Interfiliere Paris has announced Sofileta, specialised in the design and manufacture of functional, innovative technical textiles, as the designer of the year. The award will be conferred at its next edition beginning July 7. Sofileta, the French family-run company, innovates by combining technical, aesthetic, and sensory characteristics in their products. The company's approach consists of inventing new fabrics and materials, as well as emerging processes and technologies, in order to impr

Burberry, known for its leadership in digital for luxury fashion, has entered in an agreement to acquire a luxury leather-goods business from Italian partner CF&P. The employees, including the team of craftsmen of CF&P who have worked with Burberry for over a decade, will transfer to the company on completion of the transaction, expected later this year. "This acquisition is a major milestone for us and a statement of our ambition in this strategically important category. It will cr

As many as 5,000 buyers are expected at the third edition of Garment Show of India (GSI) beginning June 17 in New Delhi. Creating a comprehensive platform, the sourcing show will connect the entire manufacturing and supply chain by bringing together the best manufacturers of apparel products and serious buyers for all type of garments from across India. With more than 100 exhibitors from 15 countries likely to attend the B2B exhibition focused on transforming North India into an effective sou

Who: United Legwear & Apparel Co (ULAC), founded by Isaac E. Ash What: ULAC has unveiled a new wholly-owned and originally-created brand, Fun Socks USP: The brand is a collection of whimsical socks, retail destinations and experiences designed to encourage customers to have ‘real fun’ with self-expression and infuse style with positivity and passion. Collection: The brand offers a collection of over 150 women’s and men’s sock styles. The range reflects the attitude and vibe of New Y

Wholesale distributor of popular Menswear lines, House of Lords and Rodeo Clothing, is collaborating with FashionGo to facilitate accessibility for wholesale buyers worldwide. Both House of Lords and Rodeo Clothing will present their 2018 spring and summer collections on the FashionGo site, top online business-to-business (B2B) fashion marketplace. FashionGo connects wholesale vendors and buyers from around the world. By joining forces, House of Lords and Rodeo Clothing will expand access

Kidiliz Group, European leader in premium children’s fashion, and Zheijiang Semir Garment, leader in children’s fashion in China, are into negotiations which are likely to form the second largest children’s fashion group. Upon completion of the transaction, Semir will take over the entire Kidiliz Group. The two have about €2.0 billion in combined sales. Established in 1996, Semir Group is a leader in apparel market in China with multi brand offering. The group‘s Balabala brand claims an un

Fosun Industrial Holdings has acquired 50.87 per cent stake in Wolford from the previous majority shareholders, becoming its major shareholder. The Chinese financial investor systematically invests in the global fashion and consumer goods industry. The management of its growing portfolio in the fashion sector was recently handed over to Fosun Fashion Group. With the so-called closing of the transaction today, the process of selling the majority of shares in Wolford AG has now been successf

Uniqlo, the Japanese apparel retailer, will launch in India with the opening of its first store in Delhi during Fall 2019, marking the brand’s entry into the South Asia region. India will become the latest in a string of new markets for Uniqlo worldwide, following earlier announcements to launch in Sweden and the Netherlands in Fall 2018. Following the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Delhi this month, Uniqlo will soon begin recruiting local talent as it prepares to open its stor

The 43rd Kastoria International Fur Fair, a platform in South Europe that gathers and curates the Greek and international brands from the fur fashion industry, has witnessed 18 per cent surge in the number of visitors as against last year. More than 1,335 fashion buyers from over 40 countries flocked to this year’s event that concluded recently. The presence of customers from Russia and Ukraine was strong, showing a rise compared to last year while a considerable number of buyers were from Eu

Brand: Gucci Company: Kering SA Location: 63 Wooster Street, SoHo, New York Area: 10,000 sq ft Product profile: The store houses women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories, and décor. The store will be the first in the world to feature the new Gucci DIY assortment including lettering in a variety of fabric and colour combinations on unisex luggage and Ace sneaker. A digital interactive tool will be unveiled at the store allowing clients to view their customised product in real t