tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32602053093002340092024-02-19T18:37:15.247-06:00New Fashions, Fashions Design and LA Fashion WeekLatest New Fashions, Fashions Designs and LA Fashion Weeks tstimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773964831088818485noreply@blogger.comBlogger299125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-49758059877600619022021-05-21T13:45:00.005-05:002021-05-21T13:45:41.143-05:00Taapsee Pannu is the latest cover star of Vogue India<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Cbro-I2gSRQ57cTkk8bIq_sjf8tD5-yC6Jxe46hB_o3HYtsNp9VnUlUUAZXf-pIq0vYRAqN_KQ_31WagCL72PbsTC2BsSV_-GEpp2G2NH3l5vFQO2nzPfpVLFxs02aNBTTds8joq4w/s1351/taapsee+pannu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Cbro-I2gSRQ57cTkk8bIq_sjf8tD5-yC6Jxe46hB_o3HYtsNp9VnUlUUAZXf-pIq0vYRAqN_KQ_31WagCL72PbsTC2BsSV_-GEpp2G2NH3l5vFQO2nzPfpVLFxs02aNBTTds8joq4w/s16000/taapsee+pannu.jpg" /></a></div><br />Taapsee Pannu is the latest cover star of Vogue India. The actress has been styled in a varied range of outfits. Scroll ahead to take a look. Pictured above, the actress dazzles in a fringe jacket by Manish Malhotra.<br /><br />Taapsee Pannu turns up the heat in a sequin slip dress by Manish Malhotra.<p></p><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://7967804c-fa5c-41e7-bb89-1abe67f3d18a/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" />tstimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773964831088818485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-83341408307891646962020-08-25T09:45:00.004-05:002020-08-25T09:45:37.111-05:00The fashion industry echoes colonialism – and DfID's new scheme <p>Covid-19 has exposed the fragility of supply chains, which rely on the labour of black and brown workers. The deep inequalities won’t be fixed by injecting funds at the top.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLG9smdwdXgxqr8mYvYnjFEc9hgxsLM4Mv-1JQhINvvEYtwmpDaGbcXjTNrBvU5nGavpncAzX7ef7EYTcRNoQaLWf6kt_OOqfX8Utt9JFglVdC3kAB6OA80QXbtpHOOg05KZ2ILq1eW8/s1210/new+scheme.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="1210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkLG9smdwdXgxqr8mYvYnjFEc9hgxsLM4Mv-1JQhINvvEYtwmpDaGbcXjTNrBvU5nGavpncAzX7ef7EYTcRNoQaLWf6kt_OOqfX8Utt9JFglVdC3kAB6OA80QXbtpHOOg05KZ2ILq1eW8/s640/new+scheme.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Is the UK governed by parliamentary democracy or big businesses? It is a question that should concern us all, yet it is becoming increasingly hard to differentiate between the two, as the government hands out multimillion-pound contracts to private firms with dubious track records, and ministers revolve between roles at big banks and government. Last week, the line between UK aid and private businesses was called into question, as the Department for International Development (DfID) announced the decision to direct £4.85m of taxpayers’ money towards the work of large retailers including M&S, Tesco and Primark.<br /><br />The DfID funding is intended to support large companies to fix vulnerable supply chains and ensure that “people in Britain can continue to buy affordable, high-quality goods from around the world”. These aims, along with the fact that UK brands have been entrusted to deliver them, set off alarm bells for labour rights campaigners like myself, who advocate for better working conditions in the global garment industry.<br /><br />Given that many of the supply chains that brands have built and reap huge profits from, are eroding and undermining workers’ rights, it is absurd that the government is entrusting and subsidising retailers to “fix” the problem. The fashion industry regularly churns out billionaire CEOs, while garment workers are paid poverty wages.<br />DfID scheme accused of 'putting UK aid in pockets of wealthy companies'<br />Read more<br /><br />DfID does not attempt to conceal the prioritisation of British consumers, and their need to buy “affordable” goods, rather than support exploited workers. Instead of ensuring a steady flow of cheap goods at unrealistic prices that barely cover wages and materials, the UK government should be ensuring that consumers pay a fair price for their goods. To do otherwise effectively subsidises the exploitative and systemically unfair model.<br /><br />The Covid-19 crisis has undoubtedly exposed the vulnerability of supply chains. The onset of the crisis and subsequent lockdowns had brands including Primark rush to protect their profit margins. The crisis has shown how quickly brands will exploit loopholes in supply chains that are built to limit their obligations to suppliers, with devastating effects for workers. The Clean Clothes Campaign estimates that garment workers are owed about $5.8bn (£4.4bn) in unpaid wages from the first three months of the pandemic alone.<br /><br />https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/aug/25/the-fashion-industry-echoes-colonialism-dfid-new-scheme-will-subsidise-it<br /><br />Over the decades, brands have sourced production from countries with low wages and poor workers’ rights protections. This race to the bottom has seen brands abandon production countries when supply chains are strengthened in favour of workers. More recently, brands like Tesco and Primark started production in Ethiopia, which boasts the lowest base wage in any garment-producing country. Make no mistake: the structure of supply chains is by design – not by accident – and brands are the lead architects.<br />'My life became a disaster movie': the Bangladesh garment factory on the brink<br />Read more<br /><br />The pattern of (mostly) western brands profiting from the exploitative labour of black and brown workers is not new. In fact, the garment industry echoes and perpetuates colonial structures that extract labour and resources from countries in the global south, maximising profits for wealthy (mostly white) western bosses. The DfID funding painfully plays into this archaic structure, by injecting funding for solutions at the top of supply chains, rather than listening and supporting worker-led solutions and initiatives to create secure, safe and dignified employment.<br /><br />In order to strengthen supply chains in a meaningful way, the UK government should use its influence to strengthen mandatory due diligence and bolster enforcement of human rights protections in supply chains. The brands involved in the DfID project should already be ensuring that workers receive living wages that cover food, housing and education. They should not be looking to taxpayers to provide the basics of good employment, security and safety. Now that the coronavirus crisis has exposed how perilous working conditions are for garment workers, we need real systemic change – not top-down solutions – that experience shows may never trickle down to workers.<p></p><p> https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/aug/25/the-fashion-industry-echoes-colonialism-dfid-new-scheme-will-subsidise-it</p>TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-57220586153435527402020-08-24T11:21:00.003-05:002020-08-24T11:21:24.569-05:00From the ’70s 5 Fashion Trends That Are Iconic Even Today<p>Does your mind travel back in time when someone mentions the ’70s, and you picture John Travolta dancing in Saturday Night Fever? We do too! The era is the epitome of the famous disco culture and not to forget the rich, bold and glamorous fashion. The ’70s did have some of the most legendary trends of all time.<br /><br />Fashion was booming during this disco era, and garments like velvet suits and satin dresses were all the rage. It is safe to say that nothing much has changed in today’s culture as these trends have found a way to be relevant among millennials and the Gen Z crowd. These retro trends are now worn with confidence and pride as they are styled in the most versatile ways. The old world garment trends have received a modern-day makeover and are here to stay for many more years to come.<br /><br />From runway shows to our favourite celebrities, the ’70s has been a massive source of inspiration in the fashion industry. Scroll below to look at our edit of five of the most iconic trends that have resurfaced and have been donned by A-list celebs!</p><p> <b> velvet</b><br /><br />There still hasn't been any other fabric that can make an outfit look so luxe. Outfits in the form of velvet suits and dresses were the million-dollar look of the ’70s. Velvet elevates any look even if it is a simple silhouette and this trend has been adopted by celebrities, styled in their own unique ways.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeA-RyAnKn6JVZDgU3WwSmHOE7jV3ZjeKnGgq_GKF_nDmiMZ42tvh9-t9dO7wGKKJ9ZyIMwVzBpgdvKZ8eu3UEgm_lEF7HdsNpiwLVlvsmib7LRng6zmxZ1Eq-oFPhoEXLUFrITr6HNuw/s318/fashion+today.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeA-RyAnKn6JVZDgU3WwSmHOE7jV3ZjeKnGgq_GKF_nDmiMZ42tvh9-t9dO7wGKKJ9ZyIMwVzBpgdvKZ8eu3UEgm_lEF7HdsNpiwLVlvsmib7LRng6zmxZ1Eq-oFPhoEXLUFrITr6HNuw/s0/fashion+today.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Model Emily Ratajkowski’s velvet mustard suit gives an absolute retro vibe.<br /><br />Kiara Advani’s red velvet attire is an excellent example of how subtle and classy this trend is.<br /><br /><b> Satin Slip Dresses<br /></b><br />The satin slip dress might seem like a new trend, but it originated in the ’70s. The slinky dress has been present for most of the 20th century, but there is something very chic about the boudoir inspired satin dress which gives a real ’70s feeling and is the right amount of risquè.<br /><br />Kareena Kapoor Khan’s satin slip dress radiates an old-world glam vibe!<br /><br />Zendaya gives out a ’70s energy in her satin outfit. The boots and the choker are perfect accessories!<p></p><p>https://www.femina.in/fashion/celeb-style/5-fashion-trends-from-the-70s-that-are-iconic-even-today-168542.html <br /></p>TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-81097937375709954872020-08-23T02:46:00.001-05:002020-08-23T02:46:13.035-05:00Coronavirus is putting the fashion out of fashion<p>Sometimes, we don’t need to be told what’s going on out there. Just occasionally, a story unfolds in front of our very own eyes. Last Saturday, after a long time away, I took a walk along London’s Bond Street and it was very strange indeed. In the swanky stores close to Piccadilly – Celine, Gucci – the assistants stood at their doors, gazing out hopefully at the empty pavements; as I passed, I half expected them to hawk their wares, as if in some market or exotic bazaar. Meanwhile, in Fenwick, the “department store of note for shoppers of exceptional taste since 1882”, I was one of three customers. Yes, everything was on sale – up to 70% off – but there was no joy to be had in this. Even as I told myself that to spend must be a good thing (the economy, stupid), I had the sense that, if I did, I would only be benefiting from someone else’s misery.