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From the Chairman’s desk

When I look back at the beginning of my career in retail, I am

stunned by the incredible transformation India as a consumer

market has undergone in the past two decades. And for much of

that period –18 years to be precise – India Fashion Forum (IFF)

has chronicled – and even catalysed – ahead-of-the-curve

innovations in consumer experiences and fashion consumption,

which many of us have been witness to. For us Indians, the

primary fashion influencer at one time was cinema. It was all

quite simple, really; we were prone to investing over expenditure,

and our demands were limited and manageable. Cut to 2017, and

we’re the world’s fastest growing major market, and populated by

demanding, aspirational, globally connected, and living-for-the-’now’

consumers. And for fashion marketers and retailers, as if that

were not enough, there is now the added complexity of digital

consumption.

I actually think that all the ongoing disruption, in reality,

represents opportunity. India’s appetite for fashion – and all

lifestyle accoutrements – is rising at the fastest pace in her

modern history. What else can explain the escalating interest –

and entry – of global fashion retailers into India, as well as the

rapid growth of omnichannel models? But, have our domestic

businesses optimised the prospects? Look at the kidswear category

– massive opportunities, but lack of scalable models and pricing

mismatches have stumped Indian brands. There is little doubt that

we are at a crossroads – Indian fashion brands will have to

constantly reinvent themselves to evolve with the increasingly

competitive retail landscape.

As Chairman of India Fashion Forum 2018, I invite you to join us

in Mumbai on March 13th and 14th, 2018, to what will truly be a

mega intelligence event on the supply side of fashion retail

economics. It will be both a privilege and opportunity for me to

host the most exciting and potentially game-changing ideas,

innovations, professionals and business leaders from India and the

world to create the next epoch of fashion retailing, which I believe

will be powered by Consumer Experience.

As retailers, we all know the fundamental tenet: Customer is King.

This has never been truer than it is today. We are on the supply

side of the enormous opening that modern India today presents.

It’s time to make it count, starting with your ideas at IFF 2018.

Suresh JChairman, India Fashion Forum 2018 MD & CEO, Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd

Dear Friends,

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An Eye on India’s Fashion and Lifestyle Landscape

IFF is the only forum that understands

what Fashion and Lifestyle means to the

Indian consumer. We interpret how any

shifts in consumer behaviour will directly

impact your business..

THE FASHION

LIFESTYLEPROJECT

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IFF is THE Global Identity of India’s Fashion Business

150+ 500+50+2000+

Indian & International Speakers Participating Companies

Brand & Retail Presentations Indian & International Delegates

The lifestyle choice of the consumer is affected by technology and connectivity more than ever before. With the constant &instant feedback of social media, it is inevitable that these choices are also constantly evolving and shifting, making it even more vital that your brand is able to communicate with your consumer on his/her wavelength. Your brand must not only fit into their lifestyle but also “talk” the talk.

At IFF2018, the Fashion and Lifestyle Project is designed to be a unique and unprecedented redefining of the Business of Fashion from the perspective of Fashion as a lifestyle choice. With a fresh, more hands-on approach and an substantial mix of brands and experts, IFF2018 will answer some of most vital questions you should be asking.

Talk Fashion. Talk Lifestyle.

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Can you see theemerging identityof India’s fashionindustry?

We have extensively analysed international and domestic

market trends to bring to you a concise and very relevant

breakdown of just FOUR POWER NODES that you need to

understand to prepare yourself for the smart fashion

movement that is almost upon us.

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nodes of the

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The Smart Fashion Movement

1. How do your consumers experience your brand? 2. Does personal engagement with your consumer really impact your brand? 3. How can your consumer’s other lifestyle choices enhance your brand? 4. Are physical stores relevant for fashion brands in the growing virtual marketplace? 5. How can technology help your front and back-end operations? 6. What part does design play in the business and marketing side of Fashion?

These 4 power nodes of Fashion Retail can turn your brand into an ICON.

