What: Canada based made to measure apparel retailer, Indochino, forays into sleepwear category by launching an innovative range of custom pajamas. Pic: PR Newswire USP: The assortment is curated from Indochino's jacket linings with patterns ranging from navy polka dots or a red jacquard micro paisley (à la 1970s Hugh Hefner) to navy swirl and floral burgundy. Customisations include notch and rounded lapels, pockets, buttons, cuffs and piping. Limited edition pajama shorts for Spring are also

In a bid to help fashion brands stay on-trend in China's fast-evolving consumer landscape, Tmall, Alibaba Group-owned B2C shopping platform, will publish a series of data-driven forecast reports. It is also planning to bring to market 500,000 items every year — all designs created based on its trend forecasts, Tmall said at the ongoing Shanghai Fashion Week. The news comes as brands increasingly feel pressure to stay nimble in the face of the rapidly changing tastes of Chinese consumers. Tmal

Outdoor apparel brand Kathmandu has launched world’s first all-weather, all-terrain wedding dress. Designed with protection, adaptability and elegance in mind, the Wedding Dress can convert into a travel-size backpack. The dress is an outcome of collaboration between Kathmandu, New Zealand fashion designer Tanya Carlson and Gore-Tex fabric. Carlson is known for her romantic, timeless silhouettes. Now, she’s breaking new ground in outdoor couture; draping seven metres of Gore-Tex fabric in one

Charlotte Russe Holdings Corporation has sold the Charlotte Russe brand and related intellectual property to YM Inc (Sales), one of North America's largest fashion houses dedicated to delivering leading-edge fashion apparel at affordable prices. As a fashion brand for young women, Charlotte Russe offers affordable on-trend apparel, shoes and accessories. Pic: YM Inc “We are very excited Charlotte Russe will be joining the portfolio of brands at YM. This acquisition marries a beloved brand wi

Sustainable athletic clothing line The Running Republic has launched its campaign for extraordinary running apparel on Kickstarter with a funding goal of $13,998. The Running Republic’s soft and lightweight clothing is made of recycled polyester and polyamide fibres from post-consumer plastic bottles and fishnets, totally safe for the environment. Pic: Running Republic Eighty four per cent of the material The Running Republic uses is recycled, and almost 100 percent of the rest is elastane.

During fiscal 2018, revenue from PVH Corp increased 8 per cent to $9.7 billion as compared to the prior year. However, the company's fourth quarter revenue of $2.48 billion during fiscal 2018 decreased 1 per cent compared to the prior year period, including a $125 million negative impact as a result of 2017 including an additional (53rd) week. Pic: Calvin Klein/ PVH Corp During 2018, there was 12 per cent increase in the Tommy Hilfiger business compared to the prior year, driven principally

Catherine Fulconis has been appointed to the executive committee of Hermes International as executive vice president in charge of the leather goods-saddlery (which also includes the Hermes Horizons and Equestrian metiers) and petit h metiers. Hermes is a French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer that specialises in leather, lifestyle accessories, etc. Pic: Hermes An HEC graduate, Fulconis joined the house of Hermes in 2006 as managing director of Hermes Parfums. In 2010, she was named CE

Isko has launched the Ksenia Schnaider x Isko new capsule collection at an exclusive event held at Milan on March 28, 2019. The project opens up a new mindful chapter in the partnership between the leading ingredient denim brand and the Ukrainian designer. Isko is a textile manufacturer and distributor and the world’s largest producer of denim. Pic: ISKO The collection is based on a new eco-interpretation of the last three years’ best sellers that, from the very first appearance on the runa

Better communication between all actors in the design development process, achieving faster design time without compromising on quality, and data asset management and insights are the three most significant transformations that 3D garment simulation has brought to the apparel industry, according to Simon Kim, chief executive officer of CLO Virtual Fashion. Pic: CLO The US-headquartered company offers 3D garment visualisation technologies for the fashion and apparel industries. The sheer

Despite current challenges within UK retail market, London took the global top spot for luxury store openings in 2018, says a research by international real estate advisor Savills. After ranking 4th in 2017, London became the most active city for luxury retailers last year, rising ahead of Paris, Tokyo and Singapore which had all ranked ahead of London in 2017. Pic: SavillsLondon accounted for 9.6 per cent of all luxury store openings worldwide, more than any other city globally, highlighting