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic3GxE1t3h7AYUp_ybGBnb83XJ09VrNgSAoVSY9mf3MOpuj8JTfIOyr8qdvYf1pJp8wgM1Mas8Qj1MH0mXcGzCilGOrJxbQvOua1gsbF1X8YIIKyyOQ8Rcl4mM20dNG7FKcjWA0VXgIlA/s1210/fashion+2.0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="1210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic3GxE1t3h7AYUp_ybGBnb83XJ09VrNgSAoVSY9mf3MOpuj8JTfIOyr8qdvYf1pJp8wgM1Mas8Qj1MH0mXcGzCilGOrJxbQvOua1gsbF1X8YIIKyyOQ8Rcl4mM20dNG7FKcjWA0VXgIlA/s640/fashion+2.0.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />Fashion, it seems to me, is over, at least in the sense we’ve come to know it recently. No more flamboyant, wasteful shows. No more unnecessary collections. No more department stores in which “exclusive” versions of items from said collections – behold, an ugly zip you’ll find absolutely nowhere else! – may be sold.<br /><br />Clothes, unlike vegetables, don’t rot. There’s talk that some designers, desperate to shift unseen and unsold stuff from 2020, will mothball it until 2021, a move that will kill off the notion of fashion altogether, by making it plain what a silly idea it is that a sweater or skirt is either “in” or “out” and nothing in between. I’m not, yet, fully certain how to feel about this. It will be – it already is – painful for the industry. But perhaps it will be good for those of us who crave lovely but long-lasting clothes at fair (though not cheap) prices.<br /><br />If my holiday reading this year has been, um, eclectic, it has also been enlightening. Stunned from afar by Gavin Williamson’s continued existence in his job, I came to understand, thanks to Anne Applebaum’s brilliant book, Twilight of Democracy, not only that his sole qualification is loyalty (I think I had grasped this already), but also where this kind of thing can ultimately lead a nation. In her quietly chilling account of Poland’s chumocracy/one-party state, Applebaum describes the appointment of Janina Goss, a friend of Jarosław Kaczyński, the country’s former prime minister and current leader of its ruling Law and Justice party, to the board of directors of Polska Grupa Energetyczna. The latter is Poland’s biggest power company, an employer of 40,000 people. Goss is “an avid maker of jam”.<br /><br /><b>Glory be to Gloria, part two</b><br /><br />Following FX’s Mrs America, in which Rose Byrne impersonated Gloria Steinem with such shaggy-haired aplomb, Amazon Prime will now screen Julie Taymor’s biopic The Glorias, starring Julianne Moore. Though it’s unfair that it’s Steinem who’s getting so much of the attention – is it the aviators what won it? Other second-wave feminists are available, but it’s good to see a crusader have her moment. I interviewed Steinem in New York in 2011, an inspiriting encounter that ended with her giving me a copy of Fighting Words: A Toolkit for Combating the Religious Right, by her former colleague at Ms, Robin Morgan. If such a gift was sweetly OTT at the time – Obama had been president for two years – in 2020 it appears almost comically pacific. I still treasure it for Steinem’s scribbled dedication to me, but the words inside read, now, like feathers rather than arrows.</p><p>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/23/coronavirus-is-putting-the-whole-idea-of-fashion-out-of-fashion <br /></p>TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-37547680877175429122020-08-22T10:27:00.004-05:002020-08-22T10:27:30.559-05:00The top 40 most iconic fashion items of all time <p> Americans have voted Levi 501 jeans as the most iconic fashion item of all time.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBmYjhXklg0-eferghpYm9LQmLZNEp-APdQlVnXvm-hU3lpCFy8wlhZrnrsiZtR5FeVs1blSWjk8EUfwZZEWENkxDd-CsMjRJ6UJq2KnMaCY8JbZi2mESCxiSvy1iX76XzgBuBmIwiCU/s618/fashion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBmYjhXklg0-eferghpYm9LQmLZNEp-APdQlVnXvm-hU3lpCFy8wlhZrnrsiZtR5FeVs1blSWjk8EUfwZZEWENkxDd-CsMjRJ6UJq2KnMaCY8JbZi2mESCxiSvy1iX76XzgBuBmIwiCU/s0/fashion.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The denim perennial has been in production since 1873 and has been a favorite of Hollywood stars as well as manual workers.<br /><br />Second on the list was the 60s-defining jean jacket by Levis Strauss & Co., while Nike Air Max, Polo Ralph Lauren shirts and Louis Vuitton bags all placed in the top five.<br />The poll of 2,000 US adults saw Converse Chuck Taylors, Gucci belts and Ray-Ban Wayfarers also featured on the list.<br /><br />The study also found a number of luxury items to feature on the list, with more than one in 10 selecting Christian Louboutin’s famous red-bottomed shoes as an iconic statement piece.<br /><br />Although in terms of memorability, New York Yankees baseball caps placed significantly higher – coming within the top 20.<br /><br />A further 22 percent of adults surveyed have, at one point, owned a classic Ralph Lauren polo shirt – and more than a fifth have worn some classic Nike Air Max trainers.<br /><br />To remind people of these iconic items and really test their knowledge, Farfetch has created the ultimate quiz for fashionistas to try out.<br /><br />“Now more than ever, customers are interested in making considered purchases that will stand the test of time,” said Thomas Berry, Director of Sustainable Business for Farfetch, which commissioned the study as part of its drive to raise awareness of sustainable fashion.<br /><br />“From pre-owned denim to iconic designer pieces, customers are willing to seek out and to invest in pieces that are conscious, durable and also timeless, regardless of trends.”<br /><br />It also emerged seven in 10 would still wear any of these memorable trends from years gone by and more than half have hunted in a charity shop or vintage store to find one specific piece of clothing.<br /><br />Many of the items on the list have been handed down to Americans, who didn’t quite realize what they had, as three in five got rid of hand-me-downs from older relatives, only to regret it later.<br /><br />But six in 10 Americans surveyed (62 percent) now said they’d rather have fewer quality pieces in their wardrobe, than lots of cheap items that wouldn’t last as long.<br /><br />On average, respondents spend three hours and 40 minutes and $55 a month in charity or vintage clothing stores, with 56 percent actively enjoying “the hunt” of finding the perfect garment.<br /><br />More than a quarter have even spent a DECADE or longer searching high and low for that one mythical item that will complete their wardrobe.<br /><br />And 79 percent agreed that fashion is cyclical and what was once trendy will become trendy again in the future.<br /><br />Despite the desire for more long-lasting clothing, only 13 percent of Americans surveyed said they “always” shop sustainably, although 36 percent “sometimes” manage to.<br /><br />As such, Farfetch has created a “fashion footprint” tool which gives people a chance to consider the environmental impact of their shopping.<br /><br />“The tool allows consumers when choosing to make a purchase, to consider which materials can reduce the environmental impact of their purchases and to see the environmental savings of incorporating pre-owned products into their wardrobes,” Thomas added.<br /><br />The research, conducted via OnePoll, also found 28 percent have cut down on clothes shopping in general to reduce their carbon footprint, while a fifth buy from stores that have good green credentials.<br /><br />While a further four in 10 will be sure to clear space from their wardrobe by giving away old clothes, before buying anything new.<br /><br />https://nypost.com/2020/08/21/do-you-own-any-of-the-most-iconic-items-in-fashion-history-list/</p>TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-37521464779682023512020-08-22T10:18:00.005-05:002020-08-22T10:18:47.204-05:00Make it fashion, wearing your mask<p>The novel coronavirus has made an unlikely accessory a normal part of our everyday lives: masks. They are being worn in all sizes, fabrics and colors, and many people have taken the opportunity to express themselves in a new, novel way. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfy06mFtfATX7IPNLqiOxvvz3Z4iphtLfhnPIzlnTkMqqP4oSapMuJRy9yo5JIuYGok86nAl3wlBYTJTJc_8RRD9pPiIHp7K_84KhO9F6eMz9aYN-amdBBHRvrgzctvk21ugrkZg19s8Y/s350/fashion+mask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfy06mFtfATX7IPNLqiOxvvz3Z4iphtLfhnPIzlnTkMqqP4oSapMuJRy9yo5JIuYGok86nAl3wlBYTJTJc_8RRD9pPiIHp7K_84KhO9F6eMz9aYN-amdBBHRvrgzctvk21ugrkZg19s8Y/s0/fashion+mask.jpg" /></a></div><p><br />While a mask is technically an accessory, it’s also a necessity. Masks are important to lower the risk of contracting COVID-19. Learning to make a mask comfortable and fashionable is a must during this time.<br /><br />There are different types of masks that are effective such as an N95, which should be reserved for health professionals, a three-layer surgical mask and homemade cotton masks. Finding a mask that works best for you is the first step in making a mask a real part of an outfit. Here are three tips to make sure your mask will never disappoint in keeping you safe and trendy. <br /><br /><b>Make it Comfy</b><br /><br />Being comfortable in a mask is imperative. A basic tip to making a mask comfortable is, first, making sure it’s being worn correctly. The mask should cover your nose, mouth and chin. It should never be worn as a chin piece or an earpiece to ensure optimal protection. <br /><br /><b>Make it Match</b><br /><br />Next, as one should with any outfit accessory, the mask should match or coordinate with the outfit. So it would be helpful to keep at least one mask in each staple color: black, white, nude and grey. <br /><br /><b>Make it Fashion</b><br /><br />After the basics are covered, some trendsetters have added their own flair, bringing the mask and outfit coordination together. Some people even wear two masks; one to do the job of protecting and one over the other for style. I’d recommend finding a mask that is effective in protecting you. In this case cloth masks are ideal because they can protect the wearer and come in many different designs to match your personal style.