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IMAGINING SUSTAINABLE FASHION AWARD'22: Vishal Tolambia, Winner

01 April 2022, Mumbai:

The winner of the IMAGINING SUSTAINABLE FASHION competition was announced during a webinar broadcast on March 30 at 4pm attended by Giusy Bettoni, CEO of C.L.A.S.S. Eco Hub, Anna Detheridge, President of Connecting Cultures, Dio Kurazawa, Founding Partner of The Bear Scouts, Stefania Ricci, Director of the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum.

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Vishal Tolambia, 24, a graduate with an MA in Fashion Futures from the London College of Fashion and in Fashion Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology India, is a Fashion Sustainability researcher and a multidisciplinary designer.

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In 2021, Vishal founded the organization Humanity-centred designs (HCD) with the aim of transforming "human-centred design into humanity-centred designs through sustainable practices to foster the Fashion Industry."

"Vishal's project resonated with us for its impactful vision where we will be able to immerse ourselves with real time information and insight,” said Giusy Bettoni and Anna Detheridge.

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IMAGINING SUSTAINABLE FASHION AWARD'22: Vishal Tolambia, Winner

NIFT Fest: Indian Ocean's soulful performance

01 April 2022, Mumbai:

NIFT

Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resources.

An Annual fest of NIFT, A fest where you will witness great playback singer, (special guest).

An amalgamation of Comedy, Cultural, Sports, Food, Social Services, Literary & Dramatics Competitions.

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Goes without saying ever since the pandemic struck two years ago under the over-dosing of online classes and virtual meets VCs, for an ecstatic change attending an offline fest was an absolute feast/ treat for students' eyes at NIFT Delhi.

Clearly, The fest's fascinating line-up of events included a larger-than-life fashion show and a live & lively performance by the Indian Ocean. 

*NIFT is a wonderful place to play, says the Indian Ocean The band gave a soulful performance at the fest and sang Bandheh to Tu Kisi Rail Si and some songs from their upcoming album.

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Rahul Ram, the bass guitarist, and vocalist of the band said to the students, “We should congratulate you for being the first college to do an offline festival after the pandemic.

That’s why we say that art leads the way, man. We last played at NIFT 10 years ago, and even then, it was a wonderful place to play, and even now, it is beautiful to see you guys.”

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CREDITS: TOI (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff).

NIFT Fest: Indian Ocean's soulful performance

3DLOOK introduces 'YourFit 2.0'

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

3DLOOK introduces 'YourFit 2.0,' the first omnichannel virtual fitting room that can be shared.

It provides a newly customized recommendation engine that allows consumers to virtually try on AI-selected goods based on their body shape and dimensions, fit preference, inventory, and best-sellers, simplifying the online shopping experience and simulating the sales associate.

Furthermore, YourFit 2.0's new social sharing feature encourages customers to share their try-ons with a single tap, promoting brand re-engagement and bringing new customers back to the brand's website as a form of customer acquisition.

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Furthermore, the platform enables a simplified and frictionless in-store experience utilizing sophisticated NFC and RFID technology to 'tap-to-virtual fit,' or it can be used with QR codes to scan-to-virtual fit,' allowing consumers to have the same brand experience regardless of where they choose to buy.

3DLOOK, the global leader in AI-first mobile body measuring and virtual try-on solutions, has unveiled YourFit 2.0, the much-anticipated omnichannel fashion personalization and engagement platform.

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The strategy is designed to help fashion brands and retailers overcome huge increases in return rates, which are bad for the bottom line and the sustainability efforts of the digital age.

The new B2B SaaS platform is intended to revolutionize the game for both businesses and customers by fully replicating the fitting room experience online.

YourFit 2.0 combines a thrilling photorealistic virtual try-on with rapid feedback on what size would fit best, thanks to its unique core technology that accurately gathers and analyses clients' body data.

The system may also link the retail location to the brand's YourFit 2.0 merchant account, allowing for proximity-based notifications and marketing while customers are in stores.

