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CONTENTS JUNE 2019 Follow us on www.facebook.com/cmaiapparel VOL. 39 - ISSUE 6 JUNE 2019 Q  CURTAIN RAISER TO THE 69TH NGF 18 Growing from Strength to Strength Countdown to the 69th National Garment Fair (NGF) Growing from Strength to Strength Curtain Raiser to the 69th NGF The Plus Factor Understanding how Plus-size Clothing is faring in Indian Retail today A SEASON IN TRANSITION OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA CMAI OFFICE BEARERS Mr Rahul Mehta, President and Trustee Mr Rakesh Biyani, Vice President Mr Rajesh Masand, Vice President Mr Babubhai Ayar, Hon. Gen. Secretary Mr Jayesh Shah, Jt. Hon. Gen. Secretary Mr Rohit Munjal, Hon. Treasurer Mr Ankur Gadia, Jt. Hon. Treasurer Mr Premal Udani, Chairman, Board of Trustees Mr Ashok Shah, Invitee THE CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA Mumbai: 901, Naman Midtown, ‘A’ Wing, Behind Kamgar Kala Kendra, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi (West), Mumbai - 400 013. Tel: [phone] [email protected], www.cmai.in Pune: 512, Gultekdi, Market Yard, Gate No. 8, Pune - 411 037. Tel: [phone] Karnataka: Geetha Mansion, 6th Floor, 40/1, Kempegowda Road, Bengaluru - 560 009. Tel: [phone] EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER Maneck Davar SPENTA MULTIMEDIA PVT LTD EDITORIAL Asst. Editor Caroline Chorattil Q  REPORT 22 ", (,NUDRSN@+@QFDQ.EjBD &KHLORDRNE", (R@KKMDVNEjBDHM Prabhadevi, Mumbai Q  30 CMAI CSR 23 CMAI Conducts a Two-day Free Eye Camp for Workmen in Mumbai An account of the recently concluded two-day eye camp organised by CMAI for the garment workforce in Mumbai Q  CMAI NEWS 56 CMAI Capsule Q  FEATURES 30 Turning West 44 Illustrating how Western wear is slowly becoming a favourite with Indian women 38 Education: The Way Forward A report on how fashion and apparel education is pivotal to employability in the industry 44 The Plus Factor An analysis of the growing potential of the plus- size clothing market in India Copy Editor Mili Doshi DESIGN Art Director Yogita Iyer Sr. Graphic Designer Nilesh Juvalekar Graphic Designer Sachin Bhogate Digital Imaging Ninad Jadhav CIRCULATION & SUBSCRIPTION Bhairavnath Sutar: 9892063731 [email protected] Q ADMINISTRATION Senior Vice President Bobby Daniel MARKETING Director Marketing & Sales Geetu Rai Sudhir Valvara Mob: [phone] Sachin Desai Mob: [phone] Mumbai - Tel: [phone] Vijay Bhagat - Mob: [phone] New Delhi - Tel: [phone] Shoba Rebecca - Chennai - Tel: [phone] Sandeep Kumar Mob: [phone] Bengaluru - Tel: [phone] Pulak Ghosh Mob: [phone] Kolkata - Tel: [phone] Preserving a Legacy INDUSTRY INSIGHTS 58 50 The Future of Trade Studying what is next on the cards for India’s trading ties with the United Kingdom and the European Union Q UNIQUE INITIATIVE Insights into Patola House, a pioneer in harbouring the treasured patola textiles of Patan, Gujarat Q  BRAND PROFILE 70 64 The Business of Apparel /QNjKHMF4C@@M(MCH@RKD@CHMFL@QJDSOK@BD for brands, traders, and manufacturers alike 70 Two’s Company Design, Editorial And Printing Spenta Multimedia Pvt Ltd Peninsula Spenta, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013. Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]. E-mail: [email protected] Send in your ideas and contributions to [email protected] Understanding how ETAR, a label headed by a mother-daughter duo, is steadfastly empowering artisans 74 Building a Hempire A look at how BOHECO is bringing about innovation in the industry by crafting hemp- based clothing 74 APPAREL, the monthly magazine of CMAI, Edited, Printed and Published by Mr. Maneck Davar at Spenta Multimedia Pvt Ltd, Peninsula Spenta, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai - 400 013. Published from 902, Mahalaxmi Chambers, 22, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai - 400 026. The views and opinions expressed or implied by writers in APPAREL magazine are those of CMAI or Spenta Multimedia Pvt Ltd Unsolicited articles and transparencies are sent in at the owner’s risk and the publisher accepts no liability for loss or damage. Material in this publication may not be reproduced, whether in part or in whole, without the written consent of the CMAI or Spenta Multimedia Pvt Ltd