Today, trims and accessories are undergoing a quiet yet powerful makeover driven by increasingly eco-conscious consumers, tightening global regulations and strong market demand.
For our Cover Story of AOI June issue, we spoke with leaders of this niche segment to explore how sustainability is no longer optional and is becoming an essential standard.
The industry is indeed going through a big shake-up to make its production process green. Gianluca Tanzi, CEO and Chairman of Chargeurs PCC, briefed about their NATIVARegen™ initiative that promotes balanced ecosystems, Arun Mishra –MD of AMANN Group talked about their innovative solutions like sensory threads, conductive threads and forensic threads which represent a new frontier in textile technology.
The story also delves into how accessories are redefining trends in prominent fashion weeks like Hermes’ Spring/Summer 2025 collection at Paris Fashion Week which showcased zippers that appeared to be more than closures.
Under our Retail Pulse India section, we have brought for you Hyderabad’s boom as India’s next hottest fashion hub with brands like Snitch, The Indian Garage Co, Rare Rabbit, Big Hello, Bonkers Corner, The Souled Store, Technosport, Allen Solly, Tasva, Jaypore, Azorte and NEWME opening their stores in the city. It is growing fast in every way, be it in terms of better governance, strong economy, booming real estate and great infrastructure.
Our other Retail Pulse India story gives you a rundown on what goes into building a fashion brand in India. We reached out to industry leaders to understand more about the fires they’re fighting and the unspoken truths behind running brands. Their stories offer a raw, unfiltered look at the ups and downs of running a fashion business, the real challenges and the creativity, hustle and determination which are driving the industry forward.
That’s not all! Unravel how packaging is getting the much-needed makeover, right from compostable cornstarch pouches to paper made from elephant poo being used efficiently, only under our Sustainability segment. The industry is proving that sustainability doesn’t end at the stitch. It carries through to the tag, the tape and the bag it all comes in.
Also don’t miss our exclusive interview with Rishi Kapoor, National Sales Head-India, Avery Dennison, where he discusses about how they are merging the physical and digital worlds together by bringing in transformative solutions for the apparel industry.
Stay tuned for our other regular sections like Fashion Business, Trends in Focus, AO Colour Report, Manufacturing, AO Brand To Watch and so on.
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