Absolut X Huemn celebrate diversity

Absolut, a trailblazing brand announced its recently collaboration a streetwear with Huemn, label. This collaboration represents a union between two brands that embrace progressiveness, inclusivity, and the celebration of diverse narratives.

Indian Domestic Garment industry anticipates 20% surge in festive retail sales

According to the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) the Indian apparel market has grown by between 15-20% in FY2023 to reach an estimated size of Rs. 7.80 lakh crore.

Triumph appoints Ankur Damani as Commercial Director

Triumph International, the Swiss lingerie brand and a global leader in the intimate apparel industry, has announced the appointment of Ankur Damani as the Commercial Director for India and Sri Lanka.

Good Fashion Fund partners with Sri Kannapiran Mills in India

The Good Fashion Fund, the Laudes Foundation and the Fashion for Good initiated fund, has made an investment in Coimbatore-based Sri Kannapiran Mills Limited, a leading Indian producer of cotton yarn and sustainable denim fabrics.

Manyavar teams up with Marvel

Manyavar, a men's celebration wear brand, recently launched a limited edition collection, 'Legendary Celebrations', in collaboration with Marvel.

Apparel Group's fashion brand R&B opens outlet in Calicut

Retail fashion brand, Rare and Basics (R&B), owned by Apparel Group, has opened its latest outlet at Gokulam Galleri Mall near Federal Tower, Arayidathupalam, Calicut in Kerala.

Rareism opens outlet in Mumbai

Rareism, a women's fashion brand recently launched its latest outlet in Mumbai. The store spans 800 sq. ft and is located at Oberoi Mall.

Rapport x Sole Search collaborative store unveiled

Rapport x SoleSearch collaborative store was recently launched in Hyderabad.

Mokobara opens second retail store in Bengaluru

The premium travel and lifestyle brand Mokobara recently launched its second retail outlet - in the heart of Bengaluru.

KAZO expands in South India

KAZO Fashion has recently opened its new store in Forum Mall, South Bengaluru. The store size is 1,043 sq ft and it marks its expansion in south India, promising an extraordinary and versatile shopping experience for all fashion enthusiasts.

Blissclub expands retail footprint in Mumbai and Bengaluru

Omnichannel, activewear brand for women Blissclub, recently opened two more premium exclusive brand stores at Phoenix Market City, Kurla - Mumbai and on 100 Feet Road Bengaluru. The Mumbai store is around 700 sq feet and Bengaluru one is 1,500 sq feet.

PACO RABANNE: The Master Couturier

\"Paco Rabanne, a visionary Spanish fashion designer, redefined style in the 1960s with avant-garde pieces made from unique materials like metal, fur and paper. His pioneering designs, including costumes for 'Barbarella', made a lasting impression on the fashion world. His brand maintains its creative edge, harmonizing artistry and opulence across apparel and scents.\"

A FUSION OF TRADITION AND MODERNITY

Known for his contemporary and innovative designs rooted in traditional Indian craftsmanship, Bikaner-born Punit Balana's creations often reflect the rich cultural heritage of his home state, Rajasthan. Today, his eponymous label is a name to be reckoned with in the fashion industry.

India is where majority of our products are made

European shoemaker Astor Mueller, which retails brands such as Bugatti and Bagatt in India, expects India to become its largest market in the next five years.

WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS SHAPING INDIA'S FASHION INDUSTRY

Owing to factors such as rising disposable income, deeper internet penetration and a large young population, to mention some, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing fashion markets.

Textile and apparel exports slide 12.2% on slack demand

India's textile and apparel exports in May 2023 were in total valued at $2,816 million (as against $3,206 million in May 2022) and its share in all commodity exports declined to 8.05%, from 8.22% a year earlier.

Shein to re-enter India soon

Fast-fashion e-commerce giant Shein plans to re-enter India after agreeing to a licensing deal with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd. The comeback is nearly three years after the brand was booted out of the country.

Brand Suman Nathwani: Using Innovative Designs to Shape the Intimate Wear Category

Brand Suman Nathwani is on a growth spree and how! The brand has grown on the back of technology, store design and customer experience par excellence. Its inclusive designs and superior fabric quality have made it an instant hit across age groups and the brand aims to expand its retail presence to over 100 doors across India within the next 3 years...

