Courtesy: IMG RelianceThe ‘Circular Design Challenge’ - a collaboration of Reliance Industries Ltd’s (RIL) R|Elan ‘Fashion for Earth’ initiative, Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) and United Nations (UN) in India, has shortlisted eight designers based on innovative collections made by them using waste materials like plastics. This will be India’s first sustainability award in fashion. The aim of the ‘Circular Design Challenge’ initiative is to bring to the forefront environmental champions of tomorrow

Courtesy: Capri HoldingsCapri Holdings Ltd, formerly Michael Kors Holdings Ltd, has completed acquisition of Versace, an Italian luxury fashion company, for a total enterprise value of €1.83 billion (approx $2.12 billion). Global fashion luxury group Michael Kors has changed its name to Capri Holdings beginning January 2, 2019, with ticker symbol CPRI on New York Stock Exchange. The acquisition of Versace is expected to deliver a number of benefits for Capri Holdings. It can now expand its gl

Courtesy: Pexels‘Act For Better Life’ will be the new key phrase for next year’s fashion market, according to the Samsung Fashion Institute which says that the year 2019 is expected to be a challenging year for the fashion industry as consumers increasingly search for products that can maximise convenience while meeting a variety of individual preferences. From a business perspective, the phrase reflects robust activities to be expected among fashion firms to diversify revenue, including proa

Courtesy: wulfAiming to take the boredom away from the same old styled jeans, Shiva Texyarn has introduced Wulf Jeans. The company feels the style of jeans one chooses is an expression of personality. Its jeans are more creative, flashy, and glamorous, splashed with rhinestones, embroidery, and fabric paint in various patterns to add personality and spice. Wulf Jeans are available for both men and women. Their flagship products are designer fabrics, rucksacks /specialised military gear inclu

2Bme, a fashion apparel brand owned by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, is aiming to triple sales by 2023. Launched in 2017, the high street fashion brand is also working towards expanding its presence across the country. Since its launch, 2Bme has already earned revenue of more than Rs 100 crore. It provides contemporary fashion for daily needs. Planning to increase its presence through EBOs, large format MBO’s and e-commerce platforms, it opened its second store in Kolkata. "We will look at open

Courtesy: JD Institute of Fashion TechnologyJD Institute of Fashion Technology (JDIFT), a leading design institute of India, has declared ‘Switch’ as the theme for its annual fashion awards 2019. ‘Switch’ signifies a shift from the existing perceptions and exploring the world of unknown and unexplored. It is to evoke a sense of freshness among designers pushing them to create something extraordinary. The theme ‘Switch’ is a result of rigorous research and brainstorming sessions between the st

Courtesy: JestaisJesta I.S. has announced that sports retailer Christy Sports, has selected it as its end-to-end foundational retail suite to support its expansion. The first phase of the implementation is complete with Jesta’s financials, merchandising, POS, mobile, gift card, and loyalty modules currently operational across the Christy Sports BootDoctors storefronts. Focused on strong organic growth and expanding its footprint, Christy Sports has been acquiring similar specialty outdoor sp

Courtesy: Cherokee BrandsThe Batra Group and Cherokee Global Brands, a global brand marketing platform that manages a growing portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands, have entered into a new license deal for the Tony Hawk brand for apparel and accessories in Europe, Middle East and Africa. The signature line will debut in top tier fashion stores and specialty skate stores. Celebrating the lifetime success of Tony Hawk as an iconic skateboarder, global sports personality, entrepreneur and p

Sub-Saharan African clothing and footwear market is worth $ 31 billion US dollars. Growing creative ambition in African fashion trends is essential. The story behind Africa’s fashion crosses the complex designs of the continent’s culture, heritage, and her dress. The next big thing is to provide a solution to the potential of Africa to drive the future of Africa and slow economic growth due to rising youth unemployment and increased value of commodities. Scenario of African fashion industryC

Courtesy: Sies MarjanLuxury ready-to-wear brand Sies Marjan has just announced a partnership with Flow, a pioneer of next generation cross border commerce, to create fully branded and localise shopping experiences for international customers. Through this partnership, Flow will enable Sies Marjan consumers to enjoy a localized shopping experience while simplifying the sales. Flow's software solution uses artificial intelligence and localised technology to allow Sies Marjan customers to feel a