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!
Features
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Designer & Labels
AR Collection To Watch: Inside La Perlaire – Roseroom’s Strategic Blend Of Craft, Heritage And Commercial Relevance
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.
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Manufacturing
Beyond Price: Winning Strategies in RMG Negotiations: Hasin Arman, Director, MB Knit Fashion Limited
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.
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Manufacturing
From Construction Sites To Oil Rigs: How Mallcom Is Raising The Bar In Workwear: Rana Das, Mallcom India
In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Rana Das, Associate Vice President – Branded Sales, Mallcom India talks about compliance and quality being at the heart of everything they do. All their products meet rigorous Indian standards like BIS and ISO and they also ensure alignment with global certifications such as EN, SEDEX and Australian norms.
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Manufacturing
“Combining Polyester and Spandex is Key to New Possibilities in Athleisure”: Venkatesh Gopalan, Indorama Corporation
In an exclusive interview with Apparel Resources, Venkatesh Gopalan, Group Director, Textile and Corporate Development, Indorama Corporation, discusses about one application segment they see really taking off and that is circular knitting, especially in places like Surat and Silvassa.
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For the resort season, pale pink emerges as the dominant shade with plenty of iterations being seen ranging from MSGM’s pink cotton lace bodice to Balmain’s pale pink cropped knit ribbed sweater.
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In a candid discussion with Apparel Resources, Sanjay Jain, Group CEO, PDS talks about his definition of success, his favourite travel experiences, his thoughts on work-life balance and AI and so on.
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Shahin Mannan has carved a niche for itself within the Indian fashion landscape with its bold yet original style of expression. The brand works across womenswear categories spanning co-ord sets, dresses, jackets that can easily transition from day to night.
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AKINNA as a brand is bold yet understated, global yet grounded, featuring sculpted silhouettes, emerald linings and high grade hardware that is built to last.






