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Chic Carissimo: Riding high on MBOs

A Klass Fashions that offers lingerie brand Chic Carissimo is looking forward to capturing the demanding innerwear segment in India. It’s upbeat about achieving Rs 250 million in this year at an average growth rate of 60 to 70 per cent over Read more...
 

Chill brings cheer to winter wear business

It’s been a very cold winter this year, but winter wear makers are feeling snug and warm as their business has done well. Bug bears like high costs of labor, excise duty on branded apparels, slow economy and low consumer demand did not seem Read more...
 

Pitti Bimbo: demand is led by foreign markets

Events around the town, catwalk shows and presentations: Pitti Bimbo is a worthy act to follow that of the men’s fashion fair in Florence that took place a couple of weeks ago. Pitti was ruled by those from abroad.  Pitti welcomed more visitors Read more...
 
 

Moustache: Kidswear the next frontier

With a target growth rate of 30 to 40 per cent in the next few years, Moustache, the popular denim brand from East India plans to venture into the kid’s segment. As Alok Roy, Corporate Manager-Retail of Moustache International puts it, Read more...
 

Springfield: Denims the next big product addition

Established in 1986, Springfield Fashions launched the brand Springfield in the men’s formal wear category. Today, the brand is known for its classy and stylish suits and trousers. Moving ahead, the brand plans to add denims and casual shirts Read more...
 
 

Rick Rouge: Popularizing fashion denims across India

Mischief Clothing’s denim brand Rick Rouge is looking to adding three-fourth pants for men to its product portfolio by summer 2012. It’s also targeting Rs 14 crores turnover this. In fact , Mischief Clothing is upbeat about growing at 40 percent Read more...
 

Winstone’s Plans: Product and capacity expansion

Ashapura Garments the 32-year-old company makers of the brand Winstone, now owns 37 manufacturing units with a production capacity of 7,000 trousers a day. Of these 5,000 are denim and 2,000 casual trousers. The company has developed Read more...
 


 

Reduction of apparel prices, brands unsure

Indian apparel retailers seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, falling cotton prices is inducing them to reduce product prices to woo back customers while on the other hand, they are fearing the government’s decision Read more...
 

MFW: serious and ironic men’s fashion

Men’s fashion takes the lead on the catwalks of Milan and at Fortezza da Basso in Florence, for the 81st edition of Pitti Uomo. The economic crisis has brought a much more serious air to fashion week, with fewer events and less glamour around. Read more...
 
 

Germany's fashion capital: the improbable rise of Berlin

Only a few years ago, it was inconceivable that Berlin would one day become Germany’s fashion capital. Everything seemed possible after the wall opening in 1989, when creative minds from all over the world streamed into the city in search Read more...
 

Spykar to introduce an innerwear range

Known for its denim and casual wear range, Spykar Lifestyle is all set to introduce an innerwear line early this year. Commenting on the new addition, Sanjay Vakharia, Director Marketing says, “It will be a peppy line with a lot of fashion associated Read more...
 

Enryca to introduce women’s ethnic wear

Men’s wear brand Enryca which was introduced in India in 2009 by Chemi Clothing is chalking out plans to introduce women’s wear by next autumn/winter. The new line will be ethnic wear under a different brand name. Talking about the brand’s success, Read more...
 

Theme to add shirts to complement suits range

Targeting a turnover of Rs 100 crores in the next three years, Silver Crest Clothing is planning to add shirts to complement its suits range under the brand Theme. The new addition will be made by spring/summer 2012. The Bangalore-based Read more...
 

Juelle: To push up product portfolio for better reach

Juelle best known for its winter wear is now planning to add more products to line. From spring/summer ’12 season it will offer loungewear in 45 styles. The collection will have categories like hot pants, leggings, Bermudas and capris. Read more...
 

