Apparel - September 2021

In this issue

In this issue, catch up with the happenings from the National Garment Fair, India's largest apparel show. Ahead of the festive season, Bookmark traditional heirloom pieces or contemporary classics for the upcoming festive season — straight from the runway. Check out the round-up on the India Couture Week 2021.

THE EBB AND FLOW OF THE APPAREL INDUSTRY

CMAI’s 73rd National Garment Fair was a ray of hope for Exhibitors and Visitors amidst the fear of yet another blow to the Industry in the form of the Third Wave. The Turnout at the Fair was indicative of the recovery that Manufacturers and Buyers are hoping for. Here’s a look at what transpired over Four Days, across Two Venues.

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QUOTE UNQUOTE

The threat of a third wave of Covid-19 notwithstanding, the 73rd National Garment Fair saw enthusiastic exhibitors and organisers take a leap of faith to come together for a successful four-day event. Team Apparel talks to participants across both the venues to know the buzz on the ground.

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STYLE FILES: FDCI INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2021

The second, digital edition of the FDCI: India Couture Week 2021 saw 19 Indian designers present their latest collection.

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SPIN UP

Satish Nagendra Poludas, Founder & Principal Designer, Kora Design Collaborative, Hyderabad, shares his thoughts with Brinda Gill on the practise and potential of hand-spinning in India

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Pure and Simple

Anjali Bhaskar, designer and founder, Samatvam, shares the story of her brand and her new line, Samatvam PURE with Brinda Gill

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'BUSINESSES HAD TO EMBRACE DIGITIZATION DURING COVID-19'

In an interview with Meera Warrier, Vivek Ramachandran, CEO, Serai, reveals how Serai plans to disrupt the apparel industry

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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...