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A prominent figure in the Indian textile sector, Indo Count Industries has bagged three Gold Trophies at the Texprocil Export Awards ceremony for its exceptional contributions to the export of cotton made-ups from India.
Hosted by The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), the Texprocil Export Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in exports. These awards acknowledge the pivotal role of exporters in enhancing and diversifying India’s cotton textile exports.
Indo Count Industries received the Gold Trophy for the Highest Exports of Bed Linen/Bed Sheet/Quilts for the years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. This marks the fifth consecutive year the company has achieved this distinction, reaffirming its commitment to quality and innovation in the global marketplace. Additionally, the company was honored with the Gold Trophy for the Special Achievement Award in cotton made-ups for the year 2022-2023, underscoring its exceptional performance and dedication to product excellence.
KK Lalpuria, Executive Director and CEO, Indo Count Industries, says, this achievement is a testament to the company’s relentless efforts and its unwavering commitment to excellence in the global textile industry. Driving positive change, the company sets new benchmarks in the global textile landscape. It continues to lead the way as an innovator in the Indian textile industry, setting new standards of excellence in the global market.
FIMAST, the renowned B2B event spotlighting cutting-edge advancements in hosiery, 3D footwear, seamless, technical, and sports clothing, is poised for a triumphant return. The event, slated from November 6th to 8th at Fiera di Vicenza, Italy, will witness a strategic convergence of Italy’s textile industry districts, notably Brescia and Mantua, with the esteemed manufacturing excellence of the Veneto region.
Organized by the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), FIMAST 2024 is not just a showcase but a pivotal platform for industry titans to unveil their latest innovations. This year's edition marks a pioneering synergy with A&T Nordest, held concurrently in Vicenza, promising a comprehensive display of state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, from artificial intelligence to smart manufacturing.
Matteo Pollini, Exhibition Manager of FIMAST, underscores the strategic significance of the relocation, aimed at fostering collaboration and propelling industry evolution. The event promises to catalyze fresh business opportunities while facilitating knowledge exchange and innovation among participants.
FIMAST 2024 is not merely an exhibition; it's a dynamic arena for professionals to engage, learn, and anticipate future trends. With partnerships with industry associations like ADICI and Assosport, the event ensures a holistic approach to addressing the challenges of an ever-evolving market.
Alessandro Gallesi, President of Adici, expresses enthusiasm for the event's potential to foster innovation and collaboration. FIMAST's rich history of showcasing the latest in textile machinery, yarns, and finished products positions it as an indispensable rendezvous for industry leaders and innovators alike.
As FIMAST emerges as a beacon of innovation and collaboration, it not only signifies the resilience of Italy's textile industry but also its commitment to driving global excellence in textile innovation.
Vilebrequin, nestled within the G-III group's array of brands, including DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld, is blazing new trails with the inauguration of an innovatice distribution concept store, spotlighting customization as its focal point.
Recently debuting a boutique on Paris's Rue de la Paix, Vilebrequin is revolutionizing swimwear with bespoke designs adorned with precious stones on silver accents. Embracing an artistic narrative, the boutique showcases limited edition embroidered swimsuits from the esteemed "Mistral" series, akin to museum exhibits.
Roland Herlory, Vilebrequin's CEO with a rich background including a stint at Hermes, expressed pride in pioneering this 'couture' venture. He elaborated on plans to tour these unique pieces across prominent European boutiques throughout the summer.
Concurrently, Vilebrequin is broadening its horizons, venturing into lifestyle diversification with the launch of "Vilebrequin Beach" destinations. Herlory envisions these locales as idyllic settings where patrons can embody the brand's ethos of vacation elegance.
The brand's sustainable ethos remains unwavering, collaborating with partners such as Woolmark and Reda Active to reintroduce natural fibers like wool and silk into their repertoire. Herlory envisions a future where synthetic fibers are entirely supplanted by their natural counterparts, aligning with principles of sustainability and durability.
Additionally, Vilebrequin is meticulous in adapting its aesthetic to resonate with each locale, as exemplified by collaborations with renowned designer Vincent Darré for the Cannes and Abu Dhabi beach locales, with plans underway for a Miami rooftop pool concept infused with the city's iconic Art Deco palette.
