21 October 2022, Mumbai:

Aachho has opened a retail outlet in New Delhi. The store has two floors and is spread across an area of 1000 sq ft.

This ethnic wear brand for women was launched in 2018 in the online ethnic fashion space and with this launch is eyeing a larger market share in offline retail. The brand is growing at 20 per cent a year and the collection includes ethnic apparel, footwear, jewellery, and accessories.

The brand captures the rich diversity of Rajasthan in the form of traditional colours and the technique of hand-block printing. In terms of prints and colours, everything is subtle and stands out. The combinations are suited for an everyday look as well as a brunch look.

There are plenty of options when it comes to the style of a particular set. There are straight kurtas and anarkalis with Gota-Patti detailing and hand-painted lehengas. Dresses are made out of cotton, maxi in length with hand-block print all over. The home decor section has bedsheets and cushion covers.

Consumers have turned to ethnic wear in a big way. They are upgrading their wardrobes for the festivities and the wedding season. So the demand for ethnic and occasion wear has picked up at Indian malls and retailers.

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20 October 2022, Mumbai:

US Polo Assn has expanded its retail presence with the addition of a new store in Lucknow. With this store launch, Lucknow is now hosting to seven exclusive US Polo Assn stores.

The new store houses the latest autumn/winter collection along with the brand’s other collections and carries the entire range of sportswear, denim, children’s wear, footwear, and innerwear.

US Polo Assn celebrates the tradition and lifestyle of polo by capturing the authenticity, camaraderie, passion, and competitiveness of the sport. US Polo Assn brand products are officially sanctioned by the United States Polo Association, the governing body for the sport of polo in the United States.

US Polo Assn is focusing on key growth regions such as India to fuel its growth and aiming to further expand its retail network across India by opening stores in metros, first and second-tier cities, and beyond. The brand offers premium, relaxed casualwear.

The products are sold through its licensing program in over 135 countries at independent retail stores, department stores and US Polo Assn brand stores.US Polo Assnis retailed in India by Arvind Fashions. US Polo Assn offers apparel for men, women, and children as well as accessories and footwear.

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15 October 2022, Mumbai:

Monte Carlo’s revenue rose five per cent in the second quarter compared to the second quarter of last year.

Sales were good on the back of a strong brand equity among consumers, the latest fashion products and superior quality aided by solid end-of-season sales and an encouraging festive season across India. During the quarter,

Ludhiana-based apparel brand strengthened its retail presence in India with the opening of 13 new EBOs. Now the company has a total of 335 EBOs.

The company also has a strong order booking for the next summer season via the recently held order booking exhibition. The winter season has started early this year in some parts of India which will have a positive impact on the company’s growth and volume for the quarters coming ahead, for which the management of the company is confident.

Monte Carlo operates in segments such as woolens, cotton, cotton blended, knitted, and woven apparel. Monte Carlo’s revenue grew 130 percent in the April-June quarter this fiscal, helped by volume growth and price increase.

During the quarter, the company saw strong demand across segments. The growth in sales was contributed by both volume growth and calibrated price increase on the back of a steep rise in cotton prices.

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13 October 2022, Mumbai:

Jimmy Choo has launched an exclusive capsule collection for the Indian market.

The collection features a perfect amalgam of sparkle and glamour and a glittering interpretation of the brand’s classic Bing 100 shoes complete with a jewellery-esque crystal strap and slender heel. The Bon Bon evening bag has also been given a champagne sandy glitter fabric.

Jimmy Choo has held a number of exclusive launches for the Indian market. In 2021, the brand teamed up with celebrity Rhea Kapoor to launch its Core Collection in the country. More recently, the brand launched its Varenne Avenue handbag line in India. Jimmy Choo retails in India through five stores located across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore. The luxury accessories brand opened its first store in India in 2007.

Jimmy Choo is upbeat about the luxury footwear brand’s prospects and is working hard to widen its appeal to millennial consumers as well as retain its core, slightly older customer base. The company has expanded its accessories design team and will transition out of older accessories groups.

Jimmy Choo believes there is a meaningful opportunity to expand its global presence with a particular focus on Asia. The new team is working diligently to introduce multiple new collections over the coming seasons.

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14 October 2022, Mumbai:

Menswear brand Selected Homme has launched a campaign with brand ambassador Saif Ali Khan. The campaign opens with a voice-over by Saif Ali Khan, who elucidates what fashion means to him.

The camerawork follows Saif through a setup of big pillars, clean walls, straight lines, off- centered angles, captured through various angles, thus transporting the viewer into Saif’s surreal world of sartorialism. A visual depiction of Saif’s style journey, the film captures how he embraces his authentic self, being comfortable, suave, and elegant in his skin.

Saif Ali Khan has been associated with Selected Homme since 2019. The brand sees the actor as an extension of itself – sharp, understated, and striking. The European men’s wear brand plans to expand to multiple markets across India. The brand is committed to making every collection as sustainable as possible.

Selected Homme is all about premium fabrics and classic styling with a strong focus on quality. The brand offers a subtle and interesting addition to the premium men’s wear segment with its impeccable tailoring.

The collection complements the modern lifestyle and seamlessly adapts to the fashion preferences of men. Selected Homme, owned by Bestseller, the Danish clothing company, is present in 15 countries through more than 2500 wholesalers worldwide.

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14 October 2022, Mumbai:

Madame is looking at a surge in sales during the upcoming festive season. Over the last year; Madame has opened more than 20 stores in Tier II cities. To cater to the rising fashion consciousness in smaller cities like Guwahati, the fashion brand has introduced a new range that will be delivered through a dedicated distribution channel in the eastern region.

Madame has activated plans to invigorate customer demand with a range of discounts and innovative offers across categories while simultaneously strengthening the backend with increased inventory and efficient logistics.

Madame’s apparel is available through multiple channels –through the brand’s digital portal and other popular e-commerce websites like Myntra and Amazon. In the brick-and-mortar space, Madame is available at over 150 storefronts and another 700 retail touchpoints across the country.

Madame was created in 1993 to meet the fashion needs of progressive and modern Indian women. It has a strong client base and provides high-quality, reasonably priced clothing for Indian customers.

The brand philosophy is to inspire young women to express their individuality and spirit through accessible fashion. At Madame, personal expression through fashion is not just about clothing, but about giving confidence to young women in India. In keeping with this vision, Madame’s fashion keeps up with the latest trends and is also easy on the pocket.

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