Customisation gains value as 16 Stitches sets up first brick and mortar s…
“Every emerging economy goes through a phase when people move towards customised clothing, the same is happening in India,” says Punit Chokhani, Co-founder of 16 stitches which recently set up its first offline store in Mumbai. “The concept of made to measure is catching up due to increased consciousness amongst people about what ... Read more
TT eyes product and retail expansion
Starting off in the ’70 as men’s innerwear brand, TT gradually expanded its product basket to include women’s and kids innerwear. Over the last few years, the brand launched a casual wear sub-brand ‘Hi-Flyer’ which it now plans to expand by adding new products. “This will help us deliver value to our customers,&r... Read more
Duke unveils sports shoes collection
Duke brings spotlight upon relaxed styling and modern comfort shoe technology, the mix of styles truly reflects the best of updated classic Sports Shoes collection by Duke Fashions. Brand launches the premium footwear collection which is inspired by the defining trends of International fashion which guarantees you fashionable, latest and elegant st... Read more
Blending sophistication and class, Blackberrys to expand retail in smalle…
Blackberrys new SS’20 collections launched under its sub brands: Formal, Casuale and Urban, are a perfect blend of suave look and classic styling. The collections launched under Formal are an extensive range of tuxedos, lightest jackets and suits and non-iron shirts. “We have also launched a ‘Multitude’ collection of easily ... Read more
Homegrown denim brands growing in bastion of global brands
The entry of international brands has led to a paradigm shift in domestic denim market. Customers are constantly demanding new denim styles, which are adding to the pressure of these brands. However, meeting this challenge with great gusto, Indian apparel brands are not only surviving but also growing amidst stiff competition from the industry. Ind... Read more
Zodiac to continue growth through innovative designs and quality
“A lot of passion goes into the creating of Zodiac products,” says Salman Noorani, Managing Director of the premier menswear brand, known for creating shirts, trousers, suits and other apparels for men. Through its sub-brand Z3, Zodiac recently launched a range of organic cotton shirts that will strengthen its eco-friendly initiatives b... Read more
Duke brings in new track wear collection
Duke a leading menswear fashion brand brings in its latest range of yoga, fitness, leisure or even for comfortable sleep for this season. Young and full of ideas, new generations of European designers are breathing new life into the Duke Fashions collection and has come up with great fashion for young people which is cozy, fashionable and its cosmo... Read more
Cool Colors to explore new aspects of fashion through retail expansion
Every year, Cool Colors, a brand from Bafna Clothing Company, launches new fashion styles that set it apart from competitors. This year, the brand launched a collection of striped shirts besides monitoring the progress of its recently launched T-shirts, blazers and four-way Lycra trousers range. “We are prepared for a good season as we have t... Read more
Slowdown forces value retailers to hold back expansion plans
The ongoing economic slowdown is forcing India’s top value fashion retailers to hold off their expansion plans. Faced with muted consumer demand, these players are planning to cut down their store fleet in 2020. A prominent example of this is 1-India Family Mart, which witnessed good footfalls but has not been able to convert it into sales. T... Read more
Mufti launches five stylish hoodies
Mufti, India's leading clothing and fashion brand has launched a new range of hoodies. These hoodies can be paired with blazers and jackets making it apt for any occasion. These include: Buttoned up Hoodie: Perfect for laid-back bar nights. This checkered hoodie can be paired with a Mufti denim jacket or a basic solid tee and white sneakers. ... Read more
Ecommerce technologies changing shopping experiences across India
The world's sixth-largest economy, India also has the world’s youngest population. According to India Brand Equity Foundation, this will boost consumer expenditure in the country to $3.6 trillion by next year as emerging new technologies is changing the overall shopping experiences. As Prasad Shejale, Founder and CEO, Logicserve Digital says... Read more
KandyFloss aims to be the one-stop shop for infantwear
Babycare brand KandyFloss is planning big for the future. “We aim to launch all possible apparel products for kids in the age group 0-2 years,” states Bhavin Joshi, Head of the brand. Joshi believes infantwear “to be the most beautiful segment as it has direct connection with god.” Joshi says currently there is a huge void i... Read more
GTE 2020 to improve garment productivity and efficiency in India
A platform for manufacturers and suppliers across, the 30th edition of the Garment Technology Expo is currently is being held at the NSIC Exhibition Complex in New Delhi. Comprising seminars and conferences, the expo explores ways to enhance garment productivity by improving the efficiency of garment manufacturing machines and devices. It focuse... Read more
