Derby Jeans aims to put India on world fashion map
Derby Jeans’ festive’19 collection will reposition it as a seven-day wear brand that fulfills all clothing needs of consumers. Featuring workwear, casualwear and a party range, the collections also introduces new Smart Fit to cater to a wider customer base. “We have also revised the slim fit trousers to make them more comfortabl... Read more
The dragon comes calling to the Ludhiana market
‘Made in China’ garments are flooding the Ludhiana market and this has considerably perturbed local manufacturers who are seeking protection against these cheaper imports from China. Chinese invasion to erode domestic market Manufacturers in Ludhiana are concerned that if Chinese garments continue to flood Indian markets, they will no... Read more
CMAI launches the 69th edition of the National Garment Fair
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is organising India’s largest apparel trade show – The 69th National Garment Fair” from July 15-18, 2019 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Goregaon , Mumbai. The B2B fair will be spread over approx. 700,000 square feet, covering all the halls at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.... Read more
Sanskriti looks to consolidate further, focus on upcoming season
Traditional ethnic wear never goes out of style and can make an Indian girl look far more glamorous that even a designer western dress. Innovation and styling may be the driving force, but old is always gold when it comes to ethnic wear. With mix and match fusion wear being the most happening apparel segment, young women are coming back to wearing ... Read more
Swiss Military infusing European styles in India
Minute detailing goes into the styling and design of each product making it value for money and differentiating it from our competitors. Swiss Military is a casual knitwear brand that offers T-shirts, polos, shirts, denims, denim jackets, sweat shirts and hoodies for winter and quilted jackets with poly nylons. There is a shawl neck, a mock neck, a... Read more
Macho Hint to launch casual wear collection, foray into e-com
Inspired by its style statement that says, ‘Fashion bade aaram se,’ men’s innerwear brand Macho Hint plans to launch a new casualwear collection in 2019. “The collection will comprise: tracks, shorts, joggers, shorts and Bermudas,” says Sandeep Seksaria, Director. The brand will also launch a new collection of innerwea... Read more
Online focus helps 109°F meet customers’ diverse demands
A new age fashion brand for women, 109°F offers finely crafted designs for the uber cool Indian woman who is young at heart, aware of international fashion trends and confident of making a statement in any situation. “Cosmopolitan, bold and carefree, she loves to travel with style and comfort. She is not afraid to experiment with her styl... Read more
Deal Jeans beats competition with new launches every season
“We have always stayed ahead of our competitors by introducing new innovations in our denims every season,” says Sameer Patel, Chairman, Deal Jeans. “This season, we are launching embroidered and printed denims with ripped and unique washes,” he adds. The frayed and uneven hems in these jeans add the perfect amount of edge t... Read more
Triumph gears up with new product and retail expansion plans
Lingerie has transitioned from being merely ‘underwear’ to a part of woman’s personality and the way she expresses herself. “Indian women are experimenting with intimate wear by adding luxury laces, new colors, vivid patterns, interesting cuts, etc,” says Shweta Verma, Head-Marketing, Triumph. The brand is launching a ... Read more
Budget 2019-20: Textiles allocation reduced, FDI norms for single brand r…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her maiden budget in Modi 2.0 government. However, the textiles sector seems to have been low on her priority list as the Budget allocation for textiles has been reduced to Rs 5831.48 crore in fiscal 2019-20 from Rs 6,943.26 in the last fiscal. Total textile infrastructure like SITP has been reduced fro... Read more
UCB’s new Spring/Summer collection adorns the July edition cover of Rolli…
United Colors of Benetton (UCB) recently unveiled the July edition of Rolling Stone India at Select Citywalk in Delhi. The cover features Indian comedian, singer, songwriter and YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam on the cover in a complete Benetton look from the brand’s eclectic Spring Summer 2019 collection. The magazine was unveiled by Ram along ... Read more
IFJAS 2019 generates business enquiries worth Rs.145 crore
The 12th edition of three-day-long Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show (IFJAS 2019), organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) generated business inquiries worth Rs. 145 crore on its conclusion in Noida. Rakesh Kumar, Director General – EPCH informed that over 504 overseas buyers and their representatives s... Read more
Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show presents Ajay Shankar Mem…
The 12th edition of the Indian Fashion Jewellery Accessories Show, presented the Ajay Shankar Memorial Awards for the best design and display stands. The show is currently being held at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida. Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Member of Parliament & President BJP Delhi, presented the awards to the selected parti... Read more
8th edition of HGH India inaugurated in Mumbai
"The 8th edition of HGH India 2019, the annual trade show for Home Textiles, Home Décor, Gifts & Houseware in India, was inaugurated by Shantamanu Development Commissioner, Handicrafts along with Arun Roongta, Managing Director of HGH India and other dignitaries from the industry." The 8th edition of HGH India 2019, the annual t... Read more
