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IMAGES ITF in Jan at Mumbai
05 Jan '08
4 min read
Also encouraging is the way the world is looking to India. The global outlook towards India is, indeed, changing, and changing dramatically. With escalating consumerism, unprecedented awareness, and a youth-heavy customer base, India has emerged as the Promised Land for global fashion brands and retailers.
"The global textile trade is expected to grow at least five per cent in future. The fashion and retail industry will have to play a healthy role in creating brand value to create Brand India. A critical need of the country now is to prepare its resources to produce high-quality products at affordable prices. The increasing incomes have brought in changes in lifestyle. The growth of consumer malls is perhaps an indication of the new trend." Shankersinh Vaghela, Minister of Textiles, Government of India.
The time is just right to weave a vision for the business of fashion in harmony with innovative textiles, to see India regain its position in the world of fashion. To facilitate the convergence of minds and energies that will weave this vision, the India Textile Forum presents an opportunity for captains of the industry to share knowledge with world visionaries and understand each other's perspective in an open forum.
"There is need to improve the image of the Indian textile industry, promote Brand India, broaden product base, and move into value-added segments such as women's westernwear, high fashion and functional clothing, and home textiles. It is also imperative to make the qualities and designs similar to our international counterparts.
Above all, synergies need to be strengthened among the various sectors of the industry to bridge the gap in the local supply and demand of a number of textile products." Ramesh Poddar, President, FAITMA.
Welcome to the magnum opus of the Business of Fashion & Retail, where over 100 thought leaders and global honchos will share their visions, learning and glories. While 'design' is the central theme of IFF 2008, there will be many benchmark case studies presented by global authorities and super-achievers in the business.
It will also be a celebration of the fact that design not only shapes the aesthetics, but also creates the functional value and 'reason for being. Do join fashion captains at IFF to seek the future of fashion and the rightful place of design in that future." Dr Darlie Koshy, Chairman IFF '08 & Director, National Institute of Design.
"The global textile trade is expected to grow at least five per cent in future. The fashion and retail industry will have to play a healthy role in creating brand value to create Brand India. A critical need of the country now is to prepare its resources to produce high-quality products at affordable prices. The increasing incomes have brought in changes in lifestyle. The growth of consumer malls is perhaps an indication of the new trend." Shankersinh Vaghela, Minister of Textiles, Government of India.
The time is just right to weave a vision for the business of fashion in harmony with innovative textiles, to see India regain its position in the world of fashion. To facilitate the convergence of minds and energies that will weave this vision, the India Textile Forum presents an opportunity for captains of the industry to share knowledge with world visionaries and understand each other's perspective in an open forum.
"There is need to improve the image of the Indian textile industry, promote Brand India, broaden product base, and move into value-added segments such as women's westernwear, high fashion and functional clothing, and home textiles. It is also imperative to make the qualities and designs similar to our international counterparts.
Above all, synergies need to be strengthened among the various sectors of the industry to bridge the gap in the local supply and demand of a number of textile products." Ramesh Poddar, President, FAITMA.
Welcome to the magnum opus of the Business of Fashion & Retail, where over 100 thought leaders and global honchos will share their visions, learning and glories. While 'design' is the central theme of IFF 2008, there will be many benchmark case studies presented by global authorities and super-achievers in the business.
It will also be a celebration of the fact that design not only shapes the aesthetics, but also creates the functional value and 'reason for being. Do join fashion captains at IFF to seek the future of fashion and the rightful place of design in that future." Dr Darlie Koshy, Chairman IFF '08 & Director, National Institute of Design.
Federation of All India Textile Manufacturers Associations
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