THE TECH OF EVERYTHINGNew-age consumers expect a consistent, seamless, and integrated experience across all retail touch points. But, creating intelligent fashion and powerful retail stories require end-to-end digital transformation – with integrated technology, with as much input in sourcing, design, in-store experiences as on the front-end through Big Data, Shopper & Predictive Analytics, AI, and more...

RETAIL AS EXPERIENCEA store is a statement of lifestyle, and non-stop customer experience is the most important branding tenet today. In addition to understanding the tenets of retail operations, mastering the science of leasing and real estate are critical because fashion brands are growing at a faster pace than retail space. At IFF 2018, aspirational brands will not just showcase out-of-the-box future concept stores to retail real estate companies, but also access next-generation in-store trends & solutions from the best in the business.

POWERED BY DESIGN What differentiates fashion from mere clothing & accessories is innovation. As branded clothing becomes more accessible to Indians, brands are increasingly losing the critical fashion edge. In the future, me-too brands will have a limited life span; consumers will veer towards products that have a strong edge in design innovation and have a unique sensibility to display. Fashion must be design-led and truly individualistic.

INTELLIGENT ENGAGEMENTThe need to access specialised knowledge has never been as critical as it is today. Equally powerful and dynamic is the blending of ideas & visions of industry icons, entrepreneurs and professionals in diverse fashion manufacturing, branding & retailing functions, as IFF delivers. From data-driven market insights to the latest tools for in-store drama, experience how knowledge is power like never before.

CONFERENCEMASTERCLASSESEXHIBITION AREASNETWORKING ZONES& AWARDS

INTELLIGENCEDESIGNRETAILTECHNOLOGY

WomenswearMenswearKidswearEthnic wearFusion wearConcept FashionSportswearIntimates/ SwimwearDenimLuxury GoodsEyewearFashion AccessoriesJewellery and WatchesFootwearBeauty ProductsHospitalityTravel AccessoriesHome FashionLifestyle ProductsTechnology ExpertsProduct DevelopersDesignersProcess SpecialistsMaterial SpecialistsInnovatorsRetail StrategistsReal EstateE-commerceLifestyle StartupBusiness facilitator

Where do you see yourself on the industry spectrum - design, production, facilitation, real estate, logistics, technology or other?

NO MATTER WHICH BOX YOU CHECK, THESEARE THE QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD BE ASKING.

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What these numbersmean for the fashionindustry...

India has always been self-sufficient in its fashion needs

with easy access to personal tailors and a host of textile

crafts to choose from. But in the past few years, India has

grown into one of the biggest consumers of prêt fashion

in the world and is now one of the most sought after

markets for RETAIL of fashion. From being a top service

provider for the global fashion industry, India has turned

into THE global Fashion market now.

Defining its own style and identity in the Global Fashion

Scene, India is a young, demanding, aspirational, digitally

savy, globally-connected, instant-gratification consumer

base. This opens up a whole new world of opportunities

(& challenges) for brands, both Indian and International.

IFF is among the most focussed and smartest fashion

and lifestyle business conclaves in Asia. This international

event provides a creative marketing and communication

platform for select brands, labels and designers from the

progressive fashion and lifestyle segment.

USD 144 Billion***What India's Fashion Retail Market was

worth in 2016

USD 265 BillionWhat India's Fashion Retail Market will be worth by 2026

14% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of Fashion Sector in E-commerce

35%E-commerce shoppers buy more than 50% of their daily fashion wear online

21% Market share of kidswear in the apparelindustry which is growing at 10.5% CAGR

15% CAGR for fashion accessories in India

25% CAGR for luxury goods market in India. India's share of the global luxury market at 2% makes it one of the fastest growing markets in the word

1.3 Billion-plusIndia’s population by end 2018, 17.5% of world population

65% India’s population under 35 years

29%India’s population under 14 years

136India's optimism score - an indicator of healthy retail prospects- the highest global score in Nielsen's 63-nation survey

10.4%Annual growth rate of India’s household consumption per capita expenditure

750 MillionExpected Internet users by 2026, from current 431 million users

The Business of

*NumbersWho should attend?

