13 July 2022, Mumbai:

Ridhi Mehra has launched a new, affordably priced, ready-to-wear line called Wildflower. The collection is designed to blur the lines between Indian wear and street wear. With a vibrant color palette, and exuberant mixing of prints and color blocking, the line contrasts its slouchy silhouettes with a bold aesthetic.

Notable pieces from the line include printed kurtas and co-ord sets and retro style flared trousers and belted jackets.
The designer is known for opulent traditional wear. Mostly subtle with a touch of a bold hue, Ridhi Mehra’s Dawn of Love is a romantic ode to the Indian bride.

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This collection is an amalgamation of Ridhi Mehra’s signature style, a palette of both plush and sublime hues, abstract prints and timeless threadwork. Every piece has been mindfully fashioned for the women of modern India — forever discovering, evolving, resilient, eloquent and ethereal.

As the world discovers the beautiful nuances of small intimate weddings, Dawn of Love embodies the pure essence of love and celebrations, ready to drape the perfect moments in allure. Dawn of Love celebrates the pure essence of festivities in silhouettes made with love and made for love. The silhouettes are classic, but the mood is modern. Ridhi Mehra's brand defines a clear love for vintage, imbibing European influences mixed with traditional Indian aesthetics.

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11 July 2022, Mumbai:

Monte Carlo Fashions reports over two-fold revenue growth in Q1 FY23.

Apparel brand Monte Carlo Fashions on Friday reported over two-fold revenue growth of 130 per cent in the April-June quarter this fiscal, helped by volume growth and price increase.

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Monte Carlo is focusing on a diversification strategy, emphasising more on the cotton segment than the woolens. Cotton added over 50 percent share of total fiscal ’21 revenues. Monte Carlo has 300 exclusive brand outlets, 2,500 multi-brand outlets, and 321 national chain stores.

It also sells online through e-commerce firms like Flipkart, Amazon, and Myntra, among others. The brand’s collection caters to men, women, and tweens and includes a huge category of shirts, tops, T-shirts, tunics, shorts, jeans, trousers, dresses, tracksuits, and more.

The range for men features varied options in formal and casual wear including T-shirts, shirts, trousers, linen shirts, lowers, tracksuits and Bermudas. Women’s western wear includes crop tops, shorts, shrugs, denim dresses, linen tops, and more.

Formal wear includes tops and shirts in millennial shades that can be easily paired with pencil skirts and trousers. The fusion wear range comprises tunics, leggings, etc.

The latest trends and styles Monte Carlo is offering this season include polo T-shirts in striped, microprint, and patchwork patterns. The company’s large variety of winter wear contributes around 75 percent of its sales.

Apart from thrust on retail network expansion, the company also accelerated its digital and Omni channels during the quarter.

CREDITS: ET

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13 July 2022, Mumbai:

Danish women’s wear brand B. Copenhagen has launched in the Indian market with a dedicated e-commerce store and a social media platform for the country. The brand is also opening a store in New Delhi. The India e-commerce store has launched with the brand’s spring/ summer 2022 collection.

The website has dedicated segments for tops, capris, denim, and dresses, among other smart casual separates from the line.

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The trendy designs embrace femininity and are fashionable without compromising on comfort. The collection instills an element of fun with bold prints and lively colors. Novel interpretations of animals and spot prints also play a significant role in the collection. The calm blue tones are accompanied by vibrant yellow hues giving contrast and adding new energy – like a ray of sunshine. Fresh, feminine silhouettes in the combination of white, pink and blue refine the collection.
For spring/summer, B. Copenhagen presents a selection of loose fit blouses in delicate floral prints and with a vintage inspiration. Textiles including cotton, broderie anglaise and denim make for a paired down yet put together look.

The brand aims to replicate the atmosphere of the Danish city of Copenhagen with relaxed, printed separates which aim at mixing utilitarian dressing with femininity. B.Copenhagen is perfect to wear at work, at the café with friends or when enjoying cultural experiences.

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11 July 2022, Mumbai:

Manyavar is celebrating our new store launch in Karnataka! And you’re invited to indulge in our eclectic range of celebration wear ranging from sherwanis, kurtas, indo-westerns, and fusion wear.

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Ethnic wear brand Manyavar’s parent company Vedant Ltd plans to grow its retail network and product reach by foraying into Tier II and III cities of India. The company believes these markets will offer it significant growth opportunities.

The business’ promoters are Ravi Modi, ShilpiModi, and the Ravi Modi Family Trust.

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08 July 2022, Mumbai:

KAZO brand’s KZ07 launched its new store in Model Town Market, Jalandhar.

The collection titled KZ07 NY mixes shades of grey and neutrals with neon and bright hues. Garments in the collection have a basic yet impactful style.

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Deepak Aggarwal is the founder and Director of  Kazo and the brand was launched as a fashion and accessories brand in 2007.

