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Lifestyle 16-04-2022

Language Store at Lulu Global Mall, Bengaluru

16 April 2022, Mumbai:

Language launched a new Store in Lulu Global Mall, Bengaluru.

Language, a leading homegrown leather footwear and accessories brand with an international presence for men and women are proud to announce the opening of its first store in Bengaluru.

The new store is located at Lulu Global Mall which is the biggest mall in the city.

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Language has lived up to its reputation as an exceptional footwear and accessories brand offering a full range of leather products.

Language ensures that only the best goes into the making of any of their products by producing most of the raw materials in-house.

The store stocks its shelves with its new collections for men and women, with styles like loafers, derbies, boots, sneakers, handbags, totes, etc.

The store will benefit its shoppers with the introduction of the new Language Black collection which is the most premium collection offered by the brand. This new collection includes premium hand-painted and exotic leather products.

Keeping the present health situation in mind, the vaccinated team of the new store takes all the necessary Covid safety measures to ensure customers have complete peace of mind while enjoying their shopping experience.

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Lifestyle 16-04-2022

Language Store at Lulu Global Mall, Bengaluru

KVIC to sell Varanasi Pashima products

14 April 2022, Mumbai:

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) plans to sell 'Made-in-Varanasi' Pashmina products for the first time ever through its showrooms, outlets, and e-commerce store.

Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chairman, KVIC launched the new product range during an event in the city. The Pashminas are made by Khadi weavers in Varanasi.

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Their manufacturing increases Varanasi’s Khadi turnover by around Rs 25 crore. The project will also create improved employment opportunities for Varanasi’s weavers who will be able to earn around Rs 1,300 for weaving a Pashmina.

KVIC has also opened a new Pashmina wool processing unit in Leh-Ladakh.

The KVIC is charged with the planning, promotion, organisation and implementation of programs for the development of Khadi and other village industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development wherever necessary.

Its functions also comprise building up of a reserve of raw materials and implements for supply to producers, creation of common service facilities for processing of raw materials as semi-finished goods, and provisions of facilities for marketing of KVIC products apart from organisation of training of artisans engaged in these industries and encouragement of co-operative efforts amongst them.

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Lifestyle 14-04-2022

Aranyani, Luxe handbag label launched in NY

11 April 2022, Mumbai:

Amalgamating traditional Indian craftsmanship, contemporary format, and design, India’s Consulate General launched its first luxury handbag brand, Aranyani in New York.

Denoting the goddess of forest in Sanskrit, the collection focuses on the ‘Make in India' initiative of the government.

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It symbolizes the best of India coming to New York.

The brand reflects the vibrancy, energy, enterprise, and entrepreneurship of India today.

It follows a zero-waste manufacturing strategy, is a paperless and plastic-free atelier, and honors its craftspersons by putting their names in every QR code in each and every bag ensuring the buyer knows who made the product, says Haresh Mirpuri, Founder, and Chairperson, Aranyani.

India posted a record $418 billion in apparel exports in 2021-22, an increase from $292 billion in 2020-21 -- the pandemic-affected years.

Just as in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the 2008 financial crisis, New York will bounce back and rise again from the pandemic with the support of the business community, the diaspora, and its residents, Mirpuri emphasized.

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Lifestyle 11-04-2022

Aranyani, Luxe handbag label launched in NY

Baggit launches new digital campaign

02 April 2022, Mumbai:

Baggit has launched a digital campaign to promote its new re-positioning.

The repositioning exercise is driven by 0101 who will handle their communication and the digital performance and Martech operations.

This campaign challenges the fashion advertising norms.

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It plans to focus on real women – its customers - rather than selling its features and designs philosophy.

The brand said that it has witnessed over 3X growth in its online business over the last two years in addition to running a strong, growing, and profitable offline business.

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The new campaign celebrates the resilience of everyday women and inspires them to do more, says Nina Lekhi, Managing Director and Chief Design Curator, Baggit.

Nagarajan Subramaniam, Consultant, Brand and Business adds, that the new digital campaign is a celebration of the spirit of resilience of the brand and its millions of customers and is truly inspirational.

