March 2020 issue was a fair issue that covered the 70th NGF Fair, which was held in February. The issue also carried stories on colours and how one should code their colours, while trying on outfits. The 5th Hand in Hand fashion show was published in the magazine, along with a story on timeless creations by Ura Maku. Reports on free eye check-up camps in Indore, IIGF festival and a workshop on the new GST Return were published in the same as well. The impact of coronavirus and Myanmar's strengthening apparel industry were also written upon. An interview with the CMAI President has also been published in the March edition. Brands that are redefining their stand like Bagh and brands like Kanelle that believe in easy to wear fashion were also published. Wendell Rodricks, a stalwart designer was remembered through the people whom he loved and who loved him back. Finally it was time to celebrated the art of India at the Lakme Fashion Summer/Resort Week of 2020.
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...
