In this issue

Apparel Feb 2021 edition is an exciting one. This edition will see all the hustle and bustle for the upcoming 72nd Fair organised by CMAI. The cover story is on ghararas and shararas and their comparison between the old and the new world. Vegan wear is something new that has come into the market and Meher writes on Men's fashion.

CMAI SEEKS MORE SUPPORT FOR GARMENT RETAIL SECTOR

In an Open Letter sent to the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, Mr Rajesh Masand, President, CMAI, Lists some Pre-Budget Recommendations that could help give a Boost to the Garment Industry which has faced a Catastrophic last year due to the Pandemic...

3 mins

Royal Traditions in Modern times

A symbol of nobility and aristocracy, the gharara was a majestic garment that flowed in its grandeur through the veils of time ultimately transforming into trendier and more modern ensembles. Chitra Balasubramaniam takes a look at the exquisiteness of the old and the new...

7 mins

ANNOUNCING A NEW ORDER

The Draw of Lots Function Conducted on January 15, 2021 at the CMAI’s Head Office at Naman Midtown, for all Exhibitors at the 72nd NGF, to be held at J W Marriott, Mumbai Sahar, which is all set to take a leap into the annals of CMAI’s historic Fairs...

2 mins

Vegan Wear

Plant fibre-based apparel is not just about making a statement but also has a unique twist to making green clothing a reality. Bindu Gopal Rao finds out which fibre is the easiest and least polluting to produce...

5 mins

Through the Looking Glass

Advertising man and a genius behind the photographer’s lens, Ash Khosla talks to Apparel about building a business in the world of professional photography and creating a brand through his unique ideologies...

5 mins

Union Budget's Impact On Indian Garment And Apparel Industry

One of the hardest hit sectors during the pandemic was the Indian Garment and Apparel Industry. To offset losses in the MSME sector, the government has introduced some key offerings that may become a game-changer. Samir Alam analyses…

5 mins

COMPANY CACHET

Read on about the brands in vogue...

3 mins

A SLICE OF PARADISE FOR LITTLE ME-MBERS

Having started by Mr R K Purohit seven years ago, in Howrah’s AC Market, West Bengal, Little Me has carved a niche in the kidswear segment, by manufacturing some of the most comfortable clothes for boys of up to three years old.

2 mins

THE TEXTILE PARK OF THE FUTURE

One of Maharashtra’s Largest Apparel and Garment Parks, Asmeeta Texpa provides businesses with an entire ecosystem to support it along with 100 percent development approvals by MIDC, thus providing a single-window clearance for all development approvals. It is also the First Garmenting and Apparel Park requested under Maha Rera – No P 51700020215.

1 min

The Ultimate One Stop Shop For Menswear

Mr Shantilal Rita started SNS in the year 2013. A veteran in the Fashion Industry, Mr Rita began his business career in 2008 before finally realising the immense potential in the menswear segment of the Fashion Retail Industry for readymade garments. “I have been manufacturing Men’s ethnic suits, Indo-Western Jackets, Kurtas, Bandi Jackets, etc ever since 2013. You name the product and I have it,” explains Mr Rita.

1 min

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Apparel Magazine Description:

The Indian apparel, garments and textiles industry is a dynamic one. With the industry generating the second highest employment after agriculture in our country, it is no doubt that the trade is one of the people, by the people and for the people.

Apparel, the monthly official trade magazine of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)—one of the largest apparel and garments bodies in the country—gives you the latest news and events specific to this industry, while delving deeper into issues plaguing it, new technologies adopted and the people who make things happen.

The magazine regularly carries articles by industry experts, interviews with the who’s who of the industry, many of whom are members of the CMAI, and features upcoming and established brands and their latest collections.

Apparel also exclusively covers any event hosted, organised or supported by the CMAI, including the bi-annual National Garment Fair, which is one of the largest apparel trade fairs in the sub-continent...