<br /><br />All in all, if your mask of choice is effective in keeping the coronavirus away, all is good, but it’s also nice to make it fun and fashionable with any outfit, just as you would with other accessories. <br /><br />http://mercercluster.com/27297/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/wear-your-mask-but-make-it-fashion/</p>TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-90205388096501194562020-08-21T03:48:00.002-05:002020-08-21T03:48:55.048-05:00Dilemmas for fashion brands in China for forced labour<p>THE WORLD has few more Orwellian conglomerates than the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), a nearly 3m-strong paramilitary-style business in western China. It was set up in 1954 to spur an influx of demobbed soldiers from the Han majority into an area dominated by Muslim Uighurs. It retains a militia of 100,000, charged with rooting out extremism. The militiamen and others help the XPCC furnish the world with a panoply of goods. About 400,000 XPCC farmers harvest a third of China’s cotton. Others are part of Xinjiang’s tomato-exporting business. From pyjamas to passata, XPCC products penetrate global supply chains.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSDke9p-ix5ts3rLlwo-hCzGy24HT4eQQPcuvt1SMtZDlphK9U6OQKI28OSyvpTavuzumxHOSXTLmMkuFMFFMGDi2AhFvYaLWovAT8bnzgYbov2cnwIWYpkSAlJio0lTzboZM0U9FW04/s1000/china+forced+labour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSDke9p-ix5ts3rLlwo-hCzGy24HT4eQQPcuvt1SMtZDlphK9U6OQKI28OSyvpTavuzumxHOSXTLmMkuFMFFMGDi2AhFvYaLWovAT8bnzgYbov2cnwIWYpkSAlJio0lTzboZM0U9FW04/s640/china+forced+labour.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />America’s State Department says that it also uses forced labour. In late July the US Treasury hit XPCC with sanctions, alleging a connection with human-rights abuses in Xinjiang where at least 1m Uighurs and members of other ethnic minorities have been held in detention camps. That followed a memo from President Donald Trump’s administration advising firms to sever any connection they may have with forced labour within and outside the autonomous region. Some retailers, such as PVH Corp, whose brands include Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, publicly said they would cut ties with Xinjiang, out of concern for labour practices. Supply-chain auditors for Western makers of electronics and footwear say there are numerous “red flags” indicating Uighurs may have been forcibly transferred to factories in other Chinese regions.<br /><br />https://www.economist.com/business/2020/08/22/forced-labour-in-china-presents-dilemmas-for-fashion-brands<p></p>TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-32851057046471693622020-08-21T03:44:00.003-05:002020-08-21T03:44:42.339-05:00Re-designing and re-thinking fashion trend<p>Catwalks, fashion weeks, billboards. Fashion is everywhere, it surrounds us. It’s not only about what we wear but where we buy from, how often and that unexplainable desire to always keep up with the trends.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xV-OPKi5LA-kMh8YPTlwtg9Tt6J6jPFBbcZi8uQzyn7Wtd6ZRZPANol5WhwKzDvspuFfvViUNEh-uTxrmEFDoo0xFD_LEQInzIz-d3XCAQYRTB_XZTN_cXOthYgignpZ__GZoxvcRaA/s960/re+design+fashion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="471" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xV-OPKi5LA-kMh8YPTlwtg9Tt6J6jPFBbcZi8uQzyn7Wtd6ZRZPANol5WhwKzDvspuFfvViUNEh-uTxrmEFDoo0xFD_LEQInzIz-d3XCAQYRTB_XZTN_cXOthYgignpZ__GZoxvcRaA/s640/re+design+fashion.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />Wanting to break the unconscious pattern and raise awareness about the fashion industry is what drives local initiative Dostou Chance, a social enterprise that offers a variety of clothes based on Conscious Design and Ethical Trade. It re-uses and upcycles clothes to promote a circular economy. A healthier form of fashion.<br /><br />Dostou Chance along with Meta Fashion is putting together a thematic exhibition this September to promote ethical fashion and conscious consumption.<br /><br />Titled Redesign Fashion, the exhibition will take place at the Kalavasos Cultural Center and Museum between September 11 and 13 endorsing positive endeavours and support the community of domestic designers, craftsmen and artists that has been created.<br /><br />“Through education, creativity and experiential learning,” commented the organisers, “this idea takes a critical look at the consequences of fashion consumption, concerning both the producers and the environment. More specifically, it encourages visitors to rethink their consumer behaviour and to get involved, to create a positive impact. The idea can be characterised as well as supportive to the traditions and the local economy, by promoting sustainable and ethical brands and conscious consumption.”<br /><br />Entering the venue, two large banners will explain fast-fashion and Slow and Sustainable Fashion. The rest of the exhibition will be split into three rooms. The Fast Fashion room will present the life cycle of clothing and the hidden realities in the fashion industry, regarding working conditions, global pollution, the supply and abuse of raw materials through photographs, videos and documentaries.<br /><br />The Art and Costume room uses up-cycling to present various art forms based on clothing while the Slow Fashion room showcases alternative actions such as a clothes exchange, vintage shops, second-hand clothing, local initiatives, workshops and more.<br /><br /><b>Redesign Fashion</b><br /><br />Thematic exhibition. September 11-13. Kalavasos Cultural Center and Museum, Kalavasos. 4-10pm. Tel: 99 180549<br /><br />https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/08/21/re-designing-and-re-thinking-fashion/<br /><br /><p></p>TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-64623788110160141342020-05-19T04:25:00.002-05:002020-05-19T04:30:03.750-05:00What’s the deal with fashion brands making masks?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHy9-ZIXRIHGw3WWRJuMhXzoFgUpfV_B04M9nea0mn3U1gMGoyO8ANiUoniSLvZJwhzRQBx8iLw3w3uoYHQzuwNL6b_eTSR0FjAdEmOvZWgql9FZVh1nBbk-VjaaDNeq8YgaGxphTQpA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strike><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHy9-ZIXRIHGw3WWRJuMhXzoFgUpfV_B04M9nea0mn3U1gMGoyO8ANiUoniSLvZJwhzRQBx8iLw3w3uoYHQzuwNL6b_eTSR0FjAdEmOvZWgql9FZVh1nBbk-VjaaDNeq8YgaGxphTQpA/s320/fashion-stylist+mask.jpg" width="438" /></strike></a></div>Face masks are at risk of becoming a victim of America’s culture wars, with a few conservative activists and commentators linking their use to cowardice, civil-rights violations and that worst of scourges, “the safetyism ideology that has jumped from the university to the public sphere.” I do not wish to exaggerate the strength of this anti-mask movement, which seems to consist mainly of a few cranks in search of clicks (as well as a few unbalanced people with guns), but there does seem to be broader incidence of mask-apathy and mask-embarrassment that such rhetoric risks hardening into outright opposition.<br /><br />This makes me sad, not just because there’s a reasonable chance that widespread mask-wearing could save lots of lives by slowing the spread of Covid-19, but because courageous, anti-authoritarian freedom-lovers ought by all rights to be big mask fans.<br /><br />The rise of face masks as a response to the pandemic has been a largely grass-roots phenomenon, conceived in opposition to the recommendations of health authorities such as the U.S. surgeon general and the World Health Organization — which still advises against their widespread use. Yes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came around to endorsing masks in April, and some states have recently begun requiring them in stores and other public indoor spaces. I get that such decrees rub some people the wrong way, and that mask-nannying by the news media does, too. But mask requirements are an awful lot less freedom-restricting than orders to stay at home or keep all “nonessential” businesses shuttered, and letting one’s views be defined by opposition to anything the mainstream media says is not free thought. Wearing masks appears to be the simplest way to get much of normal life (and normal economic activity) back while we’re still figuring out how exactly to control and maybe defeat Covid-19 by less-primitive means. What’s not to like about that?<br /><br />The evidence that masks can play this role is, I’ll admit, more suggestive than conclusive. But there does seem to be more of it piling up every day. Public health officials in the West had discouraged widespread mask-wearing because of fears that (1) supplies for health-care workers would run out and (2) wearers might assume the masks made them invulnerable, leading them to take unwise risks. Early media coverage generally parroted this anti-mask line. But a wide variety of people not in positions of authority and not in the media began pointing out on places like Reddit and Twitter that the success of several mask-happy East Asian countries in combating the coronavirus, as well as a number of earlier studies focused on other respiratory illnesses such as influenza, seemed to indicate that while masks are no foolproof defense against Covid-19, they can slow its spread. A more recent study has found that countries where mask-wearing is widespread have so far experienced much-slower Covid-19 case growth than those where it is not.<br /><br />I’m referring here not to the N95 respirators that can filter out most (if not all) viruses but can be uncomfortable to wear and hard to find, but to simple procedural or surgical masks, as well as homemade cloth masks and even bandannas. A virus particle can definitely get through such masks under the right (wrong) circumstances, but Covid-19 seems to be transmitted mainly by infected people expelling virus-containing droplets while coughing, eating, talking or singing, and others breathing in those droplets. Any cover over the mouth and nose, even a quite imperfect and primitive one, will impede such transmission. The prevailing belief is that masks are more effective at keeping infected wearers from spreading their germs than at protecting non-infected wearers (which kind of negates the argument that mask wearing is cowardly), but their most important role is as barriers placed in the path of the virus that likely reduce its reproduction number and thus its spread. Because Covid-19 can become contagious before a person develops any symptoms, and it’s still not entirely clear how long people who get the disease remain contagious, or whether it can recur, the most logical approach is for everybody to wear them.