The theme of the September 2015 issue of Apparel is ‘Of Innovations and Success’. This issue comprehensively covers the many efforts made by the CMAI and other industry stalwarts, and some other interesting and informative stories. First Quarter April-June 2015 shows that Large and Giant Brands are doing much better than Small and Mid-level Brands and that the Apparel Index has grown by 6.2 points. New brand launches at the 61st NGF in the ‘Brand Launches’ section. The advantages and disadvantages of going app only versus websites as a portal for e-commerce companies. Importance of barcodes and the need for visual merchandising. We also explore the latest developments on the shipping front which will help apparel exporters. The many ways in which men’s wear has evolved through the years New fabric innovations in 2015 and how they help the environment.