Vilebrequin's avant-garde approach, blending customization, sustainability, and locale-specific design, propels it to the vanguard of haute swimwear innovation, promising a future where luxury meets conscience in sun-soaked elegance.
A Spanish activewear and athleisure brand, Born Living Yoga plans to generate revenues worth €25 million in 2024. The company’s achieved revenues worth €18 million in 2023 as distribution strategies enhanced. The brand launched its first flagship store and initial in-store corners during the year. This year, the brand plans to drive growth through expansion in the international markets.
According to Alvaro Roca, Ariaane Puig, Co-founders, 2023 was a transformative year for the company as it adjusted its goals mid-year by reducing discounts and increasing wholesale activities, which raised our average e-commerce ticket by 11 per cent.
Venturing into retail, last year, the brand opened its first store in Barcelona’s L’Illa Diagonal, establishing corners in El Corte Inglés centers in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid) and Málaga, and joining the WOW center on Madrid’s Serrano Street.
This year, Born Living Yoga aims to not only establish 10 to 12 physical points of sale but also open more standalone stores. Internationally, the brand plans launch its first proprietary retail space in Mexico this summer, in collaboration with El Palacio de Hierro.
The United Kingdom is another key market where Born Living Yoga will be featured in six John Lewis stores and on their e-commerce platform starting from the 2024 fall/winter season.
Founded in 2017, Born Living Yoga employs 40 people and has its headquarters and operations in Spain. Upcoming initiatives include launching a global version of its online store, currently available in Europe and Mexico.
Italian women's ready-to-wear label Plan C is gearing up to launch its first menswear collection at the Pitti Uomo show, scheduled to take place in Florence from June 11-14.
The new menswear collection for Spring/Summer 2025 offers easily matched items, including bags, backpacks, and sandals.
The collection combines tailored looks with sportswear and workwear-inspired pieces, all distinguished by a vibrant palette and textural fabrics. It features garments with special finishings and sophisticated materials such as cotton poplin, light textured cotton, high-tech textiles, and various wools. Additionally, Plan C will preview several looks from its upcoming womenswear collection at Pitti Uomo.
In just a few years, the Italian women's ready-to-wear label Plan C has carved out a significant niche in the designer fashion market. Since its inception in 2018 by Carolina Castiglioni and her family—who were also behind Marni—the brand has captivated nearly 200 top multibrand retailers worldwide and has opened four monobrand stores.
In recent seasons, Plan C has seen steady revenue growth and has expanded its focus on accessories. Japan remains the brand's primary market, contributing to 30 per cent of its total revenue, with three stores in Tokyo at Isetan Shinjuku, Ginza Six, and Hankyu. The label also has a store in Seoul, South Korea, at the Galleria department store, and operates its own e-shop.
US fashion brand Tory Burch has announced three key leadership appointments. The brand has appointed Christophe de Pous as the new President-North America. He will oversee the brand’s retail, e-commerce, and wholesale operations in the region from the Tory Burch headquarters in New York City.A seasoned global executive with extensive experience in luxury fashion and beauty, De Pous joins from Clarins, where he was President of Global/International Markets. His prior roles include President and CEO of Gucci Americas Inc. and President and CEO of Gucci Japan.
Additionally, Beverly Morgan has been appointed as Chief People Officer. Morgan will lead the company's global hiring, retention, and employee engagement strategies. She comes to Tory Burch from LVMH, where she was Chief People Officer of Benefit Cosmetics. Morgan's previous experience includes talent management roles at Alexander Wang and Hugo Boss. She will also be based in New York and succeeds Keisha Smith.
Emilia Fabricant has been promoted to President, Chief Merchandising and Global Supply Chain Officer, effective immediately. Fabricant joined Tory Burch in 2019 as EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer and took on additional responsibilities as Chief Supply Chain Officer in 2023.
Renowned Italian premium denim manufacturer, Candiani Denim and a veteran in workwear and technical fabric manufacturing, Grassi are set to launch TRC, a contemporary men's no-season workwear brand, at the upcoming June edition of Pitti Uomo. This collaboration aims to redefine workwear with a modern twist, emphasising both durability and sustainability, core values embraced by both companies.
