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Couture up close: hand-embroidered creations by Indian designer Rahul Mishra

Indian designer Rahul Mishra needs no introduction: His hand-embroidered designs draw from the natural world and transform into fantasy creations. He was the first Indian designer to win the International Woolmark Prize in 2014 at Milan Fashion Week and to be invited to showcase at the Haute Couture Week in Paris in 2020. He has garnered...

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L52 Communications plans Indian office as local luxury market picks up

Marketing and PR agency L52 Communications is set to expand into India in response to the rapidly evolving luxury landscape in the region, meaning “brands need more than just a presence–they need a thoughtful strategy”. Adding to its existing office locations in London and New York, L52’s Mumbai site is said to be “the first international,...

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Frasers Group to bring Sports Direct stores to India, four new Southeast Asian markets

British retail giant Frasers Group and Indonesian departmental store operator MAP Active have announced the expansion of their partnership to launch the Sports Direct brand and retail stores across five new markets in southeast Asia and India. In the long term, the ambitious growth plan is set to include opening over 350 stores in the region. To...

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Authentic Brands Group appoints new EVP, head of India

Authentic Brands Group, the parent company of Champion, Lucky Brand and Ted Baker, has named Sanjeet Mehta as its new executive vice president, head of India. His appointment comes as the brand development and licensing firm looks to strengthen its presence in the region, where it sees a "significant opportunity to expand” its portfolio. Mehta...

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Bestseller names Sumit Dhingra country director for India

Danish fashion group Bestseller has appointed Sumit Dhingra as country director of its Indian business, representing a “key milestone” in the company’s “growth and expansion” in the region. He will assume the position from June 1, 2025. He succeeds Vineet Gautam, who stepped down as country director last year. Dhingra joins Bestseller from...

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Regenerative Cotton Standard records promising results after first harvest in India

The Regenerative Cotton Standard by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), which was launched in Tanzania at the end of November 2023 and expanded to India in July last year, has delivered promising results in the Indian state of Maharashtra after the first harvest: higher crop yields, lower costs and increased awareness of regenerative agriculture...

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Investments, trade, and diplomacy: The EU bets on India

The European Commission made an official visit to India on February 27–28, marking a new step in strengthening diplomatic and trade relations between the two powers. This visit, which brought together more than twenty European commissioners, aimed to revive a "strategic partnership" between the EU and India, focusing on three key areas: trade,...

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US Polo Assn plans up to 70 annual store openings, India to become largest market

The president and chief executive officer of US Polo Assn, Michael Prince, has revealed details of the company’s ambitious growth plan which centres India as one of its key markets. Speaking to ET Retail, Prince said the brand plans to sustain its 15 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through the opening of 60 to 70 stores annually,...

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EU backs projects to strengthen India's textile industry

Last week, on February 15, the European Union (EU) and the Indian Ministry of Textiles jointly launched seven new projects to strengthen India’s textile and handicrafts industry. The initiatives, funded by the EU to the tune of 9.5 million euros (approximately INR 85.5 crore), were unveiled on the sidelines of the Bharat Tex event. They aim to...

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Why do fashion companies invest in India?

Decathlon, Guess Jeans and Sandro are just a few of the fashion companies capitalising on India's growth opportunities, as the South Asian country becomes increasingly important for the fashion industry. According to Statista, the fashion market in India is expected to grow by 9.02 percent annually between 2025 and 2029. This growth creates...

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Sandro opens first store in India

Sandro is opening its first store in India. The French brand is settling in the city of Mumbai, as announced in a press release. The first Indian store paves the way for further expansion in South Asia. Sandro's first store in Mumbai mirrors the signature design of its flagship stores around the world. The 150-square-metre location will showcase...

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Guess partners with Tata CLiQ to launch Guess Jeans in India

American apparel company Guess Inc. has entered into a strategic long-term partnership with Tata Group’s ecommerce platform, Tata CLiQ, to launch Guess Jeans in India. Through this new partnership Guess Inc., which currently operates its Guess brand in India through its subsidiary Guess India Pvt Ltd, is set to expand the retail presence of...