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Fashion 2022-01-12

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Bhubaneswar has been given an extra two acres of land

11 January 2022, Mumbai:

Odisha, one of India's most populous states, has authorised the free long-term allocation of two acres of additional land close to the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campus in Bhubaneswar. The State Cabinet granted its consent during a virtual meeting presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

"The State Government has taken a really excellent move. Prof. Binaya Bhusan Jena, NIFT Bhubaneswar, said, "The two acres of extra property will allow us to establish new programmes, including the projected Centre for Sustainable Fashion, as well as meet our other requirements, such as an auditorium and administrative facility."

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It is crucial to note that NIFT, Bhubaneswar, began as a temporary campus at Jatni, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, in 2010 and has since moved to its permanent site near KIIT University. On March 31, 2012, it was formally opened.

The current campus covers ten acres of land. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) and Page Industries are two of the most well-known garment companies in Odisha (Jockey). Proposals for the departments of handloom, textiles, and handicrafts were also accepted by the Cabinet.

The State Cabinet also agreed to provide the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar 618.665 acres of government land for free.

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Fashion 2022-01-12

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Bhubaneswar has been given an extra two acres of land

Amazon, Flipkart E-commerce firms rush for 'Republic Day Sales' to Jan 16-17, 2022

11 January 2022, Mumbai:

Amazon and Flipkart rush into Republic Day sales by 4-5 days this January as the Covid19 third wave paranoia on the back of rising infections and resultant precautions & curbs/ restrictions putting stress on their operations including disrupting the supply chain and faltering delivery timelines, industry executives said.

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The semblance is that country’s two largest e-commerce marketplaces have already taken a serious cognizance by ramping up their inventory and are likely to start the sales around January 16-17, industry sources said.

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Fashion 2022-01-12

Amazon, Flipkart E-commerce firms rush for 'Republic Day Sales' to Jan 16-17, 2022

Kankatala Sarees launches new lehenga collection

10 January 2022, Mumbai:

Kankatala Sarees has launched its first fusion wear collection comprising a range of lehengas. The range includes 25 handwoven lehengas in real gold zari. Each lehenga, choli, and dupatta celebrates handlooms from weaving cultures across India including Paithani, Kanchipuram, and Bandhani among others. The collection is priced between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 6 lakh.

The range will be launched at the brand’s ‘Queens of Kankatala’ store in New Delhi from January 10 to 11.It will be further launched at the brand’s Kankatala Sarees’ stores in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and New Delhi as well as on its dedicated e-commerce store.

Kankatala Sarees was established by Kankatala Appalaraju in 1943. The brand currently has 13 brick-and-mortar stores. It aims to mix contemporary saree styles with traditional craftsmanship.

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'Tommy Hilfiger Fashion Frontier Challenge 2021' outlines six finalists

07 January 2022, Mumbai:

Fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger has revealed the finalists for this year's Fashion Frontier Challenge which aims to accelerate the work of the world’s most innovative fashion startups.

Building on the PVH Corp brand’s sustainability vision to 'Waste Nothing and Welcome All', this year’s competition focuses on black entrepreneurs working to advance their communities and foster a more inclusive future of fashion.

More than 430 applicants have been narrowed down to six finalists who have been invited to develop their projects virtually with the support of Tommy Hilfiger and external subject-specific experts.

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BRFL Textiles (BTPL) introduces ethnic fabric range with Manish Malhotra

11 January 2022, Mumbai:

One of India’s largest single-roof state-of-the-art fabric processing facilities, BRFL Textiles (BTPL) has introduced a ceremonial ethnic fabric range in collaboration with renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra.

Introduced under the company’s fabric’s brand ‘LinenVogue – La Classé’, the fabric range will help BTPL cater to pent up demand for the wedding and festive season. It will also promote linen as a preferred ethnic and festive wear fabric amongst the Indian audience.

The fabrics have been handpicked by Malhotra to complement the intricate embroidery. This is the first time that linen has been adorned using a monochrome and vibrant palette with a combination of intricate coated embroidery, vintage zardozi and Rajasthani sequin work.

Through this signature collection line, BTPL is expecting substantial revenue growth and a 15-20 per cent increase in in-store footfalls.

Malhotra avers, the alluring fabric of LinenVogue – La Classé is a symphonic harmony of various heterogeneous elements that span from staid classic to the edgy take of new-age appeal.

It inspires a sense of reminiscence and reflect upon the transient nature of time in a range of new-age, dynamic and wayward selection of linen this season.

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The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act has the potential to have a significant influence on fashion companies

08 January 2022, Mumbai:

The New York State Legislature has presented the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, which, if approved, will have a significant influence on the fashion industry. Assembly Bill A8352 was introduced by State Senator Alessandra Biaggi and Assemblywoman Anna R. Kelles.

The bill, which is the first of its type, would make the fashion sector, which is one of the least regulated, more accountable. All big fashion stores will be required to "disclose environmental and social due diligence practices."

It would force all brands to map 50% of the supply chain "across all stages of manufacturing, from raw material to final output" using "good faith efforts."

According to reports, the regulation would affect big businesses with a revenue of more than $100 million (it will cover many fast fashion brands like H&M and luxury brands like Louis Vuitton).

If fashion firms break the rule, they might face fines of up to 2% of their annual revenue. Experts say it's a major step forward, and one that might be a real step toward making fashion more ethical and sustainable.