Brand Creation teams, including sales, marketing, digital and social media marketing pros, small and mid-cap fashion brands, fashion accessories, manufacturers and markets.

Product Creation teams, including textile business heads, fashion forecast experts, sourcing heads, merchandisers, designers, range planners and purchase managers, textile wholesalers, retailersand agents, fashion institutes, trade publications.

Retail Experience teams, comprising store location heads, store design, shopfitting and related decision-makers, architects, retail design specialists, fashion chain stores, shopping centre developers, business development heads, financial institutions, urban planners, civic authorities.

Retail Technology teams, composed of CIOs, CTOs and infotech teams.

What does it take to makea great brand? Find outat these specially curatedconference sessions.

*Compiled from industry data

*Data Source: India Retail Report 2016-2017 India Retail Report 2017-2018

** Fashion Retail Market includes: Fabric and Apparel, Fashion Accessories, Timewear, Eyewear, Footwear and Jewellery

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The IFF Conference creates unparalleled opportunities for

learning from international and Indian industry experts,

academicians, experienced professionals and analysts through

a world-class mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions,

CEOs Roundtables, presentations, Knowledge Series sessions

and workshops.

Technology and consumer behaviour are speeding up changes

in fashion on a daily basis today and no single company or

brand can keep up with all the information needed to manage

that change. IFF breaks it down into 4 power nodes, the

essential corner stones for building a sustainable retail model.

Conference:Four Power Nodes

Star Attractions: C-Suits Luncheon Meet with a Visionary

Roundtables/ Exclusives with CEOs/CIOs/CXOs &

Heads of Design/ Innovation/Category Buying &

Merchandising/ Sourcing/ Retail Design & VM

Presentations - A chosen few by Grand Jury

will be presented IFA titles at the awards.

Most Valuable Fashion Startups

Most Effective Marketing & Promotions Campaigns

Most Profitable Design Concepts

Most Exciting Innovations in value chain/ distribution

and retail channel including fashion & lifestyle

ingredients/ construction materials/ finishes/

processes/ technology/ products

Duet performances

Most Effective Tech Implementation by Retailers

with Tech partners

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Conference HighlightsClass-leading insights from the heads of world’s most renowned fashion brands and retailers, & international marquee speakers on:

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Winning With Fashion Innovation

Consumer Insights On Evolving Categories

Transformation Through Innovation

Bringing Alive The Future Of Fashion & Lifestyle

India The Promised Land For Foreign Brands

The Business - Where The Top Line Is The Waistline

And The Bottom Line Is The Hemline

IFF Grand Finale: V2ForU: Success Stories of Collaborations between Retailers and Malls

SOLOx: 10 Vibrant Fashion CEOs to present# Untold Stories # Mega Life Lessons # Bold Opinions # Outstanding Outcomes# Biggest Business Dreams

Robert SpectorAuthor

Suresh JArvind Brands

Rajeev GopalakrishnanBata

Rahul ViraSkechers

Gaurav NabhKoovs.com

Bijou KurienL CATTERTON

Troels Holch PovlsenBestseller

Bhaskar BhatTitan

Kishore BiyaniFuture Group

Vinay NadkraniGlobus

Govind ShrikhandeShoppers’ Stop

BS NageshTRRAIN

Anita DongreFashion Designer

Sanjeev MohantyLevi Strauss & Co.

Radha ChadhaAuthor

Dipali GoenkaWelspun

Noel TataTrent

Ramesh PoddarSiyaram’s

Tim PerkinsWGSN

Roy KettlewellWoolmark

Sian HessionSian Hession Ltd. UK

Nikhil MeswaniReliance

Kabir LumbaLifestyle International

Bonnie BrooksHudson’s Bay Company

Darshan MehtaReliance Brands

Kulin LalbhaiArvind

Patrick HanlyHarvey Nichols

Ritu KumarFashion Designer

Nissan JosephCrocs

Gautam SinghaniaRaymond

Ashish DikshitMadura F&L

Rakesh BiyaniFuture Retail

Ravi ThakranLVMH

Dilip KapurHidesign

Abhishek GangulyPuma India

Shailesh ChaturvediTommy Hilfiger

Peter ChauGiordano

Speakers at IFF over the years

and many more...

