In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, the Coats leadership team — David Paja, Group CEO; Adrian Elliott, Apparel CEO & Group CCO; and Pasquale Abruzzese, Footwear CEO & Group COO — discussed how the company is meeting the evolving needs of its customers.
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Luxury, ready-to-wear label 431-88 by Shweta Kapur has forayed into the bridalwear segment with the launch of its first ever bridal line. The line features tailored jackets with peplum waists, structured sari drapes that fall into fluid fabric and a six-kilo fully embroidered maxi coat (the only heavy piece), worn over a slinky draped gown.
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Global colour standard system Pantone has unveiled Cloud Dancer as Colour of the Year 2026 - a billowy, paredback white that reflects a collective push towards clarity, rest and reset.
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For the approaching Spring/Summer 2026 season, zebra and dalmatian prints have emerged as the strongest contenders within the animal print revival on the runways.
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2025 was a year defined by contrast, where lace and transparency awoke sensuality, animal prints underscored fashion’s continued love for maximalism and furry textures, bag charms, Labubus and technical outerwear signalled a broader transformation.
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Philocaly, a premium Indian bespoke menswear label founded by Shrey Vij blends structural forms, refined tailoring and modern minimalism to create timeless pieces for the discerning Indian man.
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Homegrown brand Jaypore brings together the finest designs from skilled craftsmen and creators across India, presenting them through a modern lens that highlights both authenticity and accessibility.
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SAGS Apparels MD Ganesh Anantharaman, in an exclusive conversation with Apparel Online, talks about how incremental changes, long-term planning, and operational discipline can play as important a role as scale or capital when it comes to sustainability.
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Fashion brand founders today want investors who truly understand how to build brands. The most valuable investors provide practical mentorship. This includes real estate intelligence, introductions to large-format retailers and international marketplaces, upgrading tech stacks, access to reliable suppliers and guidance on fundraising governance and board structures.
