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EXCELLENT INNINGS

CMAI Western Regional Office organised the first-ever CMAI’s Cricket Premier League, which was a smashing hit with Members and Guests alike. Read on for details.

AN ARTFUL MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE

New Delhi-based designer Riddhi Jain draws heavily on historic textile traditions that form the essence of her brainchild Studio Medium. Brinda Gill notes.

In Celebration Of The Dupatta

The subtle but sure influence dupattas have commanded through ages is not lost on us. In this vein, Chitra Balasubramaniam shows how this perennially elegant piece of clothing is witnessing resurgence today.

In Good Standing

In a time when consumers have become more vigilant than ever, Samir Alam highlights the importance of reputation management for global brands.

Kids On Top

The future looks bright for India’s children’s apparel market as it grows and expands steadily. Bindu Gopal Rao observes.

The Moves That Mattered

The apparel industry has made much headway of late. Meera Warrier writes about some of the important developments that took place in the industry in the last few months.

A Handloom At Every Turn

India’s textile landscape may have been indundated by power looms but many of its towns and cities still pride themselves on their age-old handlooms and handwoven treasures. In this vein, Anurima Das documents some of the many prized handloom towns of the country.

Why Is The Handloom Sector Dying Out In India?

Of late, the Indian handloom industry has been experiencing a downward spiral. Samir Alam analyses why.

A Confluence Of Cultures

New Delhi-based designer Pooja Shroff draws on Indonesian batik to create an ongoing line of apparel. Brinda Gill lends insights.

A Festive Frame Of Mind

With yet another season of merrymaking having arrived in full swing, Anurima Das gives a lowdown on the myriad festive trends to try out this time around.

The Only Way To Go Is Up

Digital transformation in the Indian apparel industry is key to boosting the development of myriad sectors within it. Samir Alam demonstrates the hows and whys of it.

Coming Full Circle

Chitra Balasubramaniam reflects on how custom tailoring, a practice prevalent in India for decades, is gaining newer ground today.

A Conscious Celebration

Organic clothing is making a sure and steady mark on the entire apparel spectrum. Bindu Gopal Rao chronicles.

Bring The New Year in Style!

Aletta D'cruz gives a lowdown on the New Year fashion trends and how to look scintillating, this party season.

Analysing The True Impact!

November 8, 2016, was a landmark day for India with the unexpected announcement of demonetisation at 8 PM, which came into effect from midnight. Opinions were sharply polarised on the merits and demerits of this controversial exercise. One year down the line, S Alam explores its impact and how it has changed the game.

Tier Two Beckons, And How!

Chitra Balasubramaniam explores how the demand for branded apparel is growing in tier two and tier three cities and towns.

Clicking It Right

The Indian fashion and lifestyle e-commerce portal called Jabong.com made an entry in the lives of consumers in 2012. The portal sold apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, beauty products, fragrances, home accessories and other fashion and lifestyle products. Jabong took the entire fashion industry by storm boasting a steep growth in terms of the number of orders the brand dispatched and, in turn, the revenue. Shraddha Phulgirkar finds out how.

Vacation Mode On

Is there anyone who will say no to a vacation? Well! probably not. Changing lifestyles, urban pressures, and increase in earning power are reasons to account for the numerous holidays the Indians are opting for today. And not just holiday, most of them holiday in style. This is probably why vacation wear has become an in thing today. Bindu Gopal Rao explores what is driving this trend.

Textile Resurgence & Rejuvenation!

Chitra Balasubramaniam explores textile rejuvenation which is achieved by borrowing from foreign influences.

Going Digital And Lean

The 15th IVY League Meeting was held on April 14, 2017, at the Mayfair Banquet Hall, Worli, Mumbai. Mr Robert Lobo, Co-founder of Shopping App See n Pick spoke on “Digital Revolution - Opportunity for Brands” and Mr Nimish Dave, Founder and CEO of The Idea Smith, shared his thoughts on “Operational Excellence through Lean Transformation.” 

Struggling For Breath!

A Das gives insights into the woes of chikankari workers gasping for some respite under the strangle of demonetisation and cheap Chinese goods.

Best Of India Under A Roof

Bindu Gopal Rao speaks to Mr Ajoy Chawla, SVP – Strategy & Business Incubation, Titan, to get insights into Taneira, the youngest brand from Titan.

Chanderi Goes Haute

Chitra Balasubramaniam explores the ‘fit for summer’ fabric chanderi and gives an insightful narration on the fashion quotient of the fabric.

Weaving Himroo To Life

Brinda Gill gives us an insight into how the prolific lady Suraiya Hassan has revived the art of himroo weaving in Hyderabad. Sophisticated himroo fabrics are woven at her centre and are sought after for sherwanis today!

Company Cachet

Read on about the brands in vogue.

Textiles India 2017: Making Indian Textiles Go Global

Amidst much preparations and planning, sidelining the efforts of the rain to pour in like a spoiler, the three day mega event, Textiles India 2017, opened to an enthusiastic audience at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on June 30, 2017. The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, embarked upon a unique initiative to give a boost to the Indian Textile sector, to support and bring the weavers, artisans and all the creative curators under one roof through the Textiles India 2017 Fair, held during June 30, 2017 to July 2, 2017. Anurima Das reports. Photographs: Viraj Shah.

And the Award Goes to…

Mrugaya Chitnis reports on the TEXPROCIL Annual Export Award Function held on Oct 21, 2016, at The Regal Room, Trident Hotel, Mumbai, in which the Union Textile Minister Smt Smriti Irani spread cheer with her announcement of the ₹ 6,000 crore special package for Made-ups and the Home Textile Sector.

Rustles of Silk

Chitra Balasubramaniam explores the sensuous universe of silk.

The Age of the Sari!

Janice Goveas D’souza explores the evolution of the sari into the new age, for the modern Indian woman of today.

Textile 4.0: Better Than New!

The Mumbai Unit of The Textile Association (India) hosted an International Textile Conference titled ‘Textile 4.0 – Global and Indian Perspective on March 22 and 23, 2018 at The LaLiT Mumbai. Apparel reports on the various innovative ideas discussed and debated during the event.