14 June 2022, Mumbai:

The upcoming sixth edition of Garment Show of India in India will feature a Khadi Pavilion to promote handloom and sustainable weaves besides offering networking opportunities to visitors.

As per a Fashion Network report, featuring fashion shows, trend forecasting seminars, the show will present the latest in garment styles and technology to a diverse array of businesses. It will feature reputed apparel businesses including Reliance Retail, Aditya Birla Group, Shoppers Stop, Lifestyle, Max, Spencer’s Lulu’s, Dmart, and Central, etc.

The trade show will run from July 18 to 20 at the Noida Expo Centre in Sector 62. It will feature product categories including ethnic and western style garments, Khadi and eco-friendly clothing, maternity wear, sportswear, fabric and trims, handbags, leather goods, and retail technology, etc

07 June 2022, Mumbai:

Men’s occasion wear brand Tasva has expanded its retail presence by opening a new store in Bengaluru.

As per a Fashion Network report, the store has a large glass façade. Its interiors are painted in while and gold with a marble floor and geometric patterned details and has a number of sealing areas for shopping. The store houses Tasva’s entire selection of menswear and accessories, with dedicated sections for for suits, hats, footwear, and more.

Tasva opened its first ever store in Bengaluru after launching in 2021. The brand has since opened numerous stores this year, including its second most recent launch in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills in May.

A joint venture between designer TarunTahilianni and Aditya Birla Group, brand Tasva is designed to offer premium traditional wear at more affordable prices. The brand specialises in men’s wedding suits and accessories, designed with couturier Tahiliani’s signature take on heritage opulence.

30 May 2022, Mumbai:

Against a net loss after tax of Rs 99.45 crore posted during the same period last year, Arvind Fashions posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 22.38 crore in Q4 ended March 2022. The company’s consolidated revenue from operations grew to Rs 916.7 crore during the quarter against Rs 684.58 crore in the year-ago period.

Growth was led by a strong bounce back in demand and strong footfalls further aided by growth in other channels, including online and department stores. The company’s expenses during the quarter increased to Rs 927.63 crore compared to Rs 719.65 crore a year ago.

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For the fiscal ended March 31, 2022, the company narrowed its consolidated net loss to Rs 236.7 crore from Rs 595.99 crore in the preceding fiscal.

In FY22, the company’s consolidated revenue from operations grew to Rs 3,056.04 crore against Rs 1,911.91 crore in FY21, the company said.

Revenues from online channel grew to Rs 1,000 crore in FY22.

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Shailesh Chaturvedi, Managing Director and CEO says, the company achieved several milestones during FY22 on account of its refreshed brand identities, sharp retail execution, significant store and online retail expansion and a stronger balance sheet.

The company’s performance in second half of FY22 reflects the popularity of its brands amongst consumers and their resilience against the initial impact of the COVID-19 third wave in January 2022, adds Chaturvedi.

This sets the momentum for the company to capture a larger market share in FY23, he adds further.

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10 June 2022, Mumbai:

Foraying in the activewear segment, JSW Sports, a part of the JSW Group, has launched a new range under the ‘JSW Inspire’ brand. Co-owner of the Indian Premier League Delhi Capitals, apart from the Kabaddi team Haryana Steelers and football club Bengaluru IFC, JSW Sports is engaged in building India’s sports ecosystem.

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The brand aims to deliver high-quality activewear, says Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement, and JSW Paints.

Estimated at Rs 466.9 billion in 2018, India’s activewear market is expected to reach Rs 997.8 billion by 2024.

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From 2019-to 24, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 13.59 percent. Market growth got a boost from the pandemic which pushed up demand for clothing from brands such as Puma, Adidas and Reebok.

JSW Inspire’s will initially focus on online sales of its apparel range. The sports arm of the group, JSW Sports will encourage the development of sporting culture in India by maximizing the potential of Indian sports and athletics.

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03 June 2022, Mumbai:

India’s RMG exports grew by 22.08 per cent Y-o-Y to $2,935.73 million during April-May ‘22-23 from $2,404.67 million in April-May 2021. RMG exports 3.81 per cent to the country’s total merchandise export during the two months.

India’s RMG exports grew by 22,94 per cent to 1,360.95 million in May 2022 against, export of $1107 million in May 2021 RMG contributed 3.65 per cent in total merchandise export of May 2022, the ministry of commerce and industry said in a release.

India’s total merchandise export in May 2022 amounted to $37.29 billion, an increase of 15.46 per cent over $32.30 billion in May 2021. The export in April-May 2022-23 was $77.08 billion with an increase of 22.26 per cent over $63.05 billion in April-May 2021-22.

India’s merchandise import in May 2022 was $60.62 billion, an increase of 56.14 per cent over $38.83 billion in May 2021. The imports in April-May 2022-23 were $120.81 billion with an increase of 42.35 per cent over $84.87 billion in April-May 2021-22. The trade deficit in May 2022 was $23.33 billion, while it was $43.73 billion during April-May 2022-23.

27 May 2022, Mumbai:

Los Angeles-based Fashion Brand Forever 21, based in Los Angeles has launched its flagship store at the Sharat City Mall in Hyderabad.

The clothing brand operates as a licensee brand of Aditya Birla Fashion retail limited in India and the SAFTA countries. Its new store offers the latest global trends in comfort clothing.

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Spread across 4,218 sq. ft. at Sarath City Capital Mall, the store presents trending styles featuring women wear collection including fitted dresses, bodysuits, super crops, co-ords, jackets, satin and handkerchief tops, pop-colored accessories, and footwear and menswear collection ranging from graphic tees, cargoes, denims, shorts, and printed shirts.