<br /><br />In March and April, this would have been hard to do in the U.S. because face masks were in short supply. I even bought a sewing machine in late March and taught myself how to use it so I could make a few masks out of old dress shirts for me and my family. This is no longer necessary. Every major professional sports franchise in the U.S. is now willing to sell you a team-logo cloth mask. Etsy is overflowing with cloth masks, and lots of clothing companies that buy ads in my Instagram feed are selling them as well. President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign will apparently have them on offer soon. You can also get disposable nonwoven three-ply surgical-style masks, which are generally more effective than the cloth ones if less fun, online and in some stores again.<br /><br />Where I live in New York City pretty much all of us now wear some kind of face coverings outside of our apartments, even in situations where they serve no real purpose, such as walking the dog in nearly empty Riverside Park at 7 a.m. on a Sunday. In much of the rest of the country, from what I hear, masks are still rare even in the grocery store. I’d chalk up some of that difference to peer pressure, some to rational risk assessment: Covid-19 was running rampant in New York until recently, with more than 20% of the population likely infected already. In most of the rest of the U.S., that share appears to be well below 5%.<br /><br /><div>Still, as state restrictions ease and people start venturing out again, masks represent a cheap, easy means of keeping that infection rate from rising as much as it otherwise might. They’re a way to make new flare-ups of the disease less likely, and renewed lockdowns unnecessary. They’re the ultimate pro-freedom, pro-life fashion accessory.</div><div><br /></div><div>https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/coronavirus-pandemic-true-freedom-lovers-wear-face-masks/story.html<br /></div><img class="informenter-marker-hide" id="informenter-marker-id" src="moz-extension://7967804c-fa5c-41e7-bb89-1abe67f3d18a/img/informenter-marker-1.png" title="Right click to shift" />tstimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773964831088818485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-62948835548661592812019-05-25T01:42:00.000-05:002019-05-25T01:42:10.103-05:00How Indians consume them a global fashion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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According to McKinsey and Business of Fashion’s ‘The State of Fashion 2019’ report, these were the top three words used to describe the industry in 2018. A pretty succinct encapsulation of its evolution over the past decade too.<br /><br />A telling sign is retail giant Zara’s window campaign from a few months ago, or the bold text on its shopping bags—even at the sprawling, always-packed store, the brand etched out a clear message: Dear India, shop online.<br /><br />The past 10 years have rewritten the consumption of fashion, both in India and around the world, and as with most other industries, this transformation has been spurred heavily by technology.<br /><br />“In the past decade, we’ve seen the emergence of what we call modern retail,” says Ananth Narayanan, former CEO of fashion e-tailers Myntra and Jabong. “The decade can be divided into two phases. The first five years saw the rise of ecommerce, which multiplied reach and got brands into everyone’s homes, changing the nature of how Indians consume them; and in the second phase, mobile internet penetrated through the breadth of the country. This has had a dramatic impact on how consumers discover brands, thanks to social media, and caused a focal shift from traditional advertising to digital brand building.”<br /><br />Three distinct trends define the current fashion industry, says Narayanan. One is a classic millennial trait—each brand must have a unique purpose, and authenticity. “That’s a fundamental change. Now, whether it’s Dior making T-shirts that say ‘We should all be feminists’ or Burberry going fur-free, brands often need to associate with what’s happening in the world,” he adds. “Since brands are built digitally, it matters to buyers what these companies stand for.”<br /><br />The second trend is also connected to the fact that brands are built socially. “Consumers worry about what their friends think about what they wear, which means that someone sitting in Paris or New York is no longer dictating fashion trends,” says Narayanan.<br /><br />“Brands that are successful in India have understood how [Indians] consume, what colour they consume, what kind of designs work, and personalisation may be very different from a consumer living in New York or Hong Kong,” The State of Fashion report quotes Sanjay Kapoor, founder of Genesis Luxury, which retails top international brands in India. “Indian women have kept a lot of their traditional sensibilities alive.”<br /><br />In the global report’s top 10 market trend predictions for 2019, the number two forecast is ‘Indian ascent’. It says: India is increasingly a focal point for the fashion industry, reflecting a rapidly growing middle-class and increasingly powerful manufacturing sector. These, together with strong economic fundamentals and growing tech savvy, make India too important for international brands to ignore. “We are moving towards the gold-collar worker,” Kapoor adds in the study. “It’s a term that defines the well-paid and highly-paid professionals, who are happy to look good, happy to feel good and are expanding the consumption of today.”<br /><br />The third trend, says Narayanan, is a move towards conscious, sustainable fashion. In the age of Instagram, fashion has acquired a whole new language. Storytelling has become as important as the design itself, and consumers are swiping and scrolling to find brands that stand out on a cluttered feed.<br /><br />How has Indian fashion evolved for the digital runway, and where does it go from here?<br /><br />The show must go on…line<br />A few years ago, Indian label Sabyasachi, known for its celebrity endorsements and high-powered show stoppers, sent waves of surprise through the fashion world. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, the founder of the eponymous label, decided he wouldn’t do fashion shows anymore, but instead, release entire collections on Instagram. In July 2016, he invited millions of followers to attend a virtual fashion show of sorts. With well-lit, artistic images and clear, full views of the outfits, the ‘show’ saw sizeable traction.<br /><br />“I wanted to be relevant, and digital became more relevant,” Mukherjee says. “I looked at Instagram and thought, how can this be for free? I can put an outfit there, and people all over the world can see it. It’s like advertising. It’s like doing a show.”<br /><br />Mukherjee recalls meeting a woman at a fashion week, who wasn’t a luxury buyer, but was window shopping Dior and Chanel on Instagram. “I realised that it’s the most democratic platform out there. I went back and told my team to cancel fashion week. We want to do a show on Instagram. Everyone’s personal runway, everybody’s own front row,” he says.<br /><br />As a policy now, brand Sabyasachi doesn’t give out exclusive images to the press anymore. “Whatever is out there goes first to the consumer via social media, and the press can re-post,” he says. “There are thousands of people who want to get into my store, but are probably afraid to because of financial, cultural and language barriers. I want to invite them in.”<br /><br />“Today, it’s not just about fashion shows,” agrees celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra, founder of his eponymous label. “Fashion photography has become as vital to communicate your story on social media. Shoots are now parallel to shows.”<br /><br />Social media, says Malhotra, helps keep the fashion world on its toes. “I really enjoy it,” he adds. “I love the energy of new designers and stylists on it. It’s an important branding and storytelling tool.”<br /><br />While Malhotra has done a fair share of fashion shows in the past three years, this year, the brand strategy has turned. “I think I did too many shows, perhaps because I enjoy them too much,” he confesses. “One big decision we’ve taken for the brand this year is to do fewer shows. I do think the nature of shows is changing, as it must. We need to really look into how to make presentations different.”<br /><br />With multiple fashion weeks, he adds, often, things end up looking “too similar”. “Fashion weeks are evolving, and working to harness the power of social media, but they do need a new look,” he says. “We need to think of new versions of shows themselves.”<br /><br />The way shows are devised, say designers, has changed significantly, geared more towards visual storytelling, and keeping in mind not just the clutch of the fashion fraternity physically present at the runway, but also the millions of followers who are tracking it on their smartphones.<br /><br />“A good fashion show today is not just about the clothes, but about the music, drama, live performances—all tailored to create engaging visual content,” says designer Payal Singhal. “Earlier, shows were purely buyer events, without any frills. Today, it has to be larger than life, to make a significant impact to awareness as well as positioning.”<br /><br />For Nicobar, a new-age e-store with modern, India-inspired clothing and accessories, content is key. The brand has an online magazine, Nico Journal, which features interviews with design and lifestyle entrepreneurs, how-to guides, recipes and more. “We have focussed on content to tell the product story, as opposed to spending marketing money,” says Raul Rai, CEO and co-founder, Nicobar. “To date, we have spent less than 7 percent of revenue on advertising, and more than 10 percent on content creation. For us, content and commerce are integrated, and communicating our inspiration and beliefs leads the strategy, versus pushing marketing plugs and messaging.”<br /><br />Instagram and Facebook, says Rai, have had teams help Nicobar innovate with their storytelling. “The vocabulary we use is inspire vs sell; brand ambassador vs salesperson; delight vs transact,” he adds. “Content is independent of marketing in our reporting structure, though they work closely together. We think of ourselves as being two parts creative, one part business. We put out content from a publishing and editorial perspective to highlight interesting voices in design. That helps create a unique relationship with our audience.”