11 February 2022, Mumbai:

ABOUT PURE LONDON

Pure London is so much more than a fashion trade show. We bring together the brightest minds in the industry twice a year to showcase the best of the season’s collections, discover the latest trends, get exclusive business insight and make all-important international connections.

Pure London provides a global platform for womenswear, accessories and footwear brands and designers to meet with buyers that matter the most to their business.

Exclusive to July 2022 is the new dedicated focussed area Pure Jewel in partnership with the NAJ which acknowledges the need for jewellers, designers, jewellery brands, loose gems, and jewellery manufacturers to connect within the wonderful surroundings of Olympia in West London.

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Join the next edition as this fair arrives back at the iconic Kensington Olympia in London, 17-19 July 2022.

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09 February 2022, Mumbai:

About Copenhagen Fashion Week 

It is the leading Nordic biannual fashion week. Each season, esteemed industry leaders attend four days of showcases and events alongside the two trade shows CIFF and Revolver.

Partnership

Skt Petri guest diaries for AW22

Copenhagen Fashion week is finished for another season and our guests also finish their stay at the lovely Skt Petri - keep an eye on the Instagram for our guest diaries this season.

Blanc backstage and front row for the AW22 edition

Thank you to Blanc for ensuring yet another celebratory season and supporting so many of our designers on the schedule.

"Sustainability is the core tenet to our vision of Copenhagen Fashion Week as a forward thinking representation of Nordic talent to our global community," - Cecilie Thorsmark, CEO Copenhagen Fashion Week

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*Figures mentioned in the above article have been sourced from Copenhagen Fashion Week article. 

06 February 2022, Mumbai:

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but not when it comes to the increasingly lucrative market of digital collectibles. Determining what crosses the line into wrongful conduct can be a tricky matter, as two separate legal actions may show.

Nike (NKE) is the latest to file a lawsuit, accusing online sneaker reseller StockX of selling unauthorized images of its shoes in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFT).

In the lawsuit filed Friday, Nike accuses StockX of minting and marketing NFTs containing trademarked material without authorization or approval. Nike wants to block further sales and is asking for unspecified monetary damages.

 

In a funding round led by Altimeter Capital in April, StockX raised $255 million at a $3.8 billion valuation, which might come in handy in its legal fight.

Another high-profile case involves the French luxury designer brand Hermès, which filed suit against Mason Rothschild on Wednesday after it created NFTs of Hermes' famous Birkin handbags, called “MetaBirkins.”

For the moment, the MetaBirkin NFTs have been removed from the OpenSea marketplace after Hermès served Rothschild with a cease-and-desist letter, reports The Fashion Law.

With the recent trend of luxury fashion brands launching NFTs expected to gain momentum through 2022, so will the heavy scrutiny on NFTs imitating those brands. Of the StockX case in particular, Trace Schmeltz, co-chair of the Fintech Practice Group at law firm Barnes & Thornburg, expects the company to respond to the Nike suit by claiming “fair use” because each NFT sold is just a digital version of the physical shoes purchased by customers.

Speaking more generally about the idea that artists might seek First Amendment protection in the U.S., Schmeltz says artists need to establish that what they are doing is, in fact, art.

“To say that your work is protected as art, like [Andy] Warhol’s use of the Campbell’s Soup label, misses the fact that the First Amendment gives less protection to commercial speech, particularly when it infringes on intellectual property rights.”

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*Figures mentioned in the above article have been sourced from Yahoo News article. 

10 February 2022, Mumbai:

Riri Group presents its new collection: three dynamic and appealing lines that come together to create a unique result, perfectly expressing the multiple essences of this one-stop, comprehensive hub dedicated to luxury accessories.

For over 80 years Riri Group has established itself as the leading point of reference for the creation of details of style providing high-end fashion brands with top quality accessories – which now include zippers, buttons, metal components and fashion jewels –, by creating each new collection with constant innovation, always in pursuit of excellence.

This year Première Vision Paris (08 – 10 February) will be once more the perfect stage to show off the result of Riri’s commitment and ambition: the new Spring/Summer 2023 line, bringing originality and creativity not only to products, but also to the choice of materials, colours and trends.