* company names indicate place of work at the time of participation

INTELLIGENCEDESIGNRETAIL

TECHNOLOGY

Meg LustmanMosaic Fashions

Harkirat SinghWoodland India

The Tech ofEverything

IntelligentEngagement

Design for Experience

1st Fashion & Lifestyle Retailers’ ConclaveSouth East Asia+Indian Sub-Continent+Middle East (SEA.IS.ME) Region

IFF HIGH PROFILE INAUGURAL

INTELLIGENCE

Synergy & Collaboration for market expansion and driving cost & operational efficiencies.Fashion Industry Stakeholders from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Middle East to share country/ region specific insights, draw parallels and identify areas of possible synergies and cooperation.

Category Conclave

/Some of the world's top Fashion Retailers exploring India and potential partners

/Top Investors/ PE Funds in Fashion Business

Global Experts on Licensing/

SESSIONSINCLUDE

Winning With Fashion InnovationInsightful Research Presentation.

Consumer Insights On Evolving CategoriesIn-depth insights on buying behaviour of more than a million customer base of online retailers.

Driving Retail Shelves To Higher Profitability How to drive in efficiencies, innovations and higher profits for self and customers?

Menswear

Womenswear

Kidswear

Sportswear

Shoes

Accessories

Jewellery

Watches

Home Fashion

Executive Masterclass withMichael Yacobian,Leading Fashion Retail Transformer

For 30 years, Michael Yacobian has worked with the world’s finest retailers to transform traditional Selling Environments into Buying Environments. This transformational approach and content is easy to understand, internalize and apply in all retail channels, Brick & mortar, Online and Mobile. His impressive portfolio covers more than 75,000 stores, more than 3 million associates & managers trained and a whopping $1 trillion sales. His clients include: Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor, Chanel, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Staples, Casual Male XL, The Collective, and many more...

Trusted Shop Certificate Program for Fashion Retailers by global experts on ISO standards

MASTERCLASSES &CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

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R E S E R V E D F O R I F F P R I V I L E G E C L U B M E M B E R S

R E S E R V E D F O R F A S H I O N F O R W A R D L E A G U E

Masterclass by NIFTwith Globally famed US Academies

Masterclass by WGSN Fashion & Lifestyle Trends and Retail Design

For local/SME fashion retailers/ franchisees and distributorsInductees Nominated by India’s 20 top fashion companies

Rohan VaziralliEstee Lauder

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TheFashionExperience

The innovation taking place at the intersection of fashion and technology is

profoundly amazing and transformative. Not limited to changing the way of

doing business but also new ways of creating a memorable experience for

the consumer. Driven by demand-driven, omnichannel retailing, the Indian

fashion and lifestyle industry is undergoing a major transformation to how

to best optimise distribution, and improve brand ‘stickiness’ with successful

retail promotions and customer experiences. To successfully tackle these

challenges, fashion and lifestyle companies need a clear understanding of

consumer attitudes and behaviour, as well as shopper experiences at every

touchpoint.

Visual Merchandising & Store design to enhance sales

Leverage Technology

CROSS CHANNEL MARKETING

design for business

to create a memorable Customer Experience & Loyalty

to effectively understand Customer Behaviour

what CX Forum can do for your business

Objectives & Benefits

Be it apparel, textiles or lifestyle products (such as sports goods, accessories,

bags) fashion brands and retailers need to understand customer preferences,

channel-specific shopping behaviour, purchase trigger points and brand

experiences across all points of contact with their brand.

ExhibitionZones

Comprising two distinct exhibition platforms – Asia Shop and Future Shop – CX Forum will display a 360° view of the latest in customer experience - physical & digital.

