The February 2015 Apparel issue is the Fair issue, i.e., it was released in the 60th National Garment Fair held on January 28-29, 2015. The big February issue covers a wide range of topics. The ‘CMAI Events’ section includes a report on the Draw of Lots event for the 60th NGF and a comprehensive report on CMAI’s interactive meeting to tackle the payment default crisis plaguing the garment industry. The ‘Trend Talk’ section takes a look at what is trending for Spring/Summer 2015. The ‘Features’ section profiles the growth of India’s cotton industry in the past decade, explores the innovative Bhujodi to Bagalkot collaborative project and gives insights into what is in store for the fashion industry in 2015. The ‘E-Space News’ section demystifies the concept of showrooming and reverse showrooming. The ‘Industry Insights’ section provides an incisive analysis of how changes in the political climate has impacted the industry. It also explores the qualities of linen, gives a very informative report on coastal shipping as a viable alternative to road and rail transportation of apparel and gives a lowdown on how international happenings will impact the Indian apparel industry, this year. The ‘Fashion Speak’ section explores popular detailing options that designers love to add to their creations. 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 newly launched stores and forthcoming events in the world of apparel. All in all, the February 2015 Apparel edition covers various topical issues that are bound to interest the reader.
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...
