Features

On the occasion of Women’s Day, Deepa Kohli, CEO, Ravelheart India, advised aspiring women entrepreneurs to stay passionate, curious, and committed to continuous learning. Building a strong foundation through hands-on experience across sourcing and buying functions, she said, is essential.

The rise of garment manufacturing units in Jharkhand such as Orient Craft has created meaningful employment opportunities for more than 4,000 women, with a vision to expand this number to over 12,000 in the coming years.

Despite tariffs, trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, the yarn, fabric and fibre industry is moving ahead with confidence. The optimism is being driven by supportive policies, rising demand for value-added and sustainable products, and stronger operational readiness that is setting the stage for steady growth in 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.