<br /><br />Social media has also led to a new and powerful category of direct marketing, using influencers and stylists to put out a certain product or collection. These part-bloggers part-models have forged a new career altogether, painstakingly putting together pretty grids and highly styled photographs, shot to showcase an aspirational lifestyle, where the clothes often seem incidental.<br /><br />“These influencers or micro-celebrities, who are known for their unique aesthetic and style, play a pivotal role in portraying new designer lines to their ardent followers, who emulate their sense of style,” says designer Falguni Peacock.<br /><br />Beyond borders<br /><br />What will it take to make India a global fashion hub over the next decade? “We have the quality and the style. We have no dearth of talent. We have the best craftspeople and artisans and design DNA. International designers are already hugely inspired by India, our embroidery, colours and silhouettes,” says Abu Jani, one-half of celebrity designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla. “What we lack is investment, from both the public and private sectors. We need to put money where it is needed—infrastructure, marketing, training, lobbying. We need to position ‘Made in India’ as world-class.”<br /><br />“India is so rich culturally, and our fashion oozes luxuriousness, whether it’s the Mughal style or the colours, fabric, handloom, textiles, textures or embroidery,” adds Malhotra. “There’s so much diversity in design, when you look at regions as different as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kutch, Kolkata… what designers need to go global is international backing.”<br /><br />Going to an international market is difficult, he says. “I would look at my own work and restyle it for another part of the world,” he says. “Today, fashion is at its peak. There are so many mediums of sale, purchase and storytelling. We should celebrate this new wave and push ourselves harder.”<br /><br />A part of this expansion story will find its voice through Indian consumers, say experts, who will become the global ambassadors of Indian fashion. “The consumer of fashion has evolved to become conscious and proud of wearing Indian creations, whether it’s for a formal red carpet evening, a wedding or even a cocktail or lunch event,” says Monica Shah, owner of fashion label JADE. “There is pride in being modern with an Indian soul, being global and yet having a local appeal. The Indian consumer has become much more open-minded. This wasn’t the case a decade ago.”<br /><br />“There used to be a trickle-down theory in India where the poor used to dress like the rich,” adds Mukherjee. “Now, the rich have started dressing like the poor. They are suddenly asking for no zari—which was the differentiator—they want cotton instead. They don’t want a gown, but a simple sari. They want to be respected for who they are, not what they wear. Fashion is going through a phase right now where the democracy of choice is going to drive luxury. In this, we’re in a good space.”<br /><br />For Mukherjee, too, now is the time to break borders. “For the past 20 years, I’ve put my head down and only focussed on India. I needed to first find my local identity. I was a Bengali designer first, then I became a national designer. The last year was a culmination, when I did whatever I had to do as a wedding designer. So for 20 years I’ve been doing clothes with a market in mind. Now, I’m just opening my voice out to the universe, for whoever wishes to have me or find me.”<br /><br />Fashion forward<br /><br />Another aspect that could drive Indian fashion’s global rise is its unique blend of high-quality artistry with the quick adoption of technology. “We’re growing well in digital and ecommerce, but a lot more can be done in manufacturing,” says Narayanan. “We have great opportunity globally if we can change processes in both hardware and software, using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for intelligent fashion.”<br /><br />For Narayanan, sustainability and fast fashion are not trends that are at odds with each other. “With digitised fast fashion, we can have more efficiency and less wastage,” he adds. “For instance, you can 3D-manufacture for quantities as low as one, but make it as economically as quantities of 500. This way, customers will have much more personalisation, and we will save on a lot of wasted material, as these are small batch collections.”<br /><br />Narayanan also says the next big thing will be using AI and ML to study global trends, and use data analytics to design collections without human intervention. “The answer is staring at us: Using anonymised data signals from the millions of customers who browse various platforms to better predict what customers want,” he says.<br /><br />“I believe this is a very small beginning to how we can use data, algorithms and machine-vision technology to start to disrupt what’s been traditionally a very ‘art’-oriented industry,” he says. “I do not for one minute believe that this will replace creativity worldwide. However, I do believe that having better data and tools will help them and the entire industry reduce waste and deliver much better value and experiences to the customer.”<br />
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http://www.forbesindia.com/article/10th-anniversary-special/how-india-can-become-a-global-fashion-hub/</div>
TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-43368239208350775592019-05-25T01:29:00.001-05:002019-05-25T01:29:42.326-05:00Top Colleges for Fashion courses in India, NIFT<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) once again sweeps the chart for the best college in fashion education. NIFT, Delhi is at number one followed by NIFT, Mumbai and NIFT Bengaluru. It is the culture of critical thinking, best of the faculty, tie-ups with global leaders, and training facilities that give NIFT, Delhi an edge.<br />
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TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-74403429618921753902018-06-30T05:05:00.003-05:002018-06-30T05:05:54.219-05:00Flipkart Aims To Be 'Exclusive' Fashion Stop Shop, Targets $1.7 Bn Via Fashion Business<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Flipkart is looking to set itself as the fashion stop shop of India by bringing in more exclusive products on its platform. Reportedly, the online retailer is aiming to invest heavily in this sector to tap customers from every niche segment in the $100 Bn overall fashion market in India.<br /><br />The goal is to ensure that one in every five fashion products on the platform is exclusively co-created or is part of its in-house private labels.<br /><br /> “This year we have a goal that more than 20% of what sells of Flipkart has to be co-created between Flipkart and a partner or would come from an exclusive brand. Earlier it was not a focus area, so only some selection within fashion was exclusive to the platform,” said Rishi Vasudev, who heads fashion at Flipkart.<br /><br />In FY 2017-18, the gross merchandise volume (GMV) of the ecommerce unicorn was $7.5 Bn and net sales of $4.6 Bn, representing more than 50% growth year-over-year in both cases, according to numbers shared by Walmart. This has come on the back of growth in categories like fashion, mobile phones, and large appliances.<br /><br />Most recently, the company claimed to receive a standalone fashion business worth $1 Bn (INR 6,500 Cr) for the year ending March 2018. This has further pushed the company to chase a target of $1.7 Bn GMV run rate by the end of March 2019.<br />
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https://inc42.com/buzz/flipkart-now-aims-to-sell-more-exclusive-fashion-to-india/</div>
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Veteran fashion designer Manish Arora celebrated a decade of showcasing at Paris Fashion Week with a retrospective installation of all his favourite garments from the shows across the 20 seasons.<br /><br />Known for his vibrant, colourful and artistic creations, Arora on Sunday unveiled his new creative studio at Dhan Mill Compound, Chhatarpur, considered the capital’s oasis for the arts.<br /><br />“I am honoured to have been a part of the prestigious Paris Fashion Week as the only Indian designer showcasing since the last 10 years. The platform is an important one as it has given me the opportunity to represent India in its pure vibrancy,” Arora said in a statement. <br /><br />In his presence at Paris Fashion Week, Arora has presented his unique technicolor vision to the fashion world to helming Paco Rabanne. He has been fusing traditional Indian craftsmanship with innovative modern constructs and fits.<br /><br />His brand manifests itself in luxury lifestyle as a fusion of textile detail, eye-catching embellishments and a love for all things colour with a contemporary twist.<br /><br />On his new creative design studio, Arora said: “The space will be my design studio, epitomising happiness, joy, and glorious celebrations, illustrating what makes life truly beautiful.”<br />
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/manish-arora-is-first-indian-designer-to-showcase-at-paris-fashion-week-for-10-straight-years/story-1kEkHH7hqhh8xkLnw2x1NL.html</div>
tstimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773964831088818485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-42078455845109554892018-02-18T04:42:00.001-06:002018-02-18T04:42:22.455-06:00London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 begins on Friday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Vidhi Wadhwani, a indian designer label eponymous with structured cuts and seamless drapes, is the only one from India and all of Asia to showcase at London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 (LFW). The five-day event begins on Friday, with Wadwani’s collection, titled Solistice, scheduled on the first day at Freemasons Hall, London.<br /><br />Inspired by the juxtaposition of light and shadow created during the day and night, Vidhi’s collection resonates with the carefree nomadic easy-going muse who doesn’t confirm to the usual and thrives in her world where everything is possible, read a press release from the designer, ahead of her show. <br /><br />“The A/W’18 line is especially focused on being season-less... The separates comprise of structured dresses, deconstructed jackets, sheer skirts, soft layers, geometric applique and block-printed organzas in monochromes and metallics,” said the designer, who started her eponymous label after a stint at Satya Paul/Genesis Colors and Abhishek Gupta/Nandita Basu.<br /><br />The USP of Vidhi’s LFW collection lies in her signature applique and cutwork, draping, intricate detailing and delicate hand-done textures. The silhouettes are easy and the vibe is edgy yet sophisticated.<br /><br />The label retails in multi-designer stores in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Raipur and Singapore, as well as through online portals.<br />