Vanca to explore green fashion with new colors and prints
In its upcoming S/S ’20 collection, women’s wear brand Vanca plans to use more solid colors with a generous mix of stripes. “We also plan to add more prints and embroideries from different ethnicities,” states Rajeev Sinha, CEO of the brand. “The color palette of the collection will be rich tonal contrasts that will sl... Read more
Time for Indian artisans to come forward and drive embroidery broking bus…
Even while the Made in India label is gaining prominence, the role of Indian craftsmen in making the world’s most beautiful catwalk and red carpet dresses is being systematically brushed aside by European luxury brands. However, now it is time for consumers to be made aware of some of these skilled embroiderers and artisans responsible for cr... Read more
Neva aims to be a leader in thermal and summer wear backed by innovations
Established in 1998, Neva has become an undisputable market leader with its innovative and quality products. The company operates in six categories including thermal wear, active wear, sweaters, jackets, innerwear and lingerie for men, women and kids. “Being a pioneer in thermals, we offer innovative fabrics in these categories,” says N... Read more
Donear NXG makes a fashionable impression with new yarns and fabrics
Menswear brand Donear NXG’s latest collection makes a fashionable impression through the use of fancy yarns for developing space dyed, mélange, grindle and linen-look fabrics. “We have also used recycled fibers for making fabrics for formal trousers. The shirts in this collection are made from stretch fabrics,” explains Rah... Read more
United Colors brings in fun-fledged New Year with rap sensation Prabh Dee…
United Colors of Benetton kick-started the New Year by unveiling the new new edition of the Rolling Stone India magazine at its store in Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. The magazine’s cover features the young music talent Prabh Deep in a complete Benetton look from the ebrand’s clectic Fall-Winter collection. Benetton has a longstanding histo... Read more
Online fashion to reach $35 billion by 2020
As per Google India, the online fashion industry is expected to touch $35 billion by 2020. A Statista study revealed that the Indian women’s apparel market was projected to reach over Rs 2.9 trillion by 2028. This growth will be fuelled by the working women population in India. The emergence of private labels and startups with unique busines... Read more
Indian e-commerce sails through the storm with a 38% growth in 2019
Riding against the winds of economic slowdown, the Indian internet industry grew by 38 per cent to $76 billion in 2019. Consumers, earlier cautious of their overall expenditure, spent nearly $3 billion within the first six days of these sales. Most of this money was spent on items like mobiles, electronics, large appliances and home décor it... Read more
Social commerce to redefine shopping experience in the next five years
The rise of social commerce, e-commerce and selling facilitated by social media- has made the experience of shopping convenient for consumers. However, this ease comes with an uncertainty as these platforms likely to disappear into thin air within just a few days of their formation. These social platforms not only increase the number of transaction... Read more
Indian retail expects to bounce back in 2020
The Indian retail industry expects to bounce back in the second half of 2020. A pickup in demand and growth is expected. But this would depend on various factors like recovery of manufacturing and other sectors, incentives in the union budget and availability of money in the hands of consumers to make purchasing decisions. If the budget is pro-cons... Read more
12 mantras to maintain brand competitiveness in tough times
A visionary academic leader and persuasive administrator, Professor Dr Darlie O Koshy is well known for transforming several educational institutions like the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad where he served... Read more
‘We are focusing strongly on the innerwear category’
Kavindra Mishra, Managing Director, India Business and Asia Pacific, Pepe Jeans, speaks exclusively to DFU Publications about the brand, its initiatives and the global denim industry. What is Pepe Jean’s mission... Read more
‘CMAI needs to take a leap into the next level’: Rahul Mehta
Rahul Mehta has been unanimously re-elected the President of Clothing Manufacturers Association of India popularly known as CMAI for the year 2018 - 2020. Under his leadership, CMAI has been growing leaps and bounds. He ... Read more
GTE 2020 to improve garment productivity and efficiency in India
New technologies, investments, compliance to aid industry growth
A great year ahead for the Turel Group as demand for machines grows
Kingtex embarks on India expansion amidst market slowdown
Fashion to become more sustainable with rise in manmade fibers and finer gauges
Narinder international launches two new machines at GMMSA
