Apparel - November - December 2020

In this issue

The November-December 2020 Edition for Apparel was indeed an exciting one with the latest trends being revealed from Meher's Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week to Weaving Stories with Weaverstory and recreating lost legacies with the help of the Rehwa Society for Maheshwari Saris. While Pranab Gandhi's open-hearted interview is an eye opener for people wanting to join the world of fashion photography, Aavaran's traditional motifs are breaking new barriers in their non-traditional ensembles and processes. A narrative towards a sustainable future leads to an understanding of the need to go green and an insight into the current situation of the local domestic garment industry makes one realise the severity of the Indian Economy.

Unlock 5.0 in Motion

The Maharashtra Government Announced Unlock 5.0 guidelines on October 14, 2020 to give further relaxation to the lockdown situation in the State.

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Deep Diving into Dabu

Udaipur – based designer Alka Sharma explores traditional dabu block printing nontraditionally by giving it a global appeal. Brinda Gill talks to the designer about her love for textiles and dyes...

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WEAVING A LEGACY

The handloom weavers of Maheshwar work tirelessly to keep the town’s tradition of weaves alive. Bindu Gopal Rao explores the history of Maheshwar, its rich heritage and the exquisiteness of the fabric

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A NARRATIVE TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

A recent discussion at Fashion Colloquia, Jaipur, threw light on textile heritage, indigenous crafts and methodologies that hold the potential to stir new perspectives into the world of fashion. Bindu Gopal Rao takes a sneak peek…

5 mins

Unlocking The Local Domestic Garment Industry

Meera Warrier explores the current situation of the Domestic Apparel Industry post lockdown and its way forward after the disastrous FY 2020-21

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Weaving Stories

Bindu Gopal Rao explores Weaverstory, a luxury authentic Indian handloom store that uses khadi, linen, cotton, georgette, silks and blended yarns to create exquisite pieces of clothing...

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Inside The Mind's Eye

It is not only about photography for Pranab Gandhi, who needs to picturise the overall campaign before clicking shots. In a short conversation with the dynamic fashion photographer Ayesha Sultana Mohiuddin Gopalan receives a glimpse into what goes on behind the camera…

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Dedicating a Sonnet to Fashion

The Fashion Design Council of India presented its first ‘phygital’ edition of Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021 (LMIFW SS 2021) from October 14 to October 18, 2020, where 43 designers unveiled their collections at 34 shows in a mélange of colour, style, fabrics and well-directed videos. Meher Castelino writes 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...