Who Should Exhibit?Technology solutions providers in:Augmented Realty SolutionsBig Data & AnalyticsCRM SystemsDigital SignagesDigital Marketing SolutionseCommerceDigital Payment & Checkout SolutionsElectronic Shelf LabelsInventory & Supply Chain ManagementmCommerceRFID and Inventory ManagementMagic Mirrors, Screens, Video WallsSecurity and Loss PreventionSmartcards and eGift CardsVirtual RealityWorkforce ManagementAdvertisingChat Apps – Conversational CommerceCustomer Feedback AppsSocial Media Platforms

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION

Creating intelligent fashion and powerful retail stories require end-to-end

digital transformation – with integrated technology, with as much input in

sourcing, design, in-store experiences as on the front-end through Big Data,

Shopper & Predictive Analytics, AI, and more. Future Shop @ CX Forum is an

unmissable opportunity to engage directly with retailers – of every size and

format – for technology solution providers to network and build business

growth.

A store is a statement of lifestyle, and non-stop customer experience is the most important branding tenet today.

At Asia Shop 2018, retail design experts and solution providers re-imagine and re-invent the fashion store experience – adding ’wow’ elements to the customer journey, by transforming a conventional store visit into a memorable spatial encounter that truly engages, delights and challenges. Retail design companies, visual merchandisers, architects and shopfit companies showcase far-reaching new concepts, aesthetics and solutions to create unforgettable shopping experiences.

Who Should Exhibit?Companies selling solutions relating to retail design, visual merchandising and marketing/branding, from the initial design concept right through to the final fit-out or display, should exhibit at Asia Shop @ CX Forum.

Architects and Store Design ConsultantsLighting Manufacturers, Vendors and DesignersFlooring SuppliersDisplay & Signage Equipment SuppliersFixtures and Fittings SuppliersIn-Store Music and Video SpecialistsWall Coverings and Systems SuppliersFragrance and Aroma SpecialistsShopfitters & Installation SpecialistsGraphics/Large Format Print SuppliersFurniture and Furnishings SuppliersPoint of Purchase Solutions SuppliersMannequin SuppliersMaterials and Surfaces SuppliersSpecial Effects SuppliersMulti-sensory Specialists and ConsultantsAdvertising AgenciesOoH & Outdoor Media Agencies

EXPERIENTIAL RETAIL EXHIBITION

Who Should Attend?

If you are looking at fresh ideas or suppliers, to benchmark your existing

practices, to learn from our in-depth conference sessions and Thought

Leadership Conclaves, or to network with leading trendsetters, brands

and retailers in fashion domain, CX Forum will be the most sought after

platform to attend.

Attendees can meet with the finest in retail experience specialists – from

leading solution providers in technology, retail design, marketing to visual

merchandising and shopfitting experts.

ENGAGEMENT

BUSINESS

EXPERIENCE

TECHNOLOGY

DESIGN

RETAIL

TECHNOLOGY

INTELLIGENCE

From data-driven market insights

to the latest tools for in-store drama,

experience how digital transformations

are retooling the business of fashion.

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Customer experience isthe next battleground.It’s where business is going to be won or lost.

“ Tom Knighton

THE DESIGN, TRENDS, SOURCING SHOW

Highlights of TrendView 2018:

Future innovations in fabrics, textures, colours, weaves, washes, effects

Interactive and real-time sourcing opportunities

Display of fashion and consumer trends

Inspiration stories from some of the world’s finest fashion designers

The latest in fashion creation technology and tools

Who Should Attend?

Professionals engaged in fashion planning, development,

design, buying and sourcing

Textile wholesalers, retailers and agents

Designers and merchandisers at international and Indian

fashion brands, retailers, production and export houses

Independent designers and design studios

Who Should Exhibit?

With a robust fashion creation audience, those who will find

value in exhibiting at TrendView are:

Textile companies

Yarn companies

Fibre companies

Trims and embellishment suppliers

Saree & dress material manufacturers

A wide range of services and job workers

Fashion CAD/CAM professionals

Fashion institutes, trade publications

Packaging and presentation services

The Fashion Exchange for commodities

expertise, innovation.

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Trend View shapes a picture of what the future of fashion will look like.

