TEXTILE TRANSFORMATION: INDIA'S STRATEGIC WEAVE INTO THE FUTURE
Crafting the Future: India’s Bold Strides in Textile Innovation
The global spotlight is on India’s textile industry, which skilfully weaves centuries-old traditions with cutting-edge innovation. As one of the largest textile producers globally, India is poised to solidify its leadership amidst growing demand for sustainability, high-performance fabrics, and competitive supply chains.
Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, running from 18th -20th February 2025 at Olympia London, has announced a sneak preview of seminars and speakers, including All Saints founder Stuart Trevor, Nobody’s Child founder Andrew Xeni, Safia Minney MBE, and the debut of Source Debates.
Visitors will also be invited to attend three full days of seminars on the Source Catwalk Stage, covering a wide range of subject matters, including conversations around circularity and sustainability, advice on the latest legislations and certifications, and discussions with some of the biggest names in the industry.
FUTURE FIT FORUM: OPEN CALL FOR DESIGNERS
FFF is an initiative by Kingpins Show, curated by Michelle Branch (Markt & Twigs, Inc.), supported by Creora™ by Hyosung.
Future Fit Forum is calling on fashion designers worldwide to sign up and join in.
We invite designers to bring their vision of fit to the Kingpins Show and take part in the Future Fit Forum.
Insight and tools to inspire and streamline your creative process.
Show + Tell has become a beloved tradition here at FS. What started years ago as a chance for our global team to share their latest inspirations has grown into a vibrant event that brings our worldwide community together for an hour each month.
Scoop favourites, such as Cocoa Cashmere, Dr. Bloom, Dream Catchers, Sophie + Lucie, Sofie Schnoor, Quinton Chadwick, Mou, Eribe, Dedicated, and Dr. Denim, will showcase their latest collections. Meanwhile, returning brands Dixie, Pom Amsterdam, Vilagallo, Nooki, Humility, and FRNCH promise to delight with their distinctive offerings.
The much-anticipated Autumn/Winter '25 edition of Scoop will take place from 9–11 February 2025 at Olympia West, Kensington.
Panda passionately advocates for the benefits of hemp as a sustainable alternative to traditional fabrics like cotton. Hemp offers numerous advantages:
Eco-Friendly Cultivation: Hemp requires significantly less water than cotton and can grow without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, making it a sustainable alternative. Additionally, it regenerates soil, contributing to healthier ecosystems.
Denim PV: the denim industry rocked Milan!
Under the patronage of the City of Milan.
Date held on: December 4th and 5th, 2024.
Venue: at Superstudio Più in Milan.
Platform is construed to be one of the best in the class to discover/explore the new innovations and collections harmonized for the Spring-Summer 2026 season.
T5T - When Age Matters and When It Doesn’t!
Two new reports in our Culture section tackle the topic of age: When does it matter, and when doesn't it? The concept of generations only emerged in the 1940s to help define “youth culture” and depict the changing cultural and social values of a cohort of same-aged people.
Age Ain't Nothing But a Number: Truth or Myth?
The premier trade sourcing event!
An event dedicated to ladies Intimate/Innerwear l Shapewear l Comfortwear l Athleisure and Sportswear at the forthcoming edition of INTIMASIA, an event that is gaining strength to strength aimed at putting the Indian lingerie industry on the global map. Gearing up to an edition raising the bar of this highly vibrant apparel sector segment to be held at the international venue in New Delhi earlier next year.
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Celebrate innovations to foster connections
Fall 2026 finds us at an inflection point—or, for many, what feels like a long transition phase marked by conflicting cultural signals and emotions.
Genes stores
The end of the year calls for replenishment and revelry. The holiday spirit, festive soirees, and intimate gatherings with friends and family make room for adding value to our wardrobe—clothes that are crafted consciously and help us put our best foot forward. For a limited time only (from 27th November to 1st December), Genes is offering a special 50% reduction on prices of some of our most sought-after pieces.
NOV 21/22 2024-Hong Kong Design Centre, DX Design Hub
Heritage l Innovation
The Kingpins Hong Kong Pop-Up show kicked off on November 21-22, 2024, at the HKDC Design and Fashion Centre in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district, featuring 25 odd exhibitors from Asia, Europe, and the United States. well programmed & interestingly designed for both business and consumer audiences, it also includes "a pop-up fashion show." This is the 2nd Kingpins edition.
GI and Beyond-2024
Date: 25th November 2024
Venue: @ The Oberoi, New Delhi
Organized by: The Office of Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles in coordination with Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC).
2nd Brands of India 2024
Indian apparel's global aspirations both to grab the opportunity to catch the piece of action given that today there are far more supporting regulatory conditions than ever before and also aimed at manifesting their soft power of branding at
The recent "CMAI's Brand of India 2nd edition event," which concluded successfully on 14th, 2024, asserted India's position as a global apparel powerhouse in a territory where the Indian diaspora is very influential.
Eco-friendly and smart glasses drive demand.
The 32nd Hong Kong International Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), came to a successful conclusion today, attracting some 13,000 buyers from 94 countries and regions.