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India’s lingerie market to grow to $10.9 billion by 2032: IMARC Group

26 December 2024, Mumbai

Growth of internet retail, rising disposable incomes and greater fashion consciousness is spurring the growth of lingerie market in India. As per a report by the IMARC Group, from $4.9 billion in 2023 the market is expected to reach $10.9 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.32 per cent during 2024-2032.

Driven by the changing trends in consumer behavior and preferences, the Indian lingerie market is undergoing a significant transformation. There is a growing demand for personalised lingerie in the country with consumers demanding unique shapes and sizes.

The rise of virtual fitting rooms and AI recommendations is also boosting consumer engagement with women preferring lingerie combining style with support.

Opting for modern designs incorporating traditional elements, women are seeking stylish, comfortable, and practical lingerie. There is a growing focus on personal style and self-expression, especially in cities. The rise of e-commerce has made it easier to access various brands and styles from home.

Boosting demand for trendy and high-quality lingerie, influencers and celebrities are promoting brands and styles to their followers. More brands are investing in digital marketing to reach their audiences with equally more consumers choosing lingerie brands that focus on sustainability and ethics.

Driven by a growing environmental awareness, brands are using organic cotton and recycled materials to reduce waste. Consumers’ demands to know the social impact of their products is pushing brands to be more transparent.

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The Pant Project engages Gen Z with experiential denim installation at IIT Bombay

26 December 2024, Mumbai

The Pant Project, a leading clothing brand known for its custom and ready-to-wear pants, launched an innovative experiential campaign at Mood Indigo, Asia’s largest college cultural festival, held at IIT Bombay from December 25–27, 2024. The centerpiece of the campaign, created with "Experimental Much?," is a giant pant installation made entirely of denim, embodying the brand's commitment to creativity and individuality.

Targeting Gen Z, the activation encouraged festival-goers to interact with the installation by doodling, spray-painting, and leaving their mark. This immersive experience aimed to foster a sense of community and self-expression, aligning with the values of authenticity and creativity cherished by the younger generation.

"Our goal is to create a deep, emotional connection with Gen Z through this initiative," said Dhruv Toshniwal, Co-Founder of The Pant Project. "It’s about more than jeans; it’s about celebrating individuality and leaving a lasting impression."

Known for its premium denim collection, including relaxed-fit and power-stretch slim-fit jeans, the brand focuses on comfort, durability, and style. Sukita Tapadia, CMO, emphasized, "This activation transforms denim into a medium for self-expression, inspiring a stronger bond with our audience."

The campaign underscores The Pant Project’s mission to blend innovation with meaningful engagement, ensuring Gen Z feels seen, heard, and connected.

The Pant Project, founded in 2020 by Dhruv and Udit Toshniwal, offers custom and ready-to-wear pants with expert tailoring and premium materials. Backed by decades of textile expertise, the brand delivers quality, style, and a seamless shopping experience.

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Lifestyle launches new store in Mumbai

26 December 2024, Mumbai

Multi-brand fashion and lifestyle chain from the Landmark Group, Lifestyle has launched a new outlet in Phoenix Palladium Mall, Mumbai.

Designed to offer an expansive range of apparel, accessories, and beauty products, the store is segmented to feature both Indian and international brands, catering to men, women, and children. It boasts a diverse selection of apparel, including western and trend-driven styles, as well as ethnic wear. Some of the prominent brands featured in the store include Vero Moda, Levi's, Ginger, Melange, and Forever New.

The store also offers an extensive collection of women’s handbags from brands such as Guess, Code, Allen Solly, and Van Heusen. A standout feature of the new outlet is its dedicated watches section. Timepieces from brands such as Titan, Timex, Boss, Fossil, Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, and Armani Exchange are displayed in elegant glass cabinets. The store also boasts of digital screens showcasing brand campaigns and product details.

A one-stop destination for trend-conscious shoppers in Mumbai, the store offers a curated mix of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle essentials.

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MiniKlub opens second store in Kashmir

26 December 2024, Mumbai

Renowned kidswear brand MiniKlub has opened its second store in Kashmir in the Anantnag district. The brand’s first store was inaugurated in Srinagar.

Located in the Laizal locality of KP Road, the new store caters to children’s apparel requirements. Designed to enhance the parents’ shopping experience, it caters to all their kids’ apparel needs, says Rahul Devanshu Singh, Country Head-North, Miniklub.

A celebration of childhood, the brand’s new collections offer the best in kidswear fashion to its customers in South Kashmir. Reflecting Kashmir’s chilly weather, the collection offers an extensive range of stylish and high-quality apparel for kids. It includes clothing options for newborns and trendy outfits for kids upto 8 years of age.

A leader in kid’s fashion, MiniKlub is present in over 450 multi-brand outlets. The brand also has 65 exclusive brand outlets across 35 cities besides being present on all major e-commerce websites and on its own dedicated e-commerce store.

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Westside expands presence with a new store in Chennai

26 December 2024, Mumbai

The flagship fashion and lifestyle brand of Trent Ltd, Westside has expanded its retail presence by opening its newest store in Chennai.

Embodying the brand’s commitment to offer stylish and high-quality products that celebrate its individuality and sophistication, the new store is designed with elegance and thoughtfulness. It seeks to provide an exceptional retail experience to the brand’s customers.

Established in 1998 as a part of the Tata Group, Trent Ltd operates one of India’s largest and fastest-growing retail chains, Westside. A leader in fashion and lifestyle, the company offers a dynamic range of products, including women’s wear, menswear, kidswear, footwear, lingerie, cosmetics, perfumes, and accessories.

As a Tata Group-company, Trent conforms to its sustainability and compliance standards. Engaging in mindfulness business practices, it ensures each of its customers’ shopping experience reaffirms the group’s commitment to quality and innovation.