"Over the last year, we've spent hundreds of hours listening to feedback from brands, retailers, and consumers to re-imagine what a virtual fit experience should look like to match the needs of today's digital consumers.

Fit is a source of frustration for everyone, both brands and for consumers. Returns are inconvenient, and customers want a better method to see and choose the best-fitting items.

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"The new YourFit 2.0 helps innovative firms overcome this obstacle by giving them the digital tools they need to accompany customers on their purchasing experience no matter where they are, while also driving better sustainability and inclusion," said Vadim Rogovskiy, 3DLOOK's CEO.

According to 3DLOOK, fashion firms can now introduce YourFit 2.0 capabilities in less than a week, rather than months, as opposed to other solutions on the market, which may take up to six months. According to the firm, the new connection is presently available for Shopify and Shopify Plus, with other e-commerce platforms on the way.

YourFit 2.0 comes with API and SDK packages optimized for both web and native IOS and Android on all platforms. 

"In our combined forty years in the fashion industry, we've seen firsthand how difficult it is to match clients with the correct size.

With sustainability and inclusiveness at the heart of Date of Birth, a digital marketplace where customers can discover and purchase sustainable, inclusive, and local fashion manufacturers, it's critical that everyone can find the proper size and fit quickly.

Wes McCaw and Noah Treshnell, co-founders of Date of Birth, one of the first organizations to implement YourFit 2.0, said, "Our relationship with 3DLOOK lets our clients discover their fit in seconds and delivers an experience that lowers returns and the hefty environmental cost that comes with it."

Customers that use 3DLOOK's solutions have witnessed overall declines in return rates of 30% year over year, along with four times gain in e-commerce conversions and a 30% boost in AOV, according to the business (average order value).

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CREDITS: Retail Wit & Apparel Resources.

3DLOOK introduces 'YourFit 2.0'

Estilos launches E-stores worldwide

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

Fashion brand, Estilos has launched E-stores worldwide.

The online stores are a commitment to high street fashion that offers a world of total freedom to express oneself without judgment.

 

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In the current product offering, Estilos offers a diverse collection spread across 5 categories. est - Ayus, is the Ayurveda clothing line where ayus are derived from Sanskrit which means life and cure.

The amazing Black and white by Estilos at est is the signature collection. est - Masterjee is the premium range of customized clothing lines reachable to all.

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est - Denimite is the amazing denim collection and est - A 100 mile has a range of the best leather & Biker leather jackets in the offering with relevant accessories.

The other collections which support the above five collections are the digitally printed tees from est - Terrimeri collection and est - jour collection having the latest scarves and accessories.

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Estilos launches E-stores worldwide

Europe is to crack down on fast fashion

30 March 2022, Mumbai:

Europe is to crack down on fast fashion through proposals to make the clothing made and worn there more durable, reusable, repairable and recyclable.

The sustainable textiles strategy, due to be unveiled on Wednesday, will target clothes at every stage of use, including design, repair, and recycling.

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The initiative aims to boost the market for sustainably made garments.

Manufacturers will have to ensure their clothes are eco-friendly and hard-wearing.

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And consumers will be given more information on how to reuse, repair, and recycle their clothes.

Iona Popescu of environmental NGO, the Environmental Coalition on Standards, said the rules to be announced by the European Commission are designed to bring in longer-lasting products that can be used multiple times rather than worn a few times then thrown away.

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CREDITS: BBC (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff)

Europe is to crack down on fast fashion

Manish Malhotra unveils new collection at FDCI X LFW

29 March 2022, Mumbai:

Designer Manish Malhotra unveiled his latest collection Diffuse at FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week.

The collection comprises 82 looks, high on both glamour and comfort. It plays with a variety of colorful prints and textures, creating almost a psychedelic mood board.

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The designer touched on all aspects of leisure through this collection. Besides hints of athleisure and hip-hop, the collection also features glitter and shimmer.

