The May 2016 issue of Apparel magazine is focuses on the theme ‘Powering a New India’. The ‘CMAI Events’ segment of this issue has a report on CMAI’s 12th IVY League Meeting and also on the seminar on ‘Entrepreneurship’ organised by CMAI-Western Region in association with the Pune District Hosiery Readymade & Handloom Dealers Association. The ‘Industry Insights’ section carries reports on the evolution of the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), opportunities offered by the state of Maharashtra to manufacturers and investors in the apparel industry and the environmental degradation in the textile hub of Tirupur. The ‘E-Space News’ section explores the unique concept of rent-a-garment, which is gradually becoming popular. The ‘Brand Profile’ segment profiles the quirky, new brand Chumbak and kidswear brand One Friday. The ‘Unique Initiative’ section explores the noble thought behind the founding of Bihar-based Banka Silk. The ‘Designer Spotlight’ segment profiles Vinay Narkar, a prolific designer of Gadwal saris. The ‘Fashion Speak’ segment carries a report on the Summer/Resort 2016 edition at the Lakme Fashion Week held in Mumbai. 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, a sneak peek into the newly launched stores, news of the brands in vogue and forthcoming events in the world of apparel. All in all, the Apparel May 2016 edition covers a wide range of intriguing topics which are bound to interest the reader.
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...