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SOUL COMFORT

Off-the-grid essentials between relaxation and style Sparked from the contemporary need to balance happiness and security, while enriched by an aesthetic and provocative approach, this line embodies all the value and potential of a sustainability- oriented communication for each and every product, as pieces feature the relevant information on the zip tape and on the button application support.

OUTDOOR EXPRESSION

To always stand out

WISE EXCLUSIVITY

Smart and sustainable luxury

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08 February 2022, Mumbai:

Webinar on “Connecting South Asia with Global Markets through Hong Kong”

Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

In Association with

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)

National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL)

Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI)

Date | Time 10th February 2022|

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05 February 2022, Mumbai:

Legend has it that a sailor brought his beloved a seaweed from distant seas as a gift. The woman, wanting to preserve its beauty, replicated the design and holes with needle and thread. And so lace was born.

Since that moment, lace has lived within the walls of churches and castles, visited race tracks and catwalks, changing shape and color according to seasons and times.

Among the companies involved in writing a new chapter in the history of lace, Iluna Group definitely stands out. Founded in 1970 from an idea of its founder Luigi Annovazzi, over the years Iluna has been able to respond to the challenges posed by the market in terms of technology and sustainability, transforming them into opportunities for growth and becoming a virtuous example to be followed by the entire supply chain.

A spokesperson for aesthetic and responsible innovation in the lace industry, since 2017 Iluna has been using only sustainable and certified ROICA™ stretch yarns from the ROICA Eco-Smart™ family, while the percentage of sustainable references has risen from 3% in 2018 to 52% in 2021. When numbers matter.

From athleisure to fashion, via underwear, from sarongs to bodysuits, through evening and bridal gowns, up to the world of denim and high fashion, Iluna's lace continues to expand its applications, confirming its extreme versatility, remarkable performance and inimitable beauty. Trends run and pass quickly, but Iluna lace remains a certainty in all its forms, variations and colors.

There are four main proposals presented by Iluna Group during Première Vision: Flock in flounce or allover entirely made with recycled ingredients and equipped with endless printing possibilities, with 3D and multicolor effects that allow the inclusion in fashion, underwear and athleisure looks. All certified GRS (Global Recycled Standard).

Continued investment in both the Green Label and Bioline, two collections totally dedicated to innovative and responsible aesthetics. Both include lace made with the responsible 6.6 polyamide yarn Amni Soul Eco® and the degradable stretch fiber ROICA™ V550, combined with natural vegetable dyes with OEKO TEX and GOTS certifications.

The novelties shown at Première Vision confirm Iluna's commitment to creating products with a high level of creative design and environmental responsibility thanks to a technological and corporate system that covers the entire perimeter of production, from materials to processing, dyeing and finishing.

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10 February 2022, Mumbai:

The official US clothing import statistics is out, and it shows that, as expected, the country's import value increased dramatically in 2021 compared to 2020.

According to OTEXA, the United States imported US $ 81.59 billion worth of apparels in 2021, up 27.36 percent year on year, compared to US $ 64.06 billion in 2020.

In terms of volume, garment imports increased by 27.42 percent from 23,128.83 million SME in 2020 to 29,471.79 million SME in 2021. Imports were US $ 7.30 billion in December of this year, up over 51% year on year.

According to the most recent US Census Bureau data, official clothing retail sales in the United States hit US $ 198 billion in 2021. The research shows a 47 percent year-over-year increase in 2021 over 2020 and a 1.50 percent increase over 2019.

The increase in US apparel imports can be attributed to the return to normalcy that the consumer market experienced in 2021, particularly in the second half, as consumers did not refrain from spending money on clothing products during the holiday season, despite the fact that the market had been dry for nearly two years due to the pandemic.

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Despite a significant increase in 2021, import values were below par and were unable to beat the statistics from 2019, when the United States imported US $ 83.70 billion in clothes.

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*Figures mentioned in the above article have been sourced from Apparel Resources article. 

08 February 2022, Mumbai:

Symm-Net articles made using the new MJ 92/1 B impress with their perfectly symmetrical appearance Lace is a delicate seducer.

