On Apparel & Textile Industry Current Status,

Creating Niche in Innerwear Segment,

Yet Influential In Fashion..!!

The re launch issue of A &F with new look and lots of new people.

The New Womens denim collections,

Fastest growing city in the north east, and much more!!

Is T&A Sector Moving towards a New Phase? Centuries old textile and apparel industry of India is now moving towards a new trajectory of growth and development. After years of slogging, pushing, realigning and rephrasing the new textile policy is now out. The Government gave a good climax when it finally announced Rs 6,000-crore special package for textiles and apparel sector to create one crore new jobs in next 3 years, attracting investments of $11 billion and generating $30 billion in exports. The industry veterans, big, small and medium players are now waiting anxiously for all these measures to get implemented so that they can sail the boat smoothly.

You have to lookout for Growth in Order to Achieve it…
Times are tough, but there is always some or the other factors that create good or bad market conditions, however, despite all the odds only constant exploration for better and innovative ideas to growth is what helps. Yes this is what the current retail scenario looks like.
There is always a way for those who have will. After facing a fragmented and stagnant growth in major towns and cities, brands, retail chains and even real estate developers are moving towards the Tier2 and Tier3 cities in search of growth and why shouldn’t they? With increase in disposable income, rising interest in buying fashion brands, and accessibility to wide gamut of products, there is a good scope of growth in the Tier2 and Tier 3 cities. Read More on website...

This issue of Apparel & Fashion talks about the most critical issue of apparel industry, i.e the rising competition between online and offline shopping. Team Apparel & Fashion conducted a survey to find out what is the choice of youngsters when in it comes to buying apparels. Students in the age group of 18-30 formed the part of surveyors. The survey revealed that the students do not have a particular buying or pattern however, their main concern in pricing and variety wherein online is definitely taking a lead. Hope you will enjoy reading the survey and will share your views on the same.
The downturn in the market has already affected business in a major way as most of the retailers and brands are facing tough times. The winter season also did not brought any respite, in fact, it was a total washout because of delayed winters. As a result of most of the retailers proponed their sales and that has added on to the woes. At the same time, the news of Fabindia crossing Rs 1000 cr mark in sales comes and makes us to rethink about the strategies of growth. While most of the retailers are surviving on the discount spree, Fabindia has created an example by not following the trend and keeping its stores in profits without discounts. A deeper thought on the situation is the need of hour. In this issue of Apparel & Fashion, you will read about reactions of manufacturers on the sales during winter season and the reasons of low sales throughout the year. You will also read some great ideas of conceptualization of stores which are being used by top notch brands across the world. Read more on http://www.apparelfashion.net/

Somebody recently met and said the industry has not been so bad in the last 30 years, I had to stop and rethink; really, but why? However, theories and reports by various associations and councils say that the growth has been average. If we look at the garment retail CMAI’s Apparel Index for the Second Quarter(July-Sept 2015) it confirms that the industry has maintained its growth tempo with over all index value at 6.68 points. Giant and large brands have continued their growth story much like the previous quarters and stayed ahead of the curve. They have done better with higher sales turnover and lower inventory holding. For mid brands (with turnovers of Rs. 25-100 crore), growth is 7.7 points. In fact, mid brands performed much better than small brands, butit’s the large brands (with turnovers of Rs. 100 to 300 crore) with 8.95 points and giant brands(with turnovers of above Rs. 300 crore) with a high index value of 9.15 points that have shown real growth. (Read more on www.apparelfashion.net)

DIWALI IS ON… AND SO IS THE EXCITEMENT. But the market scenario is not as expected as many of the retailers and wholesalers all over India are reporting a sluggish demand during the festival season. The huge crowds which used to gather in all shopping areas and malls near to Diwali are nowhere seen and most of the retailers are expecting last minute shopping spree. Whether the buying just near to Diwali would help retailers and retail chains is still a question mark, but the experts believe that market will not be back on track very soon.
It is also believed that the pace of shopping is not the same like some years back as during the EOS sale most of consumers fill up themselves with latest products and it is only during some special occasions like marriage or events that they feel to replenish the wardrobe once again. The trend of fast fashion is also attributing to the peak in shopping immediately before the festival season.
In this issue you will have a wide perspective on a variety of topics like our cover story- An ode to the Denim Industry which has revolutionized the lives of the Gen-Next.
The latest steps and innovations, trendsetters in the world of denim and an interesting consumer survey which reveals what would sell and what will not in denims. The survey highlights the look, fit, fabric, design, and the pattern of buying among consumers. You will also read the views and comments of famous brands like Spykar and Derby Jeans Community who highlighted their journey, growth and product categories for the Indian market.
In trending fashion, you will read about how the Smart Casuals growing in terms of demand how the formal wear segment in India has seen a swift change with changing
fashion.

DIWALI SEASON TO IMPROVE MARKET SENTIMENTS
HOLA!
The apparel and retail market is going through a phase of mixed emotions as on one
hand the sales period was more than extended to gear up sales, on the other the consumers’ sentiments are getting better. Most of the retail chains, retailers and wholesalers are looking ahead to the upcoming Diwali season which is one of the major seasons in India. Team Apparel & Fashion talked to some of the brands and retailers who expressed their concern over the extended, sales but are very positive about the sales and growth during the Diwali season. As far as the competition from e-commerce giants is concerned who are already planning a series of offer for the festive season, retailers are ready with special strategies and promotional schemes to woo the customers and beat the competition.
Our cover story on the WEDDING WEAR will give a reflection of the current market
scenario in the wedding industry, the ongoing trends, a report on collections presented by various designer labels, update on the raw material used for collections like fabrics, accessories, applications, etc. The changing trends and scenario of the wedding market is well defined in the story.
In this issue, you will also read about the potential of South India market where most of the retailers and wholesalers are ready to invest and explore. The size of retail stores in Southern India, the strong buying power of consumers, and huge size of the malls is driving everybody towards them. The white paper on this market will reveal how and what is driving growth in these markets.
In our RENDEZVOUS section, our team got into conversation with Fusion Beats
company and came to know about its strategies for the Indian market and its young
customer base. Also, we came across with another growing brand by the name of FUSION BEATS.

Hola! This is an introductory issue of Apparel & Fashion, a magazine that will culminate your hunt for a news journal that will provide you most recent reports, convictions, inspections, surveys, forecasts and more, all related to the apparel and fashion industry of India.
In this issue of Apparel & Fashion, you will read about the A/W trends for 2015/16 direct from the international fashion weeks. The trends will give you in-depth analysis on fabrics, colours, styles, applications and finishes. Also, you will read about trending fashion i.e linen which is now seen at many places and many forms. In our cover story section you will read about the sourcing dynamics and important centers of garments in India. Even though the market has matured a lot still there are many product categories being missed out by brands and retail chains. One of them is the beachwear which is a niche segment but has a good scope of growth in the coming years. Other sections include strategies and directions related to customer, brands, private label, visual merchandising and out of the box concepts seen in India.

In our forthcoming issues we will also bring about a lot of inputs followed by retail giants of the Western world that will help every player in the segment to get some feedback about the industry.

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