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7 years ago

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8 years ago

Engaging workers to reduce absenteeism has become one of the biggest challenges…any interesting solutions/initiatives?

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8 years ago

A lot of online stores have ventured into the brick and mortar format while a lot of brands have shut down their physical stores and shifted to the e-commerce model. How would you interpret this seemingly contradictory approach?

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8 years ago

Embroidery was once a niche strength for India…but now other countries are also geared up to provide garments with the value add. How can India up its game to retain its niche?

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8 years ago

Has the difficult market scenario changed the attitude of buying houses or do they still behave like Big Boss?

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8 years ago

Mexico has certain advantages over Bangladesh in its exports of denimwear, one of them being its close proximity to the US. Will the rise of Mexico hurt BD in its denim exports in the US market?

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8 years ago

How can the Indian fashion garment industry eliminate/minimize the use of plastic in the manufacturing process?

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8 years ago

What is a better performer – Limited edition collections or seasonal collections and why?

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8 years ago

Technology suppliers are moving ahead with new offerings such as Virtual prototyping. Do you think that this is the future of the industry and can it eliminate the need for physical samples?

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9 years ago

Millennial and Gen-Z centric brands/labels are focusing on street wear/ street inspired clothing to target the upcoming consumer. What else in your opinion, is going to channel in the next generation in terms of fashion? What are they looking for?

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9 years ago

China has been the focus of the luxury sector for most of 2017, with many big players setting up flagships there and choosing the setting to stage their shows. Is this a move to target the spending power there? If so, why the sudden interest in this market?

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9 years ago

The hype and exclusivity surrounding limited edition pieces/collections has given rise to the Resale industry where products once purchased and/or worn are resold or auctioned to enjoy maximized margins. How do you think this impacts a brand and its business? Publicity and marketing-wise it is great, but what about the profit aspect of it?

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9 years ago

An increased number of designers today focus on being social-media viable – in terms of their brand identity, their visual impact (be it the décor/theme setting at runway presentations or catalogue photoshoots). Why do you think this is important in today’s age and what do you think is the future in this regard?

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9 years ago

Since years, PETA and other not-for-profit organizations have been furthering the cause of fashion adopting the anti-fur approach. Many big players including Gucci and Michael Kors have implemented the same into their collections replacing actually fur with faux fur. Recently though. In a study (carried out by BoF), it has been reported that cheaply available animal fur and opaque supply chains have contributed to the rise of real fur being advertised and sold as faux fur. Why do you think this is happening?

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9 years ago

Collaborations (collaborative collections) are the latest way to go for brands – with artists, influencers and organizations. How well do you think can the same be incorporated in the domestic market? What kind of receptivity would similar designer/artist collaborations enjoy?

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9 years ago

A conscious effort is being undertaken by brands to integrate sustainability into their manufacturing and production processes and yet we come across trends such as PVC and plastic. Agreed that it requires lesser wastage in being processed but the long-term hazards it possess outnumber the pros. What are your thoughts on this?

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9 years ago

Try now Pay Later gives the consumer a greater window to decide on making a purchase… if the consumer has more options to choose from, there is greater change for multiple purchases to happen within shorter periods of time. Do you think this would prove beneficial for brands and manufacturers in the long run or is it a risky bet?

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9 years ago

The advent of modest fashion has given rise to higher necklines, longer hemlines and covered sleeves. Do you think this would enjoy a market greater than only the Muslim community? How do you think this will change the dynamics of the industry going forward?

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9 years ago

Over a dozen of luxury brands like Gucci, Balenciaga, Ferragamo etc. have started showing men’s and women’s collection together. This helps in reducing the cost of holding double shows and also lets the designer show a common creative vision. Retailers have also joined in with Zara, H&M Unisex and Selfridges Agender. Several new unisex brands like 69, Wildfang have also come up. Genderless fashion has even gotten the nod from celebrities and influencers alike. Are we finally ready to scrape off gender-specific fashion collections for good?

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9 years ago

Very simple techniques like topstitching and patchwork was a big trend on the runways. But some designers experimented with performance fabrics and utilitarian workwear inspired styles. Is the new direction of fashion veering towards practicality instead of the earlier loved extravagance?

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9 years ago

Fashion’s newfound love for politics: Dior sold feminist brand t-shirts at 800$ each and faced both appreciation and fire for the same. Can fashion’s participation in world problems ever be more than just a way of profiting from hyper-trending political manifesto

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9 years ago

All the big brands are trying to tap into international audiences with homogenous styles and all-inclusive advertising, social media campaigns. Smaller, local brands now have the opportunity to cash in on the hence created gap for location specific demands from shoppers. While globalisation will continue, is the future brighter for (g)local fashion designers who will find it easier to fill this void, compared to their luxury competitors?

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9 years ago

Conventional shows/runway presentation desperately need an upgrade. Several designers are rethinking the way they present their, some are combining men’s and women’s collections. Some are choosing direct-to-consumer in-store event over fashion weeks. Balenciaga created a photography exhibit last season instead of a runway presentation and Vivienne Westwood announced a digital show recently. What will be the format to present your collections going forward?

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9 years ago

With almost everyone following the same stream of social media content and trend forecasts becoming such a go-to point of reference for everyone. How can product development teams or designers offer originality anymore?

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9 years ago

Fashion is an extremely hands-on world. Peer-to-peer assistance has always influenced shopping decisions. Can technology like Amazon’s Echo etc. actually replace the traditional role of stylists and fashion assistants?

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9 years ago

Mood boards and design inspirations are being replaced by algorithms and machine learning. In a data driven world, what will be the job of a designer in the future?

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9 years ago

Even as the sportswear market shows steady growth, many category brands (eg. Sports Authority, MCS formerly Marlboro Classics and Industry Sportswear Company) continue to fall into the bankruptcy bubble. How can sport brands evolve and innovate the way they reach the millennial consumer who is notoriously known for its lack of brand loyalty?

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9 years ago

Several new millennial-focused brands are coming up. Shades of Black, a gender neutral millennial-focused brand was recently launched by ex-Diesel Canada CEO. Even H&M is launching Nyden, a brand for millennials that seems to be offering the same clean cuts, minimal details and monochromatic clothes like its contemporaries. What happens when millennials are no longer interested in this? Isn’t that why brands like Abercrombie, American Eagle etc. are suffering right now?

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9 years ago

A recent story about unpaid labourers slipping requests for help in Zara’s clothing tags made huge waves on the internet. This consequently led to sales drop in their recent quarter. If someone like Zara can face problems from supply chain crisis stories, how long can brands get away without giving fair credit and appropriate wages to its makers? Can ‘slow fashion’ step in and become more than just a buzzword?

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9 years ago

Companies like Airbnb and Uber introduced the aggregation business model to the world and it prompted the launch of many similar start-ups. To name a few in just fashion, there is Rent the Runway (US), Girl Meets Dress (UK), GlamCorner (Aus) and Borrow for Your Bump for maternity wear. This had already done wonders for those in direct-to-consumer retail. Looking forward, there are predictions that soon retailers might turn to the crowd to fulfil deliveries and partner with regional services to deliver outside of normal coverage areas. Can this model be also extended to how we design and manufacture? As design software becomes more accessible and education goes online, is the future of production more along the lines of socially engaged communities of designers, engineers, manufacturers and users who will together brainstorm, test and build products?

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9 years ago

Department stores like Walmart in the US are launching low-price private fashion brands which are consistently performing well. Can the experience of buying fashion and accessories be the same as buying your daily groceries in the future? Does this show that even for the fashion consumer, value for price is more important than fancy store interiors?

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9 years ago

Which is the best fashion institute in Delhi?

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