The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) last month approved the Mega Leather Footwear and Accessories Cluster (MLFAC) project at Bantala in Kolkata at a cost of ₹178.84 crore, out of which DPIIT’s share will be ₹89.42 crore. About 100 units are reportedly interested in setting up units there and about ₹2,000-2,500 crore will be invested.Pic: ShutterstockDPIIT under secretary (leather section) Dayanidhi Joshi’s letter on the approval was received by the secretary of We

As Brioni works on making a comeback, they have decided to go back to a place where they'd long been quite popular, Pitti Uomo. The Itatlian men's tradeshow, which attracts buyers and editors from all around the globe, will be taking place from January 7 to 10.Brioni is set to show a presentation on the opening day at a yet to be announced location. Recently, Briono staged a presentation during MIlan Men's Fashion Week. Since Brioni was acquired by Kering in 2012 they have worked on

In the third quarter of 2019, the currency-neutral revenues of Adidas grew 6 per cent. In euro terms the revenues grew 9 per cent to €6.410 billion (2018: €5.873 billion). In the first nine months of 2019, revenues increased 5 per cent on a currency-neutral basis, while in euro terms, revenues grew 7 per cent to €17.802 billion (2018: €16.682 billion).Pic: AdidasThe company’s gross margin increased 0.3 per cent to 52.1 per cent (2018: 51.8 per cent).This improvement reflects high-single-digit gr

One of Asia’s leading online fashion destination, Singapore basedhas started kidswear category on its website and app keeping in mind that the current trend of kidswear is of no less important than adult fashion trends.Courtesy: ZALORAWith a wide variety of kids fashion items for both boys and girls to enjoy and a huge variety of colors to choose from to reflect the season’s most coveted kids. Offering an extensive collection of over 500 top international and local brands and designers, its cust

While we are still talking about fast fashion and its utility and sustainability in fashion along with a conception that all of it are privy to the adult consumers, kidswear segment has grown by leaps and bounds to form an equitable share of the overall apparel market size in the country. Even as the menswear category continues to dominate the fashion industry, kidswear, which was almost non-existent till a few years ago, is slated for phenomenal growth.According to Technopak, kidswear is expect

Smalls, with its line of 100 per cent sustainable, fully traceable Merino wool essentials, is unveiling new additions to its range for Xmas ’19. Following launch of its first men’s and women’s collection to rave reviews, the additions comprise a new Ultimate Travel Kit, its first sock line in collaboration with Oeuf NYC and an Alpine White standout shade.Pic: SmallsKeeping one warm when it’s cool, cool when it’s hot, Smalls Merino Ultimate Travel Kit instantly upgrades long haul flights with its

British sock brand Pantherella has unveiled its first-ever luxury scarves collection, marking the first time in the company’s 82-year history that it has ventured outside of statement socks.The luxury scarves collection will “mirror” the fine craftsmanship and design of its luxury socks, Pantherella explained in a press statement and will be made in the same Leicester factory, where the brand has been making its socks since 1937.Pantherella’s inaugural collection of scarves consists of three dis

British fashion and accessories brand Monsoon has announced “significant sustainability improvements” on all of its spring/summer 2020 collections, stating that more than 50 percent of its clothing range will be sustainable.The admission coincides with the launch of its sustainability report, which reveals that 30 percent of all Monsoon cotton currently uses is organic, this will increase to over 70 percent for spring/summer 2020, while viscose use will also increase from 60 to 65 percent.In add

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a first look at the essential womenswear colour stories inspiring the Spring Summer 2020 season.The Trendstop team gives FashionUnited readers an exclusive look at three key colour directions straight from the Spring Summer 2020 runways, that will be informing the womenswear market through the upcoming season and beyond. Designers examine the power of colour to channel mood and meaning in SS20. Tones that communicated the feeling or enhanced the ethos behin

Brand:Kenneth Cole Company:Brandzstorm India Marketing Pvt LtdLocation: Infiniti Mall, Malad, MumbaiArea:1200 sq ftProduct profile:The store features apparel, footwear, handbags, accessories, perfumes, laptop bags, luggage for men and women.Pic: Kenneth ColeAbout theKenneth Cole Productions, Inc: Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc is an American fashion house that was founded in 1982 by Kenneth Cole. The company creates clothing, shoes, and accessories for urban lifestyles under the brand names Kenne