Apparel, Fashion, Retail

H&M Studio SS25: Power Dressing Meets Poolside Glamour

Textile Insights February 24, 2025

H&M Studio’s SS25 collection redefines power dressing, blending fierce tailoring with effortless poolside glamour. Designed for women who balance work and play, the collection merges structured silhouettes with sporty details, drawing inspiration from 1980s corporate icons and the vibrant

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INDIAsize Initiative To Be Released At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The much-awaited INDIAsize initiative, aimed at establishing standardized body measurements suited to Indian physiques, will be released at Bharat Tex 2025 later this month, Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao announced on Tuesday. A set of anthropometric data will be made public, allowing industry stakeholders to provide feedback before finalizing standardized

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CMAI To Spotlight Indian Apparel At Bharat Tex 2025 With Top Brands & Sustainability Initiatives

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is set to make a strong impact at Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, organized by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation from February 14-17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. As a key participant, CMAI will highlight India’s apparel sector through an exclusive Brands of India […]

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Mango To Expand UK Presence With 20 New Stores In 2025

Textile Insights February 11, 2025

Mango, a leading international fashion brand, is set to strengthen its UK presence with 20 new store openings in 2025, focusing on London, central England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Cardiff. This expansion is part of the brand’s 4E 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, aimed at enhancing its value proposition, innovation, sustainability and store network. Daniel López, Mango’s

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Harsh Vardhan Jalan’s ‘Prana’ Couture Collection With Liva Fabrics Breathes New Life Into Fashion

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Promising fashion designer Harsh Vardhan Jalan has joined forces with Liva Fabrics, the premium offering from the house of Birla Cellulose, to present an extraordinary couture collection that redefines sustainable fashion. The collection, inspired by “Prana”—the ancient Indian concept of the vital life force—showcases a harmonious blend of cultural heritage, modern

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W For Woman To Make Historic Debut At New York Fashion Week 2025

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

W for Woman, the celebrated Indian wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL), is set to make a groundbreaking appearance at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2025. It will be the only Indian wear brand of its scale to launch its Spring Summer’25 collection at the iconic event. Endorsed by Bollywood superstar […]

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Jaypore Partners With Shobitam to Showcase India’s Artisanal Craftsmanship

Textile Insights January 21, 2025

Jaypore, the artisanal lifestyle brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd, has announced partnership with Shobitam, the renowned direct-to-consumer (D2C) ethnic fashion brand. This collaboration will bring Shobitam’s exclusive collections—including the popular ‘Shobitam Vidya Balan’ line and handwoven pure silk sarees featuring award-winning weaves—into Jaypore’s

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VisionNxt: Modernizing Fashion Forecasting In India With AI And EI

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, hosted a landmark event on January 8, 2025, at Nishta Bhavan, Churchgate, Mumbai, to spotlight VisionNxt, India’s first AI and EI-driven fashion forecasting platform. Developed under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, VisionNxt’s innovative approach integrates artificial intelligence (AI)

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Lululemon Welcomes PGA Golfer Max Homa as Its Newest Brand Ambassador

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

Lululemon has announced PGA Tour golfer Max Homa as the latest addition to its roster of brand ambassadors. Currently ranked 27th in the official World Golf Ranking, Homa brings both skill and personality to the partnership. A six-time PGA tour winner, he achieved three top-10 finishes in 2024, solidifying his status as one of the […]

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SHEIN Joins U.S. CBP Section 321 Pilot For Smarter Imports

Textile Insights December 31, 2024

SHEIN, a global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, has joined the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Section 321 Data Pilot program. This initiative encourages companies to voluntarily provide additional import entry information about packages and shipments entering the U.S. The program aims to prevent illegal or hazardous products from entering the country and