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Prada criticised in India over sandal design seen as appropriation

Prada has come under criticism in India after unveiling a sandal design during Milan Fashion Week that closely resembles the traditional Kolhapuri chappal, a handcrafted leather slipper with origins in 12th-century Maharashtra. Images of the braided leather footwear sparked backlash from Indian artisans and lawmakers, who accused the brand of...

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Off-White to launch in India through new distribution deal

Off-White is set to enter the Indian market through a new long-term distribution deal between Brand Concepts Limited and Sportlux General Trading FZCO. With this, Brand Concept has secured the rights to launch and operate the luxury brand in the Republic of India, a press release has revealed. The manufacturer will be responsible for the...

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Shein reportedly intends to sell ‘India-made’ clothing within a year

Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is believed to be looking to accelerate its supply chain operations in India alongside its current partner in the region, Reliance Retail. The duo are reportedly aiming to initially sell “India-made” Shein products via its British and US website within the next six to 12 months, according to sources for Reuters....

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Fashion for good and Arvind limited partner to create more sustainable textile factories in India

Fashion for Good, the global innovation platform with a hub in Amsterdam, launched a project for more sustainable textile production in India, in partnership with Arvind Limited, one of India’s largest textile manufacturers. The joint initiative, called Future Forward Factories, focused on making textile factories more sustainable. The project...

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Slikk secures 10 million dollars to expand fast fashion delivery and Try & Buy model

Slikk, an online platform that delivers clothing and accessories within 60 minutes in Bengaluru (southern India), secured 10 million dollars in a series A round. Nexus Venture Partners led this round, with participation from Lightspeed. The founders announced this via the career platform LinkedIn. Slikk is using the investment to expand its...

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New study finds brands refusing to adjust prices to reflect minimum wage increases

A new survey by Transform Trade has found that “unfair practices are rife in fashion businesses” when working with Indian garment manufacturers. Among the behaviours reported, the organisation said that it found evidence of brands refusing to raise prices in line with cost increases and demanding extra price reductions despite production being...

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Textile crisis between India and Bangladesh: Inside a logistical lockdown

By blocking imports of Bangladeshi garments via land, India is indirectly closing off its neighbour’s access to its ports and airports, which are essential for its global exports. The decision appears to be a form of diplomatic retaliation. On May 17, 2025, India announced the suspension of several Bangladeshi imports via its land border posts,...

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UK secures “landmark” trade deal with India

The UK and India have agreed a multibillion-pound trade deal, which will reduce tariffs on clothes, footwear, and food products, to mark the biggest bilateral trade deal the UK has done since leaving the European Union. In a statement, the UK government called the deal a “huge economic win” for the UK, which it adds will “deliver for working...

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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...