In this issue

Having largely ignored Covid-19 as it spread across China, global financial markets reacted strongly last week when the virus spread to Europe and the Middle East, stoking fears of a global pandemic. Since then, Covid-19 risks have been priced so aggressively across various asset classes that some fear a recession in the global economy may be a foregone conclusion.
Business leaders are asking whether the market drawdown truly signals a recession, how bad a Covid-19 recession would be, what the scenarios are for growth and recovery, and whether there will be any lasting structural impact from the unfolding crisis. It’s hoped that the global collective battle will help overcome this, and soon we will emerge stronger.

BLUESTONE FORAYS INTO GURGAON JEWELLERY MARKET WITH A STORE

This is latest in the line of the nineteen stores launched so far, out of the twenty-five stores that are in the pipeline in the current financial year.

2 mins

“Blended Future” By UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON

The collection is an exhilarating mix, a positive butterfly effect that spans from Jean-Charles de Castelbajac’s creativity to the product, by way of the store windows, the customers, street style and social media, bringing forth the Benetton style in all its freshness.

2 mins

‘THE STORY OF EUROPE IS THE STORY OF BUGATTI'

According to Sirish Kumar, three things define bugatti: excellent craftsmanship, groundbreaking design, and the perfect fit. Sirish is the CEO - India and Global Sourcing Director, at AstorMueller Shoes Pvt. Ltd, the parent company of the brand. In an exclusive interview with S&A, he said,”Our shoes are engineered to be at the forefront of fashion and function. They are equipped with features and materials which go a long way in ensuring that each bugatti shoe is a paragon of comfort. Many of these features have been developed internally and are exclusive to bugatti.”

4 mins

A TRIBUTE COLLABORATION TO CELEBRATE KARL'S LIFE AND LEGACY

Sharing a history dating back to 1954, KARL LAGERFELD and The Woolmark Company have introduced 777 limited-edition “Knit Karl” boxes including Merino yarn, knitting needles, and patterns for winners to create one of the four designs imagined by Karl Lagerfeld.

2 mins

The Return of Juttis

Juttis are extremely versatile, and can be worn at a whole range of occasions. Be it a fun night at a cocktail party/Sangeet, or a girls’ day out at a café, your pretty, snug-fitting Juttis can be the perfect accessory at every occasion.

3 mins

Top Shoes At New York Fashion Week Fall 2020

New York Fashion Week 2020 has served up some of the best street style yet. But there are already a handful of fashion and footwear trends that will rule the fall ’20 season.

2 mins

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN AFFORDABLE AND STYLISH FOOTWEAR

Since its inception, The CAI Store has grown from a non-inventory model supplying shoes only exclusively on koovs.com to having its full-fledged website launched 2 years back now making CAI a household name with over 60,000 customers. With the increasing popularity of the brand, CAI sells approximately 100 pairs a day on its official website - thecaistore.com. Its co-founders - Dhanraj & Aradhna Minawala, answer some of our questions.

3 mins

Live Life Like A Rock Star With Hidesign

The collection, inspired by the lifestyle of the rock stars, reveals details like woven and braided shoulder straps, solid brass chains, gold milled leather, metal studs and rivets in different sizes.

1 min

Von Wellx Germany serves patent infringement notice to Khadim's

Von Wellx Germany filed a notice against Khadim’s accusing the Kolkatta based brand of infringing on its intellectual property.

3 mins

THE IMPORTANCE OF ADVENTURE WATCH

Everyone needs to have a watch in their collection that can handle a workout at the gym to lazing around on a boat to the beach then a bar lifestyle. No matter how far we come in technology, the mechanical movements of a watch will always be a fascinating work of art.

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Shoes and Accessories Magazine Description:

S&A continuously presents new concepts, designs, materials and innovation for constant betterment, updates key professionals on business information, consumer behaviour, market studies, industry reports and trade events. For the fashion conscious consumers, it provides information on trends and trend-setting products covering all categories in shoes, bags and fashion accessories.