Brands flock to smaller cities as consumer base expands
Instead of focusing only on metros and big cities, now, brands are taking a U turn by setting up stores in smaller cities classified into the Z’ category. It’s not surprising to find a Harrods store in Gangtok, an Infosys store in Agartala or a Mango store in Raichur. Many of these category Z cities also have Samsung Smart Cafés ... Read more
Tantra to create a new universe through online operations
T-shirt brand Tantra launches new design ideas every month. “This year, we are experimenting with fluorescent inks, and fabric count and compositions,” notes Ranjiv Ramchandani, Director of the brand. The theme for the collection this year is India. “We’re also inspired by a host of other happenings, and incorporate these id... Read more
Clovia redefines lingerie market by launching 200 styles per month
“Lingerie for the longest time was a staple product without any innovation,” notes Pankaj Vermani, Founder & CEO, Clovia. “However, the last few years have seen unprecedented growth in awareness – both from sizing/hygiene as well as fashion perspective,” he adds. On its part, Clovia launches over 200 styles per mon... Read more
Soch aims to be among top three ethnic wear brands in India
“We strive to introduce latest in fashion with every collection we launch,” says Mahonar Chatlani, Managing Director of ethnic wear brand Soch. The brand’s style statement for the upcoming season is breezy and comfortable fabrics in a variety of silhouettes. The fabrics currently in use are: cotton, rayon, silk, georgette, chiffon... Read more
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
Unique bridal designs from Jade
Jade by Monica and Karishma makes style statement with its non-conformist bridal designs every season. The brand founded in 2008 is ins... Read more
Mumuso to set up 300 stores by 2022
Popular global fashion and lifestyle brand Mumuso is planning to expand in the Indian market by setting up 300 stores by 2022. The bran... Read more
Retailer Koovs poised to grow in 2020 despite drop in sales
Fashion retailer Koovs is on a growth track in 2020, despite a decline in sales over the last 12 months. The London-listed firm posted ... Read more
Uniqlo to set up three stores in Delhi-NCR region
Japanese global apparel retailer Uniqlo plans to foray into the Indian market by opening three stores in Delhi-NCR. Of these, the first... Read more
Ambience mall to hold the biggest sale
Ambience Malls – Vasant Kunj and Gurugram is celebrating the arrival of monsoon by hosting the ‘Biggest sale with Blockbust... Read more
Reebok signs on Varun Dhawan as brand’s new face
Varun Dhawan is the new brand ambassador for Reebok. The sports and fitness brand will collaborate with the actor to launch its biggest... Read more
Toonz Retail expands presence in Rajasthan
The fastest homegrown kid’s retail chain, Toonz Retail, recently expanded its presence in Rajasthan by launching its first store ... Read more
Snapdeal cuts losses by 71 per cent fiscal 2018-19
Snapdeal has cut its losses by 71 per cent this financial year. The e-commerce marketplace’s consolidated revenues grew 73 per ce... Read more
Soch Apparels charts mega expansion plan
Ethnic wear retailer Soch Apparels plans to expand its presence in the apparel market. The brand plans to open 20 stores across India t... Read more
ITC restructuring apparel business to boost revenue
ITC is eyeing an eight-fold jump in revenue. The jump in turnover is expected to be driven by entry into newer categories and leadershi... Read more
IIFW adds IIFW NXT to its portfolio
Intimate Fashion Week (IIFW), recently added he "IIFW NXT - The Intimate Fashion Tour” to its portfolio. IIFW NXT was incepted wi... Read more
Moreschi ties up with Metro Shoes
Italian footwear company Moreschi has entered into a strategic partnership with Metro Shoes to sell its products at the latter’s ... Read more
ABFRL to acquire 51 per cent stake in Shantanu & Nikhil’s brand
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail will acquire a 51 percent stake in Indian fashion designers duo Shantanu & Nikhil's apparel firm Fi... Read more
Omni channel retail is a necessity today
Omni-channel marketing has become a necessity today, said Jiten R Mahendra, Senior Vice President Marketing, Max Fashion India. He was ... Read more
Amazon lures young Indian shoppers with offers
Amazon seems to have found the right strategy to tap the shoppers that matter in India. Customers aged between 18 and 24 can now get an... Read more
Inde Loom expects revenue to grow by five times
Hyderabad-based start-up Inde Loom is expecting its revenue to grow by five times to Rs 2 crore ($2,91,690) during the current financia... Read more
12th India Couture Week 2019 to feature reputed designers
The 12th edition of the India Couture Week., organised by Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) in partnership with Hindustan Times wi... Read more
ABFRL buys TG Apparel and Décor
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail has bought TG Apparel and Décor. The acquisition of TG Apparel, along with the recently announce... Read more
Fabindia opens 10th Northeast store
Fabindia has opened a store in the Northeast that deals in garments, jewelry, organic foods and personal care products. This is the bra... Read more
Ethnic startups do good sales
A growing number of Indian startups are making a mark with ethnic labels. Aditri, which opened in 2018, is a lifestyle e-commerce start... Read more
Northmist raises funds for expansion
Organice T-shirts brand Northmist has raised fresh capital. This will be used for hiring, brand-building and expanding the firm’s... Read more
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