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Park Avenue Woman satisfies style and design needs through its new collec…

According to Sharad Walia, Brand Director, Park Avenue, “Women today emphasise more on the style and design of their clothes. They prefer readymade garments over tailored garments.” Based on these preferences, the brand recently launched its Autumn Winter 2019 collection. The collection highlights four themes with details such as their ... Read more

Desi Belle introduces new designs and colors

Ethnic wear brand Desi Belle introduced fresh designs and colors in its Spring /Summer ’20 collection. “The new collection offers fusion and luxury wear for the middle and upper classes,” notes Kewalchand P Jain, Chairman and Managing Director of Kewal Kiran Clothing that owns the brand. Steady market growth offers multiple oppor... Read more

Toonz Retail ready with a colorful, vibrant, energetic A/W collection for…

The Autumn/Winter collection of Toonz Retail is all about celebrations and parties. “Colorful, vibrant and energetic, this collection focuses on a creating a comfortable party ensemble,” affirms Shard Venkta, Managing Director of the brand. “Resembling the innocent enthusiasm of a child, these garments are heavy on style but light... Read more

Pepe Jeans’ new kids collection celebrates the brand’s iconic heritage

The A/W ’19 kids’ wear from Pepe Jeans London celebrates the iconic heritage of the brand through its archive logos and motifs. “The collection offers a colourful mix of knits and puffa jackets, plaid shirts and hoodies, zip-up tops and folksy-fun pieces for the girls,” says Neha Shah, Assistant General Manager-Marketing of ... Read more

Babla Designer’s exclusive range fuses traditional and modern designs

Gen-X and Gen-Y women are perpetually concerned about their looks. Be it office or homes, they want to look good 24X7. Their growing income and emerging lifestyles is propelling Indian fashion segment towards new trends everyday. One such fashion trend ‘kurtis’ holds enormous potential to make a woman’s womanhood memorable. Estab... Read more

Status Quo launches new store and collection

With a vision to create a new casual wear range for youngsters, menswear brand Status Quo plans to open 18 stores across Delhi, NCR and Punjab region by 2020-21. The brand recently launched its first store in Ludhiana. Spanning across 1,000 sq ft, the store offers an exhaustive range of fashion essentials for men, teenagers and kids. It clocked in... Read more

Indian streetwear finally comes out of shadows

Indian fashion is slowly warming up to streetwear as was evident from a recent fashion show. At this show, four streetwear lablels including Six5Six Street, Biskit, Gundi Street and Mumbai-based designer Ajay Ajalal’s label showcased their unique collection which received a thunderous applause from the audience. Designer Harsha Biswajit, who... Read more

Luxury goods makers positive about business despite a slowdown

As is evident from a luxury shopping festival currently underway at the DLF Emporio Mall in New Delhi, the luxury goods sector is facing a definite chill this festive season. However, some brands continue to do well. In recent years, the luxury sector has been at the receiving end of various policy changes but it hopes to register strong sales this... Read more

Zola attracts the youth with stylish, right priced fusion wear

India’s fusion wear industry is on a growth curve and causing ripples in the women’s wear segment. Zola, a well-renowned brand for young women, is standing firm in the potential markets of ethnic and fashion wear. With every fifth person in India being an adolescent between 10-19 years and every third a young person below 24 years, fusi... Read more

W launches new festive collection

Women’s brand W by TCNS Clothing has launched its festive collection ’19 called ‘Pop Sets’. Made from unique fabric combinations like chanderies, denims and the eco-friendly Livaeco fabrics, the collection employs traditional Indian weaving techniques that hit the right chord with its consumers. Celebrating the bold vibrant... Read more

Jack & Jones bold statements, intrinsic detail makes jeans stand out

Enriching the heritage of authentic jeanswear, Jack & Jones, takes jeans intelligence, a notch higher with its Autumn/Winter ’19 collection. The brand introduces Japanese influences in this collection along with myriads of enzyme, ozone wash treatments and laser technology. “From embroideries to bold prints, distressed looks to grap... Read more

Indya’s new festive collection encourages women to step out in style

A stunning amalgamation of the brand’s grandeur and designer Nikhil Thampi’s sexy and new-design aesthetic make up Indya’s new festive collection. Nikhil Thampi X Indya is adorned with artistic motifs, pearl embellishments and fluid silhouettes. “The collection is about being effortlessly stylish and stepping out with confid... Read more

Uniqlo steps into India market with new collections and fabric innovation…

Often referred to as the fast fashion brand like Zara and H&M, Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo opens first store today in India in New Delhi’s Ambience Mall followed by two more in different cities. It has already collaborated with Delhi-based designer Rina Singh to launch the ‘Kurta Collection’, as part of the 2019 Fall/Winter... Read more

Duke focuses on combinations of garments, colours and textures

“For autumn/winter we have more than just style, fashion and trends,” says Kuntal Raj Jain, director. “The innovative patterns and the appealing look of the whole collection reflect the innovative idealism of our designers, who have come up with great fashion for young people. Functionality and fashion contribute equally to the pr... Read more

Switchers explores lingerie market with new products, retail expansion

“With its varied customer base, the Indian market is extremely exciting,” says Monica Anand, Founder of lingerie brand Switchers. “The market offers something for everyone ranging from a cost conscious customer looking for a bargain to value seekers and also those who seek a more premium product and are willing to pay for it,&rdqu... Read more

Rangriti to satiate hunger for fashion with stores across India

“Every woman wants to look stylish and attractive,” says Sanjeev Aggarwal, CEO of the ethnicwear brand Rangriti. “She continuously searches for new mediums to keep themselves up to date with all the upcoming trends,” he adds. The brand has recently introduced new styles of kurtis and indie tops with printed, solid and yarn d... Read more

Blackberrys keeps a strong focus on men’s wardrobe

Blackberrys is known for its fits. Started in 1991, Blackberrys does formals, casuals, denims, accessories and footwear. Formals is sold under the brand name Blackberrys; khakis, T-shirts, jackets and shirts are under Blackberrys Casual; and denim wear is under Urban Blackberrys. “When it comes to dress line trousers or suits we would definit... Read more

Celio launches 50th store in India

Celio, the French menswear brand, recently launched its 50th store in India. This move is part of the brand’s ambitious and aggressive expansion strategy in the country. Spread across 800 sq ft, the new Celio Store is located on the Frazer Road in Patna. The brand has 49 more stores in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Jai... Read more

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12 mantras to maintain brand competitiveness in tough times

A visionary academic leader and persuasive administrator, Professor Dr Darlie O Koshy is well known for transforming several educational institutions like the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad where he served... Read more

‘We are focusing strongly on the innerwear category’

Kavindra Mishra, Managing Director, India Business and Asia Pacific, Pepe Jeans, speaks exclusively to DFU Publications about the brand, its initiatives and the global denim industry. What is Pepe Jean’s mission... Read more

‘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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