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EXCELLENT INNINGS
CMAI Western Regional Office organised the first-ever CMAI’s Cricket Premier League, which was a smashing hit with Members and Guests alike. Read on for details.
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December 2019
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AN ARTFUL MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE
New Delhi-based designer Riddhi Jain draws heavily on historic textile traditions that form the essence of her brainchild Studio Medium. Brinda Gill notes.
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December 2019
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In Celebration Of The Dupatta
The subtle but sure influence dupattas have commanded through ages is not lost on us. In this vein, Chitra Balasubramaniam shows how this perennially elegant piece of clothing is witnessing resurgence today.
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November 2019
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In Good Standing
In a time when consumers have become more vigilant than ever, Samir Alam highlights the importance of reputation management for global brands.
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November 2019
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Kids On Top
The future looks bright for India’s children’s apparel market as it grows and expands steadily. Bindu Gopal Rao observes.
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November 2019
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The Moves That Mattered
The apparel industry has made much headway of late. Meera Warrier writes about some of the important developments that took place in the industry in the last few months.
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November 2019
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A Handloom At Every Turn
India’s textile landscape may have been indundated by power looms but many of its towns and cities still pride themselves on their age-old handlooms and handwoven treasures. In this vein, Anurima Das documents some of the many prized handloom towns of the country.
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November 2019
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Why Is The Handloom Sector Dying Out In India?
Of late, the Indian handloom industry has been experiencing a downward spiral. Samir Alam analyses why.
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October 2019
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A Confluence Of Cultures
New Delhi-based designer Pooja Shroff draws on Indonesian batik to create an ongoing line of apparel. Brinda Gill lends insights.
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October 2019
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A Festive Frame Of Mind
With yet another season of merrymaking having arrived in full swing, Anurima Das gives a lowdown on the myriad festive trends to try out this time around.
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October 2019
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The Only Way To Go Is Up
Digital transformation in the Indian apparel industry is key to boosting the development of myriad sectors within it. Samir Alam demonstrates the hows and whys of it.
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October 2019
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Coming Full Circle
Chitra Balasubramaniam reflects on how custom tailoring, a practice prevalent in India for decades, is gaining newer ground today.
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October 2019
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A Conscious Celebration
Organic clothing is making a sure and steady mark on the entire apparel spectrum. Bindu Gopal Rao chronicles.
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October 2019
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Bring The New Year in Style!
Aletta D'cruz gives a lowdown on the New Year fashion trends and how to look scintillating, this party season.
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December 2016
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Intelligence For Fashion
Technology has always been an integral part of the fashion industry. Samir Alam lists out evidence to specify how Artificial Intelligence is slowly gaining prominence and is ready to add to the value of production.
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October 2017
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In Sync With The Earth
Natural dyes are gentle on cloth, eco-friendly and an ode to India’s living heritage. Brinda Gill unearths the concept of natural dyes through some enriching insight from Sarfraz Khatri, Mumbai-based traditional hand-block printer at Pracheen.
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October 2017
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Look And Feel Healthy
Athleisure as a segment is growing by leaps and bounds in the country. Bindu Gopal Rao underlines the reasons for India becoming exceedingly health conscious in perspective of HRX, India's home-grown activewear brand.
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October 2017
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Enabling Retail
Janice Goveas explores the steady growth of private labels and factors that have significantly contributed to it.
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September 2016
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Draw Of Luck!
As the Date of the 65th National Garment Fair, India’s Largest Apparel Trade Show, draws closer, so does the Enthusiasm of the Exhibitors reach a peak. The Spirit was Palpable at the Event that sounds the gong for the Exhibitors – the Draw of Lots. This event was held on May 22, 2017, at the Textile Committee Auditorium, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. Kashmira Mirza and Anurima Das report from the venue.
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June 2017
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For The Comfort Fit
Bindu Gopal Rao speaks to Sharad Walia, Brand Head, Lee, India, at VF Brands India Pvt. Ltd, to get a lowdown on their latest product innovation for the Indian woman, The Body OPTIX™.
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June 2017
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Marriage, in the Time of Demonetisation
Chitra Balasubramaiam explores the Big Fat Indian Wedding market and the impact of demonetisation on it.
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February 2017
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Going Digital And Lean
The 15th IVY League Meeting was held on April 14, 2017, at the Mayfair Banquet Hall, Worli, Mumbai. Mr Robert Lobo, Co-founder of Shopping App See n Pick spoke on “Digital Revolution - Opportunity for Brands” and Mr Nimish Dave, Founder and CEO of The Idea Smith, shared his thoughts on “Operational Excellence through Lean Transformation.”
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May 2017
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Struggling For Breath!
A Das gives insights into the woes of chikankari workers gasping for some respite under the strangle of demonetisation and cheap Chinese goods.
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May 2017
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Best Of India Under A Roof
Bindu Gopal Rao speaks to Mr Ajoy Chawla, SVP – Strategy & Business Incubation, Titan, to get insights into Taneira, the youngest brand from Titan.
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May 2017
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Chanderi Goes Haute
Chitra Balasubramaniam explores the ‘fit for summer’ fabric chanderi and gives an insightful narration on the fashion quotient of the fabric.
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May 2017
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Weaving Himroo To Life
Brinda Gill gives us an insight into how the prolific lady Suraiya Hassan has revived the art of himroo weaving in Hyderabad. Sophisticated himroo fabrics are woven at her centre and are sought after for sherwanis today!
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May 2017
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Company Cachet
Read on about the brands in vogue.
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May 2017
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53rd Annual General Meeting
Apparel reports on the 53rd AGM of the Association
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October 2016
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Redefining Leather
With the new upgraded techniques in contemporary textile, Samir Alam looks at the latest twist in the world of leather production.
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October 2016
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Of Fashion And Quality
The opening of the H&M’s store in Mumbai made quite a flurry on the social media—with long snaking lines of eager customers waiting with bated breath as the first store threw open its doors in Maximum City. The brand's obviously fanatic following is testimony to the brand value H&M has created for itself globally. Janice Goveas-D'Souza gives you an insight in the successful business model H&M has created, for itself.
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