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India’s start-up scene continues to mature and new sectors are starting to stand out, especially fashion and apparel. The country’s apparel market, valued at around US $ 120 billion, is expected to grow at 10% to 12% annually from 2024 to 2030, making it one of the fastest-growing large markets in the world.

In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Sweta Saraf, Director, D&G Buttons discusses about their new Kolkata facility, how it will reduce lead times, improve quality control, support smaller custom orders and expand product variety, giving brands the flexibility to respond faster to market trends and create more innovative collections.

For brands and retailers, S/S ’26 represents a delicate balancing act: investing in pieces that celebrate tactility and craft, while maintaining a modern, minimal sensibility that mirrors the evolving mindset of the global consumer.

Innovations demonstrated at CISMA 2025 showed how precision, consistency and reduced manual intervention are becoming non-negotiable in modern garment production. AI integration, intelligent oil and lubrication management and fully automated auxiliary systems are now standard features.

Pinterest’s new Fall Trend Report points towards a major style shift that is quickly sweeping the globe - searches for thrift-related ideas are soaring, fuelled majorly by Gen Z users who are now reimagining how they shop, style and decorate not only their wardrobes, but also their surroundings.

In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Daniel Harari, CEO, Lectra spoke in detail about the company’s journey as a leading SaaS solution provider, their focus on Valia Fashion – a unique cloud-based solution - and data security and how they are tackling the growing problem of greenwashing.

The second edition of AO 40 Under 40 brings for you leaders focused on technology and sustainability, two fronts that are crucial for India to take its next big leap in fashion. Read on to discover their inspiring stories and how they’re shaping the future of Indian fashion!

ROSEROOM by Isha Jajodia’s latest couture offering, La Perlaire presents couture in a manner that celebrates its pieces as both a keepsake and a celebration.

Hasin Arman, Director, MB Knit Fashion Limited, in a candid discussion with Apparel Resources, talks about the key strategies to win buyers’ goodwill and trust across the negotiation table, especially when buyers today look for compliance, reliability, on-time delivery and consistent quality.