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UNVEILS LATEST COLLECTION, SUMMER 2020
INDIAN FASHION ACCESSORY MARKET GOES MAINSTREAM, REGISTERS RAPID GROWTH
With a long history among the unorganised un-branded market, ranging from street vendors to small “mom and pop stores”, fashion accessories are now also available in curated collections through luxury boutiques, high street brands, international accessories chains, international brands with accessories sections and multi-brand outlets…
REEBOK & VICTORIA BECKHAM
LAUNCH SS20 COLLECTION ESSENTIAL PURISM
BUGATTI
CELEBRATES THE ETERNAL PURSUIT OF ORIGINAL STYLE WITH ITS NEW CURIOSITY SPRING SUMMER 2020 COLLECTION
aLL: MAKING BODY POSITIVE, PLUS SIZE FASHION THE NEW NORMAL
aLL– which firmly believes that fashion is gender-and-size agnostic – is the largest plus-size fashion retail brand in the country, with a pan India network of 79 EBOs. It also has an online store – www. allonlinestore.in as well as an app.
DECODING THE RETAILER'S PERSPECTIVE OF A 360 DEGREE CUSTOMER JOURNEY
Providing a 360-degree perspective of the customer journey is not a new topic anymore.
ON-DEMAND MANUFACTURING THE FUTURE OF THE APPAREL INDUSTRY
Tech automation and data analytics are the key components that empower brands to respond to consumer demand in an ‘on-demand’ production cycle that cuts down waste, helps avoid overstocking and reduces the use of resources……
SKECHERS COLLABORATES WITH GOODYEAR ON FOOTWEAR
A range of Skechers Styles features Goodyear rubber technology outsoles for enhanced grip, stability and durability
THE WOOLMARK COMPANY, ADIDAS TERREX, BYBORRE AND GORE-TEX UNITE TO CREATE ULTIMATE KIT FOR THE DARK ICE PROJECT
The Dark Ice Project draws on the expertise of technical performance leaders – The Woolmark Company, adidas Terrex, BYBORRE and GORETEX to design and create a kit to meet the athletes’ physiological and environmental needs...
Top 10 Challenges Fashion Retailers Facing In India Today
Fashion, the avant garde of Indian retail, is also a highly evolved sector. Evolution brings in a multiplicity of issues and opportunities. And in an ever evolving market what was top issue yesterday may not be the foremost concern area today. Images BOF in its annual study identifies which are the top-issues facing fashion retailers today and studies how fashion retailers perceive them.
Jacqueline Fernandez Launches
The Body shop's campaign against animal testing
Patagona Doing It Right All The Way!
Creating best of products, causing no unnecessary harm and reducing impact on environment – is what Patagonia strives for. Their line of jeans are made of 100 percent organic cotton and adopting innovative methods and advanced dyeing procesess reduces the use of water, energy and chemicals and produces less carbon dioxide compared to conventional denim dyeing processes.
Doodlage: Up-Cycling Ad Re-Construction From Waste
A blend of sustainable and exclusive high street fashion, Doodlage merges innovative designs with sustainable techniques of clothing to create chic and eco-friendly fashion. Doodlage re-designs, re-constructs and re-cycles old clothing or industrial waste to create something that is totally new and interesting. Each of their up-cycled garments are unique and stand out with their design, cut and colour. Kriti Tula, Head Designer, Doodlage Retail LLP, talks to the Images BOF team about the innovative techniques being employed by the brand.
Vajor- A Distinctive Identity
Vajor is a refreshing break from the monotony of this industry. A youthful brand created solely to bridge the gap between run of the mill ready-to-wear and high fashion, the brand aims to build a community of independent, mature and free spirited people who are non-conformists and driven individuals. In an exclusive interview with IMAGES BoF, Founder and CEO Nathasha AR Kumar speaks about the concept behind the brand, its positioning, commitment to sustainability and more.
