Sophie Townley Madeleine Sophie Townley, better known by her penname Sophie Kinsella, has returned this season with Christmas Shopaholic, the tenth novel of her hugely successful Shopaholic series. It explores the themes of ethical consumerism and responsible shopping. Sophie shares with Sucheta Dasgupta how the activity of shopping has changed in the West over the … Read More →
At least 40 kg silver, 300-grammes gold, diamond jewellery worth Rs 2,00,000 and cash worth Rs 2,00,0000 has been reported stolen in a burglary at Nakoda Jewellers, located in Kumar Classic Society, Aundh, on Thursday. The total theft is worth Rs 29,35,00, according to the complaint. The store is owned by Vijay Mohanlal Sonigara, 52, … Read More →
India needs to catch up in MMF apparel products to grow in US markets, according to the Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF). For that, the government needs to bring GST duty rationalisation immediately for MMF fibre & value chain. This will help the country’s textiles sector to focus more on MMF and blended products and reach … Read More →
The gems and jewellery sector is witnessing changes in consumer preferences due to adoption of western styles. Consumers are demanding new designs and varieties in jewellery, and branded jewellers can fulfil their changing demands. It is expected that in the coming years, growth in gems and jewellery would be largely contributed by the development of … Read More →
The Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO launched its debut store in India on Friday at Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj in New Delhi. With this, the retailer is now present in 24 countries. The company’s founder and chairman Tadashi Yanai was in Delhi for the launch. The brand is a subsidiary company of the Fast Retailing … Read More →
Kendall Jenner pays homage to her dog. Photograph: Backgrid Going up Pets on planes On a flight to Milan, Kendall Jenner wore a top paying homage to her dog – the fashion equivalent of an emotional support animal. Renaissancecore A thing, according to Man Repeller. Think brocade, velvet and pearl-encrusted. AKA the Renaissanaissance. Talking-point tights Put down the plain opaques: this … Read More →
Online jewellery brand Melorra said on Wednesday that it has raised $12 million in a Series C round led by existing investor, venture capital firm Lightbox Ventures. It also raised $2 million in debt from BlackSoil Capital, which provides debt to startups and other firms. Other investors include the Dabur-owned Burman family office and the … Read More →