Apparel - March 2020

In this issue

March 2020 issue was a fair issue that covered the 70th NGF Fair, which was held in February. The issue also carried stories on colours and how one should code their colours, while trying on outfits. The 5th Hand in Hand fashion show was published in the magazine, along with a story on timeless creations by Ura Maku. Reports on free eye check-up camps in Indore, IIGF festival and a workshop on the new GST Return were published in the same as well. The impact of coronavirus and Myanmar's strengthening apparel industry were also written upon. An interview with the CMAI President has also been published in the March edition. Brands that are redefining their stand like Bagh and brands like Kanelle that believe in easy to wear fashion were also published. Wendell Rodricks, a stalwart designer was remembered through the people whom he loved and who loved him back. Finally it was time to celebrated the art of India at the Lakme Fashion Summer/Resort Week of 2020.

UPPING THE ANTE

CMAI’s 70th National Garment Fair, showcasing 698 Brands, received a footfall of over 14,000 Trade Visitors over Two Days. Apparel reports on India’s Largest Spring/Summer Trade Show... Photographs: Subhabrata Das.

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Consciously Colour Coded

Dresses become statement-making outfits when they are manufactured using new age and unconventional in-trend colours, styling techniques, fabrics and designs.

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A Regal Show

The 5th Walking Hand in Hand fashion showcased the theme of Royal Textiles of India and was presented by CDS Art Foundation, Ahmedabad. Brinda Gill gives an account of the show...

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Is Myanmar Poised to Threaten the Indian Apparel Trade?

One of the oldest Asian nations; Myanmar, post its military regime, is gradually growing into an attractive labour destination and a global production supply chain for low-end garment, textile and footwear. Samir Alam compares India's current industry status with Myanmar...

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Impact Of Coronavirus On Apparel And Textile Industry

CMAI attempts to analyse the Impact of Coronavirus on the Apparel and Textile Industry in India, the uncertainty of Future Production in China and the dearth in Supply of Raw Materials that the Indian Manufacturers may face...

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Conscious Clothing

Ura Maku is a sustainable clothing brand that is looking to rebuild Indian handlooms with an eco-friendly fashionable twist. Bindu Gopal Rao speaks to designer Manjushree Saikia on her design philosophy…

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A Label for All Seasons

Seasons Apparels Private Limited is a success story of effort, perseverance and passion for Indian textiles and a tale of the revival of old textile heritage. Brinda Gill interviews textile merchant Viral Shah on the expansion of his business from one shop to an apparel entrepreneur.

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By Women For Women

A woman centric brand, Kanelle is a creation for women who love easy-to-wear fashion. Bindu Gopal Rao talks to Kanika Jain, its founder and creative director to know more…

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Apparel Magazine Description:

The Indian apparel, garments and textiles industry is a dynamic one. With the industry generating the second highest employment after agriculture in our country, it is no doubt that the trade is one of the people, by the people and for the people.

Apparel, the monthly official trade magazine of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)—one of the largest apparel and garments bodies in the country—gives you the latest news and events specific to this industry, while delving deeper into issues plaguing it, new technologies adopted and the people who make things happen.

The magazine regularly carries articles by industry experts, interviews with the who’s who of the industry, many of whom are members of the CMAI, and features upcoming and established brands and their latest collections.

Apparel also exclusively covers any event hosted, organised or supported by the CMAI, including the bi-annual National Garment Fair, which is one of the largest apparel trade fairs in the sub-continent...