FashNerd.com, a famous digital magazine writing about fashion technology and wearables, is set to launch the ‘Wardrobe of the Future’ at Munich Fabric Start, from September 4 to 6, 2018, in Germany. Munich Fabric Start is a leading show for technical textile expertise, individual product innovations, smart fabrics, and latest cross-sector technologies. With the rise of clothes that have been designed with both intelligence and style, the ‘Wardrobe of the Future’ is a trend-led walk-in ward

Centrestage, Asia’s premier fashion event, will host over 220 ace brands from around the world and feature about 40 spectacular events. Especially, the Meet the Visionaries Series and Trend Talk Series of seminars will see participation by several international style masters and industry experts who will speak on industry trends and the future of fashion. The show will be held during September 5-8 in Hong Kong. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Centrestage provi

Celebrating the brand’s love and passion for colours, fun, freedom, excitement, Cherry Crumble California will be launching its Autumn Winter 2018 collection at the Kolkata edition of Junior’s Fashion Week (JFW), to be held on August 12. Reveling in Californian romanticism, every piece in the collection is imbued with Cherry Crumble signature artistry. Cherry Crumble’s exquisitely crafted collection strikes a fine balance between eye-catching style and immense comfort. It focuses on the minut

Full of bright patterns, playful flip sequins, bold colour palette and everything that kids will simply love, The Children’s Place will present its new Autumn’18 collection at the Kolkata edition of Junior’s Fashion Week (JFW) at JW Marriott on August 12, 2018. The assortment has everything from everyday basics to the most stylish, must-have outfits. All apparel, accessories and shoes in the collection are made to last and designed to keep up with kids’ busy, fun-filled lives, The Children’s

US retail giant Walmart will hire about 1,000 more workers for technology roles in India as it continues to focus on technology to face competition from arch rivals like Amazon. The company, which has technology operations in Bengaluru and Gurgaon, Haryana, is planning to expand this headcount and drive more product ownership out of India. Without giving an exact number of products being handled out of India, Walmart chief information officer Clay Johnson told a top Indian business daily t

Italian luxury fashion brand Gucci has replaced Spanish fashion brand Balenciaga on the top spot of the Lyst Index’s hottest fashion brand list for the second quarter of this year. Both of Demna Gvasalia’s labels – Balenciaga and Vetements – have slipped a couple of places. Italian streetwear and luxury label Off-White has grabbed the second spot on it. The Royal Wedding in May has propelled French luxury fashion brand Givenchy into the top 5 on the list. Dolce & Gabbana, which recentl

Gildan Activewear has reported adjusted EPS of $0.52 per share on a diluted basis for the second quarter of 2018, up 6.1 per cent from $0.49 per share on a diluted basis in the same quarter last year. The increase was mainly due to higher sales and the benefit of a lower share count compared to the prior year, partly offset by a lower operating margin. The net sales of Canada-based company were $764.2 million in the second quarter, up 6.8 per cent compared to the prior year driven by a 17.3 p

Fashion retail company H&M has been listed as the best employer for women in the US under the clothing category by the American magazine, Forbes. The overall ranking of the company on the Forbes Best Employers for Women list is 23. It is followed by Tilly’s – Surf and Skate Clothing (26), Levi Strauss & Co (37) and Michael Kors Holdings (47). H&M has been valued at $26.7 billion. The company’s products include sportswear, apparel for men, women and kids and underwear among othe

Courtesy: BibaBrand: Biba Company: Biba Location: VR Chennai, Chennai Area: 1,300 sq ft Product profile: The store showcases brand’s recently launched Autumn-Winter 2018 Collection, which includes salwar-kameez dupatta, ethnic mix n match kurtas, ready to stitch fabrics and a lot more. The store also has a separate section for Biba Girls collection. About the company: Biba, a synonym for pretty women in Punjabi, was started by Meena Bindra in Bombay in 1988. Popular demand le

For brands that manufacture in the United States, while speed to market and manufacturing closer to the consumer are advantages, disadvantages include higher FOB (free on board) prices and a limited range of available raw materials and trims, according to Tony Anzovino, chief sourcing and merchandising officer of US menswear manufacturer Haggar Clothing Co. FOB is a term in international commercial law specifying at what point respective obligations, costs, and risk involved in the deliver