The annual AO Top 100 listing has evolved with time with many eagerly waiting for the edition, yet the industry is still not as transparent as we would like to believe with an average 30% of companies listed making an entry and exit from the list, year after year. We cannot play down the fact that the global slowdown has impacted many companies and not everyone is open to sharing their downslide, however temporary it may be. Keen observers will find many of the big names from last year missing, as always, why they have refrained from participating is open to interpretation. Though the list does not consist of the same set of companies as last year, making it difficult to compare on the same playing field, the AO Top 100 listing for the FY 2011-12 has thrown up many interesting statistics that at one level confirm the difficulties being faced by the garment industry, but also the fact that there are many exporters who have been successful in defying the slowdown to show growth as also to project growth for the running financial
Opened in 1954 as a wardrobe source for busy socially upscale women, Ann Taylor today is amongst one of the few specialty retailers from the US targeting women’s wear to survive the recession with a strong position, that includes no debt and US $ 150 million of cash and equivalents. With positive projections for 2013, the company has taken some very upfront decisions to stay healthy...
Celebrating its golden jubilee the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) was a slow and, low key affair. Many of the small and medium level exporters exhibiting were looking towards new markets though the traditional markets of the US and EU still remains a priority. Many of the exporters who had pulled out from the US in the slowdown phase were keen to re-enter the market. On the product from the fair was an assortment of trends to meet a wide buyer preference, with little focus on forecasts. Team Apparel Online reviews what India has to offer buyers today…
Clothing and protective armour for military, paramilitary and other defence needs is a niche but a well established and important category of clothing that requires a lot more than just wearability. The rigours of the job which such persons entail are among the most demanding with critical requirements for personal protection and survival in diverse conditions. Overtime, technical textiles have become critical to garments with performance needs. Many companies from India are constantly innovating to fulfil the performance needs of this growing market segment, as Government now looks at investing in the best of uniforms for their men.
Kick starting the new season of Fall 2013, it is time for us to analyse the latest on the menswear runways, with new colours, new styles, new fabrics and altogether a new wardrobe! In a mix of traditional along with contemporary, men's fashion remains no longer basic, and with each passing season comes along a more fashion forward approach of the entire look. Putting the best of all together, this winter, being formal and classy is on the trend agenda for men with vintage suit and jackets playing a key role even for the most casual of days, along with a fashionable play with collars, use of fur, prints and royal fabrics…
Leather garments have a fan following from young bikers to high-society men and women addicted to the skin. From very basic leather garments using cheaper hides to very high-end fashion leather jackets and accessories, the market has something to offer for every enthusiast. A traditional producer of leather, India has over the years positioned itself as a high-end player working in smaller quantities and with greater emphasis on textures, finishing techniques and use of better quality leather. Team Apparel Online met up with four leading exporters in leather garments who are very upbeat of the future despite a few bad years…
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