Fosun Industrial Holdings has acquired 50.87 per cent stake in Wolford from the previous majority shareholders, becoming its major shareholder. The Chinese financial investor systematically invests in the global fashion and consumer goods industry. The management of its growing portfolio in the fashion sector was recently handed over to Fosun Fashion Group. With the so-called closing of the transaction today, the process of selling the majority of shares in Wolford AG has now been successf

Uniqlo, the Japanese apparel retailer, will launch in India with the opening of its first store in Delhi during Fall 2019, marking the brand’s entry into the South Asia region. India will become the latest in a string of new markets for Uniqlo worldwide, following earlier announcements to launch in Sweden and the Netherlands in Fall 2018. Following the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Delhi this month, Uniqlo will soon begin recruiting local talent as it prepares to open its stor

The 43rd Kastoria International Fur Fair, a platform in South Europe that gathers and curates the Greek and international brands from the fur fashion industry, has witnessed 18 per cent surge in the number of visitors as against last year. More than 1,335 fashion buyers from over 40 countries flocked to this year’s event that concluded recently. The presence of customers from Russia and Ukraine was strong, showing a rise compared to last year while a considerable number of buyers were from Eu

Brand: Gucci Company: Kering SA Location: 63 Wooster Street, SoHo, New York Area: 10,000 sq ft Product profile: The store houses women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories, and décor. The store will be the first in the world to feature the new Gucci DIY assortment including lettering in a variety of fabric and colour combinations on unisex luggage and Ace sneaker. A digital interactive tool will be unveiled at the store allowing clients to view their customised product in real t

Pure London, London’s biggest festival of fashion, has collaborated with Thea Speechley. The product development, sourcing, and production guru will fast track the show’s sourcing and manufacturing section, Pure Origin. The fashion event, representing womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, and young fashion will be held from July 22 to 24, 2018. Thea is a graduate of Central Saint Martin’s and Nottingham Trent University and currently lives and works in Australia, Hong Kong and China

Seraphine, the London-based fashion maternity wear brand, will be launched in India in August this year. It has signed a master franchise agreement with Kay Kay Clothing LLP to enter the country. The brand’s first store in India will be opened in Delhi and it plans to have about 10 company-owned and sub-franchised stores in the next 3 years. The London based brand along with Kay Kay Clothing will open stores in major cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, apart from Delhi in the next 3 years, s

US Polo Assn. (USPA) Kids will display 'American Styles' at Junior’s Fashion Week (JFW). The showcase will be held on May 13 in Mumbai and May 20 at Pune. Inspired by Indigo hues, Hawaiian beaches and Old Glory, the Spring 2018 collection of USPA is an assortment of striper and overdyed polo tees, graphic round neck tees, and trendy washed denim. The Spring 2018 collection of USPA will proffer a perfect fit for the experimenting and unafraid young minds. For girl bosses, the collection has

Pune is all set to witness fashion gala with the Junior’s Fashion Week (JFW), India’s only destination for kids fashion, on May 20. With the modish and trendy collection showcase of brands like US Polo Assn. Kids, The Children's Place, Flying Machine Boyzone, Marks & Spencer, JFW is all set to create a stir across the kids fashion industry. US Polo Assn. Kids (USPA) will showcase an assortment of striper and overdyed polo tees, graphic round neck tees, trendy washed denim. Adding to the

Junior’s Fashion Week (JFW) is making its way to Mumbai, where various international brands like USPA Kids, The Children's Place, Flying Machine Boyzone, Marks and Spencer will showcase their clothing range for spring. JFW is set to bring high fashion to life in the kids wear segment in its next Runway showcase on May 13, 2018 at Goregaon. The Spring 2018 collection of US Polo Assn. (USPA) is an assortment of striper and overdyed polo tees, graphic round neck tees, and trendy washed denim,

Marks & Spencer (M&S) Kids will display its denim range at Junior’s Fashion Week (JFW) in Mumbai and Pune. M&S Kids will usher in Spring Summer 2018 with a refreshing burst of colour, and airy silhouettes. Denim has been crafted for both boys and girls in all its glory in the form of bottoms, dungarees, slip dresses, denim pinnys and topwears. Marks & Spencer is now set to bewitch the revered audiences at the Junior’s Fashion Week with its Botanical SS18 collection. The boys’