The July 2015 issue of Apparel is the Fair issue which covers a wide range of informative and interesting stories which are bound to expand the horizons of
our readers.
We give a comprehensive report of the CMAI Press Conference which was held prior to the 61st National Garment Fair and where the main topic was ‘Latest Developments & Growth of the Indian Garment Industry’. The ‘Industry Insights’ section covers a report on MSMEs and how they are extremely important in India’s growth story. A report on the importance of Trade Fairs is very informative. This segment also covers an analysis of the reasons for JNPT’s success and its importance to apparel exporters. The ‘Tech Talk’ segment gives a lowdown on the growing adoption of technology in the apparel industry and gives pertinent insights into nanotechnology in textiles.
The ‘E-Space News’ segment decodes Myntra’s decision to go ‘app only’ and also gives a comprehensive report on the backend processes in e-commerce.
The ‘Unique Initiative’ segment reports on the initiatives undertaken by WDSF and TRRAIN to honour differently abled staff who have overcome all odds in the retail sector.
In the ‘Trend Talk’ segment, we look at fresh fashions, this season, and also explore the various fabric options beyond denims. In the same segment, we give insights into trends for the rainy season and give a comprehensive report on the Graduating Batch collections of fashion institutes.
In the ‘Event’ segment, we cover the launch of Raymond’s Jacketing Collection. In the ‘Fabric Speak’ segment, we explore the man-made fabrics and what makes them relevant to the times we live in. In the ‘Fashion Speak’ segment, we give a report on the Silhouettes 2015 Fashion Show.
The ‘Regulars’ section includes a round-up of important news and events in the apparel world (nationally and globally), a look at what’s trending, news of the brands in vogue and forthcoming events in the world of apparel.
All in all, the July 2015 issue of Apparel lives up to its theme of ‘Business Buzz’ and gives an in-depth analysis and incisive coverage of the developments in the industry.
The Indian apparel, garments and textiles industry is a dynamic one. With the industry generating the second highest employment after agriculture in our country, it is no doubt that the trade is one of the people, by the people and for the people. Apparel, the monthly official trade magazine of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)—one of the largest apparel and garments bodies in the country—gives you the latest news and events specific to this industry, while delving deeper into issues plaguing it, new technologies adopted and the people who make things happen. The magazine regularly carries articles by industry experts, interviews with the who’s who of the industry, many of whom are members of the CMAI, and features upcoming and established brands and their latest collections. Apparel also exclusively covers any event hosted, organised or supported by the CMAI, including the bi-annual National Garment Fair, which is one of the largest apparel trade fairs in the sub-continent...
