IMAGES BoF November issue focuses on fashion franchising being on the rise in India and how it is the smartest way for brands to do business. We showcased some successful fashion retail businesses that are shining examples of how the model works well for brands as well as franchisees. In My Thoughts section, industry stalwart Anand Nair talks about the growing accessories market for men. Our expert Kaustav Sengupta gives you an insight on the ethnicwear industry poised to grow further at a CAGR above 10 per cent, and wherein lie the opportunities to be part of this augmentation. Harminder Sahni in Hard Talk speaks about how apparel stores can take a leaf out of the chapter that footwear stores seem to know by heart, on consolidating retail store space and utilising it strategically to increase footfalls. Retail Watch has Pradeep Hirani of Kimaya and Karmik, and Vilas Arde of Manjari Textiles talking about their business – the start, the challenges and finally riding the high wave. Regular columns such as Seasons Offerings, Outlets, Window Trends and Trade Calendar et cetera are the knowledge banks that our business magazine brings on table for all its readers in every issue.