Because brands have no legal responsibility to their manufacturers, factory violence, wage theft, and safety hazards are rampant. With the passage of this new measure, these companies will have to verify that criteria are met in the manufacturing of garments and the farming of materials.

The state legislature is expected to vote on the bill after budget deliberations in late Spring, according to The New York Times. Senator Biaggi stated that they have a lot of support and are optimistic that the bill will become law. Brands have yet to respond, but we may expect some opposition in the future.

In the case of premium businesses, the argument against complete openness is frequently based on concerns about private design knowledge.

In the fast fashion industry, subcontractors are frequently blamed for supply chain misbehaviour. If A8352 becomes law, we could finally see an end to these excuses and some adjustments.

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Khadim India targets Rs 650 crore revenues FY'22

07 January 2022, Mumbai:

Footwear maker Khadim India aims to generate Rs 625-650 crore revenue in the current fiscal, despite COVID-19 challenges and a possible adverse impact on sales due to a 7 per cent GST rate hike from January 1.

The Kolkata-headquartered company witnessed a healthy revival of its business in the previous quarters of the 2021-22 fiscal and is expanding the network of retail stores

It has maintained a 15-17 per cent growth till third quarter, and unless the fresh restrictions aggravate the business scenario, it expects revenue of Rs 625-650 crore, says IndrajitChaudhuri, CFO, Khadim .

The shoemaker was projecting to reach the pre-COVID level of quarterly sales run-rate of Rs 200 crore. It will also continue to expand its stores in the current fiscal.

The shoemaker opened 25 stores in the second quarter and planned to add 80 in the current fiscal, he said, adding that it currently has 800 outlets.

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Flirtatious, swimwear brand celebrates launches new logo

10 January 2022, Mumbai:

As Aakriti Grover’s swimwear brand Flirtatious celebrates its ninth year in business, the brand has launched an all-new logo and is further committed to sustainable design.

“An idea which sparked nine years ago in a living room, took the shape of a great and beautiful journey,” said brand founder, Aakriti Grover, in a press release. “Today, as we embark on a new decade, Flirtatious celebrates its journey with a brand-new logo. The logo represents the brand’s USP which is an amalgamation of inclusive and sustainable designs.”

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The brand has also expanded its offerings from swimwear to include resort wear such as cover-ups and kaftans as well as fusion and western-style ready-to-wear. Flirtatious has also reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable production practices and uses sustainably sourced materials made from post-consumer waste, including plastic.

The brand also eschews traditional Indian sizing and follows a custom ‘made-to-measure’ model.

“The new logo represents and celebrates you,” said Grover. “Keeping it minimal, each letter in the logo represents the beauty behind everybody's structure irrespective of its size and shape. The diving letter ‘I’ stands for the constant growth and confidence of every individual, the brand has been following for the past nine years.

The new logo is a step forward into a world where your choice to wear what you feel confident in, doesn't depend on what your body type is.”

The brand has a strong Bollywood following and has been photographed by celebrities including Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Taapsee Pannu, Kriti Sanon, and Disha Patani, among others. Flirtatious retails from its dedicated e-commerce store to service shoppers across India.

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Raghavendra Rathore launches new range of ready-to-wear (RTW) garments

08 January 2022, Mumbai:

Designer RaghavendraRathore has launched a new range in his ready-to-wear collection RR Blue

RR Blue is a ready to wear line of contemporary yet comfortable clothing that expands the classic bespoke brand aesthetic of Rathore Jodhpur, designed specifically for a youthful yet trendy Rathore Man. The collection offers an array of elegant and mature options that adapt to different locations and occasions alike, the collection is perfect for semi-formal luncheons on a balmy afternoon, early evening get-togethers or just lounging at a resort with family and friends.

The range is inspired by its varied themes. The Ranthambore collection is an ode to the formidable Ranthambore fort; the Modern Prince collection is inspired by a modern day mogul who has a passion for vintage collectibles; in Entomology, the intriguing world of beetles and dragonflies is the inspiration behind the pieces and their characteristics through colour play and anatomy has helped create the elementary print design for this collection. In ShwethaurShyam, the prints are centred on a more linear yet modern pattern that surpasses seasonal trends, while the Maori collection is inspired by traditional Maori visual art that centres on their primary art forms like weaving, carving, tattooing and painting.

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Jatin Malik Couture opens new 'Shop-in-Shop' in Mumbai

07 January 2022, Mumbai:

Men’s traditional wear brand Jatin Malik Couture has opened a shop-in-shop within multi-brand luxury boutique Pernia's Pop Up Studio, Men in Bandra, Mumbai.

As per a Fashion Network report, the brand’s new shop-in-shop features an array of wedding-ready looks as well as other formal and occasion wear. Its latest collection, which now has a dedicated segment in the store, is a classic take on traditional masculine opulence with tailored sherwanis, subtle embroidery details, and loosely draped trousers. With a colour palette which mixes deep blues and charcoals with off white, the line mixes traditional aesthetics with a more muted, modern colour story.

Jatin Malik launched his eponymous brand in New Delhi in 2016 and went on to present his designs as part of Milan Fashion Week in 2019, according to the brand’s website. Jatin Malik Couture retails from its dedicated e-commerce store, flagship stores in New Delhi and Mumbai, and multi-brand stockists in India and the UK.

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