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The Indian innerwear industry faces challenges like a fragmented supply chain and cultural biases favoring men's brands. However, online retail offers potential solutions by providing detailed...

'Approval procedures need to be swift'

The success of India's 'Make in India' initiative, aimed at boosting manufacturing, hinges on streamlined approval processes, infrastructure improvement, skilled workforce investment, and GST...

Hemang Agrawal - The new age textile designer

Hemang Agrawal, a fashion design graduate, returned to Varanasi to revitalize traditional Indian textiles through Surekha Arts. With a focus on handloom silks, he blends tradition with modernity,...

Convertible clothing: Getting rid of fashion stereotypes

Convertible clothing challenges fashion norms by offering multifunctional designs that adapt to various occasions, catering to budget-conscious consumers and minimizing environmental impact. While...

3D printing: Reinventing fashion

3D printing is revolutionizing fashion through innovative designs and minimal waste production. Despite current limitations, designers like Melinda Looi and Iris van Herpen are pioneering the field,...

Maharashtra to get textiles park for eco-fashion

The state minister for textiles announced the government's plans at the recent Consortium of Green Fashion event in Mumbai. And as the event itself showed, sustainable fashion is fast gaining...

Green: The Next Black

At the end of the day, it's only the people and the planet that will matter. The day will come when whatever is not sustainable, may not be seen as fashionable at all. It's in industry's own interest ...

For muga, the ride is not as smooth as silk

Muga, the fabric with the golden hue, has not been able to acquire its rightful place in the Indian or world market. From its heydays during the Ahom reign in Assam, there has been a gradual decline...

Digital age styling fashion industry

Each era in fashion has introduced new trends, from 1960s geometric patterns to the MTV-inspired styles of the 1980s and the fabric innovations of the 1990s. In the digital age, fashion is...

Role of e-commerce in apparel fashion

E-commerce and e-marketplaces have revolutionized the fashion industry, enabling convenient home shopping and ensuring access to favorite brands. Research shows that apparel sales on e-commerce...

It was not very long ago that people who shopped online in India were considered 'ahead of time'....
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