Due to the government’s skewed policies, polyester yarns have not been able to perform well in the international arena amid the flow of ‘duty free’ polyester yarn in the market. Unfortunately in Pakistan the domestic value added sector has failed to realise this and continues to advocate for dumping of Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) into Pakistan putting the domestic PSF industry in grave danger of total collapse. It has been asserted through a 6.5 percent Custom duty and freight, the local indu

Groupe Sensation Mode has announced the partial program for the fall-winter 2013 edition of Montréal Fashion Week (MFW), taking place February 4 to 7 at the Arsenal. The initial list includes 13 hand-picked designers and more than 30 are expected for the complete F/W 13 program. This international spotlight on creativity is presented in collaboration with P&G Beauty & Grooming and is held twice a year, bringing together industry influencers from across Canada. The first designers that

Cotton supplies in local spot markets from the new crop in India, the world's second-largest producer of the fibre, have fallen 10 per cent in the current season that began in October, the Cotton Corp of India said. Supplies until December 16 fell to 6.2 million bales of 170 kg each, down from 6.9 million bales a year earlier, the state-run procurement agency said in a statement on Tuesday. Supplies in spot markets are rising gradually but they are still below expectations as many farmers, w

The Ethical Fashion Show Berlin is celebrating its third season from 15 to 17 January 2013 in connection with Berlin Fashion Week. Under the direction of Messe Frankfurt, 70 international labels will present their sustainable 2013/14 autumn/winter collections to the trade public at Ewerk. Together with the GREENshowroom, the trade fair has established itself as a trend-setting platform for ecofashion in Berlin. While the GREENshowroom will cover the entire spectrum of the high-end fashion seg

Second year students from BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development were tasked with providing an innovative forward thinking design proposal for a new range of uniforms for University Estates staff. University of the Arts London Estates teams have a highly visible presence and daily interaction with students, staff and visitors to the colleges, and as such uniforms play a vital role. With the new university branding, the Estates Department were looking to create a strong and exciting ident

The much anticipated expansion of cotton-based powerlooms in Gujarat by the Powerloom Development and Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) has hit a roadblock since almost a year due to delay in the Textile Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS). While PDEXCIL was looking to strengthen the powerloom sector in Gujarat by adding 50,000 more cotton-based looms, the Government of India's delay in announcing a 30 per cent subsidy for the sector has derailed the former's plans. "There are over 500,000 looms i

Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney, the talented designer duo from Ireland’s most popular fashion-based television series Off the Rails, aired on channel RT? One, have come up with their own clothing collection titled 'Lennon Courtney'. The 31-piece capsule collection is based on the stylists’ vivid experiences gained by dressing a range of Irish women, who appeared on their famous TV series. The wearable and multi-functional clothing line features silk dresses with bracelet sleeves in mult

Romantic themes of innocence and fiery passion revealed in a secret Spanish garden, lush textures and emotive drama, have provided the inspiration behind Valisere’s Spring 2013 collection. Exquisite combinations of jacquard lace, European embroidery and delectable fabrics and finishes have been brought together in a spectacular display of design harmony that celebrates feminine sensuality through artistic creativity and opulence. This season also features an ultra-feminine selection of sof

Famous Irish milliner Phillip Treacy, aristocratic English fashion designer Lady Natasha Rufus Issacs and menswear label Hacket London, all came together to showcase their myriad creations at the recently concluded royal polo event organized in India. Hosted by the world famous polo event organizer British Polo Day, the four-day-long event took place in the two popular Indian cities – Mumbai and Jodhpur. The royal affair witnessed a range of colourful headwear, including a bright red fasci

The British Fashion Council (BFC) announce a new and exciting partnership between LONDON show ROOMS, one of the BFC’s international showcasing initiatives, and farfetch.com, the revolutionary online market place for independent boutiques which looks to nurture talent and foster diversity in fashion. farfetch.com will collaborate with LONDON show ROOMS providing support through joint events in each market and will open up their global network of boutiques to LONDON show ROOMS designers. LONDON