Hong Kong Fashion Week For Spring/Summer
The Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer will embark its 24th edition from 10-13 July 2017 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the four-day fair is expected to receive about 1,100 exhibitors from across the globe, presenting an array of spring/summer clothing, garment, designer collections, fashion and clothing accessories, fabrics and related professional services.
The Making Of Fendi's New Luxurious 'Lei Selleria' Bags
Luxury is not a child’s play. It requires immense hard work, perseverance and detailing in the process of making something luxurious and perfect.
Innovation At Its Best With Girggit's Colour-Changing T-Shirts
With all kinds of innovation and technology already taking over the fashion industry, we almost forgot there is always something new coming this way.
Baggit Beauty Without Cruelty
Established in the year 1990, Baggit is definitely one of the most talked about fashion accessory brand now. The brand’s strong belief in ‘beauty without cruelty’ and it’s eco-friendly virtues helped it win the the PETA Proggy Award in 2007. Founder Nina Lekhi outlines the brand’s values and talks about the booming Indian accessories market.
WGSN Aims to ‘Set Trends' in Indian Markets With Increased Local Content
WGSN, the leading global trend authority for fashion and creative industries with more than 6,000 clients across the world is excited to dive into South Asian markets with increased local content. The successful collaboration between WGSN and Technopak, which commenced in 2007, serves more than 200 clients today.
Cotton USA Vouches for the Growth & Future of Cotton
Cotton Council International organized a seminar on September 29th in Mumbai, and offered useful insights on the present scenario of cotton and cotton textile industry in India.
Rupa Softline Perfect Concoction of Quality & Style
Rohit Gupta, General Manager, Rupa Softline, talks to Images BoF about the brand, the emerging women’s innerwear market in India and how the global competition is compelling indigenous brands to streamline their processes and stay relevant in this cut throat market.
The Rise Of Fashion Accessories In India
The fashion accessories category is the youngest of the lifestyle retail segments in modern retail in India. Though slow to take off, the latent potential and the various product category mixes that one can experiment with to create fresh new retail concepts makes it one of the most lucrative and interesting. Team Images BoF, takes a look...
The Leather Products Led Fashion Accessories Segment
India’s affinity for leather dates to the Vedic times.
Ted Baker
Ted Baker
Sugar Candy A Tale Of Love & Luxury
Sugar Candy’s story is an offshoot of Seema Khandelwal’s foiled searches for distinctive and elegant clothing for her daughter, when she was growing up.
Fabric Fundas The Trousering Fabric Market In India
Style and color no doubt are the important attractions for any apparel line but it is ultimately the fabric that occupies the centre stage. And this applies to trousers as well. With trend for ready-mades gaining momentum, the USP for each brand rests with the fabric that is being put to use and at the price at which the finished product is sold.
Birla Cellulose Launches Its New Product Liva Creme
LIVA Crème, the new age fabric from the Aditya Birla Group, was launched recently by Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group in a LIVA Accredited Partner Forum (LAPF) partner event held in Mumbai.
Knowledge Series: Fashion Intelligence
The retail industry in India is almost a USD 500 billion market today and is expected to double in the next four years, with apparel being a key growth driver of the segment. The fashion category (that includes apparel and footwear) currently holds a market share of 14 percent and going forward, it is expected to increase to a 25 percent share of the total retail market.
Knowledger Series: The Changing Fashion Consumer, And How The Industry Can Keep Pace With Change
Growing GDP, rapid urbanization, an explosion of choices and brands, mushrooming of shopping destinations and rise of e-commerce are undoubtedly some of the mega changes that we have witnessed, benefitted from and responded to.
Knowledge Series: Driving Growth In The Digital Era
Millennial are the most influential demographic for retailers. This technologically savvy generation is redefining purchasing habits and transforming the face of retail with their enormous spending power and devotion to fashion. They are digital natives, are highly aware of the brands and ‘best deals’, have great purchase frequency and view fashion shopping as a social activity. Also, they see fashion as an expression of their own personality and desire for something made exclusively for them, which is bolstering the trend of customisation.