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Fall/Winter 2025's outerwear forecast delivers a comprehensive playbook for buyers - one that urges to blend the tried-and-tested with the daring and directional. From bomber jackets to scarf-laden coats, the season encourages brands and designers to invest in styles that are practical yet emotionally resonant with the current consumer psyche.

In the realm of fashion, olo cues tech-forward minimalism that can be perfect for sculptural silhouettes, accessories and statement details.

Investors frequently encounter challenges such as infrastructural inadequacies and skilled labour shortages. Groyyo Consulting advises adopting an integrated approach—engaging with policy makers and utilising local networks—to navigate challenges proactively and sustainably.

Hyderabad is growing fast in every way, be it in terms of better governance, strong economy, booming real estate and great infrastructure. Therefore, several leading fashion brands like Snitch, The Indian Garage Co, Technosport are opening their stores in the city.

Today, trims and accessories are undergoing a quiet yet powerful makeover driven by increasingly eco-conscious consumers, tightening global regulations and strong market demand. We spoke to leaders in trims and accessories to explore how sustainability is becoming the industry standard.

In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Rishi Kapoor, National Sales Head – India, Avery Dennison discusses about the growing importance of traceability in fashion and how they are bringing the physical and digital worlds together with innovative solutions for the apparel industry.

The India-UK FTA gives India’s apparel exports a 9.6 per cent duty edge over China, which is currently the UK’s largest supplier of RMG, with a 25.6 per cent market share. Right now, India exports around US $ 1.2 billion worth of garments to the UK, out of its total RMG exports of US $ 16 billion.

Packaging is now getting the much-needed upgrade. From compostable cornstarch pouches to paper made from elephant poo, the industry is proving that sustainability doesn’t end at the stitch. It carries through to the tag, the tape and the bag it all comes in.

In order to truly understand what goes into building a fashion brand in India, Team Apparel Resources reached out to industry leaders to understand more about the fires they’re fighting and the unspoken truths behind running brands. Their stories offer a raw, unfiltered look at the ups and downs of running a fashion business in India.