Named after Candiani's historical designation, Tessitura di Robecchetto Candiani, the TRC collection features innovative designs that blend vintage and futuristic elements. Comprising approximately 50 pieces, the collection includes pants, jackets, shirts, and outerwear, all inspired by traditional workwear in their construction, details, and treatments.
The collection offers a variety of trousers, including a loose-fit 5-pocket style available in four fabrics, two of which are selvedge denims offered in a diverse range of washes. The tops range from a classic work shirt to a mandarin-neck shirt and a short-sleeved bowling shirt.
A standout in the outerwear category is the classic trucker jacket, which honors denim heritage while functioning as a utilitarian uniform. The collection also includes 5-pocket jeans and a selection of garment-dyed t-shirts and sweatshirts.
Materials used in the TRC collection include denims made from post-consumer recycled cotton and regenerative cotton. Additionally, the collection features Batavia fabrics enhanced with innovative materials such as Blue Seed—a unique hybrid regenerative cotton—and Graphite, a cotton fabric integrated with graphene.
At Pitti Uomo, TRC will unveil Mineral, a capsule collection crafted from Candiani's new Mineral Denim. Made from Blue Seed cotton and developed in collaboration with Gowan Seed Company, this fabric is enriched with minerals and reinterpreted with Grassi’s technical expertise. The TRC Mineral capsule collection will be available for purchase starting October 2024 at the Candiani Denim concept store in Milan and online.
Debuting at the Florentine event, the TRC collection will showcase pants, outerwear, and shirts designed with advanced technical features and environmentally conscious technologies. These garments will boast high durability, water resistance, antimicrobial properties, and temperature regulation. The TRC collection will be available from January 2025, both online and in selected stores.
For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2024, Siyaram Silk Mills reported a significant increase in total income to Rs 654.18 crore from Rs 514.46 crore in the previous quarter ended December 31, 2023. The net profit for Q4 FY2024 surged to Rs 69.03 crore from Rs 44.44 crore in Q3 FY2024.
On a year-on-year basis, the company's total income for Q4 FY2024 decreased by 7.31 per cent to Rs 654.18 crore from Rs 705.77 crore in Q4 FY2023. The company’s net profit declined by 21.68 per cent to 69.03 crore from Rs 88.14 crore in the same period the previous year.
For the financial year ended March 31, 2024, Siyaram Silk Mills reported a 6.3 per cent increase in to total income to Rs 2,129.65 crore from Rs 2,272.77 crore for the year ended March 31, 2023. The net profit for FY2024 declined by 26.39 per cent to Rs 184.75 crore from ₹250.99 crore in FY2023.
Property consulting business and retail real estate specialist Anarock reported a 36 per cent Y-o-Y rise in revenues to Rs 566 crore in FY24 to total Rs 566 crore. The business plans to continue to invest to maintain its growth trajectory.
The company aims to penetrate more key markets this year with a vastly amplified services bouquet, says Santhosh Kumar, Vice Chairman, Anarock. The expansion will be supported by the growth in Indian economy.
In FY2023, Anarock’s revenues increased to Rs 416 crore with all its business verticals contributing to the growth. The business is keen to continue its growth momentum in the 2025 financial year and plans to increase its employee base to achieve this. At present, Anarock counts over 2,200 employees across both India and the Middle East.
Anarock was launched by Anuj Puri in April 2017. The business works in residential, commercial, and retail real estate, including shopping malls.
In a groundbreaking move, leading fashion and lifestyle player, Apparel Group has inked a franchise agreement with premium located based virtual reality experiences provider, Sandbox VR.
The partnership will kick off with 25 locations across the Middle East. The foundation for this collaboration is laid by Apparel Group’s extensive reach spanning over 85 brands and more than 2,200 stores in 14 countries.
This alliance follows Sandbox VR’s recent accolade, being named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Ranked second in the Augmented and Virtual Reality category, Sandbox VR is celebrated for delivering fully immersive virtual reality experiences to a global audience.
Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO, Apparel Group, says, more than just capacity expansion, this collaboration focuses on crafting groundbreaking experiences that blend technology and entertainment. Together, the two companies aim to set new benchmarks in the retail and entertainment industries.