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MukeshSoni, Business Head (India), Forever 21 says, Forever 21 brings the newest runway and catwalk trends from Los Angeles to young fashionistas at Forever 21’s hallmark ‘sweet prices.

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10 June 2022, Mumbai:

India’s first fabric and design commerce platform Fabriclore has collaborated with Line Fiesta, one of the eminent manufacturers of linen fabrics based out of Mumbai launched under the company ‘Vrijesh Natural’.

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Sandeep Sharma, Founder & Vice President – Operations, says, the alliance, grants Fabriclore100+ SKUs and,connects it with the e-commerce side of the business.

Created by handcraft weavers and printers, Fabriclore’s heritage of handloom fabrics along with its decades-old archives of textiles, serve as design inspirations to create new products.

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As per a *Textile Value Chain report, the company creates its products by mixing handloom weavers, block printers as well as cutting edge jacquard looms and space dyeing machines. This fusion defines its design philosophy, making its collections fresh and unique.

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CREDITS: *Textile Value Chain

02 June 2022, Mumbai:

Aditya Birla Group appointed PrashanthAluru, Former Executive, Meta and Bain & Company as the new CEO and Co-Founder, TMRW that will acquire as well as incubate over 30 direct-to-consumer fashion and lifestyle brands.

The move is in line with the group’s strategy to launch and back new-age digital ventures, it said in an announcement on Wednesday. The entity mirrors the house of brands model where a parent company acquires or incubates a portfolio of brands across consumer segments.

Aluru will be responsible for setting-up a nimble and agile founding team. Aluru, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur, comes with extensive experience in digital and technology across strategy, growth and investing, the company said announcing his appointment. He has also served as an angel investor and advisor to several startups, according to his LinkedIn profile.

With the launch of the venture, the company plans to “double down" on its ongoing program attracting new pools of capital.

TMRW will tap into the extensive range of capabilities and networks that the Aditya Birla Group and ABFRL ecosystems provide to emerging and disruptor brands.

27 May 2022, Mumbai:

Navyasa by Liva, the New Age sari brand from the Aditya Birla Group has launched a new marketing campaign featuring Bollywood Deepika Padukone.

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Focusing on the theme #freetobe, the campaign highlights the brand’s aim on the perception of saris amongst Indian women.

As per a Textile Value Chain report, the new collection offers vibrant and chic designs for modern women.

Developed by designers Abir and Nanki along with the internal design team at Liva, the range uses soft and flowy fabrics to allow effortless movement.

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Rajnikant Sabnavis, Chief Marketing Officer, Grasim Industries-Pulp and Fibre Division says, Navyasa by Liva redefines the sari category to beautifully capture the essence of modern Indian women. The campaign represents how a sari is breaking stereotypes with its fluid, breathable and comfortable fabrics like Liva Crepe and Satin. The Navyasa by Liva collection offers contemporary saris to empower women to move around with spirited optimism and #freetobe in their element.

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08 June 2022, Mumbai:

Fashion and lifestyle brand Jaypore has opened its second brick-and-mortar store in New Delhi.

Located within DLF Avenue mall in Saket, the new store houses the brand’s full range of men’s and women’s traditional wear as well as accessories, jewelry, homeware, and other goods.

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The bright, warmly lit store is colored in gold accents with a cream background. It features ornate carved display tables throughout.

The brand’s store in DLF Avenue is located alongside other Indian and international labels including Fossi, Melorra, Nautica, Replay, Tanishq, Vero Moda and Meena Bazaar. Jaypore’s store is located on the first floor of the mall.

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DLF Avenue was previously DLF Place Saket and was revamped as DLF Avenue with a new look, new brands, and curated spaces in a Rs 100 crore transformation in 2020.

Jaypore’srecently also opened a store in Lower Parel, Mumbai. It had already opened another store in the Pheonix Palladium Mall in March this year.

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30 May 2022, Mumbai:

The new luxury collection launched by ethnic wear retailer Indya offers traditional women’s wear ensembles for summer weddings. The maiden collection of the brand includes 19 ensembles, priced between Rs 6,500 and Rs 14,000 and ranging from classic to fusion styles.

The highlight of the collection is a rose-colored anarkali kurta set with a matching churidar and dupatta; an ombre sharara set in sage green.

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The collection also offers opulently sequined pre-stitched saris. Some of the garments in the collection are available in a number of color combinations for brighter and muted options.

Retailing a wide range of ethnic wear, Indya recently launched its summer 2022 collection for main line.

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It features more fusion style pieces for day wear from strappy crop tops to dress-style kurta sets as well as evening wear ensembles from peplum saris to gathered lehengas. Ethno-fusion brand Indya was launched by entrepreneurs Shivani Poddar and Tanvi Malik in 2016. The duo also run womenswear brand FabAlley.

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27 May 2022, Mumbai:

Khadim India’s revenue declined 41 percent to Rs 159 during the fourth quarter ended March 2022 as against Rs 273 crore revenues it posted in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

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*As per a Fashion Network report, the net profit of the company declined to Rs 3 crore during the quarter as against a net profit of Rs 11 crore it reported in the year-ago period.

For the financial year 2021-22, the company reported a net profit of Rs 6 crore while its revenue for the year stood at Rs 607 crore.

In its earnings report, the company attributed the drop in revenue and profit to COVID-19 disruptions caused during the first half of the year.

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However, Khadim’s sales rebounded during the last two quarters, and it expects growth momentum to continue going forward on the back of its retail expansion.

Khadim expanded its retail presence during the year by increasing its store count to over 780.

It plans to strengthen its retail presence further during the current financial year.

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CREDITS: *A Fashion Network report.