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.

Dear Reader, we at DFU Publications are committed to providing the latest news updates on trade development and insights, to keep our readers informed. Stay tuned. Subscribe to our newsletter.

DAILY NEWS:

• Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce company, collaborates with PUMA on the ‘1DER' line, which features batsman KL Rahul

• Consumers will determine growth of sustainable fashion e-comm in India

• Myntra to offer 1 mn styles from about 7,000 brands at the 'Big Fashion Festival'

• Maharashtra government honors VIP as 'Best Innerwear Brand' for 2021-22

• Nike strengthens retail presences with new store at DLF Mall of India,Noida

Return to homepage

12 January 2022, Mumbai:

Distributors and retailers of ‘non-essential’ goods, including clothing and footwear, are cutting down their stock levels in anticipation of muted demand.

As per a Fashion Network report, to deal with excess stock fashion, accessories, electronics, white goods, and smartphone retailers are choosing to stock around 15 days of goods in their retail outlets as opposed to around 30 days. They expect January business to be particularly affected by COVID-19 restrictions, which are now in place to various degrees across the country.

Retailers are getting fresh season merchandise in a phased manner depending on restrictions and sales situation rather than acquiring the entire stock at once, says Anant Kumar Gupta, Managing Director, TCNS Clothing. This will help them tweak the inventory levels that go into the store and make their stocking system leaner.

Dear Reader, we at DFU Publications are committed to providing the latest news updates on trade development and insights, to keep our readers informed. Stay tuned. Subscribe to our newsletter.

DAILY NEWS:

• Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce company, collaborates with PUMA on the ‘1DER' line, which features batsman KL Rahul

• Consumers will determine growth of sustainable fashion e-comm in India

• Myntra to offer 1 mn styles from about 7,000 brands at the 'Big Fashion Festival'

• Maharashtra government honors VIP as 'Best Innerwear Brand' for 2021-22

• Nike strengthens retail presences with new store at DLF Mall of India,Noida

Return to homepage

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.

Dear Reader, we at DFU Publications are committed to providing the latest news updates on trade development and insights, to keep our readers informed. Stay tuned. Subscribe to our newsletter.

DAILY NEWS:

• Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce company, collaborates with PUMA on the ‘1DER' line, which features batsman KL Rahul

• Consumers will determine growth of sustainable fashion e-comm in India

• Myntra to offer 1 mn styles from about 7,000 brands at the 'Big Fashion Festival'

• Maharashtra government honors VIP as 'Best Innerwear Brand' for 2021-22

• Nike strengthens retail presences with new store at DLF Mall of India,Noida

Return to homepage

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.

Dear Reader, we at DFU Publications are committed to providing the latest news updates on trade development and insights, to keep our readers informed. Stay tuned. Subscribe to our newsletter.

DAILY NEWS:

• Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce company, collaborates with PUMA on the ‘1DER' line, which features batsman KL Rahul

• Consumers will determine growth of sustainable fashion e-comm in India

• Myntra to offer 1 mn styles from about 7,000 brands at the 'Big Fashion Festival'

• Maharashtra government honors VIP as 'Best Innerwear Brand' for 2021-22

• Nike strengthens retail presences with new store at DLF Mall of India,Noida

Return to homepage

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.

Dear Reader, we at DFU Publications are committed to providing the latest news updates on trade development and insights, to keep our readers informed. Stay tuned. Subscribe to our newsletter.

DAILY NEWS:

• Flipkart, an Indian e-commerce company, collaborates with PUMA on the ‘1DER' line, which features batsman KL Rahul

• Consumers will determine growth of sustainable fashion e-comm in India

• Myntra to offer 1 mn styles from about 7,000 brands at the 'Big Fashion Festival'

• Maharashtra government honors VIP as 'Best Innerwear Brand' for 2021-22

• Nike strengthens retail presences with new store at DLF Mall of India,Noida

Return to homepage