CATEGORIES

Handcrafted Success - Dilip Kapur Founder, Hidesign

In the era of fast fashion, Puducherry-based leather goods brand Hidesign claims that it still works towards handcrafting goods. Founded by Dilip Kapur, the brand says it relies on the process of vegetable tanning, uses solar-powered energy, recycles water at its tanneries, and focuses on hiring employees from religious minorities and the LGBTQ community. In an interview with Images Business of Fashion’s Sanya Arora, Kapur discusses the company’s expansion plan, business model, product collection and more.

Fashion Accountability

The fashion industry is the second largest polluter, and the calls for the industry to do more to mitigate its adverse impacts have always been louder.

2022 The Year of Caution & Recovery

After experiencing 18 months from early 2021 through mid-2022 of growth, the fashion industry faced a challenging time again. Persistent inflation and depressed customer sentiments frustrated the growth pace in the year's second half. Inflation remained at the top of the year; it undercut consumer demand, pushing shoppers to curtail fashion spending.

Textile & Apparel Overview

The global apparel consumption in 2021 is estimated to be around $1.5 trillion. India's textile and apparel market has the potential to swell to $250 billion by 2025-26, up from an estimated size of $ 153 billion in 2021, says a report by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry and retail consultancy Wazir Advisors.

BAGATT: Not just a shoe, but a statement - Sandip Kanti Baksi, Astor Muller India's COO - Retail

Astor Mueller, one of the Europe's leading shoemaking companies, entered the Indian market with bugatti. Today, it has a strong retail footprint in India. The shoemaker, which also holds the exclusive license for Daniel Hechter shoes, has recently launched another brand, BAGATT with eye on women. Images Business of Fashion's N Bobo Meitei interacted with Sandip Kanti Baksi, AstorMuller India's COO Retail, to understand what this means for the shoemaker, and many more.

‘HUMAN TOUCHPOINT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOR US’ - Tomohiko Sei CEO, Uniqlo India

In 2018, Uniqlo sent Tomohiko Sei to India to spearhead its entry into the country that Retailing Co. ranks as the biggest future market for the Japanese brand. Prior to his India assignment, Sei was the chief operating officer for Fast Retailing in Singapore. Sei spoke to Rasul Bailay, group managing editor of IMAGES Group about Uniqlo's journey so far - its rollercoaster ride due to Covid-19 and about India as a potential market for Asia's largest fashion brand. Edited excerpts:

UNIQLO Making headway with made for all

Uniqlo, Asia's largest fashion retailer has managed to hit the sweet spot in the Indian market to not just become popular but also profitable in just three years. Images Group's group managing editor Rasul Bailay uncovers its success secrets, strategies and plans for India.

Clovia signs up Shraddha Kapoor for TVC

D2C fashion, lingerie and personal care brand Clovia has signed up with Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor as its first brand ambassador.

Havaianas Celebrates Five Years in Asia Paeifie

Brazilian Lifestyle brand Havaianas, part of the Alpargatas S.A. Group, celebrated the Asia Pacific (APAC) regional headquarters' fifth year of growing and strengthening the brand's presence across the APAC region.

Dr. Martens to Close All Philippines Stores

Footwear brand Dr. Martens has announced via a Facebook post that all of its stores in the Philippines will be closed.

Koi launehes footwear collaboration with the Teletubbies

Vegan and gender-neutral footwear brand Koi has released its first collaboration with the nostalgic 90's TV show, the Teletubbies.

Lee Jeans to launch footwear collection for the first time

American denim brand Lee Jeans is launching a footwear collection for the first time for AW23, to include men's, women's and children's casual footwear and sneakers.

TASVA launehes 25th store in Mumbai

TASVA, the men's Indianwear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited and India's ace designer Tarun Tahiliani opens doors to a new store at Mumbai's Fort.

Faso opens first EBO in Chennai

Faso, a unit of KPR Mill Limited, has launched its first exclusive store open at MG Road, Adyar, Chennai.

Tarun Tahiliani launches flagship store in Bangalore

Designer Tarun Tahiliani has launched his eponymous label's flagship Bangalore boutique at the Woodlands Mansion.

Bengaluru gets 12th Arrow exclusive outlet

Arrow, menswear brand from the house of Arvind Fashions Limited, has launched a palatial new store in Bengaluru's Konanakunte.

Shoppers Stop launches new store in Faridabad

Shoppers Stop has launched its new store in Haryana's Faridabad.

Women's workwear brand Salt Attire launches new store in Navi Mumbai

SALT Attire, a brand of formal wear and smart casuals for women has launched its third store in Mumbai, at Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai spanning 600 sq. ft. The brand's other two outlets in the city are at Palladium in Lower Parel and Infiniti Mall in Malad.

Shoppers Stop enters Udaipur with a store

Fashion and beauty destination, Shoppers Stop has launched its store in Udaipur.

VIP Clothing opens second franchisee store in Aurangabad

Leading innerwear manufacturer VIP Clothing Ltd. has expanded its brick-and-mortar presence with its second franchisee model store in Aurangabad city.

Kazo launches Details By Kazo store

Women's fast fashion brand Kazo has launched a sister brand.

Noise Ropes In Virat Kohli As Its Brand Ambassador

Noise, an Indian lifestyle tech brand, has roped in cricketer Virat Kohli as brand ambassador for its smart watches.

Michael Kors X Ellesse Announce Second Collaboration, Made For The Slopes

Michael Kors, American fashion brand, and Ellesse, Italian sportswear brand have teamed up for a special ski capsule.

Neeru’s launches winter wedding collection 2022

Neeru's has launched its winter wedding collection for 2022 at a fashion show.

YBP introduces new wintercare essential Cleansing Salve”

YBP Skin has launched a new wintercare essential product named Skin Cleansing Salve.

Ahead of EORS-17, Myntra launches Indifusion

Ahead of EROS (End of Reason Sale), Myntra launches 'Indifusion', a fusion wear brand. Indifusion's partnership with Myntra will be its first association with an online platform in India.

Cover Story Launches AW 2022 Collection

Cover Story, a subsidiary of Reliance Retail, has launched its AW 2022 collection.

Myntra Brings Global Brands Boohoo, Dorothy Perkins And Nasty Gal To India

Fashion marketplace Myntra is bringing UK-based iconic fashion house, Boohoo Group to India that owns brands boohoo, Dorothy Perkins (DP) and Nasty Gal.

Tommy Hilfiger's Gogreen Collection Now Available At Bagline Stores

Multi-brand travel and handbag store Bagline has recently launched a new GoGreen collection of Tommy Hilfiger backpacks.

Hands by Gold Launches Wearable Line Maizah

Hands of Gold has launched its wearable product line Maizah.