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/fashion-and-trends/meet-the-indian-designer-to-watch-out-for-at-london-fashion-week-2018/story-BkRone1KShsF3ZI3Hb3aZK.html</div>
tstimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773964831088818485noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-52086516813462412412018-02-14T14:14:00.000-06:002018-02-14T14:14:07.531-06:00Opening Ceremony Will Stage a Fashion Show at Disneyland<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>The happiest place on Earth is getting more fashionable.</b><br />They've collaborated with Spike Jonze on fashion films and held political rallies with the likes of Whoopi Goldberg and Rashida Jones in lieu of runway shows — so what is Opening Ceremony going to do next? They 're going to Disneyland!<br /><br />The American brand helmed by Carol Lim and Humberto Leon is heading to the happiest place on Earth to present their in-season spring collection on March 7. The fashion show will be the first staged at the iconic park in 40 years.<br /><br />Mia Wasikowski and Lakeith Stanfield star in 'Changers: A Dance Story'<br /><br />Details regarding the show, including whether or not we can expect a Mickey or Minnie motif or if it will be open to the public, are being kept under wraps for now. However, given Lim and Leon's taste for the extravagant, we can expect that the show ill be nothing if not entertaining. <br /><br />At last season's New York Fashion Week presentation, the duo enlisted Mia Wasikowska and Lakeith Stanfield as stars of their dance show, Changers, which made use of their colorful pre-spring collection as costumes. For fall 2016, Goldberg, Jones and a host of other celebrities gathered during New York Fashion Week to show off the brand's latest digs as well as to encourage attendees to vote. <br /><br />Disney is no stranger to the world of high fashion — the brand has collaborated with Coach on Mickey and Minnie-inspired collections, and Minnie herself has worn bespoke pieces by Christian Siriano, Alice + Olivia as well as Coach.<br />
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/opening-ceremony-will-stage-a-fashion-show-at-disneyland-1084751</div>
TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-58674283120374520292016-10-17T02:26:00.000-05:002016-10-17T02:26:05.481-05:00 The day three of the ongoing Spring-Summer 17 edition of Amazon India Fashion Week <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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DAY three of the ongoing Spring-Summer 17 edition of Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) packed in a plump schedule with 12 designer labels showcasing their take on summer. Here’s what caught our attention:<br /><br />Leather Fetish<br /><br />Known for their flirty frills and flouncy skirts, it came as a bit of a surprise that designer duo Gauri and Nainika Karan decided to go extreme for their Spring-Summer 2017 collection. The duo collaborated with New-York based designer label Zana Bayne to pair their gowns and dresses with leather body harnesses, waist cinching belts and body cages. Zana Bayne calls itself a “Post-fetish leather brand” and is steered by the team of Zana Bayne and Todd Pendu. The ox-blood leather accessories added more than a dash of drama to the soft, fluid silhouettes in the collection.Animal Instinct<br /><br />It was all about asserting oneself in a feral, leader of the pack kind of way for Huemn. The design label by Pranav Mishra and Shyma Shetty, made a strong statement on the ramp sending out ensembles that screamed for attention — be it the fire designs, bold quotes or animal motifs like the gorilla face incorporated in the line of separates. In the designers’ own words: The collection was influenced by the socio-economic and political ambience of current times. Keeping sporty luxe in mind, the collection brought in sweatshirts, tartan sweat pants, A-line dresses and a new line of clutches. Also making a punk-Bohemian statement in her signature style using animal motifs and stripes was Ragini Ahuja of the label Ikai. We liked the way she used Chanderi and silk, in the relaxed silhouettes.<br /><br />Male Point<br /><br />Breezy kaftans and bareback dresses have been the mainstay of designer Malini Ramani’s work. For summer, the designer debuted her first menswear collection. This collection was all about relaxed fits and lounge wear. Think slouchy yoga pants, loose fit tees with Batik prints and track pants in tones of grey, ivory and black. The designer roped in her friends — writer, producer and director Mozez Singh and entrepreneur and model Daljit Sean Singh to walk the ramp and they did, with a lot of swagger.<br /><br />Pyjama Party<br /><br />Looks like it will soon be okay to parade to a party in one’s pyjamas if designer Sanchita Ajjampur has her way. The opening ensembles from her collection “Tropical Garden” saw models wearing jazzed up night-suits. Given her floral theme, she played with cacti motifs and quintessential nightwear piping on the edges. The pastel hues of the nightwear as outerwear in a silken sheen completed the look.<br />
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http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/amazon-india-fashion-week-spring-summer-2017-three-to-tango-3086688/</div>
TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-37645772838576292372016-10-17T02:11:00.001-05:002016-10-17T02:11:25.730-05:00Amazon india fashion week magnum opus finale, credits His ensembles To be JJ Valaya Showcases a Showstoppers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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New Delhi: The 28th edition of Amazon India Fashion Week is the last of its India Modern theme. The five-day fashion extravaganza closed with a never-seen-before Guru-Shishya presentation by designers JJ Valaya and Alpana-Neeraj.<br /><br />According to the designer, there are three main factors that make his presentation a class apart. “The major underlying factor is the umbrella being India Modern Festive which is the spirit of the season, then the guru-shishya theme which is happening for the first time followed by the inspiration of the collection”, said the designer while talking to News18.com. Inspired by the Ranas of Kutch, the courtiers brought alive a first ever master and disciple show putting together ensembles using traditional motifs. When asked about the take-away trends from his collection, the designer said, “Metallic, which is also a constant in our show is a hot trend. They’re going to be a huge trend this season and we’ve tried to make it as classic as possible”.<br /><br />Describing a quintessential Valaya woman, he said, “She’s a royal nomad just like me. I think I’m a nomad but definitely a royal one. All the women and men, who love to travel but they always do it in style”.<br /><br />The designer also emphasized on how he has working with menswear since the beginning of his career and also that 40% of his revenue is generated from menswear, which is an inspiration enough for young designers to experiment with men’s clothing. While talking about why he didn’t choose a Bollywood celebrity to turn showstopper for him, he said, “Showstoppers are the clothes. When you do a magnum opus, the thought of a show stopper doesn’t even cross your mind”.<br /><br />Expressing his elation over the revival of Indian handlooms, he said he’s glad it’s finally happening. “Thank god it’s happening! The last couple of years have been a whole revival and there’s a back-to-India sentient which is coming to the fashion world. I’ve been supporting it from day 1 as we’re blessed to be here. We’ve a huge resource of inspiration of art and craft that we keep ignoring. So, I’m glad that this little bit of gora-hangover is kind of being shaken off”.<br /><br />The fashion event saw a plethora of designers including the likes of Anita Dongre, Anavila, Samant Chauhan, Rina Dhaka, Shruti Sancheti, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Malini Ramani and Masaba.<br />
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http://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/aifw-ss17-jj-valaya-showcases-a-magnum-opus-finale-credits-his-ensembles-to-be-showstoppers-1302297.html</div>
TStimenewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03194611554768030071noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3260205309300234009.post-85340086859552171752016-10-15T01:08:00.002-05:002016-10-15T01:08:43.850-05:00Indian fashion models have advocated the concept of feminis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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India is a country of interesting, searing contradictions. For instance, a highly successful Bollywood film, ‘Pink’ recently highlighted the significance of sexual consent and sought to discourage people from judging women based on their personal choices. Yet many TV shows contrast starkly with this positive message. One popular daytime culinary program pits mothers and daughters-in-law against each other to see whose cooking skills are more preferred by the “man of the house.” All the drama happens at the expense of perpetuating outdated gender stereotypes. Such polarities are mirrored within Indian fashion, too. High end designers including Ritu Kumar and Rohit Bal regularly infuse feminist themes into their collections. However, many of these designers’ “showstoppers” — the word used to describe celebrities taking part in a runway show to garner more attention— have publicly disassociated themselves from feminism. Top Bollywood actor and model, Lisa Haydon recently stated she didn’t want to be termed a “career feminist” and that feminism is just an “overused term.” Haydon is one of many Indian actors and models who have advocated the concept of feminism by being part of a progressive, western-influenced designer show but still expressed disdain for the term. It can be confusing for ordinary women to decipher what the message coming from fashion actually is.<br />