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New Balance launches two new collections in India

26 December 2024, Mumbai

Strengthening its presence in the country, New Balance has launched its premium Made in USA and Made in UK collections in India.

Currently available at the brand’s stores in Mumbai, and Bengaluru, these collections showcase the brand’s artistic skills and its cultural heritage.

Reflecting the brand’s independent spirit, the Made in USA collection combines advanced technology with timeless design. Manufactured in five US factories and one factory in the UK, the collection emphasises on the importance of good quality materials, and meticulous craftsmanship to ensure each of the brand’s shoes meets high standards of durability and style.

With a legacy spanning over 75 years, the Made in USA collection reflects the expertise of American footwear designers. Teddy Santis, Founder, Aime Leon, a lifestyle brand launches these seasonal collection as the brand’s Creative Director. The brand’s shoes are available in five colors—Grey, Navy with White, Black with White, Sulphur, and Grey Black.

A testament to New Balance’s innovation and craftsmanship since 1982, the Made in UK collection features a modernised profile with materials like pigskin suede and mesh, it incorporates FuelCell cushioning for added comfort. This range offers the 991 footwear model in six colors, such as Black with Smoked Pearl and Silver, Dove with Alloy and Silver, and Coco Mocca with Off White.

The launch of these collections in India, helps New Balance is strengthen its retail presence in the country, besides providing consumers with an access to high-quality, heritage-inspired footwear.

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Nitori makes India debut with first brick-and-mortar store in Mumbai

24 December 2024, Mumbai

Foraying into the Indian market, Japanese home decor, furniture, and accessories brand Nitori opened its first brick-and-mortar store across 32,000 sq ft at the R City Mall in Ghatkopar, Mumbai. The brand plans to open 3,000 stores across the world by 2032.

The store allows the brand to promote its mission to enrich people’s homes across the world, says Masanori Takeda India, Executive Vice President, Nitori Holdings Co. It offers Indian consumers premium-quality products and a haven for all their home furnishing needs.

Nitori joins international brands including H&M, Aldo, Birkenstock and Mango in R City Mall. Spanning 1.2 million sq ft, the store has reportedly approximately one million monthly visitors.

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OY expands into Southeast Asia in partnership with SBM Bharti Services

26 December 2024, Mumbai

A fashion brand under the esteemed Varija Lifestyles, Office You (OY) is expanding its operations into Southeast Asia market, covering Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. The brand has partnered with SBM Bharti Services for this expansion.

Women in Southeast Asia continue to shop for outdated and uninspiring workwear, says Varija Bajaj, Founder, OY. Through its new offerings, the brand aims to enable these women to command respect by choosing clothes that blend style with comfort. With over 20 years of industry experience, the brand is an expert in incorporating skin tone balance and figure correction techniques in its garments, and aims to introduce this technique in Southeast Asia, she adds.

Including luxurious reimaginations of classics like the pencil skirt and an innovative corporate or formal saree, the collection merges contemporary aesthetics with traditional grace. Its OY’s make women feel empowered and stylish, whether they're leading meetings, presenting in boardrooms, or closing deals.

As demand for high-quality and versatile workwear continues to grow exponentially, this expansion marks a significant step in the brand's mission to provide women with stylish, functional, and impressive clothing options that also align with their ambitions and success.

Akhil Kumar Shrivastava, the brand’s Chairman, opines, demand for high-quality and versatile workwear is growing exponentially across the region.

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Powerlook projects 50% revenue rise in FY25

26 December 2024, Mumbai

Men’s fashion brand, Powerlook expects revenues in the current fiscal to rise by 50 per cent to Rs 150 crore from Rs 100 crore in the previous fiscal.

The brand also plans to expand its retail footprint to 15 stores by March next year. It recently opened five new stores spanning 30,000 sq ft in three states including Maharashtra (Mumbai), Gujarat, (Vadodara and Surat) and Karnataka (Bengaluru), notes Raghav Pawar, Co-Founder.

With the opening of these five new stores, the brand’s total store count increased to 13, adds Pawar. Its sales also grew by 25 per cent with the opening of each of these store, demonstrating the brand’s well-executed and result-driven expansion strategy.

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Reliance Retail to launch Shein on Ajio platform

24 December 2024, Mumbai

Four and half years after the Indian government banned it, Reliance Retail plans to launch Chinese fast fashion label Shein in the country starting with its fashion and lifestyle platform Ajio.

The Indian government had banned the Shein app in June 2020 following escalation of India-China border conflict. Shein was among the over 50 Chinese apps banned then by the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY).

A global fashion major, Singapore-based Shein will compete directly with Tata Group's value fashion chain Zudio and Flipkart-owned Myntra in India in the fast fashion, affordable space. Reliance Retail Ventures had signed a partnership with Shein last year to sell its fast fashion range in India on its platforms.

Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, says, Reliance Retail will host an indigenous retail platform on infrastructure in India with Shein having no access to, or rights over, such data.

According to an October report by Reuters citing data by The Information, Shein's revenue growth slowed to 23 per cent in H1, FY24 from 40 per cent in the previous year, ahead of a stock market listing in London.

As per a report by consulting firm Redseer Strategy Consultants, the Indian fast fashion market is expected to cross $50 billion in sales by FY31. Indian fast fashion would make up for 25-30 per cent of overall fashion retail by FY31 in the Indian market.

However, the market is flooded with hundreds of unorganised players competing for market share. Reliance Retail Ventures has signed a technology agreement with Roadget Business Pte to develop an indigenous ecommerce retail platform, Goyal adds. The platform intends to create a network of local manufacturers and suppliers to manufacture and sell products under the brand name Shein, he further states.

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