Stay-at-home apparels are being talked about a lot these days as every consumer seems to be interested in them these days – not surprising at all considering the current scenario!Image Courtesy: thelogicalindian.comUniqlo, the fast fashion label from Japan, has also understood it very well, with its overall sales rising by 4.7 per cent in July, all thanks to huge demand for stay-at-home clothing.Notably, the same-store sales for the brand too jumped by 4.4 per cent Y-o-Y in July and this also in

Buying for SS21 is in full swing but things are different from usual this season. From delayed and scaled-down collections to the digital ordering process - what informs the planning and budget of fashion buyers from Zurich to Paris?Buyers adjust their planning"This season is very special and we see several strategies adopted by brands: a smaller drop or sometimes a capsule that is presented later," said Maud Barrionuevo, head buyer at 24S, the luxury online platform owned by the LVMH

For the second year in running, JD Sports has faced revolt by shareholders over executive pay!Image Courtesy: telegraph.co.ukThe British sports fashion retailer JD Sports has, as per media reports, faced another backlash from its shareholders at the recently concluded AGM, and this revolt and discontentment was over salaries and bonuses of its executives.While one-third of shareholders voted against the remuneration report, a little over 30 per cent voted against performance-related bonuses.Comm

As we march into the eighth month of the year, bankruptcies and debts continue to be the talking point. And here’s one more!Image Courtesy: nytimes.comThe American retailer Lord & Taylor, known majorly for its upscale fashions, filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors on 2 August.The decision didn’t come as a surprise after all its efforts for a turnaround, amidst pandemic crisis, failed miserably. The retailer will be soon submitting a reorganisation plan with the court.The almost 2-c

Japanese lifewear maker Uniqlo has announced the closure of 9 of its stores in Korea due to the ongoing trade tussle between South Korea and Japan.The falling demand amidst the pandemic and the rise of online shopping has pushed the cause for the closure of these outlets.Image Courtesy: reuters.comHowever, the company has categorically stated that these outlets will be the last to be closed in the country and with no more shutdowns planned Uniqlo will introduce a new store in September.These 9 s

Napapijri, an Italian premium casual-wear brand, is gaining recognition for its circular series, a first ever collection of 100 per cent recyclable jackets. The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute granted Napapijri its Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold recognition, the most advanced standard for use of safe, circular and responsible materials.Pic: Napapijri“Napapijri sits within VF’s family of brands as an incubator of new ideas, processes and approaches to fashion-making,” Anna Maria R

Mayeesha Rabbani, Founder, The Junk Studio,is an established creative designer excelling in the field of graphic design in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She creates logos, packaging designs, illustrations, social media with a design language that focuses on creating an amalgamation between fashion and art.Junk Studio also offers a stationery line of notebooks, planners and other paper goods.With an experience that ranges from handling projects in beverages, food, and fashion, to real estate, telecom, const

Püre, a manufacturer of disinfectant products, unveils PüreCouture – a solution for disinfecting the garments making them free for trial and reuse.Image Courtesy: purepathproducts.comThe product assures to kill almost 99.9 per cent of pathogens within a minute and has application in both retail and in-home.The device allows disinfecting of different products and has many cycle options like quick sanitising that takes as less as 2 minutes to perform the process.It has a capacity to hold up to 20

Pure, a manufacturer of disinfectant products, has launched a new product for sanitising garments. As retailer dressing rooms are at high risk for cross-contamination, PureCouture brings consumer confidence back to the fashion retail shopping experience. The product sanitises and freshens garments within minutes, destroying 99.9 per cent of pathogens.Pic: Pure path productsThe 3.5 square feet device also offers a range of cycle options including quick sanitise to complete a cycle for small items

Pic: NikeNike recently climbed two places to become the hottest brand in the world in The Lyst Index. It’s the first time since the index began that a luxury fashion brand has not taken the top spot. Nike was propelled by a 106 per cent increase in demand for loungewear and activewear, as consumers sought comfortable clothes for home, exercise and outdoor activities.A series of powerful earned and owned brand moments boosted the brand throughout the quarter, Lyst said on its website. These inclu