The more finely crafted its ground structure, the more effective its refined designs come across, and as such, the higher the overall quality. The innovative Symm-Net pieces, which can be produced on KARL MAYER’s new MJ 92/1 B, have a look that sets new standards.

Lace offering maximum clarity and balance Symm-Net lace is characterised by an extremely delicate design, offering absolute symmetry. This is thanks to the particular configuration of the MJ 92/1 B – the new multi-bar jacquard raschel machine features a split-design jacquard bar with separate threading, and can thus work using both equal and counter lapping.

In addition, the newcomer has two ground guide bars at the back for counterlapped elastane. For Symm-Net’s ground structure, GB1 works a pillar notation whilst the jacquard bar works a counter-lapped inlay.

The result is a net structure with absolutely symmetrical, clearly defined symmetry. To perfect the geometry, the two elastane bars with split threading – i.e. 1 in, 1 out – and counter-lapping patterning mirror the movement of the jacquard bar.

The lapping patterns thus look as follows: • JB 91: 0 – 0 / 2 – 2 // and JB 92: 2 – 2 / 0 – 0 // • GB 93: 0 – 0 / 1 – 1 // and GB 94: 1 – 1 / 0 – 0 // The ground structure is not only more uniform, but also more stable than its counterparts manufactured with equal lapping.

The advantages of Symm-Net are particularly visible when working finer mesh constructions.

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05 February 2022, Mumbai:

The doors to Spring Fair, the UK’s largest and longest running wholesale marketplace encompassing the best in home, gift and fashion, open this Sunday 6^th until Wednesday 9^th February welcoming thousands of buyers and showcasing tens of thousands of new products and innovations.

Its organisers, Hyve Group plc, has announced the re-launch of the Power of One campaign and a renewed focus on sustainability with an impressive number of sustainable and ethical brands showing.

Building on the shows Empowering Change manifesto, visitors will also discover a host of inspiring and educational interactive activations onsite.

Successfully launched in 2018 by Hyve Group’s fashion trade show Pure London to galvanise the fashion industry into taking collective action, the Power of One initiative is being adopted across all of Hyve Group’s B2B events in the form of three powerful pledges created to help energise retailers to take small steps to change the world, their mental health, and their environment.

Suzanne Ellingham, Head of Content, Hyve Group plc says; “Power of One is all about small changes leading to big differences. We hope we can use our influence across key retail sectors in a positive way to help effect change in the industry.

We have created three simple but impactful pledges to encourage the circular economy, combat overproduction, and prioritise wellness. Conscious decisions are the future of retail and Power of One is here to help shape that future, one decision at a time.”

• Pass It On puts the circular economy under the microscope and encourages consumers to give their best-loved items a second lease of life, thus reducing the impact on finite resources and encouraging customers to seek sustainable alternatives. 
• Do You Need It combats overproduction at the source and really showcases the power that small steps have to make a huge change. 

Visitors to Spring Fair will be introduced to the Power of One pledge on activation walls which also enable donations to Spring Fair’s wellbeing and charity partner the Retail Trust in support of the Checking In pledge. 

There will be bins at all entrances for visitors to recycle their show badge.

The bins are set up as a voting system so visitors can choose where to post their badge and it will vote for the pledge they want. Pre-registered visitors have been asked to bring their own reusable water bottles and use the water stations positioned around the show

The Sustainability Trail returns for 2022 and highlights the many brilliant brands and suppliers striving to do their part to ensure a more sustainable and ethical future for all.

From sourcing materials and manufacturing to the final product and packaging, brands and suppliers are shifting their focus and the Sustainability Trails enables them to celebrate and highlight this with hundreds of brands taking part.

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09 February 2022, Mumbai:

MAGIC Las Vegas is recognized as the world's largest fashion marketplace and the most important apparel event in the US.

Held each February and August in Las Vegas, MAGIC fashion marketplace (sometimes referred to as the "Apparel Trade Show Las Vegas") showcases women's, men's and children's apparel, footwear, accessories, and manufacturing resources from around the world.

Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, MAGIC trade show Las Vegas 2022 will be the most comprehensive destination for fashion buyers and brands to gather and see the latest the apparel industry has to offer.

