Fashion
Apparel
Saving Childhoods, Bringing Change!
Samir Alam reports on achieving sustainability in the Indian apparel sector by eradicating child labour.
6 min |
January 2018
Apparel
Looking Ahead With Hope!
Last year has been full of surprises and coping with their aftermath, for the Industry; and now it is time for the Budget. Samir Alam decodes the expectations of the Apparel Industry from the Union Budget 2018.
6 min |
January 2018
Apparel
Going Quirky!
Janice Goveas profiles the unstoppable and self-made Masaba Gupta who has made a name for herself in the world of fashion.
2 min |
January 2018
Apparel
Cashless Security
India is rapidly embracing the idea of the digital economy with great enthusiasm. However, amidst all the excitement and enthusiasm over digital payments one big question remains to be satisfactorily addressed - how secure are digital cashless payments in India? Samir Alam finds out more…
5 min |
January 2018
Apparel
Of Foresight & Transformation!
Mr Rahul Mehta, President, CMAI, speaks to Kashmira Mirza about the 64th National Garment Fair and other Important issues being faced by the Apparel Industry.
4 min |
March 2017
Apparel
The Sky Is The Limit
Fashion designer Payal Pratap Singh designs contemporary-style garments with an Indian sensibility for women. She has recently launched her second label, till date—Umbar. Brinda Gill meets the designer and asks her about her labels, her inspiration and more.
6 min |
October 2016
Apparel
Being A Good Sport
Bindu Gopal Rao looks at a recent report which shows the real scale of the sportswear market in India.
6 min |
October 2016
Apparel
Revitalising Sericulture
Samir Alam focuses on sericulture and what can be done to promote it.
5 min |
November 2017
Apparel
The Ethnic Cart
Bindu Gopal Rao narrates the story of Voonik - a fashion marketplace with a focus on personalisation. Through an exclusive chat with Sujayath Ali, Co-Founder and CEO Voonik.com, she understands the parameters that set the brand apart from the rest.
5 min |
November 2017
Apparel
Contemporary Indian
Ahmedabad-based Bhoomi Dani and Priyam Shah, are known to be the heart and soul of brand Vraj:bhoomi. They design stylish contemporary women’s wear from hand-block printed ajrakh textiles and lend perfection and timeless appeal to every piece of the brand. Brinda Gill speaks to the designer duo to unearth the story behind Vraj:bhoomi!
6 min |
November 2017
Apparel
Towards A Grand Start!
The Countdown has begun as the Apparel Industry enthusiastically awaits CMAI’s 65th National Garment Fair, India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show, which is to be held from July 10, 2017 to July 12, 2017, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon (E) , Mumbai – 400 063. Like every year, India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show is ready to set the stage for an excitingly glorious path for the Apparel Industry. Read on….
3 min |
June 2017
Apparel
Focus North East
Samir Alam throws light on the North Eastern states of India to reveal and evaluate how the region is prospering in the apparel and textile segment!
6 min |
June 2017
Apparel
What's In Store?
Apparel gives you a sneak peek into the new store that has been recently launched.
1 min |
June 2017
Apparel
Company Cachet
Read on about the brands in vogue.
1 min |
June 2017
Apparel
Sewfree Bonding!
Samir Alam explores the innovative thought behind Sewfree.
5 min |
April 2017
Apparel
The Jeans Juggernaut!
A denim survey by leading retail brand Westside, busts myths about how ‘jean’etically compatible Indians are as a breed.
5 min |
April 2017
Apparel
The Offline Online Conundrum
Samir Alam digs deep into the camaraderie between online and offline sales in the textile and apparel industry and how it affects business on the whole.
6 min |
April 2017
Apparel
Is Your Wardrobe Travel Ready?
Bindu Gopal Rao gives us a lowdown on what travel gear really means and how the trend is here to stay.
6 min |
April 2017
Apparel
Of Procedure And Practice!
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) organised a Seminar by Mr Talakshi Dharod of M/S T R Dharod of Labour & Industrial Law Consultant, on Labour Laws, Important Acts such as ESI, PF, Bonus and Gratuity, on March 3, 2017, at Koshish Hall, Daftary Road, Malad (E), which was attended by more than 200 Garment Manufacturers.
1 min |
April 2017
Apparel
Apparel 2016 – Reflections on the Year Gone by
As the curtains come down on 2016, Bindu Gopal Rao speaks to the industry experts to reflect on how the apparel industry fared in this year, what worked and what did not.
6 min |
December 2016
Apparel
The Intex Success!
Apparel reports on Intex South Asia 2016, South Asia’s premium sourcing fair which concluded on a successful note.
4 min |
December 2016
Apparel
The Denim Discourse
Bindu Gopal Rao profiles some of the popular denim brands in the market, today.
6 min |
December 2016
Apparel
Gearing Up For The Big Day!
As the Date for the 66th National Garment Fair nears, there is Excitement in the air and this excitement reached a crescendo at the Draw of Lots Function which was held on January 8, 2018, at the Textile Committee Auditorium, P Balu Road, Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
2 min |
Febuary 2018
Apparel
Great Expectations
Samir Alam spells out the expectations of the apparel industry, for 2018.
5 min |
Febuary 2018
Apparel
The Quest for a Better Tomorrow
As the Countdown towards the 64th National Garment Fair begins, the Excitement within the Apparel Industry reaches an all-time high. Read on...
1 min |
January 2017
Apparel
Entry With An Impact
The apparel industry was set abuzz this past October when Reliance Industries (RIL) launched its very own apparel business operation - RElan. Reliance is making a strategic entry into the market by co-branding its specialised RElan fabric with other apparel brands. Samir Alam finds out about how this move by Reliance will impact the market.
5 min |
January 2018
Apparel
Weaves To Woo The World
Hemang Agrawal, Creative Director, Surekha Group, Benares, a graduate from NIFT and a textile & apparel maker speaks to Brinda Gill to elaborate on how Benares is the finest handloom weaving centre in the world, with an ability to produce a spectrum of weaves, from ornate to the edgy.
5 min |
January 2018
Apparel
65th NGF: A Colossal Success
The 65th National Garment Fair, India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show, organised by The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), began in great style and aplomb at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, Goregaon (E), Mumbai. The Three day Exhibition was held on July 10, 11 and 12, 2017. Kashmira Mirza & Anurima Das report, straight from the Venue.
8 min |
August 2017
Apparel
Glamour On The Shelves!
While many brands returned to display their collections in the 65th NGF at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon (E), Mumbai, there were a few new brands which chose the platform of the NGF to ‘do the new’. Here’s looking at Mafatlal and their new venture to explore the womenswear category. Apparel reports straight from the venue.
2 min |
August 2017
Apparel
Getting To Know GST
The Western Regional Committee of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India recently Organised Two Seminars to make the Industry aware of GST. Apparel gives an overview on the Seminars.
1 min |