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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...
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.
Picking Through The Lot!
As the 70th National Garment Fair (NGF) came close at heels, those from the Apparel Industry got together to partake in the Draw of Lots, which was held on January 3, 2020.
What's Trending In 2020?
It is that time of the year again! The New Year has come knocking and with it, the time to forecast apparel trends for the year. Bindu Gopal Rao throws some light on the trends ahead.
Weaves of the Valley
Varuna Anand has long since championed handwoven, hand-embroidered pashmina shawls, distilling this very aspiration into her brand The Splendor of Kashmir. Meera Warrier speaks with her to know more.
Threads of Tradition
Luang Prabang brims with a rich textile legacy and serves as an inspiration for textile designers and brands. Brinda Gill gives a first-hand account of the same.
Back to Roots
Traditional Indian textiles are finding a new expression in menswear. Chitra Balasubramaniam illustrates how.
WELCOMING THE GREEN FABRIC
Gap Inc. partners with Arvind Limited, India, for the revolutionary cause of saving 2.5 billion litres of water each year. Janice Goveas speaks to Punit Lalbhai, executive director, Arvind Limited.
Automation in Apparel
The fruitful nuptials of apparel and technology have given birth to some extremely useful creations. In this article, Anurima Das introduces a few of them to us.
Handloomed Hues
Via East is a portal that is solely focused on handloom saris that are sourced directly from weavers. Bindu Gopal Rao introduces to us the wide spectrum of its handloomed treasures.
A Varicoloured Delight
With one of his most recent projects, award-winning designer Gaurang Shah reaffirms that fashion and art, indeed, emerge from the same core. Anurima Das writes.
Looms of Legacy
Having turned 45 last year, Vimor Handloom Foundation is driven by art, culture, and handloom enthusiasts. Bindu Gopal Rao chronicles the enterprise’s journey.
A TASTEFUL AMALGAM
From bandhani and bandhgalas to day dresses and winter coats, we provide you with a roundup of trends and styles to watch out for this season.
Is The Age Of Fur Over?
Samir Alam writes about the various arguments and counter-arguments that have arisen with regard to the usage of fur in apparel.
Wearable Pop Culture
The merchandising market is growing at a great pace, giving fans an opportunity to wear their favourite comic characters, sports team logos, and even popular movie dialogues in the form of apparel. Meera Warrier finds out.
Tapping into Technical Textiles
The time is ripe for technical textiles to take centre stage across the globe, given the great strides that are being made in the arena. Samir Alam writes.
WHAT'S IN STORE?
Apparel gives you a sneak peek into the new store that has been recently launched.
Dyes of the Future
Anurima Das examines how brands and organisations are championing sustainability in apparel dyeing.
Enduring Expressions
India is home to a spectrum of timeless, heritage textiles that paddle against seasons and trends. Brinda Gill throws light on a few of them.
Blending In
Fabric blends have always been welcomed by the apparel industry, which constantly thrives on innovation. Chitra Balasubramaniam talks about a few of them.
A Spin of Hope
Things are looking up for the spinning industry after it begins to recover from the downturn of last year. Anurima Das writes.
A Blue Beckoning
Pantone announced Classic Blue as the Color of the Year 2020, a shade reminiscent of ‘the sky at dusk’. Bindu Gopal Rao shows how to make the best use of this versatile colour in terms of clothing.
Matters Of Sustainability
Today, more and more brands are integrating sustainability into their business processes. Meera Warrier looks closely into this phenomenon.
When Fashion Marries Ayurveda
Ayurganic by Lecoanet Hemant is a label that epitomises all things environment with clothes that are based on the principles of Ayurveda. Bindu Gopal Rao writes.
SILHOUETTES THAT SPEAK
Shades of India’s design director Mandeep Nagi has long since been involved in textile innovation. Meera Warrier engages her in a conversation regarding her design processes.
Mindful Makes
Anurima Das talks about global brands that are embracing sustainable practices in denim production, illustrating how India can take cues from the same.
Laced with Love and Lore
The island of Burano serves as a great source of inspiration for fashion designers and students the world over for its tradition of handmade lace. Brinda Gill documents.
INNOVATION OVER INTERVENTION
In a conversation with Brinda Gill, Iti Tyagi stresses on the importance of empowering craftspeople by creating alternative, innovative models, and providing them with the space to create in ways that they know best.
Hitting New Highs
With designers, brands, and celebrities vouching for it all over the world, Samir Alam charts and analyses the rising demand for athleisure today.
Rent a Trend!
Samir Alam assesses the rising graph of rentable fashion and how it is playing out for the industry today.