Global Textile News Summaries

INDIA: TUFS may be extended in 12th Five Year Plan
The Ministry of Textile has proposed extension of the Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) Scheme in the 12th Five Year Plan with an allocation of Rs 158.86 billion, as informed by the Minister of State for Textiles Panabaaka Lakshmi in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

USA: Bill Levkoff launches integrated website for the bride & bridesmaid
Renowned specialist in the bridesmaid world, Bill Levkoff, has set another milestone success with the launch of their latest website by Data Subsystems, Inc. The innovative approach of the site offers both bride and bridesmaid the options of choosing dress styles combined with online style and color change choices.

INDIA: Peter England Bags - accessories from Peter England
After meeting success in the apparel segment with over 8 million garments sold every year, the brand Peter England is now diversifying into the category of Accessories.

INDIA: Bhaskar Denim forays into Northern Textile Market
Bhaskar Denim with its strong presence in Indian and Overseas market has come up with a new concept of bringing in Distributors, Brands & Washers on one single platform with its event Denim Reloaded.

CANADA: Montreal Fashion Week changes venue
Montreal Fashion Week is on the move. After five years at Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal, the semi-annual shows will have a new home at l'Arsenal, the new contemporary art centre in Griffintown.

INDIA: Peter England may venture into new businesses
Peter England, the leading brand from Madura Fashion and Lifestyle and part of Aditya Birla Group, is evaluating options to foray into ethnic wear, body spray, foot wear and home furnishing businesses during the next three years, a top company official today said.

USA: New FLOR Store in Boston
Innovative Home Decor Brand Brings Inspiring Design to the Newbury Street Corridor. FLOR, Inc., creator of beautiful, responsible modular floorcovering, announced the opening of its newest retail location in Boston.

INDIA: Fashion Retail Management with Shopper's Stop
Going beyond classroom learning, International School of Business and Media has tied up with retail giant, Shopper's Stop, to launch a course in Fashion Retail Management.Based on earn while you learn model, the course in Fashion Retail management imparts on the job training, thus making students industry ready.

USA: Reasons to Use Bamboo Clothes, Bedding and Bath Products
Bamboo clothes, bedding and bath products are super soft & absorb moisture quickly. It is a soft substitute for silk. Bamboo's porous fibres make a cloth that breathes. Bamboo clothing can dry in half the time of cotton, and can be worn year round, providing additional warmth in winter and cooling in summer.

USA: Brazil, Earth Day to feature on Macy’s Facebook Page
In an effort to pay it back to the Amazon, Macy’s announced today a charity partnership with The Nature Conservancy that kicks off on Earth Day, April 22, and runs through July 15.

INDIA: Affordable Prêt Line from Abu-Sandeep
Abu-Sandeep have come up with a limited edition prêt line, which goes on sale for three days starting April 20. Of the 400 that they've created, about 200 will go on sale in Mumbai. The rest of the collection will be made available to buyers in the Indian capital.

USA: Gladys Magazine - Wedding and Couture issue
IT&LY HAIRFASHION is proud to announce the company's award winning hairstyling team's contribution in creating the images for the spring issue of Gladys Magazine. The issue concentrated on the theme of "It only takes a moment" to uncover those special moments in your life with a Wedding and Couture issue.

USA: First Kal Rieman pop-up shop in May
Kal Rieman will open their first pop-up shop at RSPOP at the Roger Smith Hotel on May 2nd. Come check out Kal Rieman's Spring 2012 women's wear collection at this month long pop up shop.

USA: Fresh Plus-Size Spring Styles From Lands' End
Just in time for spring, Lands' End offers five "must-have" warm-weather pieces from its women's plus collection. Their plus-size collection offers a beautiful assortment of classic linen pieces, easy-to-wear dresses and tops and bottoms that flatter.

INDIA: The BLUE collection from Cabana by Titan
Cabana is an in-house brand of fashionable sunglasses from Titan which was launched in 2011. The brand is targeted at the young audiences who not only look for trendy sunglasses but also look for superior finish, quality of the product and finer details which add to the style quotient.

INDIA: Rohit Bal - a grand finale presentation par excellence
The Grand Finale presented by fashion designer Rohit Bal, designer par excellence and the ultimate Master of Craft and Creative Design, was a mind blowing collection inspired by Lakmé Absolute Fast & Fabulous woman to end the Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012.

INDIA: Blender's Pride presented the sensational Rocky Star collection
Fashion designer Rocky S is known to pioneer many looks and on the final day of Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012, Blender's Pride presented the "Rocky Star" collection which was the designer's new Celebrity line.

INDIA: Nitya Bajaj - detailing, finish and elegance come together
Fashion designer Nitya Bajaj showcased 'Fantasia' at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012, a collection which sprung from fairytales and fantasies, the likes of which included fairies, nymphs, pixies and princesses.

INDIA: Garo by Priyangsu Maji - aimed for the modern Indian woman
The collection for Garo, by fashion designer Priyangshu Maji pulsated sensuality mixed with a sense of strong Indian traditional culture in his recent collection at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2012.

INDIA: Jatin Varma - 'Glisten – Shine By Reflection' a dazzling offering
Last season fashion designer Jatin Varma showed a collection inspired by the Paparazzi that had large doses of glamour. This time, it was a dazzling show that offered a beautiful feminine collection at Lakmé Fashion Week for the Summer/Resort 2012 season.

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