Quality consciousness, cost management to help textile manufacturers beat competition
Westside opens new store in Hyderabad
Westside, India’s preferred fashion destination from the house of Tata opened a new store in Rajahmundry, Hyderabad. Redefining s... Read more
Reebok launches new fitness shoe
Reebok has introduced the HIIT TR. This fitness shoe answers the need for superior grip, stability, and durability across an array of w... Read more
Raw Mango to hold pop-ups in Mexico and Hong Kong
Sanjay Garg’s clothing and lifestyle brand Raw Mango will hold pop-up shops in Mexico and Hong Kong this February for its sari, g... Read more
Premium shoes market grow at 30 per cent in India
Sale of premium shoes are growing at an average of 30 per cent year on year in India. Footwear market in the country is growing annuall... Read more
Runway Rising exhibition to focus on womenswear
To be held on April 8, 2020 in Delhi, fashion and lifestyle shopping event Runway Rising will showcase women’s wear and accessori... Read more
Raymond’s Q3 net profit grows by 420 per cent
In third quarter of this financial year that ended in December 2019, Raymond reported a 420 percent rise in its net profit to Rs 195 cr... Read more
GetNatty launches first offline shopping app
Multi-designer online portal GetNatty has launched a new offline shopping app to bridge the gap between online to offline stores and of... Read more
Masaba Gupta launches new anti-plastic range
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta has launched a new clothing range 'I Will Wear Out Plastic', featuring clothes with detachable bags built... Read more
India’s footwear market growing at over four per cent
The Indian footwear market is growing at 4.5 per cent. The footwear market in India is seeing an upsurge due to demand for trendy, fanc... Read more
Indiamart net profit up 120 per cent
For the third quarter Indiamart’s net profit jumped 120 per cent. Sales revenue rose 23 per cent. The rise in profit and revenue ... Read more
Chillosophy launches latest collection in Kolkata
Sustainable fashion brand Chillosophy recently launched its “Manifesto I” collection with an exclusive event at Quest Mall&... Read more
Under Armour plans to open 15 stores in India
A top hosiery and garment manufacturing brand, Dollar has always focused on achieving global excellence by offering advanced quality pr... Read more
H&M launches new collection with Sabyasachi
Fast fashion brand H&M launched a new collection in collaboration with fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Known as the Sabyasac... Read more
Raghavendra Rathore launches bandhgalas for women
Designer Raghavendra Rathore is ready to launch a line of bandhgalas for women. The collection, a mix of his signature refined take on ... Read more
Mumbai to host women’s fashion and lifestyle event Knotty Tales
Knotty Tales will hold an event in Mumbai, January 28, 2020. This women’s fashion and lifestyle shopping fair will showcase a ran... Read more
Fila launches new collection in select Indian sports stores
Italian sportswear brand Fila has expanded India operations by launching collection in a number of multi-brand sportswear retailer spor... Read more
Clarks aims to have 150 exclusive outlets in India
Clarks wants to have 150 exclusive brand outlets in India within the next three or four years. As of now, the iconic British footwear b... Read more
Amazon, Flipkart to retain discounting strategy for upcoming sales
Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart have assured brands there will be no change in the pricing and discount strategy on their ecommerce m... Read more
Mahesh Babu launches his apparel brand, ‘The Humbl Co. on Myntra
South-Indian film actor Mahesh Babu has launched his menswear brand, The Humble Co, on fashion marketplace Myntra. The affordable casua... Read more
Colourful saree collection presented by Designer Anuradha Ramam
Get the best ethnic look by flaunting colourful saree collection by Designer Anuradha Ramam. Each piece is handcrafted and unique. The ... Read more
MUFTI extends retail ties with its new concept store in Ahemdabad
MUFTI, which brings in men’s styling and fashion the apparel brand today announced the launch of its new concept store in Ahmedab... Read more
Samshek designs clothes virtually with 3D body scanner
To be in the lead of fast fashion where approx. 3.8 billion clothing is dumped annually, Samshék is one of the first tech startu... Read more
Ikea goes online in India as it plans opening brick and mortar stores
Ikea has launched online stores in Mumbai and Pune. The online shop has over 7000 products of which over 800 products are below Rs 200.... Read more
Reliance Retail Q3 pre-tax profit increases by 62 per cent
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail posted a 62.3 per cent jump in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) ... Read more
Crocs launches fourth edition of global marketing campaign
US-based footwear brand Crocs has launched its fourth year of its “Come as You Are” campaign with Bollywood celebrity Priya... Read more
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