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MON 26 OCT6 stories
Culture & people
Representational image
India

Kriti Sanon swaps dupatta for sheer cape

Kriti Sanon chose a silver Abhinav Mishra lehenga with mirror work, pairing it with a sheer cape in place of the usual dupatta, a fresh idea for festive and wedding dressing.

Watches, bags & jewellery
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India

Ananya Panday sports ₹1.32 crore Piaget watch

Ananya Panday's Piaget timepiece, valued at ₹1.32 crore, pairs a black opal dial with diamonds and blue sapphires set in an 18K white gold case.

Apparel
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India

Corset blouses give Indian outfits a modern twist

A styling guide suggests teaming corset blouses with sarees, pant sarees and relaxed anti-fit kurta sets, offering simple ways to update traditional wear.

Culture & people
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India

Yami Gautam glows in yellow Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla saree

Yami Gautam picked an embroidered saree in a sunshine yellow shade from designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, a cheerful option for daytime celebrations.

Retail
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India

Italy’s OVS targets 11 Indian stores by 2028

Italian retailer OVS aims to run 11 outlets in India by 2028 and expects to start selling online here by next year, giving Indian shoppers more ways to buy its clothes.

RetailGrowth story
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India

Three homegrown labels tap Myntra’s Big Fashion Festival

Superminis, Nayam by Lakshita and Broadstar are counting on Myntra's Big Fashion Festival to win new customers nationwide, showing how large sale events help smaller Indian brands widen their reach.

SUN 25 OCT5 stories
Watches, bags & jewelleryGrowth story
Image: BlueStone (bluestone.com)
India

BlueStone tests new formats as gold prices climb

Omnichannel jeweller BlueStone is rethinking entry-level offerings and trying new store formats as gold prices rise. According to Mint, its top line grew 44%, though margins and average basket size came under pressure.

RetailGrowth story
Image: Popees (popees.com)
India

Popees plans pan-India expansion after crossing ₹160 crore

Popees has crossed ₹160 crore in revenue in FY26 and now plans to expand across India, a promising milestone for the brand.

Brands & launchesGrowth story
Image: Rajesh Pratap Singh (rajeshpratapsingh.com)
India

Rajesh Pratap Singh’s design aesthetic finds a new home

Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh's aesthetic has found a new home, according to GQ India.

Watches, bags & jewellery
Image: Fossil (fossil.in)
India

Fossil launches Swiss-made Signature watches in India

Fossil has launched its Swiss-made Signature watch collection in India, with two models priced at ₹57,995 and ₹75,995. The brand also named Sawai Padmanabh Singh as its global ambassador.

Watches, bags & jewellery
Image: Casio (casio.com)
Global

Casio adds five G-Shock GMC-2500 models to its range

Five fresh G-Shock GMC-2500 watches from Casio come with resin or metal straps, water resistance up to 200 metres and a minute hand built to withstand magnetism and shocks, plus a stopwatch, analogue face and two-year battery.

SAT 24 OCT8 stories
Footwear
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Global

Nike refreshes Air Max 90 in Light Orewood Brown

Nike has brought out a vanilla cream take on its classic Air Max 90, called Light Orewood Brown, adding abstract details and translucent elements for a sense of depth.

Footwear
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Global

Burna Boy and On launch their first shoe capsule

On and Burna Boy have teamed up on a debut footwear capsule: a Cloudmonster finished entirely in red and a white ROGER Clubhouse featuring shaggy laces and red stitching at the heel. Both styles are on sale now.

Apparel
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Global

Why one writer favours wide-leg denim over straight cuts

Writing for Hindustan Times, one fashion columnist explains a personal preference for roomier wide-leg denim rather than straight-leg jeans, a choice many shoppers weigh when picking their next pair.

Apparel
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India

Pooja Hegde picks a gold tissue sari by Arpita Mehta

Arpita Mehta dressed Pooja Hegde in a gold tissue sari, paired with kadas in a temple jewellery style and juttis finished with mirror work, a fresh nod to Indian designers and traditional accessories.

RetailGrowth story
Representational image
India

Indian D2C brands project over 30% festive growth

D2C brands in India are projecting festive growth above 30% over last year, though some report 18-20%. Rising customer acquisition costs and selective spending are adding pressure on these brands.

Brands & launchesGrowth story
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India

péro eyes 25-30% growth with Barbie-themed SS27 line

Designer label péro plans 25-30 percent growth with its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, where around 35-40 percent of items are expected to be Barbie-themed. The collaboration follows an earlier partnership by the label.

Policy & tradeGrowth story
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India

India to fund certification for micro and small exporters

India will fund certification for micro and small exporters under EPM, according to Goyal, a step that could ease compliance costs for smaller players in the textile and apparel export chain.

RetailGrowth story
Representational image
India

NEWME opens four stores during Navratri, enters Agartala and Raipur

NEWME opened four stores in Agartala, Raipur, Jaipur and Hyderabad over Navratri, marking its entry into Agartala and Raipur and its fourth Jaipur outlet. The brand is aiming for 60 outlets by March 2027.

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