01 November 2021, Mumbai:

Kewal Kiran Clothing's net profit increased 194.98 percent to Rs 27.02 crore in the quarter ending September 2021, compared to Rs 9.16 crore in the preceding quarter. Sales increased by 159.45% to Rs 175.08 crore in the quarter ending September 2021, compared to Rs 67.48 crore in the preceding quarter.

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd had a 195 percent increase in net profit to Rs 27 crore ($3.7 million) Business Standard in the second quarter of 2021, compared to a net profit of Rs 9 crore in the previous quarter.

The company's revenue for the quarter increased by 159 percent to Rs 175 crore, up from Rs 67 crore in the previous fiscal year's similar period.

Kewal Kiran's revenue for the first half of the current fiscal year was Rs 276 crore, with a net profit of Rs 36 crore from April to September. Killer, Integriti, LawmanPg3, Easies, and Desi Belle are among the brands owned by Kewal Kiran. The firm has 336 retail locations in 210 cities across 25 states and sells on India's main e-commerce platforms.

Over the following two years, the firm plans to expand its retail footprint in India, with a goal of reaching 500 stores.

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22nd October 2021, Mumbai:

Allen Solly has launched a new denim range for women of diverse sizes. As per a Business Insider report, the range has been launched with a new campaign titled ‘Own Your Shape’ that addresses the growing concerns– ‘one-size-fits-all’, as women struggle to find the perfect fit denim.

Conceptualized by Ogilvy India, the campaign includes a new film featuring three girls of different body types, trying different styles. The denim fit each of their body types equally well.

They are seen admiring each other’s styles and the way the denim complements their body shapes. They raise a toast for having the freedom to choose more from multiple styles that fits their body perfectly and not the other way around, thanks to Allen Solly

The idea behind the ‘Own Your Shape’ campaign is to break away from the stereotype of clothing or the notion of specific styles for certain body shapes and address the diverse sizes of Indian women.

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30th October 2021, Mumbai:

Bela Signora is a women’s clothing brand that opened in 2019.

Inspired by the culture of Rajasthan, the clothing and accessories are handmade keeping in mind all aspects of sustainability and current fashion trends.

At the current point of time, the brand is offering a wide range of traditional clothing as well as Indo-western wear, be it ghagra-choli, kanchli, or Kurti. Apart from traditional attire, there is also a wide range of Indo-western wear for women who like to flaunt a blend of tradition along with fashion.

The brand donates a reasonable part of its earnings to charities and humanitarian causes helping to better the lives of the underprivileged.

The ethnic wear industry in the country has evolved significantly. The rising female workforce is one reason.

There has been a rise in their purchasing power and awareness about fashion. The sari segment dominates the industry with a share of around 47 percent followed by salwar kameez and lehenga. Though women are getting attracted to western wear, traditional Indian clothes are still essential in most parts of the country, and hence the demand for them is expected to grow.

The ethnic wear industry has also garnered interest from celebrities who are investing in opening their own apparel lines.

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20th October 2021, Mumbai:

Page Industries, India's largest textile manufacturer and the only licensee of Jockey and Speedo in the country was honoured with the ESG India Leadership Award for Green Supply Chain.

The firm was named the winner for its outstanding procedures in acquiring items from ecologically responsible vendors and maintaining an ethical supply chain. The award is organised by ESGRisk.ai, India's first ESG rating business and part of the Acuité Group.

The ESG leadership award recognises different elements of Page's supply chain accomplishments in FY 2019-20. OEKO-TEX certification is one of them: 90 per cent of essential fabric suppliers are OEKO-TEX certified, and the business intends to have all of its vendors and suppliers certified by FY2022.

Furthermore, WRAP certification is held by 78 per cent of the garment outsourcing divisions in order to maintain a responsible supply chain.

“We are pleased to be recognised as an ESG leader for the sustainable measures adopted in our supply chain,”

Ganesh VS, the company's CEO and ED stated. Our aim is to become a leading clothing company by achieving balanced growth while focusing on quality, innovation, and sustainable practices, resulting in long-term value for all of our stakeholders.

