The Menswear 2021 Fashion Edit

The year 2020 was a bit of a roller-coaster for the apparel industry. Yet, creators crafted an impressive and innovative menswear line-up for 2021. The collections are inspired by nature and armed with an evident streak of comfort, keeping up with the insurgencies of the lockdown. In a big way the new age collection could prove to be quite an upper during these downtimes. Heer Kothari presents a menswear select edit that will prove to be trendsetters for 2021-22.

Govt announces launch of National Logistics Excellence Awards

The government on Monday announced the launch of the National Logistics Excellence Awards, which will highlight best practices including consolidation, process standardisation, technological upgrade, digital transformations and sustainable practices in the logistics sector.

Epson launches A4-size dye-sublimation Printer

Epson, one of the leading brands in industrial and commercial printing, has launched their all-new A4 size dye-sublimation inkjet printer.

The Charms of Kota Doria Silk

A lightweight, airy fabric that is woven in small squares, the traditional Kota Doria is getting a digital makeover and a global audience. Bindu Gopal Rao tracks the journey.

Screen Print India Delhi moved to Dec '21; Mumbai edition to Apr '22

Messe Frankfurt India’s show for screen, textile, sublimation and digital printing industry, Screen Print India New Delhi has been moved to December 2021 and will take place alongside Gartex Texprocess India, while the Mumbai edition will be held in April 2022.

THE KNITTING ODYSSEY

Knitting has evolved over time. Jasvinder Kaur traces the history of knitting from being an ‘essential’ made by hand to being created on machine to making way into high fashion wear.

India's Grasim Industries, CTIL set up JV for knits manufacturing

India's Grasim Industries recently incorporated a joint venture (JV) company, Birla Advanced Knits, for manufacturing man-made cellulose fibre knitted fabrics in partnership with Century Textiles and Industries (CTIL).

GREENER PRACTISES FOR A CHANGING PLANET

Abhay Chappia of Abhay Group of Companies gives a lowdown on his association with leading international brands and the deservedly hyped, Econyl.

The Luck of the Draw

The Association Organised Draw of Lots for Allotment of Rooms for the Exhibitors across Two Days following strict SOPs issued by the Government.

RISHAS: REVIVED AND REPURPOSED

Brinda Gill follows designer Aratrik Dev Varman’s work with risha and understands how traditional clothing can often be repurposed to keep the craft alive and appeal to a wider audience.

CMAI ORGANISES ONE DAY COVID-19 VACCINATION DRIVE FOR ITS MEMBERS

The Association witnessed an Encouraging Turnout at the Vaccination Drive Organised on June 26, for the Benefit of Members, their Families and Staff.

A PROMISING B2B FAIR

The 73rd National Garment Fair being Organised by CMAI will bring together over 550 Exhibitors across Two Venues in Mumbai. Apparel takes a sneak peek into what is in store for Visitors

Fashion Forward

Manoshi Kamdar, Founder and Creative Director of Aara Inc., tells Brinda Gill about the extensive offering of her creative fashion consultancy

A Touch of Style

Meher Castelino tracks global trends in men’s fashion for a seasonal wardrobe update.

MONOCHROME MAGIC

Anurima Das talks about the timelessness and versatility of Monochrome Fashion and ways to wear the trend in 2021.

A Living Heritage

The brand Kankatala is synonymous with heritage. Brinda Gill tells us how Kankatala’s exclusive hand-woven saris and the commitment of three generations of the family have been instrumental in preserving India’s traditional textile techniques.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SUMMER COOLERS

Meher Castelino gives a lowdown on styles and shades for the hottest fashion of the pandemic – the sleepwear – and for the long desired trip to the beach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

India's Organised Apparel Market Geared For A Better Outlook In FY22: Ind-Ra

In its recent outlook for apparel retail, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), said India’s organised apparel market is geared for a better business outlook in FY22 as improved consumer confidence, pickup in-store expansion, and prospects of wider vaccine rollout help the sector rebound.

Raymond introduces VIRASAFE range of antiviral fabric

Raymond is the most preferred brand when it comes to clothes or readymade garments because of its assured quality, variety of designs which changes with the time still being traditional.

MACHO SUMMER TRENDS OF 2021

Chitra Balasubramaniam analyses what’s hot and what’s not for menswear this Spring/Summer season…

The Conscious Consumer

Consumers are growing increasingly conscious of the environmental impact their garment purchases are making writes Brinda Gill

Keeping It Simple and Sustainable

Pondicherry-based designer Naushad Ali talks about his deep love for India’s textile heritage with Brinda Gill and how it has manifested itself in his designs marrying modern cuts with traditional fabrics...