The campaign includes brand videos, social experiments, and other new content formats that are aimed to drive digital conversation.

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Lifestyle 02-04-2022

LVMH: Good start to the year

13 April 2022, Mumbai:

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading high-quality products group, recorded revenue of 18 billion euros in the first quarter of 2022, up 29% compared to the same period in 2021.

Organic revenue growth was 23%.

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LVMH had a good start to the year against a backdrop of continued disruption from the health crisis and was marked by the dramatic events in Ukraine.

All business groups achieved double-digit revenue growth, except for Wines & Spirits, which continued to see supply constraints.

The United States and Europe also achieved double-digit revenue growth; Asia continued to grow over the quarter despite the impact of a tightening of health restrictions in China in March.

The LVMH Group is closely monitoring developments in Ukraine and the region.

Its first priority was to ensure the safety of its employees in Ukraine and to provide them with all the necessary financial and operational assistance.

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Lifestyle 13-04-2022

Chumbak to open multiple stores during 3 years

09 April 2022, Mumbai:

Accessories, homeware, and lifestyle brand Chumbak plan to expand its offline operations by opening around 50 new brick-and-mortar stores across India in the coming two to three years.

The brand aims to target Tier II locations in Jaipur, Tamil Nadu, and the Northeastern states this year as part of its aggressive expansion plan Vasant Nangia, CEO, Chumbak says, the brand plans to set up over 100 stores in the next two to three years.

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It also plans to recruit more people as store managers, merchandising staff, product staff, etc.

The plan to expand offline follows a challenging pandemic where the brand had to close down around 17 of its stores as they could not remain financially viable in the face of lockdowns, bringing its total store count from 70 to 53.

However, the brand believes, the current situation is apt for the brand to expand once more.

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CREDITS: Fashion Network report.

Lifestyle 09-04-2022

Chumbak to open multiple stores during 3 years

Vegnonveg launches new multi-brand sneaker store

01 April 2022, Mumbai:

A new concept store has been launched by multi-brand sneaker store Veg Non-Veg in Bandra, Mumbai.

The store offers an array of international branded footwear.

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Designed as a playroom, the store features high playful colour blocking and unconventional material choices.

Housed within a repurposed bungalow, it features a 3D store logo in a custom typeface.

On offer is a wide selection of footwear from brands including Nike, Reebok, Adidas and Converse.

It specializes in limited edition collections and collaborative collections for sneaker enthusiasts in India.

The store was launched by Anand Ahuja, Founder, Veg Non Veg and his wife, Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor.

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Lifestyle 01-04-2022

Lifestyle brand Pero uses video content to showcase latest collection

12 April 2022, Mumbai:

Aneeth Arora’s sustainable fashion and lifestyle brand Pero uses video content to showcase its latest womenswear and menswear collection Up.

Created in collaboration with Nikhil D, Creative Director and Co-Founder, Feat Artists, the collection adopts an all-encompassing approach to cater to consumers looking for more engaging content.

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The collection features large floral prints mixed with Pero’s signature check textiles. It features layered prints with white backgrounds and the brand’s signature oversized silhouettes.

Crochet, appliqués, quilting, and stripes for men and women add to the artistic feel of the collection that has just launched on Pero’s online store as well as across its stockist.

Videos for the collection were shot by Abhishek Gambhit in collaboration with Flying Boots Production and mixed with art and graphic design by Vartika Sharma.

The video and campaign shoot also features styling assistance by Aashima Singh and hair and makeup by Sonam Solanki with a team including Lawang Tamang, Shreya Ganotra, and Rishi.

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Lifestyle 12-04-2022

IHGF Delhi Fair received solid business enquiries

07 April 2022, Mumbai:

The recently concluded 53rd edition of the IHGF Delhi Fair received business enquiries worth Rs 3, 650 crore.

The fair was attended by 4,856 buyers and buying representatives from 92 countries and around 2,596 exhibitors presented their collections.

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The show focused on sustainability as buyers sought eco-friendly and compliant ranges in home and lifestyle products. European buyers sourced interesting regular use bags as alternatives to plastics, amongst other home products.

