August, 1-15, 2018

Apparel manufacturing companies across Kolkata are expanding in multiple ways, and most of them are targeting the sourcing fairs across the globe, thus increasing their participation in the same. The Government is equally geared up to support this ‘emerging apparel hub’ and those near the city, with local associations spreading awareness on marketing strategy and initiatives. Team AO explores the booming apparel segment of this promising city and the factors propelling it towards expansion…

The issue also sees back-to-back reviews of two fairs. Whereas the F&A, Delhi witnessed a good visitation from garment exporters and retailers, with high responsiveness to new products for the sportswear-inspired athleisure trend, the 61st IIGF held at the India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida, which focused on S/S 2019 collections, failed to impress most exhibitors, with only 569 buyers and 468 buying agents visiting the show finally, exposing the AEPC totally.