Indian designers: Success abroad, not reflected in India

Among the gloomy economic weather, one industry that continued to make a mark globally was the Indian fashion. Indian designers are increasingly being flaunted by top international celebrities at award functions, celebrity events, Read more...
 

Lavie plans product extension

Leather bags and accessories brand Lavie, a part of the Gurgaon-based Planet Retail has Read more...
 

Tiffany & Co: Eyeing India entry

Iconic US jeweller Tiffany & Co is venturing into India through a 51 per cent joint venture Read more...
 

Paradigm India unveils apparel line

Paradigm Retail India is planning to launch 100 ‘Fashion Station’ stores across India Read more...
 

 

Under Armour beats expectations with 33.9% revenue lift

Under Armour (UA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Read more...
 

Deloitte: Cloudy outlook for India’s retail

The future of retail in India that is very bright as suggested by a Read more...
 

 

Mandhana inks JV with Landmark Group

Mandhana Industries, the exclusive global licensee for Salman Read more...
 

LFW Summer/Resort 2012 designers finalised

Lakmé Fashion Week advisory board has finalised and Read more...
 

L’Oreal, Lotus Herbals in talks for JV

French cosmetics firm L’Oreal and Indian herbal skincare products Read more...
 

Luxottica cheers flat European markets

Stock markets closed mixed Wednesday yet generally lower or flat, Read more...
 

Fashion Index up despite Greek clouds

The FashionUnited Top 100 Index closed Tuesday at 1,339.56, Read more...
 

Voi Jeans eyes India expansion

Preston, UK-based apparel brand Voi Jeans is looking at expanding its retail footprint in India Read more...
 

Manyavar to venture into women’s range

Well-known ethnic wear brand Manyavar from Kolkata-based Read more...
 

Dipak Agarwal, new CEO of DLF Brands

DLF Brands has announced Dipak Agarwal as the Chief Read more...
 

Canali acquires 51% stake in Genesis

Italian luxury brand Canali has acquired 51 per cent stake Read more...
 

LVMH fund in talks with Fabindia for minority stake

L Capital Asia, the private equity arm of the world’s biggest luxury Read more...
 

Satya Paul and WWF join hands for a cause

Renowned fashion designer Satya Paul and WWF-India, Read more...
 

Retailers offer early year-end discounts

A sharp decrease in sales due to hiked product prices and low Read more...
 

Shoppers Stop bullish on retail expansion

Shoppers Stop is bullish about its retail expansion plans. Read more...
 

Asos shares up 20% after 3Q's GBP150.56 million

Asos rose the most in eight years in London trading after Read more...
 

Clarks now in Hyderabad

UK’s footwear brand Clarks has launched its third outlet in South India with a Read more...
 

Raymond records Rs 61-cr profit in Q3

Raymond has registered a net profit of Rs 61 crores in the quarter Read more...
 

The Body Shop opens five new stores

Cosmetics and toiletries retailer ‘The Body Shop’ Read more...
 

Sabyasachi: Balancing between designing, business

Well-known fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who started Read more...
 

Reebok, DID launch apparel range

Zee TV’s flagship dancing reality show Dance India Dance (DID) has tied-up with Read more...
 

Matalan & SuperGroup warn on tough 2012

Busy trading session on Wednesday with shares of Skechers Read more...
 

Nike’s tribute to Bhaichung Bhutia

Nike, the official apparel sponsor of the Indian Football team has designed a commemorative Read more...
 

Apparel exporters turn to Russia for respite

With another global slowdown affecting imports to the US and EU, Read more...
 

Forever targets Rs 2,500 cr revenues

Forever Precious Jewellery & Diamonds, part of the $1 billion Read more...
 

Nomura reiterates "buy" on Burberry

The FashionUnited Top 100 Index closed up Tuesday at 1315.89, Read more...
 

Exporters unhappy with extension of interest subvention

Indian garment exporters are not happy with the government’s Read more...
 

Bata India targets large format stores

Leading footwear retailer and manufacturer Bata Read more...