The theme of the December 2015 issue of Apparel is ‘Winter Stories’. This issue comprehensively covers new insights and upcoming trends in the fashion world, and some other interesting and informative stories. We cover CMAI’s Apparel Index in the ‘CMAI Apparel Index’ section. In the ‘Tech Talk’ section, we explore the new innovations in dyeing technology. In the ‘Industry Insights’ section, we take a look at how second-hand fashion is trending and explore the world of customised tailoring. In the ‘Fibre Speak’ segment, we look at the upcoming organic baby wear segment. In the ‘Trend Talk’ section, we explore the new wedding wear and party wear trends for the upcoming fashion season. While in the ‘Brand Profile’ section, we speak with Mr Sumit Dhingra about his brands, GANT and Nautica. In the ‘Fashion Speak’ section, we take a look at the new trends set by fashion experts and designers at the Gionee India Beach Fashion Week 2015 and the designs bought forward by B D Somani Institute of Art & Fashion Technology Alumni Designer Pranjal Kadkade at Bangalore Fashion Week 2015. The ‘Regulars’ section includes a round-up of important news and events in the apparel world (nationally and globally), a look at what’s trending, a sneak peek into the new stores launched, news of the brands in vogue and forthcoming events in the world of apparel. All in all, the November 2015 issue of Apparel is a varied blend of stories that are sure to keep the readers informed about the happenings and the new trends in the apparel industry.
The Indian apparel, garments and textiles industry is a dynamic one. With the industry generating the second highest employment after agriculture in our country, it is no doubt that the trade is one of the people, by the people and for the people. Apparel, the monthly official trade magazine of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)—one of the largest apparel and garments bodies in the country—gives you the latest news and events specific to this industry, while delving deeper into issues plaguing it, new technologies adopted and the people who make things happen. The magazine regularly carries articles by industry experts, interviews with the who’s who of the industry, many of whom are members of the CMAI, and features upcoming and established brands and their latest collections. Apparel also exclusively covers any event hosted, organised or supported by the CMAI, including the bi-annual National Garment Fair, which is one of the largest apparel trade fairs in the sub-continent...
