22 August 2022, Mumbai

Fashion resale brand Iconic India has opened new store featuring clothing and accessories by Indian and international brands including Gant, Elle, Vero Moda, and Ben Sherman, etc in Bathinda, Punjab.

The store also houses products by True Religion, Antony Morato, Bugatti, Kendall + Kylie, Lindbergh, and Blue Giraffe among others. The outlet caters to men, women, and children.

ApoorvaSen, Chief Business Officer, Iconic India, says,Bathinda being a centre of trade and an evolving suburb of Punjab attracts a lot of footfall. The brand is excited to explore the response of people from the suburbs in Punjab considering that most Iconic brands like Gant and True Religion have been very successful in other cities of the state.

Iconic launched in 2013 with its first store in New Delhi which housed eight brands. The business now resells clothing and accessories from over 160 Indian and international brands with the aim of offering, “a luxurious and contemporary shopping experience to people across India.

12 August 2022, Mumbai:

India’s largest retailer Reliance Retail launched its first store Avantra by Trends in Kochi.

Located at Oberon Mall, Edapally, Avantra by Trends spans 5,000 sqft, and redefines contemporary Indian women’s shopping experience through impeccable store ambiance, innovative and flexible retail experience between assisted service and self-service, saree drape styling station, complementing product categories, and a holistic set of blouse stitching, saree finishing, tailoring services and more.

ALSO READ Nykaa x Aveda: Plan to open salon stores

RELEVANT NEWS  Bluesign Releases 2010-20 Environmental Impact Reduction Results

‘Avantra by Trends’ part of Reliance Retail is a novel concept designed exclusively for the contemporary Indian woman in the age group of 25-40 years, which values tradition, culture & heritage and celebrates everything that’s “Indian” and “Ethnic”.

Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), Home to a colorful bouquet of varied textile crafts & finest ethnic-wear brands with a commitment to the best of fashion, quality, and pricing integrity, “Avantra by Trends” is a holistic experiential store and a one-stop destination for women’s ethnic wear with a wide range of complementing product categories that include Sarees from across the country, Blouses, Jewelry, Ready to stitch, Lehengas, Accessories and offers convenient In-store tailoring services.

Join our community on Linkedin

20 August 2022, Mumbai

A children-focused footwear brand, Plaeto has expanded its global operations by foraying into the UAE market.

For this, the Bengaluru-based company has partnered with Threads, UAE’s premier and largest retailer for school uniforms, shoes, and accessories.

Recently, it raised Rs 40 crore in Series A funding round led by Florintree Advisors, a Mumbai based financial institution and other marquee investors in the D2C space.

Ravi Kallayil, cofounder and CEO, Plaeto, footwear brand said, “We will be catering to all the key regions across the Emirates through the Threads stores as well as their online store."

Further, the company plans to explore retail and distribution partnerships in UAE and other Middle East markets for its range of shoes for children aged 5-15 years.

Launched in 2021, the brand's founding team consists of erstwhile top executives from Niike, Adidas, and Apple. Last year, Plaeto announced Rahul Dravid, Team India cricket coach, as their brand ambassador and strategic advisor.

Join our community on Linkedin

 11 August 2022, Mumbai:

One of India’s most preferred fast fashion destinations among large retail format stores from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Pantaloons recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at South City Mall, Kolkata.

Launched in Kolkata in the year 1997, with its first store at Gariahat, Pantaloons is a powerhouse of fashion, styling young consumers. Pantaloons offer apparel from exclusive labels as well as well-known brands that offer elegant and on-trend fashion.

ALSO READ ABFRL to develop customer experience program

RELEVANT NEWS Pantaloons: Celebrates its 25th anniversary

The collections cover a gamut of ready-to-wear western wear and ethnic wear for women, men, and kids for all occasions in addition to a wide range of accessories and home products including bed & bath and décor items.

Pantaloons have released a new brand anthem to commemorate the 25th-anniversary celebrations. Conceptualized by Roshan Abbas Media and choreographed by famed-Bollywood choreographer Terence Lewis’ Contemporary Dance Company, the anthem features a hip-hop composition and choreography, capturing the joy & playfulness of fashion.