Shop over 2,600 brands from 45+ countries and find the latest in women's, men's and children's apparel, footwear, accessories, and manufacturing at MAGIC Las Vegas, PROJECT Las Vegas, and SOURCING at MAGIC.

MAGIC also offers you the opportuity to expand your knowledge by takinng part in over 50 free seminars and panels led by the industry experts.

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*Figures mentioned in the above article have been sourced from MAGIC Las Vegas article. 

08 February 2022, Mumbai:

Moda, the ultimate fashion destination at Spring Fair, has reported record-breaking orders and exhibitors experiencing their best trade show for years, with brands who participated in the Moda Catwalk seeing an immediate increase in orders.

Hundreds of new season’s collections and must-have looks from womenswear, accessory, jewellery, and footwear designers and brands are being showcased over four days at the NEC Birmingham with retailers including Pamela Shiffer, Gormley Shoes, Lovely Looks, J Shoes, Goody2Shoes, Houstons Footwear, GASP, Russells of Omagh, Cordners, Boardwalk, Charles Ager Ltd, Greenes Shoes, Donaghy's, Anthony Ryan, Charles Ashley, The Rose Hanger, Hamish Munro, Wilkies, McElhinneys Department Store, Maddie & Marks, House of Bruar, Hoopers, Twinkle Toes, Hoggs of Fife, Snapdragon, MGO Leisurewear, The Children's Shoe Company, Precious Soles, and many more, in attendance.

There was a fantastic buzz in the footwear section with quality buyers looking for premium price points and new stores adding footwear into their offer. Mike Wilde, UK Sales Agent for Spanish brands, XTI and Carmela said; “We have had a very positive first two days at Moda Footwear and have seen a high number of new customers as well as gathering a lot of follow-up appointments too.

The quality of the buyer we have seen has been excellent, they are at a much higher level wanting to buy at more premium price points across our XTL, Carmela and Refresh brands.

Boutiques are putting more footwear into their stores, and having been starved for 2 years they are looking for new product and are delighted to be able to meet in person and see the collections.

We came to the show looking for new outlets for our collections and we are meeting them here.”

“THE BUSIEST TRADE SHOW I’VE ATTENDED IN YEARS” – MODA EXHIBITORS BLOWN AWAY BY SCALE & QUALITY OF ORDERS".

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04 February 2022, Mumbai:

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the apex body of the Sri Lankan apparel industry, announced the appointment of respected industry veteran, Yohan Lawrence, as its new Secretary General.

Lawrence, who counts over 20 years of experience in senior management positions in the apparel sector as well as in leadership positions in prominent industry associations, succeeds Tuli Cooray, the association’s founder Secretary General, who stepped down after a long and distinguished tenure in the role.

Tuli Cooray continues his relationship with the JAAF in the capacity of a Consultant. A former Chairman of Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters’ Association (SLAEA) – one of the constituent organisations of JAAF – Lawrence has also previously functioned as the Vice Chairman of JAAF. He holds a BSc in Economics from the University College of London and a MBA from the Middlesex University – UK and has held several key positions including regional roles in multinational apparel operations.

Lawrence is also the former Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Business Sustainability of InQube Global, Country Manager of Quantum Clothing Lanka and the Assistant General Manager of Coats Viyella Clothing in Sri Lanka. “Having onboard a proven, dynamic and respected professional of the calibre of Yohan Lawrence as our new Secretary General, will be a significant source of strength for JAAF,” newly elected Chairman, Sharad Amalean said.

“The JAAF Executive Committee will benefit from his deep industry expertise, as we strive forward in our journey to establish Sri Lanka as a global apparel hub.

We also extend our immense gratitude to our outgoing Secretary General – Tuli Cooray, for his tireless contribution over many years, on behalf of the country’s apparel sector and JAAF.”

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About JAAF

The Joint Apparel Association Forum is the apex body which guides Sri Lankan apparel towards its ultimate goal of being the world’s number one apparel sourcing destination.

JAAF represents five associations that cover supply chain partners, the export-oriented apparel manufacturers, buying offices and representatives of international brands in Sri Lanka.