The Gujarat state government in India will create industrial sheds for the apparel industry at 12 locations. A need for 6.5 million square feet has been estimated after getting response to expression of interest issued by the state government and the Garment Manufacturers Association of India (GMAI). The multi-storey sheds will follow the ‘plug and use’ model. The state feels this sector has the potential to generate jobs, especially in smaller cities and towns, according to a report in a

Strengthened with the acquisition by Kemin Industries, Garmon Chemicals, a leading chemical manufacturer, sets a new course for the company with a new Marketing Director and the Stretch Care green collection, launched at Kingpins Amsterdam last week. In January, the company was acquired by Kemin Industries, an ingredient manufacturer. With Kemin’s support, Garmon is moving forward focusing on three main pillars: sustainability, constant innovation and a stronger relationship with its custom

Invista’s Cordura brand, Tencel and Artistic Milliners debuted the latest innovation in their ongoing creative collaboration at Kingpins in Amsterdam, last week. The new SuperCharged Noir collection by Artistic Milliners is a bold, black performance denim portfolio inspired by 5S performance attributes, powered by Cordura brand and Tencel fibre technologies. “Our mission was to create a powerful, dense dark denim with excellent colour-fastness and long-lasting vibrancy without sacrificing the

The Paris-based luxury group reported another quarter of strong revenue growth, with comparable sales up 37 percent. PARIS, France — Kering’s white-hot Gucci brand kept up its relentless growth pace at the start of the year, with online sales more than doubling in the first quarter. The Paris-based luxury group’s comparable sales grew 37 percent in the period, according to a statement Tuesday after markets closed. Analysts had expected a 23 percent increase. Designer Alessandro Mich

The Hennes and Mauritz AB (H&M) has predicted higher earnings this fiscal year. The company said in view of the ongoing shift in the industry and the H&M group’s ongoing transition work, 2018 is expected to remain challenging but there are good opportunities for a somewhat better result for the full year compared with the previous year.H&M’s sales in comparable stores are expected to remain negative with a gradual improvement during the year. A tough start with high opening stock lev

G-Star Raw is launching the most sustainable denim ever. G-Star uses 100 per cent organic cotton, which doesn’t use pesticides that are unnatural, synthetic or chemical. Its organic crops are grown from non-genetically modified seeds and the majority of global production is rain-fed. G-Star Raw has developed a new indigo technology that uses 70 per cent less chemicals, no salts, and produces no-salt byproduct. Pre-reduced indigo is combined with a liquid based organic agent that replaces the

Macy’s plans to launch a women’s clothing targeted at Muslim shoppers. The line will feature hand-dyed hijabs, cardigans, dresses and tops. The company has teamed up with Muslim designer, Lisa Vogl, a graduate from The Workshop at Macy’s minority- and women-owned business development program, to showcase her brand Verona Collection. Shawn Outler, Macy’s executive vice president, says, “Through The Workshop at Macy’s, we want to nurture and support minority- and women-owned businesses to bui

A pedestrian walks past the window display of a Louis Vuitton store, operated by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE.Ore Huiying | Bloomberg | Getty Images A pedestrian walks past the window display of a Louis Vuitton store, operated by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE. Shares in LVMH hit record highs on Tuesday and the rally extended to its luxury goods rivals, after the owner of fashion labels like Christian Dior signaled strong momentum for the sector with better-than-expected firs

Ever seen the Spice Girls with giant red noses? You have now. Former Posh Spice Victoria Beckham has designed a limited edition t-shirt featuring the five iconic singers—sporting red clown noses—in support of global charity’s annual campaign to end child poverty. Retailing at USD 35, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these t-shirts—available on—goes towards bettering the lives of children in the United States, Puerto Rico, and poverty-stricken communities in Latin America, Africa and

The British retailer plans to look overseas for further growth after bucking a gloomy UK retail sector by boosting annual profit by a quarter. LONDON, United Kingdom — Britain's JD Sports Fashion Plc on Tuesday reported an over 25 percent jump in full-year headline pretax profit as demand for athletic and leisurewear clothing remained firm in an otherwise gloomy British clothing sector. Shares of the company surged as much as 7.9 percent and were the top gainers on the FTSE 250 index. JD Sp