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Shefalee Vasudev, Fashion Editor at Indian business daily, Mint and former Editor at marie claire India reported that notwithstanding the number of designers trying to create fashion around “strong and independent women”, the fledgling industry is struggling to make serious money. Traditional values rule. “Wedding couture is the most commercially successful part of Indian fashion. It drives wish and fantasy, aspiration and expenditure,” said Vasudev, adding that even the most forward thinking designers must supplement their collections with this kind of clothing to stay afloat. “How can a country or an industry that is so completely overwhelmed by turning the woman into an obedient bride and so tied with conspicuous consumption, including seriously expensive jewelry and feasts where ritualism dominates individualism–really be supportive of the idea of feminism?” She asked.<br />
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The idea of feminism is not entirely novel in India and the fashion and textile industry have had a noticeable impact in bringing discussion on it to the national table. For example, a recent campaign video by Nike highlighted the growing participation of female athletes in Indian sports – a recognition typically reserved for men. The ad campaign immediately went viral, receiving a positive response. Likewise, a powerful short film by Vogue India featured 99 women from a range of vocations. It emphasized that a woman’s choices should be her own and free from any judgment. Since then, the video has generated over 10 million views on Youtube. Furthermore, young Indian designers such as Kallol Dutta and Aneeth Arora have consistently challenged the objectified idea of “slim and sexy.” Yet despite all the positive activity around feminism, the theme still struggles to be a brand USP in India. Vidhi Purohit, co-founder of Ease, an upcoming Mumbai-based womenswear brand, changed her entire lineup from minimal and easy western silhouettes –aimed at making comfort clothing for women — to ethnic and bridal wear within the first few months of starting up. The reason? “No one wants to buy it” claimed Purohit. “We tried it but that kind of female empowerment strategy has no money in it.” Economic squeezing aside, fashion remains a great platform for creating a dialogue said Bandana Tewari, Fashion Features Director at Vogue India, “Fashion is fundamentally the industry of costume within a sociological context. Feminism is the state of policy and governance of half of the population of the world. Are they related? Absolutely, because fashion is an industry that thrives on women, whether they are consumers or image-makers.”<br />
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http://observer.com/2016/10/in-india-fashion-is-a-feminist-issue/</div>
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Gone are the days when Indian brides went for lehengas that weighed them down with their heavy embellishment. The modern day bride prefers more monotone looks with lighter fabrics, say experts.<br /><br />Designer Shubika from brand Papa Don’t Preach recently showcased her designs at the 18th edition of Bridal Asia. She says that nowadays there are different kinds of bridal preferences.<br /><br />“I don’t think that there is just one type of a bride. One needs to dress according to their personality, irrespective of the trends. If someone is a vibrant, outgoing person, then a colourful, fun, over the top outfit will only do justice, and vice-versa,” Shubika told IANS.“However one can keep the styling, make-up, hair minimalistic if the outfit is over the top as the natural look is in and is timeless,” she added.<br /><br />Designer Ridhi Mehra, who also participated at Bridal Asia, feels the same.<br /><br />“I totally believe it is. I feel a bride should be minimal but that doesn’t mean going super light. There is a very thin line between minimal and underdressed,” Mehra told IANS and added that the monotone look and pastel colours with pop embroideries make for a perfect fit.<br /><br />“People are willing to experiment with lighter colours as well. Prints have become a huge trend this season. Brides are opting for lighter, fun pieces, that can be worn multiple times and different occasions. They are willing to experiment with lighter colours as well as darker colours, rather than going for all brighter hues,” said Mehra.<br /><br />However, red and maroon still make for an obvious choice for brides, they said.<br /><br />“These colours (red and maroon) will never go out of fashion. On their main wedding day, a girl values and cherishes feeling like an Indian bride. These colours will never go out of fashion for Indian brides,” said Shubika.<br /><br />Choosing a right accessory is also important.<br /><br />“Waist belts and kamarband to hold the dupatta and sarees on to the tiny Indian waists will always be my favourite accessories for an Indian bride,” said Shubika.<br />
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http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/monotone-looks-lighter-fabrics-bridal-trends-get-sensuous-3080712/</div>
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As fashion editors pull rank on bloggers, Sunday Times finds out why front-row politics has heated up<br /><br />Floral prints and bralettes were not the only things making headlines at the recently concluded Milan Fashion Week. The breaking news from the fashion mecca was the turf war between fashion editors and bloggers. The tension came out in the open when four editors from the US edition of Vogue launched a scathing attack on bloggers, calling them "pathetic" and "desperate" people who "change head-to-toe paid-to-wear outfits every hour".<br /><br />Back home too, the growing influence of bloggers has riled the old guard. Dimpy Kapur, who blogs at Delhistyle, says it's easy to figure out the reason for the resentment. "Bloggers are encroaching into their space, so they will feel hurt." Remembering her early days as a blogger in 2012, Kapur says she faced discrimination from established journalists and editors. "And the attacks were personal...I had come from London, a platinum blonde, it was difficult to find my groove," says Kapur who has 48.1k followers on Instagram. Today with more than 50,000 page views per month for her blog, Kapur is wooed by many designers.<br /><br />For bloggers, the views and likes translate into hard cash. Product placement in blogs can cost between Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000, depending on page views and personal credibility of the blogger. Fifty thousand page views per month can help a blogger command Rs 30,000 for just attending an event, and up to a lakh or more, for a write-up. For many print journalists, that's a month's salary.<br /><br />In September last year, Mumbai-based lifestyle columnist Namrata Zakaria wrote a scathing piece on bloggers. "Successful bloggers have built their businesses such that you have to pay them to attend your show or event, to write about it on their blogs, and promote you via their tweets. These entrepreneurs charge you per tweet. Do you get the news you want or do they get you by your eyeballs?" Zakaria wrote in Mumbai Mirror.<br /><br />Shefalee Vasudev, fashion editor Mint and author of 'The Powder Room: The Untold Story of Indian Fashion', makes a similar point when she asks how a blogger can objectively review a fashion show when he/she turns up for the show wearing clothes gifted by the designer. "Fashion designers ?may be tempted to pander to a blogger who has been writing for ?a few months just as much as they will to a senior editor ?as fashion show publicity ??has mutated into a different beast — dependent on Instagram posts and tweets. ?<br /><br />With their growing power, bloggers have invaded fashion's most sacred frontier — the front row. "Five years ago, the front row in the media enclosure would be occupied only by print editors, but now there are at least one or two bloggers seated in the front," says an event manager associated with the FDCI's India Fashion Week.<br /><br /><br />Apart from the politics of the front row, bloggers say editors feel threatened because fashion is no longer their exclusive domain. "International bloggers, like Susie Lau of Style Bubble, are flown around the world for events and shoots. Marc Jacobs named a bag after BryanBoy, the famous Filipino blogger," says blogger Rasna Bhasin. However, she adds that there's enough space for both. Bhasin blogs and also has a job with a fashion magazine in Delhi.<br /><br />She says she doesn't earn from her blog, which gets 60,000 page views per month, but brands seek her out for product promotion because of her popularity. She recently posted a photo shoot with a new Gucci bag, and wrote a glowing review of the product.<br /><br /><br />While bloggers TOI spoke to insisted they do honest reviews, a quick scan of some recent posts were full of effusive praise for the brand being showcased.<br /><br />While they are growing in number, Vasudev says she hasn't been able to find a single blogger from India whose views can be called influential or transformational. Many will agree with her, but fashion commentator and author Kanika Gahlaut offers a different view. She argues that magazine editors, like bloggers, are fashion victims. "I find it odd that American Vogue editors are now complaining, when they are the ones who started this trend of promoting designers at all costs...and not looking beyond Prada and Gucci," says Gahlaut.<br />
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Business of fashion has its eyes set on spring/summer 2017. Today, Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) commences in the Capital, with 110 designers ready with their collections. Organised by Fashion Design Council of India, and in its 28th edition, the fashion week returns to NSIC grounds. Here are some highlights from the event, which is on till Sunday.<br /><br />Spring spells florals: While Rina Dhaka’s creations are a window to vintage florals, Ashima-Leena’s Romance of The Florals, has inspiration inherent in its name. Designer Samant Chauhan, Mandira Wirk and Payal Pratap will also have florals embody the spring spirit.<br /><br />Menswear gets attention: Continuing with its aim to draw attention to menswear, fashion week will have the seasoned Ashish N Soni and Rajesh Pratap Singh close the day tomorrow. Interestingly, Malini Ramani’s collection will also feature menswear. With a group show called Men in Fashion, designers Pawan Sachdeva, Dhruv Vaish and Sahil Aneja will also aim to make their mark.<br />
