Apparel, Fashion, Retail

AD By Arvind Launches SS’26 Collection With Raghav Juyal

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

AD, the contemporary ready-to-wear brand from the House of Arvind Limited, has launched its Spring Summer 2026 menswear collection, Raghav’s Collection X Urban Pause 2.0, inspired by actor and youth icon Raghav Juyal. Alongside the collection launch, the brand has also introduced its new

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Ross Stores Opens 17 New Locations, Kicks Off 2026 Expansion Plan

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Ross Stores Inc., has announced the opening of 17 new stores across the United States during February and March, marking the start of its fiscal 2026 expansion programme. The new locations include 13 Ross Dress for Less stores and four dd’s DISCOUNTS outlets across 11 states. These openings represent the first phase of the company’s […]

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ROICA Brings European And Japanese Textile Expertise To Performance Days

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

ROICA by Asahi Kasei will highlight a range of performance-driven textile innovations at Performance Days 2026 in Munich, bringing together leading European partners and Japanese textile specialists to demonstrate advanced stretch solutions for sportswear, activewear and lifestyle fabrics. At Hall C2, Booth R19, the showcase will feature a curated selection of fabric

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China Apparel Supply Chain Faces Cost Pressure As Oil Surge Lifts Fibre Prices

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

Chinese clothing manufacturers are facing rising cost pressures as the surge in crude oil prices linked to the escalating conflict involving Iran pushes up raw-material prices across the apparel supply chain. Prices of chemical fibres such as polyester and acrylic, key oil-derived materials widely used in garment manufacturing, have increased by more than 10 per […]

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Calvin Klein Taps BTS’ Jung Kook For Spring 2026 Denim Campaign

Textile Insights March 5, 2026

Calvin Klein Inc., part of PVH Corp., has unveiled its Spring 2026 denim campaign starring global brand ambassador Jung Kook of BTS. Directed and shot by renowned photographer Mert Alas, the campaign places denim at the centre of personal expression, spotlighting Jung Kook’s distinctive style and cultural influence. The high-impact film blends fashion and entertainment,

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KAZO Elevates SS’26 With Recycled Fabrics And Sculpted Silhouettes

Textile Insights February 27, 2026

KAZO has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection titled A Season to Remember, marking a refined evolution in the brand’s design direction with a sharper focus on fabric innovation, sculpted silhouettes and conscious materials. The SS’26 edit celebrates modern femininity through structured yet fluid silhouettes designed to transition seamlessly from day to evening. The

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OVS Enters Mumbai With Second India Store At Sky City Mall

Textile Insights February 24, 2026

OVS, Italy’s leading fashion retailer, is strengthening its presence in India with the launch of its first store in Mumbai on March 14 at Sky City Mall. The opening follows the brand’s successful debut in New Delhi in October 2025 and marks its second store in the country. Spread across approximately 11,000 sq. ft., the […]

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Jaypore Opens New Store At Mumbai’s Colaba Causeway

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

Jaypore, the artisanal lifestyle brand from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, has opened its newest store at Colaba Causeway, one of Mumbai’s most culturally rich and historic retail precincts. The launch marks a significant expansion of the brand’s presence in Maharashtra and reinforces Jaypore’s long-standing affinity for heritage-led, creatively

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TechnoSport Launches On Slikk To Tap Gen Z, Young Millennial Demand For Instant Activewear

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

TechnoSport, one of India’s fastest-growing activewear brands, has announced its launch on Slikk, the ultra-fast fashion commerce app designed for Gen Z and young millennials. The move marks a strategic step for TechnoSport as it sharpens its focus on youth-led, impulse-driven consumption across India’s urban markets. Slikk, which recently raised US$ 3.2 million in seed

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BOSS Debuts Sustainable NovaPoly Yarn At Australian Open

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

BOSS has unveiled NovaPoly yarn, a recycled alternative to virgin polyester, at the year’s first major international tennis tournament in Melbourne. Developed in collaboration with Jiaren Chemical Recycling and NBC LLC, NovaPoly combines sustainability with performance, featuring an additive that accelerates biodegradability in anaerobic active microbial environments. The