It offered separates, suits, jackets, slit gowns, suit dresses, etc. A mosaic-printed skirt on Lakshmi Rana and a cape sari on Candice Pinto were the highlights ofthecollection.

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Despite having a distinguished identity of its own, the collection aligns perfectly with the spirit of Malhotra’s main collection. It meets all his business standpoints — design integrity, an independent product brief, and a different pricing structure. 

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Russia: As western fashion businesses pull out it looks to China & India

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

As Russia continues to struggle as a result of the hole left by the vast migration of western fashion retail enterprises, the country is now looking east for solutions.

The Russian Council of Shopping Centers (RCSC) has allegedly stated that China, India, Iran, and Turkey are being considered to close the gap.

The RCSC went on to say that it is now in talks with its representatives in each of the four nations indicated above to identify alternatives to western fashion labels.

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According to a statement on the RCSC website, a list of international firms that have temporarily shut down their operations in Russia has been issued to them in order to find acceptable replacements.

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This, according to reports, will assist complement or totally replacing goods from deceased firms with products of comparable quality and design.

RCSC is unique in that it includes both developers and shopping center owners, as well as retail chain operators.

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CREDITS: Reuters & Apparel Resources.

Russia: As western fashion businesses pull out it looks to China & India

Six design entrepreneurs showcased in Circular Design Challenge 4.0 at LFW

29 March 2022, Mumbai:

Six design entreprenuers were shortlisted for India’s first and largest sustainable fashion award presented by R|Elan TM  Fashion for Earth in association with FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week, United Nations and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 

Opening the Sustainable Fashion Day at the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week March 23-27, the Circular Design Challenge 4.0 aimed to promote and nurture environmental champions of the future in the field of fashion, by providing them a platform to present their innovations that are rooted in the principles of circularity.

 

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Pieux  by  Pratyush Kumar was felicitated as the winner by Sunil Sethi, Chairman, FDCI.

He received prizes worth Rs 20 lakhs to convert his sustainable fashion idea into an impactful business reality, in addition to an exclusive opportunity to showcase his sustainable collection at the next FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week and valuable industry exposure and linkages.

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The finalists: Chamar by Sudheer Rajbhar, Humanity Centred Designs by Vishal Tolambia, Pieux by Pratyush Kumar, Sanah Sharma by Sanah Sharma, SATAT by Radhika Malhotra and Thaely by Ashay Bhave presented their collections to the final jury.

Vipul Shah, COO – Petrochemicals Business, Reliance Industries said over the past four seasons, the Circular Design Challenge has become a big movement in the Indian fashion industry, which is nurturing talent in the sustainable and environment-friendly sphere.

Atul Bagai, Head, United Nations Environment Programme Country Office, India, added, the 4th edition of the ‘Circular Design Challenge’ helps identify and encourage talented designers to advance circular design in India.

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Six design entrepreneurs showcased in Circular Design Challenge 4.0 at LFW

All Plus One showcases size inclusive RTW @ FDCI X LFW

29 March 2022, Mumbai:

On the concluding day of FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week, plus size retailer All Plus Size showcased its latest collection of size-inclusive ready-to-wear.

The collection offered spring floral, wearable separates, summer dresses for women in mini and maxi lengths, bohemian-style or sporty accessories, utilitarian trousers and printed shirts.

 

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The collection was endorsed by actress Neha Dhupia as the showstopper. She walked the runway wearing a floral maxi dress paired with a summery white overcoat and stacked bangles.

Her look was inspired by resort wear but also had a hint of occasion wear and encapsulated the breezy feel of the collection.

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FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week ran from March 23-27 at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium at India Gate in New Delhi.

The event was also broadcast physical runway shows live on the organizers’ respective websites and social media accounts this season and clothing was available to purchase in the designer showroom.

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All Plus One showcases size inclusive RTW @ FDCI X LFW

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