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Focus on handloom: Apart from a 16-designer strong opening show dedicated to Chanderi, hand-crafted fabrics and detailing will be part of other shows too. Jamdani weaves feature in Urvashi Kaur’s collection, while Abraham-Thakore pay a tribute to hand-spun Khadi. Gaurav Jai Gupta is also expected to use indigenous weaves in his collection, Pingala, while Anavila continues with her organic love for linen.<br /><br />
History as reference: Kavita Bhartia finds inspiration in Turkey, drawing references from iznik pottery. Also tapping into history, Hemant-Nandita’s creations include Victorian references. Amit Aggarwal’s collection sees him translating his 80s childhood onto the ramp. Masaba Gupta’s all-gold and bell-bottomed silhouettes might also be up for some #throwback feels.<br />
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Guru-Shishya finale: The idea is to celebrate the mutual evolution of the mentor and his student. JJ Valaya and shishya Alpana (with partner Neeraj) will close the fashion week around this theme. Valaya’s collection, Ranas of Kachchh, is a blend of influences from the Ranas of Nepal and the nomads of Kachchh.16 designers to pay a tribute to chanderi<br /><br />
After a focus on Benarasi weave, a tribute to Chanderi will comprise the opening show today. Those who will interpret the fabric in their signature way include designers Aneeth Arora, Anita Dongre, Atsu Sekhose, Divyam Mehta, Gaurav Jai Gupta, Ragini Ahuja, Joy Mitra, Karishma Shahani, Paromita Banerjee, Payal Pratap, Pratima Pandey, Ruchika Sachdev, Samant Chauhan, Sanjay Garg, Yogesh Chaudhary and Vaishali S.<br />
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The script has become familiar by now, so no one was surprised when Aalishan Pakistan, the Indo-Pak fashion and lifestyle trade fair, was cancelled last week “due to the current situations between India and Pakistan”.<br /><br />South Delhi housewife Sabeena Mehta was, however, somewhat disappointed. “I’d picked up some really nice suit pieces at the last fair. In fact, I went twice – the first time my mother wasn’t with me, but after she saw what I had bought she too wanted to come. I’m a nationalist Indian and Pakistan has gone a bit too far this time in Uri. But there’s something about Pakistani fashion that’s much smarter than what you get in India.” That Mehta isn’t the only one to think so was evident from the crowds that thronged the last edition of the fair held in 2014. According to TDAP (Trade Development Authority of Pakistan), which organised the fair with FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry), Aalishan Pakistan, over four days in mid-September, attracted 500,000 and did business of $15 million, with deals worth another $20-25 million signed.<br /><br />“There’s not much difference. But yes, Pakistan is known for its fine lawn. Their cuts are better, more fashionable,” says Rashima Singh, a Delhi-based designer who runs the label, Ministry of Design, with her mother Winky.<br /><br />The Pakistanis have the exact opposite to say. Karachi-based Huma Nassr, who has been running a boutique called Braahti in the capital’s Greater Kailash-I for many years now (perhaps the only solo Pakistani fashion store in India), feels Pakistani women beat their sisters across India hands down when it comes to dressing. As a Pakistani participant at Shaan-e-Pakistan, an “exhibition” of India-Pakistan designers that Nassr organises, told me last year, laughing as she looked at my a little-worn top-trousers, “Maaf karna, I don’t mean to give offence, but Pakistani women won’t even go to the market dressed in what most Indian wear to office!”<br /><br />Like with many other things between India and Pakistan, that’s a hard issue to resolve, but what’s undoubtedly true is that in the last few years, Pakistani fashion has flooded the Indian market. As Mehta reminds me, “exhibitions” of Pakistani suits have been happening for many years now. But you now have permanent stores to buy Pakistani designerwear. Delhi’s popular Lajpat Nagar market has the very popular The Cotton Lawn Shop, which stocks Gul Ahmed, Sana Safinaz, Saadia Asad, etc. At the higher end, there’s the PFDC (Pakistan Fashion Design Council) outlet in South Extension-1 that’s been there since 2012. Last year, well-known textiles manufacturer OCM tied up with Sana Safinaz to launch the designer under its label.<br /><br />But as both designers and exhibitors reveal, India-Pakistan trade is never easy. Nassr is now waiting to put up the third edition of Shaan-e-Pakistan, re-named Kya Dilli Kya Lahore. She’s already got big names like Deepak Parvani and Bibi Russell (the Bangladeshi designer), but given the uncertainty, pushed it to January 2017. “Inshaallah, this current situation will have eased by then,” she says.<br />
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http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-common-threads-fashion-bonds-across-the-border-2260537</div>
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The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) is all set to celebrate the charm of the chanderi fabric at the opening show of the upcoming Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Spring Summer 2017.<br /><br />For the opening show, 16 designers will come together to create four ensembles each, to encourage designers to incorporate chanderi into their lexicon and boost the languishing crafts sector.The Scindia family of Gwalior has been supporting chanderi weaver clusters for decades and have been instrumental in their upliftment. Encouraged by their contribution, FDCI has joined forces to do their bit to bring the focus on to the fabric.<br /><br />The designers of the project are: Aneeth Arora, Anita Dongre, Atsu Sekhose, Divyam Mehta, Gaurav Jai Gupta, IKAI by Ragini Ahuja, Joy Mitra, Ka-Sha by Karishma Shahani, Paromita Banerjee, Payal Pratap, Pratima Pandey, Ruchika Sachdev, Samant Chauhan, Sanjay Garg, Surendri by Yogesh Chaudhary and Vaishali S.<br /><br />FDCI president Sunil Sethi said: “The recent months have witnessed delightful movements in the handloom sector. Upliftment of crafts has been our motto at the FDCI. Through this project, we will increase the usage of chanderi making it the fabric of the moment.<br /><br />“In the past, FDCI has made earnest attempts to revive khadi as well as the Banarasi weave. This year, we are looking to establish chanderi belt as the central craft tourism destination in India.”<br /><br />In total, 110 designers — on the runway and stall area — are taking part in the event. The grand finale will have a first ever guru-shishya (Master and Disciple) presentation by designers JJ Valaya and Alpana-Neeraj, while the theme of the entire gala is ‘India Modern Festive’.<br />
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http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/aifw-ss17-gala-to-open-with-re-interpretation-of-chanderi-3065570/</div>
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For Pune-based Prineet Grewal, it was a matter of great pride as she was crowned the winner of the beauty pageant Mrs India Earth 2016. The 29-year-old was crowned at a gala ceremony amid members of the fashion industry.<br /><br />Mrs India Earth pageant celebrates the spirit of womanhood and gives a platform to married women. The winner of the three-day long beauty pageant was announced at a hotel in Dwarka recently. The first and second runners-up were Paris Keswani and Roshini Hassan, respectively, according to a statement from the organisers.<br /><br />The beauty pageant follows a motto of ‘Beauty with Cause’. The event gave every contestant selected environmental tasks, and over 15,000 saplings were planted in the country and abroad this year. According to the motto of the pageant, it is a hope that winners will turn into a vehicle for self-awareness and advancement of social appreciation.Vinay Yadawa, Director, Mrs India Earth, said: “With the pageant, we want to spread awareness as well as empower them (the women).”<br /><br />The event is held annually to celebrate women who embody “Beauty, Talent, Intelligence and Compassion. The Indian Woman in her lifetime assumes numerous significant parts that make her crucial. She in the line of Entrepreneurship consider Business Enterprises, Operate them, Undertake Risks and handle Economic Uncertainties required in maintaining a Business Enterprise”, reads the mission statement of the pageant.<br />
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http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/prineet-grewal-crowned-mrs-india-earth-2016-3061431/</div>
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The runway of the 28th edition of the Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) Spring-Summer 2017 in association with Maybelline New York will provide a platform to the fashion statement of 63 designers, who will showcase their collections at the five-day event through 31 shows here.<br /><br />In total, 110 designers on the runway and stall area are taking part in the event, to be held from October 12-16 at the NSIC Grounds, Okhla, here.<br /><br />The organisers, Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), announced the schedule of shows lined up and the list of participating designers on Saturday via a statement.<br /><br />FDCI president Sunil Sethi said that they are “celebrating the first two days as handloom and textile days (with the exception of the evening sponsor shows)”.<br /><br />“As the latest edition of the AIFW is set to begin, we are delighted to announce the schedule of the best talent pool, who, with their inventive ideas will make it a riveting ride,” Sethi added.The grand finale will have a first ever guru-shishya (Master and Disciple) presentation by designers JJ Valaya and Alpana-Neeraj, while the theme of the entire gala is ‘India Modern Festive’.In addition, Other participating designers are Samant Chauhan, Rina Dhaka, Shruti Sancheti, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Malini Ramani and Masaba Gupta.<br />
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http://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/aifw-ss17-63-fashion-gurus-for-runway-3061142/</div>
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