It is important that our suppliers embrace our values and vision and increase the sustainability standards in our supply chain in order to realise our mission and assure ethical behaviour."

We seek to interact with environmentally and socially certified suppliers, work with them, and co-create with them in order to achieve joint success and long-term value creation, he continued.

We still have a long way to go on this road of continuous improvement, and we're dedicated to working with our suppliers to get there.

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 30th October 2021, Mumbai:

For autumn/winter children’s clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma has 100 percent cotton sweaters, green denim, and a very wearable festive collection.

It will soon announce the launch of innerwear and sleepwear for children before the season is out.

This brand is run by star Alia Bhatt and is less than a year old. Ed-a-Mamma caters to children in the age group of 2 to 14 years and seeks to nurture a love of nature among children through its choice of themes, fabrics, and ethos.

Operating on an exclusively D2C business model, the brand which launched with 150 styles now has 800 options live on its website.

While the business is entirely self-funded, investors in a Series A round are valuing the company at Rs 150 crores, which sets a new benchmark for children’s clothing in India. The next focus is to ramp up production and bring consumers a bigger, even better spring/summer collection next year.

The products are made with completely natural fibers. This is a completely vegan-compliant brand.

Sustainable clothing for children at an affordable price point will continue to be the cornerstone of the brand, while driving the overall brand goal, to get children and their parents to love and look after their planet.

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20th October 2021, Mumbai:

Leading apparel manufacturer and exclusive licensee of Jockey and Speedo in India, Page Industries has been honored with the leadership award for Green Supply Chain at ESG India Leadership Awards. The company was awarded for its excellent sourcing practices from environmentally responsible suppliers and an ethical supply chain.

The virtual awards were organized by ESGRisk.ai, India's first ESG rating company which is part of the Acuité Group. The award highlights various aspects of Page’s FY 2019-20 supply chain achievements. These include OEKO-TEX certification – 90 percent of the critical fabric suppliers are OEKO-TEX certified, and the company aims to ensure that all its vendors and suppliers get the same certification by FY 2022.

Another notable point is 78 percent of the garment outsourcing divisions of the company are Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP)-certified to maintain a responsible supply chain. Further, procurement from domestic suppliers has increased by 13.6 percent.

Sustainability and ESG practices are embedded in each aspect of Page Industries’ operations and its entire value chain including procurement, designing, manufacturing, and logistics, thereby creating shared long-term value for all stakeholders. The company is committed to responsible sourcing of materials and resource efficiency across all its facilities.

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22nd October 2021, Mumbai:

Adidas India has roped in global superstar and youth icon Deepika Padukone as the brand ambassador to work closely on the brand’s commitment towards fitness; both physical and emotional. The partnership will focus on breaking barriers and exploring limitless possibilities.

Together, Padukone and Adidas aim to create a powerful synergy as the two share similar values. With her collaboration, Adidas will strengthen its focus on democratizing and diversifying sport for women through inspiring personalities.

As a global youth icon and someone who champions mental well-being and personal betterment, Padukone fits in beautifully with the brand’s ambition of creating positive change through sports and movement. With her association, Adidas hopes to inspire more women to see and realize their possibilities, says Sunil Gupta, Senior Director, Adidas, India.

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19th October 2021, Mumbai:

aLL: The Plus Size store from the Future Group has launched a limited-edition festive season collection for plus-size men and women across the country.

The brand has launched a campaign with two body-positive influencers reveling in the festive glory to promote its latest collection.

The collection has Zari embroidered kurtas or royal foil print flowy dresses for women, while for men it has kurtas, jackets, shirts, and more.

Established in 2005, ‘aLL: A Little Larger’ is a fashion clothing brand that celebrates beauty beyond size with an exquisite collection dedicated to providing apparel and accessories for plus-size clothing for men and women. Being the first Indian brand to enter this category, aLL: The Plus Size Store caters to a niche segment and gives one every reason to be what they are and the freedom to choose what they want to be. It offers a wide range of trendy and stylish collections ranging from classic styles to unconventional designs so that one does not have to compromise on fashion, size, or fit.

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