Much has been said about how the pandemic changed the fashion landscape the world over. In India, bridal wear remained the biggest focus of these conversations, but it would be ill-advised to ignore the surge of resort wear in the last year and a half. Having remained homebound, with bouts of vacation-fuelled months between waves and...
Getting the right fit in clothes has always been an issue for most Indians. Either you visit an excellent tailor to get that perfect-fitting pair or compromise on a UK-12 or US-14 size. All these years, alteration in clothes has been a common phenomenon. TO READ MORE: https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/made-to-measure-a-size-chart-tailor-made-for-indian-body-types/2323930/
After the retail industry saw a near washout yet again in the second wave, apparel retailers are now pinning their hopes on the festive season as they see a strong return in demand among consumers to come and shop from stores. TO READ MORE: https://www.cnbctv18.com/retail/apparel-retailers-eye-double-digit-growth-in-festive-season-as-consumers-return-to-stores-10649711.htm
Circulars Cir No. 43A / I-10 / 2021 Cir No. 43A / I-10 / 202109th September 2021 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION: Dear Member, We are enclosing herewith a Circular No.17/2021 dated 9th September 2021 issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govt of India, New Delhi...
Snapdeal, which has pivoted as a value-focused e-commerce company, said the sales of kids’ apparel in terms of units sold has grown by 493 per cent from January to July this year. This makes the kids’ fashion category one of the biggest gainers TO READ MORE: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/snapdeal-sees-493-rise-in-kids-apparel-category-in-jan-july-121090101425_1.html
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday urged people to treat khadi as a national fabric and promote its use extensively. He also called upon celebrities from various fields to come forward and promote the use of khadi in a big way. TO READ MORE https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/garments-/-textiles/treat-khadi-as-national-fabric-vp-venkaiah-naidu/articleshow/85795406.cms
The government has begun work on a “India-specific model” for the likes of Amazon and Flipkart to collaborate effectively with mom-and-pop stores. The move is part of the government’s review of the draft consumer protection rules for e-commerce. TO READ MORE: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/government-reviews-consumer-protection-rules-for-e-commerce/85706336
Tiruppur, India’s knitwear city is all set to emerge as the fashion capital in gents’ wear. A mega programme has been launched by Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (the collective of all knitwear manufacturers in the district) in collaboration with the Union Government to train and professionalise youngsters hitherto working as labourers in knitwear units. TO READ...
The credit profile of the Indian retail industry has been adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, albeit differentially amongst its various sub-segments. The worst hit were the fashion retailers – those with higher contribution of apparels. TO READ MORE: https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/re-tales/second-wave-shifts-organised-brick-and-mortar-retail-s-recovery-to-fy2023/5071
Circulars Cir No. 43 / M-3 / 2021 Cir No. 43 / M-3 / 202103rd September 2021 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION: Dear Sir, Please find enclosed herewith a brief overview of the Activities we were able to accomplish during the Month of August 2021. Of course, there were a few which we began...