CREDITS: India Retailing

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13 July 2022, Mumbai:

Gap Inc. Announces CEO Sonia Syngal to Step Down and the Appointment of Horacio “Haio” Barbeito as President and CEO of Old Navy.

Executive Chairman Bob Martin to Serve as Interim Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer.

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Gap Inc. announced today that president and chief executive officer Sonia Syngal will step down from her position and from the company's Board, departing the company following a brief transition. “Leading this great company and our 100,000-strong employees since 2020, through unprecedented challenges for our industry, and society has been an immense honor.

Through it all, Gap Inc. and its dedicated teams have seized change as an opportunity, restructured for future growth, crystallized unique brand identities rooted in cultural relevance, and fiercely chased transformation,” said Syngal.

The company also announced that Horacio “Haio” Barbeito will join the Gap Inc. Leadership Team as president and chief executive officer of Old Navy, where he will lead the brand in delivering on its unique value proposition, offering style, t, quality, and cultural relevance at jaw-dropping prices. Barbeito will join Old Navy on August 1.

“The company’s co-founders, Doris and Don Fisher, created a lasting and undeniable legacy for Gap Inc. as a company with a heart. It is a home for creatives, innovators, data scientists, operators, and customer advocates, to build their careers and break boundaries, just as it enabled me to do the same,” added Syngal.

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08 July 2022, Mumbai:

Japanese sports performance brand Asics has opened its new store in Gurugram @ Ambience Mall. The high-profile opening also saw Bollywood actor and brand ambassador Tiger Shroff attend the proceedings.

Asics India clocked wholesales of around Rs 200 crore last year. The company is witnessing a growth in the 'performance' segment, with the category accounting for around 60 per cent of total sales. It aims to be a leading sports brand in future.

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The online channel is expected to account for 50 percent of Japanese sportswear brand Asics’ total sales in India in the next two-three years. The company’s local arm Asics India is also expanding its retail network by setting up retail stores across the country.

Currently, digital sales account for 35 percent of its total sales in India, as per Rajat Khurana, Managing Director. This may increase to 50 percent in the next two-three years, he adds.

CREDITS: Fashion Network

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12 July 2022, Mumbai:

Cava, Athleisure brand teams up with Meolaa to introduce its products on the latter’s marketplace. The expected potential uptick is in terms of this facilitating Cava showcase its wide range of portfolios on Meolaa’s platform.

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ABOUT CAVA

An indigenous label aims to provide alternatives to fast fashion brands and evoke a sense of mindfulness towards sustainable shopping. Founded and managed by students this brand truly encapsulates Youth energy and spirit.

Meolaa

It has consolidated & bolstered its collective athleisure category with this collaboration with Cava’s product line including such as joggers, sweatshirts, crop tops, and sports bras etc.

CREDITS: Fashion Network & cava

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07 July 2022, Mumbai:

Announcing long-term franchise agreement to retail Gap across all channels. Reliance Retail Limited, India’s largest retailer, has entered a long-term partnership with Gap Inc. to bring iconic American fashion brand Gap to India.

Through the long-term franchise agreement, Reliance Retail has become the official retailer for Gap across all channels in India. Reliance Retail will introduce Gap’s latest fashion offerings to Indian consumers through a mix of exclusive brand stores, multi-brand store expressions, and digital commerce platforms.

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Reliance Retail Limited, India’s largest retailer, has entered a long-term partnership with Gap Inc. to bring iconic American fashion brand Gap to India.

Through the long-term franchise agreement, Reliance Retail has become the official retailer for Gap across all channels in India. Reliance Retail will introduce Gap’s latest fashion offerings to Indian consumers through a mix of exclusive brand stores, multi-brand store expressions, and digital commerce platforms.

The partnership is aimed at leveraging Gap’s position as a leading casual lifestyle brand, and Reliance Retail’s established competencies in operating robust omni-channel retail networks and scaling local manufacturing, and driving sourcing efficiencies. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, Gap continues to build on its heritage grounded in denim and connect with customers online and in company-operated and franchise retail locations globally.

With a strong vision of doing more than selling clothes, Gap shapes culture, championing a uniquely radical and optimistic sense of American style by bridging the gap between individuals, generations, and cultures. Reliance Retail brings Gap’s shopping experience to customers in India, offering the brand’s youthful, optimistic fashion for men, women, and kids.

“At Reliance Retail, we pride ourselves in bringing the latest and best to our customers and we are happy to announce the addition of iconic American brand, Gap to our fashion and lifestyle portfolio.

We believe that Reliance and Gap complement each other in their vision to bring industry-leading fashion products and retail experiences to their consumers,” said Akhilesh Prasad, CEO, Fashion & Lifestyle, Reliance Retail Ltd. “We look forward to growing the Gap business across key international markets,” said Adrienne Gernand, Managing Director of International, Global Licensing and Wholesale at Gap Inc.

“Partnering with regional experts, like Reliance Retail in India, allows us to deliver our relevant, purpose-driven brand to customers around the globe while continuing to diversify our business portfolio through our partner-based model.”

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