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Exhibition: “The art of trademark in Indo-British textile trade” sheds light on the forgotten art of textile labels

The first thing you notice is the heat; it is all around, almost palpable. Then there are the sounds, deafening, each vendor trying to shout louder than the next. “Madam, here, here, Kashmiri silk, you won’t find anywhere.” “Come to my stall, please, I will show you the widest range.” Then there are the smells of course, some pleasant like the...

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Galeries Lafayette opens first store in India

The historic French department store chain Galeries Lafayette is set to open its first store in the Indian financial hub of Mumbai this November. It aims to attract the growing middle class and affluent consumers interested in luxury goods. The department store will open in a historic district of Mumbai, spanning 8,400 square metres across five...

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A foot in the door: Birkenstock opens three more stores in Mumbai

German footwear brand Birkenstock appears to have taken a shine to Mumbai, home of Bollywood, and India in general. In April last year, it opened its first Indian flagship store on Mumbai's iconic Linking Road, a popular location for international and domestic brands alike. Puma, Levi’s, Benetton, Vero Moda, Raymond, Anita Dongre and others rub...

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L52 Communications plans Indian office as local luxury market picks up

Marketing and PR agency L52 Communications is set to expand into India in response to the rapidly evolving luxury landscape in the region, meaning “brands need more than just a presence–they need a thoughtful strategy”. Adding to its existing office locations in London and New York, L52’s Mumbai site is said to be “the first international,...

Fairs|In Pictures

Gartex Texprocess and Denim Show establish themselves in Mumbai

The third Mumbai edition of the Gartex Texprocess India fair took place from 1st to 3rd February 2024 at Jio World Convention Centre. Like last year, the Denim Show, which debuted two years ago in Mumbai as a standalone event, was integrated, as well as the Fabrics and Trims Show, which extended the event to two halls. The two halls were...

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In pictures: opening of Uniqlo’s first store in Mumbai

It is 10:15 and about 45 minutes to go to Uniqlo’s grand opening of the first store at Phoenix Market City in Mumbai, India. There are a few dozen people already queued up but less than the first hundred who have been promised a special Mumbai tote bag. Those waiting are welcomed by a lady with a microphone and assured that the opening is on...

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Uniqlo on expansion in India, preview of first Mumbai store

After a four year wait, Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo will open its first store in Mumbai on 6th October 2023 and a second one on 20th October. This is the brands first foray into western India after confining its expansion to the north of the country. FashionUnited took a first look at the new store at Mumbai’s largest mall Phoenix Market...

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A feast for the senses: “India in Fashion” exhibition at NMACC Mumbai

Everything about the “India in Fashion” exhibition in Mumbai is grand - the scale, the designers, the materials, the show’s opulence and last but not least, the venue itself. Housed in the newly opened Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Center at BKC Mumbai, it spreads over 50,000 square feet (more than 4,600 square meters) and nine exhibition rooms...

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First Denim Show Mumbai focuses on sustainability and innovations

Yann Rivoallan, président de la Fédération Française du Prêt-à-Porter, s’associe à la pétition « Stop Shein. Agissez contre Shein et les ravages de la "fast fashion" ! », lancée par le député européen Raphaël Glucksmann (Place Publique ). « M. le Ministre de l’Économie Bruno Le Maire : Shein, vous connaissez ? Cette marque chinoise est en train...

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Antony Morato forays into India

Italian fashion brand Antony Morato is continuing its international expansion by opening its first flagship store in India, which is located at Palladium Mall in Mumbai, the country's second most important shopping mall. The company announced the foray on Wednesday in a press release. "This important opening strengthens the brand presence in...