Courtesy: PAS GroupThe online revenue of PAS Group, one of Australia’s largest apparel businesses, has climbed 17.2 per cent in Q1 of 2018 compounding the 41 per cent growth achieved during Q1 of 2017. Online sales now represent 15.2 per cent of total retail sales. Total sales were $256.4 million which is within the range provided to the market in the business update. Meanwhile, retail sales reduced by 1.3 per cent to $139.1 million due to poor performance by the Department Store Concession.

Courtesy: India Kids Fashion Week The grand finale of the sixth edition of India Kids Fashion Week (IKFW) will be held in Mumbai on Monday. The first of its kind event- IKFW is one of the biggest platforms for brands and designers to showcase their kidswear collection, with juniors from 4-14 years walking the ramp in breath-taking creations and celebrating fashion in its best form. India Kids Fashion Week (IKFW), a joint initiative of Craftworld and Event Capital, is a signature affair to po

Courtesy: GarmonGarmon Chemicals presented OVD dyes collection at the Kingpins Show, which was held on October 24 and 25, 2018, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The new range of direct dyes delivers shades of style and brings garment dyeing processes to the next level. Showcased for the first time at the expo, the range includes 22 direct dyes with extraordinary colour effects. The new proposal makes the most of Garmon unique know-how on garment finishing, to broaden the perspective while offering

Courtesy: Metalbottoni Metalbottoni is displaying its new range of green, committed accessories for denim at the ongoing Kingpins Amsterdam show. The leading jeans supply chain show is being held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on October 24 and 25, 2018. Metalbottoni, a global leader in accessories production for fashion, sportswear, and leatherwear, headquartered in Italy. For the Kingpins Show, there are many novelties in store from the company, extending its range in terms of sustainability.

Courtesy: OnPoint Manufacturing OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., an innovative leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing, has entered in a partnership with Vesta Studio to produce their high-end women's wear. This partnership is the perfect illustration of what the future holds for personalised apparel manufacturing and exemplifies the importance of sustainability in the fashion industry. Vesta Studio works closely with OnPoint Manufacturing to provide high-quality, sustainable women's wear. It is

Courtesy: Calzedonia Italian fashion brand Calzedonia recently opened a factory in Mekelle in northern Ethiopia in what is reportedly being cited as first business venture in Africa. The factory’s location is close to neighbouring Eritrea’s Massawa port and is expected to contribute to regional economic growth, according to the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC). The Mekelle Industrial Park was set up in 2017 at a cost of $100 million. The factory employs around 1,000 people and is cu

Courtesy: Businesswire For the second year in succession, American Eagle has joined a digital marketing campaign developed by Invista to promote jeans made with Lycra dualFX technology. This innovation combines two different Lycra brand fibres to create one resilient yarn that enables jeans to keep their shape all day, every day, while delivering exceptional comfort and fit. The “Lycra Insiders” campaign, which has the tagline “It’s what’s inside that matters most,” is inspired by and targe

Courtesy: FilaBrand: Fila Company: Fila Inc Location: Phoenix Marketcity, Pune Area: 1,068 sq ft Product profile: The store displays brand’s heritage autumn/winter 2018 collection that fuses the past and present. The store houses Fila's resurgence of 90s collection with two iconic classics – Disruptor and Mindblower along with the second edition of the Disruptor Premium Repeat. Fila's new colour palette exploring hues such as dry grass, Tibetan red, Atlantic deep and hint of neon and the seta

Universal Sportsbiz Pvt. Ltd has raised $13.5 million (₹100 crore) in a Series E funding round led by existing investor Accel Partners. Alteria Capital, which invested $4.6 million in debt in the Bengaluru-based company in March, also pumped in an additional $1 million as equity investment in the new round, the fashion start-up said in a statement. The new round of investment values Universal Sportsbiz at $160 million (₹1,200 crore), up from $100 million last year, a news agency

Courtesy: Pitaya Brands Brand: Induspolo Company: Pitaya Brands Sourcing & Retail Pvt. Ltd Location: Akshaya Nagar, Bangalore Product profile: The store offers apparel, accessories, and footwear for men and women. Store design | Interiors & VM | Fixtures: Spread across two floors, the store features digital screens showcasing latest fashion trends and selection of new designer outfit. The store has exclusive menswear space dedicated to formalwear garments. About the company: Pitaya