Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) strongly protested at the injudicious outages of electricity and gas supply and called for an immediate restoration as textile industry is the only hope for the revival of country's economy which is currently jolted by prolonged energy outages. Energy supply disruption causing loss of one billion rupee per day rendering 70 percent daily wagers jobless, said PTEA Chairman Asghar Ali here on Saturday. Expressing serious concern over unprecedented gas

China, the world's biggest cotton consumer and importer, is studying a proposal to issue extra import quotas for textile mills which have been pushing the government to boost the amount of cheaper overseas cotton they can buy, industry sources said. If approved, the quotas will require mills to buy three tonnes of cotton from state reserves for every tonne they import, said the sources who declined to be named as they were not authorised to talk to the media. It is not clear if these imports q

Hyderabad-based Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills has decided to start its new unit near the city instead of Andhra Pradesh due to severe power shortage. Most industries in Andhra do not get power between 6 pm and 10 pm. TOI has learnt that the investment will be around Rs 140 crore. The company already has a unit near Ramtek and the land for the new one is being acquired near it. The company plans to commission the new unit by the end of 2014-15. The availability of round-the-clock power in the stat

With the advent of New Year, fashion moguls from all around the world start predicting the trends that are going to rule the fashion scenes everywhere. From the variety of prints to the fits of jeans, fashion gurus always have some invaluable style tips for their ardent fans. For some experts floral prints, polka dots or Oriental motifs are something that will surely dominate the global fashion trend in 2013. Be it summer dresses, breezy tops or blouses, these prints can perk up any outfi

An iconic wedding gown, made by London-based bridal wear designer of Nepali origin Sanyukta Shrestha, has created history by finding a place at the sophisticated Fashion Museum – Bath in Somerset, England. Made of 30-year-old newspapers, the organic haute couture wedding gown titled ‘Pippa’ has made it to the selective set of exhibited collections displayed at the prestigious museum. Shrestha, who excels in handmade luxury wedding collections made mainly of sustainable eco-friendly fabrics

Oil production in Russia, which is the world’s second largest producer, has gone up by 1.3 per cent in 2012 to reach 518.017 million tonnes, according to official data. In 2012, the amount of crude oil supplied for refining increased by 3.5 per cent to 266.159 million tonnes. Oil refining increased 3.6 per cent to 265.651 million tonnes. Saudi Arabia is currently the largest producer of oil in the world. Meanwhile, Russian oil exports went down by 1 per cent in 2012 and stood at 239.644 mi

Pure London’s Young Fashion section will this season house a selection of over 200 brands from feminine party pieces to edgy fashion-forward streetwear. The very best home grown and international branded fashion labels will showcase their A/W13 collections and short orders for S/S13. Returning with their latest collection, Glamorous will be adding bold touches to some key trends with a feast of sequins, colour-block denim, sheer panelling, casual luxe and tie-dye. Incorporating pastel tones o

Despite predictions that the domestic economy would continue to face difficulties, garment companies remain optimistic about growth this year. The HCM City-based Century Synthetic Fibre Joint Stock Co. (CSF), one of the country's large garment enterprises, recently approved its business plan for 2013, targeting a significant boost in revenue. “We would strive to make VND1.6 trillion (US$78 million) in revenue this year compared to last year's figure of VND995 billion,” CSF Chairman Dang Trieu

London Collections: Men begin Monday 7th January 2013, celebrating the creative and commercial importance of British menswear, from the heritage brands through to the world’s leading emerging talent. With over 60 of London’s brightest and biggest menswear names on schedule; 30 designers in a curated exhibition at The Hospital Club and a jam-packed events programme, London Collections: Men establishes London’s reputation as a key menswear capital and kick starts the international men’s fashio

Kaleidoscope is proud to stock Kaliko clothing - a unique and original fashion brand that is defined by elegant fabrics, stylish prints and statement cuts making it the perfect brand to consider when looking for occasion wear for winter. In Kaleidoscope's latest collection of Kaliko clothing, there's a strong focus on deep, rich wintery tones such as berry reds, mauve satin shades of purple and striking reds - the perfect palette for this season. There's a key emphasis on elegant, sophisti