The January 2020 issue of Apparel is a hotbed of stories on praiseworthy initiatives and brands. Under the ‘Interview’ section, we converse with Punit Lalbhai of Arvind Limited about the company’s collaboration with GAP Inc. to save 2.5 billion litres of water. The ‘Feature’ section constitutes stories on the trends to try in 2020; the rich textile heritage of Luang Prabang; and the incorporation of traditional Indian weaves in menswear. In the ‘Designer Spotlight’ section, we speak to Natasha Tyagi Sachdeva of Taaka Clothing, a slow fashion brand; and Gaurang Shah, where he opens up about his recreations of Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings. Our ‘Brand Profile’ section carries insightful pieces on Via East, a portal specialising in and selling handloomed saris; Okhai, an artisan-led clothing brand; and Vimor and its legacy of reviving long-lost weaves. In a similar vein, our ‘Entrepreneur Speak’ section features Varuna Anand from The Splendor of Kashmir, a brand that supports the art and makers of handcrafted pashmina shawls. Under ‘Tech Talk’, we enlist the gamut of developments that have taken shape in the fashion-tech world. ‘Fashion Speak’ contains a comprehensive report on the 2019 China International Fashion Fair. The ‘Regulars’ segment consists of the important news and events, talked-about brands, trending collections, as well as forthcoming events in the world of apparel.