2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (317+ words) India’s organised apparel retail sector is expected to record revenue growth of 12-13% this fiscal, slightly lower than the 15% growth reported last fiscal, as consumers diversify discretionary spending beyond apparel, according to an analysis by Crisil Ratings of 41 organised apparel retailers,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (92+ words) Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed knitted fabrics that can switch between stable shapes, sense motion, and function as soft electrical switches, using the same weft-knitting machines already common in garment…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (158+ words) The consensus among stylists is that embellished denim reads as intimidating in isolation but works when paired with pieces that pull focus elsewhere. Oversized sweaters, well-worn trainers and otherwise plain separates are the recommended counterweights, letting the jeans carry the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (228+ words) India’s economy grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, up from 6.9% in the year-ago quarter, while private consumption increased 7.1% and fixed investment rose 11.9%. For the apparel industry, the strong consumption growth signals continued resilience in consumer demand and supports further expansion by organised fashion retailers....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (134+ words) The same edition marked the Indian runway debut of Kartik Research, a label already recognised internationally and by the Fashion Trust Arabia awards, which showed handspun khadi and traditional embroidery techniques in pared-back silhouettes rather than heavy ornamentation. Designer Payal…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (241+ words) Active Clothing Co Ltd an apparel manufacturing and design company has initiated a capacity expansion programme for its sweater and T-shirt manufacturing divisions by procuring 106 fully computerised flat knitting machines from China-based Ningbo Cixing Co. Ltd. The new machinery will…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (188+ words) The chore coat, a utilitarian jacket originally worn by 19th-century French labourers and railway workers, has emerged as a key outerwear style for fall/winter 2026, appearing across both heritage workwear labels and contemporary menswear brands as part of a broader…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (172+ words) Silhouettes drawn from the 1920s flapper era are reappearing across global runways and red carpets this festive and wedding season, offering a straight-cut, sleeveless alternative to the fitted eveningwear that has dominated recent seasons. Global collections for the current festive season…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (113+ words) Velvet Returns as Fall 2026’s Defining Fabric, With Indian Labels Leading the Charge Velvet is emerging as one of the season’s most consistent trends, moving beyond its usual festive-wear tag to reposition itself as a modern, all-season fabric for fall…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (286+ words) Gujarat-based textile major Arvind Ltd is exploring leased and other asset-light manufacturing options to expand denim capacity as strong demand pushes its denim fabric volumes to a 16-quarter high. Arvind’s denim fabric volumes increased 34% year-on-year to 17.5 million metres in the…...