A brand from a refined atelier

Forty-five years after it was founded, major leather goods brand Hidesign competes with the likes of Charles Keith. Today, the company operates 103 stores, is in the process of opening another 4, and has spread its presence across 25 countries.

NICHE FRAGRANCES FROM UAE

UAE-based My Perfume Group was started with one multi-brand trading store in 1993. But its presence has gone global. In 2014, it launched My Perfumes Select as a new age brand that, it says, embraced rich ancient perfumery traditions of the Middle East while embracing the modern global fragrance cultures. Later in 2023, buoyed by the worldwide success, it decided to launch the brand in Mumbai. \"Mumbai is a highly dynamic city and is the financial and commercial hub. It is also one of the fastest growing economies and the fashion capital of India as well,\" Mustafa Firzo, Managing Director, My Perfumes Group, informs Images Business of Fashion. Excerpts.

FASHION TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN LUCKNOW!

Lucknow, the vibrant city known for its rich culture and heritage, played host to a fashion event that was nothing short of extraordinary.

MAKER OF AFFORDABLE FASHION

In 1988, in a small town of central India, Rajendra Seth decided to sell his first ready-to-wear at ₹98. Despite this bold move, the concept became a big hit and thus Dennison was born.

Despite Fashion Pact, fashion industry remains major polluter

Kearney's 2023 CFX finds that the needle has barely moved since last year's report, with the 200 global brands analyzed barely reaching an average of 2.97 on a circularity scale of 10.

THE NON-LINEAR SUSTAINABLE APPROACH

Unlike the linear model, circular fashion is one approach in which waste and pollution are designed out, products and materials are kept in use for as long as possible, including through reusing and recycling, and where natural systems are regenerated.

CONSCIOUS BRANDS AND STAYING RELEVANT

The consumer value system is influenced by various factors, including personal values, cultural norms, social influences, and economic considerations. As the world evolves, these sentiments only get stronger and number of socially conscious consumer is going to increase.

INDIAN FASHION RETAIL MARKET

The size of the Indian apparel market in FY 2022 was US$ 65 billion. The domestic apparel market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% and this growth will be driven by an increase in both the per capita consumption and the average spend on apparel. Meanwhile, growing movement towards sustainability in fashion has pushed the fashion industry to innovate through the value chain...

THE GREAT PROMISE IN INDIA'S FASHION MARKET

India has taken over China as the most populous country and its economy is fifth largest in the world. It's believed that it could become the third largest by 2032. What does it mean for the country's fashion industry which has grown phenomenally over the years?

DIPTI TOLANI: WEAVING TOGETHER A BUSINESS

Dipti Tolani began her entrepreneurial journey in 2017 without any connections or network. Prior to launching Salt Attire, she worked as a Consultant working on Financial Risk in New York. She has also worked with HSBC as a software developer for their OTC Derivatives Platform. For her, it was literally weaving together a business, one stitch at a time. Five years into the business, Founder & CEO of the women's fashion brand is a respected name in the Indian fashion market. Images Business of Fashion reached out to her to find out her journey.

Seamless blending of Indian techniques and textiles

Founded by Aneeth Arora, Péro interprets international aesthetic using local material and skills. It claims to have taken inspiration from what surrounds us, to make a product that connects with people, wherever in the world it is placed. It claims that the Indian-ness of the brand rests in the textile process, where materials pass through the hands of one craftsperson to the other, carrying forward the Indian tradition of hand-crafting and creating pieces that are at once unique. Arora, a textile graduate from National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad and a fashion graduate from National Institute of Fashion Technology, calls herself a 'textile and dress maker'. Located at Delhi's Patparganj, it recently launched its spring-summer collection. IMAGES Business of Fashion interacted with the founder to find out more about the brand.

BRIDGING THE GAP IN KIDS FASHION

Swati Saraf says that Les Petits was launched in 2011 with the aim to bring trending global kids’ fashion to the country. The luxury fashion boutique for newborns to 12 year olds offers premium fashion apparel, accessories, and furniture from leading international brands under a single roof. Over the years in the industry, we have presence in prime locations of Palladium Mumbai, DLF Emporio and DLF Avenue Saket in Delhi. And recently, we launched our fourth store in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad,” Saraf, who is the President of Les Petits, informs Images Business of Fashion. Edited excerpts