The theme of the November issue of Apparel is ‘Future Focus’. We cover various committees and sub-committees of the CMAI and explain their working in the ‘CMAI Rendezvous’ section. In the ‘Industry Insights’ segment, we explore how demonetisation has impacted the economic scenario, one year after its surprise launch. In the ‘Trade Talk’ segment, we explore the growing demand for branded apparel in tier two and three cities. We focus on sericulture and what can be done to promote it. In the ‘E-Space News’ segment, we decode Jabong’s momentous growth and narrate the story of Voonik through a chat with Sujayath Ali, Co-Founder and CEO. In the ‘Trend Talk’ segment, we take a look at what is driving vacation wear trends. In the ‘Fabric Speak’ section, we look at how textile rejuvenation is achieved by borrowing from foreign influences. In the ‘Designer Spotlight’ segment, we profile Aniket Satam, a rising star in the world of fashion. We also engage in conversation with Bhoomi Dani and Priyam Shah of the brand Vraj:bhoomi. In the ‘Fashion Speak’ section, we explore what is trending, this winter. The ‘Regulars’ segment of this month’s issue includes a brief yet complete round-up of important news and events in the apparel world, a look at what’s trending, news of the brands in vogue and forthcoming events in the world of apparel.