In this issue

The May issue of Apparel applauds homegrown designers and brands for their efforts in giving back to the society in their own, meaningful ways. In store are tips to make a trip to the beach and working from home trendy and comfortable. Also read about Pradeep Pillai's inspiration to recreate beautiful saris with the usual dose of the latest from the fashion world.

Let's get Vaccinated

Mr Rajesh Masand, President, CMAI, urged Association members to join the Vaccination drive and also motivate their staff and employees to join in.

1 min

FabAlley's Parent Company Raises INR 25.50 Cr in Funding

Delhi-based fashion house, High Street Essentials (HSE), the parent company behind women’s fashion brands, FabAlley and Indya, has raised INR 25.50 Cr in a round of funding led by its existing investors Elevation Capital, India Quotient, Dominor Holding and family offices.

1 min

ASICS onboards Ravindra Jadeja as its brand ambassador

ASICS welcomed Ravindra Jadeja, the leading all-rounder of the Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings into the ASICS family.

1 min

Van Heusen launches sub-brand ‘Denim Labs', signs actor Jacqueline Fernandez as brand ambassador

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL)-owned brand Van Heusen has launched its new subbrand ‘Denim Labs’ and signed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez as the brand ambassador.

1 min

New fund launched to support women in global value chains

A first-of-its-kind collaborative funding initiative, The Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains, has launched, bringing together corporate investors, foundations, and NGO partners to invest in the health, safety, and economic resilience of the women who form the backbone of global value chains.

1 min

Indian Garment Manufacturers stare at a tough year ahead

According to CMAI Survey conducted at the beginning of the month of May, decrease in Cash flow, dead Inventory and Reverse migration are only some of the challenges that Manufacturers of the MSME Domestic Garment Industry are grappling with.

2 mins

FASHION FOR A CAUSE

Apparel brands join hands with non-profit organisations as the world grapples with a crippling pandemic. Meera Warrier talks to some of them about their experience and the way ahead.

7 mins

Weaving an Alluring Canvas

Pradeep Pillai experiments with colours, yarns and motifs to recreate traditional saris and design contemporary ones in collaboration with weavers from across the country. Brinda Gill talks to the New Delhi-based designer to understand what inspires him and his love for handweaving techniques.

7 mins

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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...