show was jointly inaugurated by Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s High ... Read more

Monte Bianco launches new collection, targets 500 outlets in FY2018-19

Driven by its tagline, ‘Be passionate! Be Smart!’ Monte Bianco, the high fashion semi-formal brand, unveiled its festive campaign for Autumn/Winter 2018. The brand, through this campaign aims to showcase the ‘The Monte Bianco Man’ who is as passionate as he is a professional. “Our collection is designed for discerning ... Read more

E-commerce, social media, young consumers drive the future of luxe market

A recent report by Assocham suggests, Indian luxury market is set to reach $50 billion by 2020.The market is currently witnessing a huge shift from being brand-driven to buying authentic products with practical value. People today prefer buying pre-owned luxury items to new ones. The mode of shopping too has changed with more people opting for onli... Read more

Duke’s latest active wear line is inspired by Europe’s cosmopolitan dress…

Duke Fashions has unveiled its active wear collection for 2018-19 for a range of activities like yoga, fitness, leisure and comfort. The collection has a modernist aesthetic with unlined structures, bright colors and fine branding. Inspired by the cosmopolitan dressing style of Europe, the collection defines trends of international sports fashion t... Read more

Pepe Jeans wows customers with customised jeans

One of the first denim brands to introduce denim customisation service to customers, Pepe Jeans has tied up with Style Lumia, a fashion analytics site that gathers data on current styles and colors. This helps the brand to decode consumer needs. “We are able to predict current fashion in a better way to get the right kind of merchandise and u... Read more

Pan America to expand operations, launch winter collection soon

Premier menswear brand Pan America has been growing at a CAGR of 12 to 15 per cent over the last three years. The brand expects a further spurt in growth over the next two years as it plans to expand operations across Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. “We will launch our winter wear collection soon,” affirms Rajkumar Lalwani, Director of t... Read more

Strong domestic demand, growing exports boosts future of Indian textiles

India’s textiles sector has witnessed a spurt of investment in the last five years. The industry attracted FDI worth $2.97 billion from April 2000 to June 2018. Some of the major investments include a new skill development scheme named 'Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector (SCBTS)' by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)... Read more

T-base focuses on retail, will increase online presence

“Inspired by the vibrant urban youth, our new collection, ‘The Metropolitan Tribe’ reflects our choice of colors, designs, fits and fabrics,” says Shalom Soman George, Marketing Manager, T Base. “The slim fittings in this collection combined with the use of innovative fabrics set the mood for the season. The jackets in... Read more

Upcoming JFW Runway Showcase in Pune to reveal A/W ’18 trends

Junior's Fashion Week will introduce latest Autumn/Winter ’18 trends at its Runway Showcase on December 2, 2018 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Pune. The Runway showcase will offer a commercial platform to brands in both B2B and B2C landscapes. It will connect the target audience with the brand's agenda, boosting the popularity of its merchandise... Read more

Brands take the franchise route to counter sourcing norms

Before January 2018, India allowed 49 per cent FDI in single brand retail trading (SBRT) under the automatic route. Funds beyond this limit, up to 100 per cent, required government approval. However, the government, with effect from January 2018, has allowed 100 per cent FDI in SBRT through the automatic route that does not require any approval. Th... Read more

The salwar-kameez remains a timeless emblem of androgynous styles

During the August edition of Lakmé Fashion Week’s (LFW) Winter/Festive 2018 edition, held in Mumbai, Rajesh Pratap Singh showcased his line Welcome to the Jungle, with models wearing zipped angrakhas with pants and statement jackets over salwar-kurtas. Eka showcased handloom dresses and trench coats layered over loose bottoms while eme... Read more

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‘CMAI needs to take a leap into the next level’: Rahul Mehta

Rahul Mehta has been unanimously re-elected the President of Clothing Manufacturers Association of India popularly known as CMAI for the year 2018 - 2020. Under his leadership, CMAI has been growing leaps and bounds. He ... Read more

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