Courtesy: Messe FrankfurtThe eighth edition of Avantex Paris will highlight services and technical processes aimed at all areas of fashion offers, alongside producers of finished goods, a fresh selection of companies and associations, which have been selected for their unwavering future-oriented approach. The four-day international trade show is scheduled from February 11. The first day of the fair will be concerned with changes in cutting-edge industries and sustainable development. The se

A delegation of the US Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) led by its president Julia Hughes will visit Uzbekistan in the first half of this year to study the country’s textile potential. A round table and expo of the Uzbek textile industry will also be organised in New York in February or March in which USFIA member brands will participate. This was arrived at after a recent meeting of Hughes with Uzbek ambassador to the United States Javlon Vahabov in Washington, DC, according to Uzbek me

Courtesy: RedressThe 9th Redress Design Award, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition, in association with new industry partners will support growth in China. With a focus on emerging designers, the search is now on to find the next big talent who has the ability to impress the judges and the commercial flair to inspire a new wave of conscious consumers. With a career-changing opportunity to collaborate with the JNBY Group (one of China’s leading fashion houses), the win

Coutesy: Clovia Brand: Clovia Company: Purple Panda Fashions Pvt Ltd Location: Rajouri Garden, New Delhi Product profile: The store features wide range of lingerie and sleepwear along with latest bridal and festive collections. About the company: Clovia is one of India’s premier lingerie and sleepwear brand backed by Ivy Cap Ventures and Zurich-based Mountain Partners AG. The company designs, manufactures and sells premium fashion lingerie, innerwear, nightwear and shapewear. Clovia’s exc

Courtesy: VestiaireVestiaire Collective, a leading global resale site for pre-owned luxury and premium fashion, has named Maximilian Bittner as the new CEO. He will succeed Sebastien Fabre, the co-founder of Vestiaire Collective, from January 1, 2019. Fabre will remain a director of the company and will continue to play a key role in defining Vestiaire Collective’s strategy. Bittner was chosen for his compelling professional career and experience in international ecommerce, which he will cap

Courtesy: Global fashion agenda ASOS and PVH Corp are becoming part of the Global Fashion Agenda’s Strategic Partner circle, a small group of industry leaders within sustainability that includes Bestseller, H&M group, Kering, Li & Fung, Nike, Sustainable Apparel Coalition and Target. As strategic partners, ASOS and PVH will provide expert opinion to shape the sustainability agenda. With this, the group expands into the e-commerce and premium segments, tapping into two important part

Courtesy: ParfaitThe global size-inclusive lingerie brand Parfait has ventured in India. Distinctively designed to serve the full-busted woman with its expansive range of sizes, Parfait is dedicated to helping customers find the perfect fit. The company’s venture in India is part of its global vision of delighting customers around the world through its products and services. Parfait’s collections focus on both core and plus size customers, including 30 to 44 band sizes, D to K cup sizes, and

Courtesy: Centric SoftwareVarner, a leading retail textile company, is using Centric Software’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) across 10 of its concepts to streamline product development and adapt to faster retailing trends. Since implementing Centric PLM, Varner has been able to see a holistic view of all its products which is helping it to shorten lead times with suppliers. Varner’s first go-live was 30 per cent under time and budget and all concepts have experienced fast and enthusiast

Courtesy: Fast Retailing CoThe Fast Retailing Group revenue rose but profit fell in Q1 FY2019, ending November 30, 2018. The consolidated revenue of the company reached 644.4 billion yen ($5.92 billion). While Uniqlo International reported consistent rises in both revenue and profit, Uniqlo Japan reported a decline in both as mild winter weather resulted in sluggish sales. The sluggish performance from Uniqlo Japan was largely responsible for the decline in Q1 consolidated profit of the compa

Courtesy: Tom FordTom Ford is now Europe’s most searched for luxury brands, says research by France-based e-commerce advertising and shopping comparison service Kelkoo. The study surveyed spending habits across all major European retail markets, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain. Tom Ford was amongst the top 10 most popular luxury brands in each country. The label ranked third in 70 per cent of these markets. In the United Kingdom, however, the brand ranked second behind