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53rd Annual General Meeting

Apparel reports on the 53rd AGM of the Association

Redefining Leather

With the new upgraded techniques in contemporary textile, Samir Alam looks at the latest twist in the world of leather production.

Of Fashion And Quality

The opening of the H&M’s store in Mumbai made quite a flurry on the social media—with long snaking lines of eager customers waiting with bated breath as the first store threw open its doors in Maximum City. The brand's obviously fanatic following is testimony to the brand value H&M has created for itself globally. Janice Goveas-D'Souza gives you an insight in the successful business model H&M has created, for itself.

Marriage, in the Time of Demonetisation

Chitra Balasubramaiam explores the Big Fat Indian Wedding market and the impact of demonetisation on it.

Draw Of Luck!

As the Date of the 65th National Garment Fair, India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show, draws closer, so does the Enthusiasm of the Exhibitors reach a peak. The Spirit was Palpable at the Event that sounds the gong for the Exhibitors – the Draw of Lots. This event was held on May 22, 2017, at the Textile Committee Auditorium, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. Kashmira Mirza and Anurima Das report from the venue. 

For The Comfort Fit

Bindu Gopal Rao speaks to Sharad Walia, Brand Head, Lee, India, at VF Brands India Pvt. Ltd, to get a lowdown on their latest product innovation for the Indian woman, The Body OPTIX™.

In Celebration Of Excellence

As the Countdown towards the Apex Awards 2017 begins, the Zeal within the Apparel Industry and the curiosity level Increases each passing day. Read on...

Saving Childhoods, Bringing Change!

Samir Alam reports on achieving sustainability in the Indian apparel sector by eradicating child labour. 

Looking Ahead With Hope!

Last year has been full of surprises and coping with their aftermath, for the Industry; and now it is time for the Budget. Samir Alam decodes the expectations of the Apparel Industry from the Union Budget 2018.

Going Quirky!

Janice Goveas profiles the unstoppable and self-made Masaba Gupta who has made a name for herself in the world of fashion.

Cashless Security

India is rapidly embracing the idea of the digital economy with great enthusiasm. However, amidst all the excitement and enthusiasm over digital payments one big question remains to be satisfactorily addressed - how secure are digital cashless payments in India? Samir Alam finds out more…

Enabling Retail

Janice Goveas explores the steady growth of private labels and factors that have significantly contributed to it.

Intelligence For Fashion

Technology has always been an integral part of the fashion industry. Samir Alam lists out evidence to specify how Artificial Intelligence is slowly gaining prominence and is ready to add to the value of production.

In Sync With The Earth

Natural dyes are gentle on cloth, eco-friendly and an ode to India’s living heritage. Brinda Gill unearths the concept of natural dyes through some enriching insight from Sarfraz Khatri, Mumbai-based traditional hand-block printer at Pracheen.

Look And Feel Healthy

Athleisure as a segment is growing by leaps and bounds in the country. Bindu Gopal Rao underlines the reasons for India becoming exceedingly health conscious in perspective of HRX, India's home-grown activewear brand. 

To Dye? Or Not to Dye,

That is the question. Janice Goveas explores the past, present and potential future of the dyeing industry in India and its impact on textile, across the country.

Making Memories to Last a Lifetime

Brinda Gill profiles designer Poonam Thakre and comes back very impressed by her ethics and aesthetics.

A Brilliant Prospect

Kashmira Mirza in conversation with Dr Kavita Gupta, IAS, Textiles Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

Denim For Her

While many brands returned to display their collections in the 65th NGF at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (E), Mumbai, there were a few brands which chose the platform of the NGF to ‘do the new’. Apparel brings forth the new from the Fair. Here’s looking at Spykar and how they have reinvented their denim collections to venture out in a new way and present an absolutely new ‘denim’ wardrobe for the women.

Under The GST Spell

Samir Alam walks the industry corridors to understand how individual sectors of the same have been affected by the implementation of GST.

Sleeve Talk

There was a time when fashionistas, the world over shunned the sleeves. But now celebrities the world over and even in India are embracing the season’s biggest sleeve trends. Janice Goveas studies these trends to unravel the ‘sleeve story’!

Different Stroke

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) hosted an IVY League Overnight Picnic on Saturday, August 05, 2017 at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Karjat, Maharashtra. This IVY League meeting was planned very differently keeping in mind the families of the members too. The focus for this edition of the IVY League was ‘unwind’. The members and their families not only got a chance to get away from their stressful life for a day but CMAI had also planned a series of activities and Team Building workshops to help them connect better with each other throughout their entire span of stay at the Venue. Anurima Das reports. 

64th NGF: A Commendable Feat!

The 64th National Garment Fair—a highly anticipated event in the Apparel Industry— kicked off in grand style. The NGF was held on January 30-31, 2017, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon (E), Mumbai. Kashmira Mirza and Sayoni Bhaduri report from the venue of India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show. 

Wear The Palette Right!

Looking into the Pantone colour profile for 2017, Aletta D'Cruz explains how to wear them with style and elegance.

Handwoven, Handmade!

Chitra Balasubramaniam studies India’s indigenous apparel industry as it stirs up a delight in its new fashionable avatar.

Annual Convention 2017

CMAI’s Western Regional Committee’s ‘Annual Convention 2017’ was held on March 6 & 7, 2017, at The Dukes Retreat, Khandala.

The Button Masala Magic!

Ahmedabad-based fashion designer Anuj Sharma speaks to Brinda Gill about his innovative Button Masala joinery concept that allows the designer and wearer to create multiple silhouettes as well as garments from the same fabric.

Contemporising Indian Textiles

In a tête-à-tête, Sayoni Bhaduri with Mandeep Nagi, design director of Shades of India, speaks about her company, design philosophy and the growth of Indian textiles.

The Skill Training Story!

Samir Alam explores the skill training scene for textile and apparel workers.

Transforming Today For A Better Tomorrow!

Mr Rahul Mehta, President, CMAI, speaks to Kashmira Mirza about the 66th National Garment Fair and other issues facing the Industry.