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The Import Impact

The imposition of GST has led to a rise in textile imports. What does this mean for the domestic apparel market? Samir Alam reports.

The Click Bait

Indian consumers are increasingly favouring online shopping for their clothing needs and turning to international brands for their purchases. Chitra Balasubramaniam analyses this e-phenomenon.

The Year In Review: 2017

This year has been an exciting and dynamic period for the Indian economy. Samir Alam looks back, to sum up how the year was for the industry, as a whole!

Going Green, The Kiddies Way!

Chitra Balasubramaniam profiles the organic kidswear market in India.

The Sky Is The Limit

Fashion designer Payal Pratap Singh designs contemporary-style garments with an Indian sensibility for women. She has recently launched her second label, till date—Umbar. Brinda Gill meets the designer and asks her about her labels, her inspiration and more.

Being A Good Sport

Bindu Gopal Rao looks at a recent report which shows the real scale of the sportswear market in India.

Revitalising Sericulture

Samir Alam focuses on sericulture and what can be done to promote it.

The Ethnic Cart

Bindu Gopal Rao narrates the story of Voonik - a fashion marketplace with a focus on personalisation. Through an exclusive chat with Sujayath Ali, Co-Founder and CEO Voonik.com, she understands the parameters that set the brand apart from the rest. 

Contemporary Indian

Ahmedabad-based Bhoomi Dani and Priyam Shah, are known to be the heart and soul of brand Vraj:bhoomi. They design stylish contemporary women’s wear from hand-block printed ajrakh textiles and lend perfection and timeless appeal to every piece of the brand. Brinda Gill speaks to the designer duo to unearth the story behind Vraj:bhoomi!

Towards A Grand Start!

The Countdown has begun as the Apparel Industry enthusiastically awaits CMAI’s 65th National Garment Fair, India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show, which is to be held from July 10, 2017 to July 12, 2017, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon (E) , Mumbai – 400 063. Like every year, India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show is ready to set the stage for an excitingly glorious path for the Apparel Industry. Read on….

Focus North East

Samir Alam throws light on the North Eastern states of India to reveal and evaluate how the region is prospering in the apparel and textile segment!

What's In Store?

Apparel gives you a sneak peek into the new store that has been recently launched.

Company Cachet

Read on about the brands in vogue.

Of Foresight & Transformation!

Mr Rahul Mehta, President, CMAI, speaks to Kashmira Mirza about the 64th National Garment Fair and other Important issues being faced by the Apparel Industry.

Sewfree Bonding!

Samir Alam explores the innovative thought behind Sewfree.

The Jeans Juggernaut!

A denim survey by leading retail brand Westside, busts myths about how ‘jean’etically compatible Indians are as a breed. 

The Offline Online Conundrum

Samir Alam digs deep into the camaraderie between online and offline sales in the textile and apparel industry and how it affects business on the whole.

Is Your Wardrobe Travel Ready?

Bindu Gopal Rao gives us a lowdown on what travel gear really means and how the trend is here to stay.

Of Procedure And Practice!

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) organised a Seminar by Mr Talakshi Dharod of M/S T R Dharod of Labour & Industrial Law Consultant, on Labour Laws, Important Acts such as ESI, PF, Bonus and Gratuity, on March 3, 2017, at Koshish Hall, Daftary Road, Malad (E), which was attended by more than 200 Garment Manufacturers.

Talking Taxation!

CMAI organised a Seminar on ‘Sales Tax and Professional Tax Amnesty Schemes’ on August 22, 2016, at the Yogi Sabhagraha Hall, Dadar T T. The Seminar was an opportunity for the Members to update themselves with the changing times and improve their know-how of the new Amnesty Scheme. Prakrit Dhondiyal reports on this informative and interesting Session.

Traditional Embroidery Goes Haute

Traditional embroidery from Western India has been an inspiration for countless designers who use it in their work. Chitra Balasubramaniam explores the preservation of traditional embroidery and also its incorporation in contemporary design

Gearing Up For The Big Day!

As the Date for the 66th National Garment Fair nears, there is Excitement in the air and this excitement reached a crescendo at the Draw of Lots Function which was held on January 8, 2018, at the Textile Committee Auditorium, P Balu Road, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.

Great Expectations

Samir Alam spells out the expectations of the apparel industry, for 2018.

Seasonal Thrust To Fashion

Bindu Gopal Rao explores what Spring Summer 2017 has in-store for fashion enthusiasts.

Potentially Green

Sustainable fashion is coming of age in India! Janice Goveas explores the environment friendly practices and ethical path that brands are adapting to ‘go green’.

Powering the Way Forward!

Shri Solapur Readymade Kapad Utpadak Sangh, which is celebrating its Golden Jubilee, is organising Solapur’s 1st Uniform & Garment Manufacturers Exhibition between January 5-7, 2017, at the Prithvi Hall in Hotel Balaji Sarovar Premier, Solapur.

Apparel 2016 – Reflections on the Year Gone by

As the curtains come down on 2016, Bindu Gopal Rao speaks to the industry experts to reflect on how the apparel industry fared in this year, what worked and what did not.

The Intex Success!

Apparel reports on Intex South Asia 2016, South Asia’s premium sourcing fair which concluded on a successful note.

The Denim Discourse

Bindu Gopal Rao profiles some of the popular denim brands in the market, today.

Capturing Oppurtunities

As the Countdown begins towards the 66th National Garment Fair, the enthusiasm within the Apparel Industry reaches a top note. Read on...