With over 25 years of retailing experience, Pantaloons online, a division of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. is one of the most loved fashion brands in India with 380+ stores spread across 185 towns and cities in the country. We offer a versatile collection & retail over 100 licensed and international brands, including our exclusive in-house brands.

Join our community on Linkedin

08 August 2022, Mumbai:

Retail footwear brand, Khadim India started the new fiscal with a robust business performance providing an optimistic outlook for the entire year.

Khadim India posted an operational revenue of Rs 1,660.73 million in Q1FY23 as against Rs 882.30 million in Q1FY22, showcasing a strong growth of 88.23 percent on the back of retail sales growth of 190 percent.

The EBIDTA in Q1FY23 stood at Rs 170.85 million compared to Rs (3.62) million in the same quarter of last year. The EBIDTA margin stood at 10.29 percent in Q1 FY 23.

The Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at Rs 45.42 million for Q1FY23, as compared to Rs 111.33 million in the corresponding quarter of last year. The Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at Rs 33.49 million for Q1FY23, as compared to Rs 108.90 million in the corresponding quarter of last year.

Khadims’s constant focus on crucial thrust areas that includes premiumization of the product range, expanding the brand’s retail footprint through new stores, strengthening the distribution network, increasing khadim brand’s presence through omnichannel, and driving data-driven consumer engagement has led to growth in revenue and gross margin.

Join our community on Linkedin

16 August 2022, Mumbai:

Driven by renowned designer duo Monica Shah and Karishma Swali’s commitment to being leather-free, couture bridal and luxury fashion label Jade has joined PETA India-approved vegan program to label its vegan items.

PETA India introduces animal-friendly styles in collaboration with designers and brands in the fashion industry. Its collaboration with Jade aims to give consumers the gift of mindful luxury. The brand has embraced the epochal ahimsic Gandhian values of mindfulness, compassion, and respect for all life forms,” says Monica Shah, Fashion Designer.

ALSO READ Rinka Dhaka: joins PETA campaign to protest against leather use

A celebrity favourite label, over the years Jade’s designs have been adorned by stars including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lady Superstar Nayanthara, ShibaniDandekar, VaniKapoor, Sonali Bendre and Tara Sutaria, etc. Known for creating exquisite, handcrafted garments, Jade now offers options free from silk, leather, wool, and other animal-derived materials.

RELEVANT NEWS Alia Bhatt: PETA 2021, Person of the Year

The designer duo launched Made for Love, a collection of premium accessories, that bring the brand’s vision for cruelty-free luxury while toasting the values of veganism and mindfulness to life.

In collaboration with PETA, the collection designed for men and women includes footwear adorned with Italian satin and Japanese crystals and bags crafted with silver, denim, and gold-plated enamel.

Join our community on Linkedin

05 August 2022, Mumbai:

Streetwear-based fashion house Misahna Multinational Corporation has launched its operations in India.

Misahna offers premium fusion and promises to raise the bar for comfort in opulence by joining the top streetwear players.

ALSO READ Jharkhand weaves are reimagined as streetwear by Johargram

RELATED NEWS . With The Simpsons, Levi's debuts a streetwear-inspired line

Born by a sister-duo based out of London and Toronto, Misaha and Sana Jain, Misahna is being spearheaded by the two sisters. The brand currently focuses on statement prints, oversized clothing, interesting hoodies, and exclusive sweatshirts.

Misaha is a fashion stylist, who completed her diploma in Fashion Styling from FAD international and then furthermore earned an advanced diploma in editorial styling from London College of Style, London.

She is also currently studying fashion styling and creative direction at Istituto Marangoni. On the other hand, Sana is studying Management and specializing in Finance and International business at the University of Toronto. Both bring in different expertise, cultures, and thought processes, and thus the culmination of beautiful designs and creations, making them unique.

Misahna currently sells on Instagram and Facebook where customers can scroll through the various designs and even customize one of their own.

The brand aims on introducing fresh and innovative designs every month making sure the previous designs are never repeated or printed again.

Join our community on Linkedin