Rakesh Kumar DG, EPCH & Chairman, IEML says, the show highlighted grassroots level artisans and manufacturers whose business model is essentially centered on sustainability.

The show awarded Ayush Behal, Alpha Corporation and Chirag and Sanya Parnami, Seen Unseen with Ajai Shankar Memorial Awards for Best Design Display in the home textiles furnishings and floor coverings category.

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Lifestyle 07-04-2022

IHGF Delhi Fair received solid business enquiries

Adidas: Salutes The Spirit Of Women

01 April 2022, Mumbai:

ADIDAS

As part of the ‘Impossible is Nothing’ campaign, the brand aims to create new possibilities for women in sport through game-changing products, programs and athlete partnerships.

*Adidas has brought together the largest line-up of female athletes to further the belief that sports can change lives.

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Women across the world are breaking down stereotypes, barriers and glass ceilings.

Through their passion and perseverance, they are setting new records and inspiring the next generation to follow their dreams.

Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Hima Das, Palak Kohli and Deepika Padukone are some of the women idols celebrated across the globe for making the seemingly impossible possible.

Adidas shares a similar sentiment about the power of sports as well as the power of women.

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CREDITS: ET Dt 01-04-2022 (The news article has not been edited by DFU Publications staff).

Lifestyle 01-04-2022

Hong Fu Indl Grp, Taiwanese footwear mfr to invest in TN

12 April 2022, Mumbai:

Taiwanese footwear manufacturer Hong Fu Industrial Group will invest Rs 1,000 crore over the next five years to set up a factory in Tamil Nadu.

As per the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the Tamil Nadu government, the plant will employ 20,000, mostly women, and manufacture non-leather-based footwear that does not require much water.

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The unit will export footwear from global brands like Nike, Puma, Converse and Vans. It also has plants in China and Vietnam.

The investments would be made in phases over the next three to five years and the unit would also boost footwear exports from the State.

It will give a major impetus to the footwear production and export in the State. Hong Fu serves a host of global footwear brands such as Nike, Puma, and Converse, among others.

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Lifestyle 12-04-2022

Hong Fu Indl Grp, Taiwanese footwear mfr to invest in TN

Westside opens 200th store in India

04 April 2022, Mumbai:

Continuing its expansion across India, leading fashion brand Westside has opened of its 200th Indian store in Mumbai.

Located in Borivali, this over 28.000 sq ft store showcases a well laid-out, clutter-free and comprehensive range of the latest collections along with Trent’s other marquee brands - ‘Zudio’ and ‘Star Bazaar’ thereby, promising a wholesome retail experience to its customers.

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The newly launched store offers a differentiated portfolio of exclusive brands in tune with the latest fashion trends over the years.

It delivers modern and contemporary fashion brands at an exceptional value across categories including beauty, footwear, lingerie etc.

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The store feature apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear from brands such as Studiowest, NUON, L.O.V., Wardrobe, Utsa, Gia, Vark and Bombay Paisley, etc.

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Lifestyle 04-04-2022

Asics to open first retail branded store in India

31 March 2022, Mumbai:

To ramp up local sourcing by 30 percent over the next two years, Japanese sportswear brand Asics plans to open its own first retail branded store in the country.

Currently, Asics has 64 exclusive retail brand outlets operated by franchisees in different parts of the country.

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It plans to open 15 stores, of which 25 percent will be in South. South has 14 stores – seven in Bengaluru, three each in Chennai and Hyderabad, and one in Kochi.

Asics currently sources 25 percent of its requirements for footwear and apparel locally, says Rajat Khurana, Managing Director, India, and South Asia.

It plans to increase local sourcing to 27-28 percent during Calendar Year (CY) 22 to reach 30 percent by CY23.

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In CY22, Asics posted a 30 percent growth over the corresponding year-earlier period of CY20, and about 35 percent of it came via online sales.

The brand recently unveiled the Lite-show collection in Chennai.

The new collection delivers 360-degree visibility when running in low light conditions and helps the runner feel safe and more confident, according to the firm.

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Lifestyle 31-03-2022