The second edition of AO 40 Under 40 brings for you leaders focused on technology and sustainability, two fronts that are crucial for India to take its next big leap in fashion. Read on to discover their inspiring stories and how they’re shaping the future of Indian fashion!
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Designer & Labels
AR Collection To Watch: Inside La Perlaire – Roseroom’s Strategic Blend Of Craft, Heritage And Commercial Relevance
ROSEROOM by Isha Jajodia’s latest couture offering, La Perlaire presents couture in a manner that celebrates its pieces as both a keepsake and a celebration.
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Manufacturing
From Construction Sites To Oil Rigs: How Mallcom Is Raising The Bar In Workwear: Rana Das, Mallcom India
In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Rana Das, Associate Vice President – Branded Sales, Mallcom India talks about their key product portfolio, the importance of meeting global safety standards, the hurdles in the market’s journey towards maturity and more.
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Manufacturing
“Combining Polyester and Spandex is Key to New Possibilities in Athleisure”: Venkatesh Gopalan, Indorama Corporation
In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Venkatesh Gopalan, Group Director, Textile and Corporate Development, Indorama Corporation, discusses about the company’s growth journey as a leading spandex producer, the challenges of producing spandex raw materials locally, the need to build demand for sustainable products and so on.
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In a candid discussion with Apparel Resources, Sanjay Jain, Group CEO, PDS talks about his definition of success, his favourite travel experiences, his thoughts on work-life balance and AI and so on.
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Shahin Mannan has carved a niche for itself within the Indian fashion landscape with its bold yet original style of expression. The brand works across womenswear categories spanning co-ord sets, dresses, jackets that can easily transition from day to night.
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AKINNA as a brand is bold yet understated, global yet grounded, featuring sculpted silhouettes, emerald linings and high grade hardware that is built to last.
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The expansion of retail chains across price points is boosting demand of the domestic apparel sector. Major value fashion retailers are also expanding rapidly. Affordable fashion has become the dominant force in the industry, with value fashion making up 56% of the total apparel market.
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Platforms like Reaglo, Consilio, Pazo, Form and Retail Stores Control now allow retailers to move away from fragmented execution and towards intelligent, data-driven merchandising. Instead of WhatsApp images, store managers upload compliance shots directly into apps where AI verifies everything.
