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Galleria Intima 2016

Where the industry, the media and the government converged

Bangalore Fashion Week

Held at Sheraton Grand with focus on Winter Festive collections, the Wear. Style Bangalore Fashion Week Winter Festive Online 2016 encompassed myriad designers launching their ensembles for the upcoming season. The collections were theme-based, emphasizing mainly on feminity and ‘Make in India’.

Boom Time for Fashion in India

The festive season in India is such a huge phenomenon. The season, that begins in earnest in autumn and lasts till mid-winters, morphs the country to its brightest and most jubilant avatar of the year. It’s the time the entire nation musters together to feast, pray, share love and above all—SHOP, with unsurpassed fervour. Auto sales jump up, gold buying picks up, bumper discounts pervade, new products are launched—all in all, sales velocity reaches its pinnacle triggered by the increased demand during the festive season.

Deal Jeans

The collection at the flagship outlet is a blend of fresh pastel hues and trendy patterns crafted in 14 categories ranging from leather jackets to cardigans in top wear and studded denims to comfy culottes in bottom wear accompanied by Spring/Summer collection including cropped tops, off shoulder, cold shoulders, printed tops, denim dresses and denim shorts.

Jharcraft Proposes Initiatives To Promote Livelihood Of Craftspersons

Jharcraft, is setting an example by creating new opportunities and making it profitable for weavers, giving them a definitive source of employment, while making the best use of available resources. The state is mulling aggressive initiatives to promote and market its ethnic textile and handloom products in a bid to help its large indigenous community of craftspersons grab a major pie of the rapidly growing national and global textile market.

Character Licensing In Kidswear

Although the market for character licensing is not as developed in India as in the western countries, there is little wonder why the marketplace is brimming with merchandise related to cartoon characters. IMAGES BoF takes a look at the potential in the market for character licensing for kidswear.

Soft, Pune Joins Hands With Accademia De Costumee Di Moda, Rome

Indian fashion institutes are moving into the international fashion scene with foreign collaborations to upgrade the standard of fashion education onto a higher level.

Intelligent Fashion

Intelligent fashion–clothing manufactured with fabrics enabling digital components and electronics to be embedded in them to become interactive surfaces–has been an on and off topic in recent times, certainly more discussed in conferences and panel discussions rather than put into practice, with only a small bunch of start-ups investing their (limited) resources on this exciting field.

Demonetisation and its impact on Indian Garment Industry

As India reels under the after effect of the demonetisation move, Images BOF team spoke to a number of stalwarts in the Indian garment industry who shared their valuable insights on the policy’s impact on the garment industry in India and its value chains.

Lyra Ropes In Parineeti Chopra As Its New Brand Ambassador

The ever bubbly and vivacious Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has joined the club of celebrity endorsers as Lux Group, a conglomeration of diverse brand portfolio across multiple product segments, announced her as the brand ambassador of Lyra.

Observations 2017: Online Shopper Behaviour

Online retail has come far, from its paltry days leading the way of having just Amazon and eBay in its kitty to a vast expanse of shops to the more synchronized avatar of the mouse-andwebpage. Implementation of technology within the retail space is shaping how consumers interact with brands today.

DA Milano

Opens Its First Global Store In Dubai

Women's Jewellery In India

From its auspicious slant to becoming a fashion statement, the significance of jewellery has evolved with time. Veteran luxury retail and lifestyle professional and independent consultant Anil Prabhakar sketches out the history of jewellery in India and shares his outlook of the industry in India.

Time To Consolidate

Guess, one of the world’s most recognised fashion watch brands, is admired for look and functionality alike! The brand entered India in 2006 and today has affi rmed itself as the leader and pioneer in the watch industry. In an open dialogue with BoF, Ivana Perovic Shah, CEO, AP Group, the Distributors & Retailers for Guess Accessories for India, discusses the brand’s decade-long presence in India and the way forward.

No Gender

When Alexis died, the actress Patricia Arquette lost her sister.

Disruption

Everything. At once and at any time–those who use digital channels are used to that–whether it’s about flights, books or sex partners.

CMAI'S 63RD NGF retains its unparalleled stature as India's premier trade fair

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) organized the 63rd National Garment Fair, which was held from 13th to 15th July 2016 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon (East), Mumbai. The fair was inaugurated by Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani

Four Decades Of Lingerie Selling Excellence

Amrut, an exclusive lingerie store by Ravji P. Shah, in the western suburbs of Mumbai, has come a long way. It has witnessed four generations of families coming to the store for lingerie shopping. Shah shares about its relationship with the customers and their preferences.

Garment Show of India

North India, particularly Delhi and adjoining areas has been looking for a platform to showcase their potential range of garments and reach every nook and corner of the country. In order to meet this demand, Saina Events organised, The Garment Show of India (GSI) at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The three-day garment fair took place on 8, 9 and 10 August 2016.

Monte Bianco - The New Name Of Being Not-So-Formal

Clothing Culture Ltd., the textile and apparel division of the ₹4,500 crores Balkrishna Group, popularly known for its brand Sin Denim, has launched yet another sensational brand called Monte Bianco this February. The grand launch in Mumbai marked the unveiling of the logo by Directors Vijaylaxmi Poddar and Pooja Dhoot. The launch was followed by Monte Bianco’s fashion showcase featuring veteran actor Dino Morea.

Emerging World Of Kids Denim Wear

Neha Shah, Marketing Head, Pepe Jeans, and Sohail Patca, Director, D S Corporation (Ruff), both renowned denim brands, share the essentials that goes into making a successful kids’ denim brand. They further elaborate on the opportunities and challenges that exist in this segment.

Is India Sportswear Ready?

In India where cricket is considered to be a religion and the ripples are also witnessed in the growing popularity of other sports like football and tennis; the market for sportswear in the country is most certainly on the rise. Looking good and keeping fit is the new age survival mantra. We speak with key players in the market to understand the sportswear market in India and how best it remains distinguished from casual wear wear and athleisure.

‘Why Push Virtual Reality When You've Got Reality Right There?'

Retail Strategist Jeff Kindleysides of Checkland Kindleysides Doesn’t Like to Complicate Things, Relying on Authenticity to Create a Sense of Wonderment. 

Spirited Sensual Comfort

Premium women’s intimate wear brand, Amanté embodies comfort, fashion, sensuality and sophistication. Using the finest material and accessories, its products are crafted to perfection to provide a passionate and uncompromising brand experience.

Cotton Complexities

What Makes All the Various Cotton Types So Different From Each Other? Experts and Fabric Manufacturers Explain How and Why the White Flock Fiber Can Make a Difference. 

Euro Fashions Introduces Sidharth Malhotra As Its New Brand Ambassador

Premium innerwear brand, Euro Fashion Inners (popularly known as Euro Fashions) announced Bollywood Actor Sidharth Malhotra as its new brand ambassador with the launch of its latest commercial, which endorses the new tagline, ‘Start Something Sexy’.

Status Quo Joins Hands With Baahubali Franchise

Status Quo, one of India’s leading apparel manufacturers, announced its association as the official fashion partner for the Baahubali franchise. The brand launched an official range of Baahubali apparels for men, designed on popular and lead characters of the film including Baahubali, Bhallala Deva, and Kattappa among others.

LULU Fashion Week 2017

Brings up the Glamour & Fashion Quotient With Top brands

IFF'17 Inaugral Session

Bringing Alive Teh Future Of Fashion Through Innovation, Consumer Insights And Retail Differentation

Launch Of India Business Of Fashion Report 2017

At India Fashion Forum