By delving deep into every influence – market insights, technology,

science, environments, media, textile and design innovation. Exhibitors

and visitors will be treated to a stunning interpretation of trends that will

shape future fashion and design. At IFF 2018, expect a wide-angled

view of great fashion ingredients and next generation concepts by

fashion thinkers, trend agencies, design experts and the masters of

sourcing. IFF brings together textile majors, imaginative designers,

sourcing experts and forecast agencies to build the future look and feel

of fashion through exciting new product lines, collections and an array

of fashion ingredients – textiles, trims and embellishments.

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Exhibition:TrendsWe don’t believe in doing things everybody is

doing. We believe in pushing the envelope in

fashion creation, strategy & technology.

IFF gives you the first look at: cutting-edge

retail technology, the most forward-looking

fashion trends, the top of the line innovations.

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Exhibition:Real Estate

The 3 most important things in Retail are Location, Location, Location

“ Jeff Bezos

malls

stores

developers

RETAIL

In addition to understanding the tenets of retail operations,

master the science of leasing and real estate at IFF 2018.

As India evolves into a tech-influenced, hybrid consumer

landscape, the country’s shopping centres are now show-

cases of modern consumer aspirations. At IFF 2018, use

the L-Cube launchpad to flaunt India’s most exciting,

individualistic shopping centres and retail spaces.

Who Should Exhibit?Businesses and organisations engaged in the development/marketing/ management of:Shopping Centres & Malls I Food PlazasAirports, Metro, Railways & SubwaysHospitals, Institutions, other retail space providersSpace ManagersUrban Planners & Civic Authorities Real Estate ConsultantsBanks & Financial Institutions

THE RETAIL REALESTATE PLATFORM

Fashion & lifestyle brands occupy

around 60% - 70% doors at any mall.

New and innovative players in this

category are a major differentiator for

any running or upcoming mall. Showcase

your mall & connect with this set of

potential tenants at IFF

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TheSMARTFashionShowcase

IFF is THE Litmus Test for your Brand’s

Health in the global context.

IFF has been the preferred port of arrival for most international

players seeking to connect with the Indian fashion industry, as

well as the launch-pad of Indian players seeking immediate

pan-India visibility.

Fashion Retail cannot be conducted in isolation. With ever

increasing number of players, both domestic and international,

entering this market, it is imperative that you know where your

brand stands on the global scene.

Measure your brand success against leading national and international standards, measure your brand’s consumer engagement against brands that have successfully become a part of their consumer’s everyday life, measure your brand’s market relevance against iconic and new-age global retail giants.

Does your brand have what it takes to make the cut?

The BrandLitmusTest

DESIGN

RETAIL

The 3-minute Express

Solo Express Presentations by India's Most Vibrant Fashion CEOs3 mts. each followed by 2 mts. Q&AJury Chair: B S Nagesh

An exciting storytelling grandstand that will keep you on the edge of your seat with Fashion’s Biggest Stories! Opinions! Learnings! Outcomes!

India Brand Show (IBS) provides a stylistic way of conducting business via an unmatched B2B access environment. Fashion designers who want to display their creative output and merchandisers in constant search to add value to their fashion offerings for shoppers cannot afford to miss the buzz here. And, retailers – both brick-and mortar and online – scouting unique, fresh fashion themes can access a highly creative venue to plan ahead with designers and range planners.

Who Should Participate?New age consumer-fashion brands looking at expanding with single brand stores. For them, IFF is a specialised show to showcase new concepts in fashion retail.

A Brand-Building Platform for: While most elements of the IBS are for both retailers and brands, the IBS Exhibition and Brand Shows offer great growth and launch opportunities to new-age consumer brands in: MenswearWomenswearKidswearFashion accessoriesEyewearFootwearJewellery & WatchesHome fashion Lifestyle products

India Brand Show 18What differentiates fashion from mere clothing and accessories is innovation. As branded clothing becomes more and more accessible to Indians, consumers will veer towards products that are design-led and truly individualistic.

A glimpse of the impressive roster of CEOs who have been part of SOLOx in the past:

and many more...

Alok DubeyArvind Lifestyle Brands

Avnish KumarNeerus Ensembles

Lalit AgarwalV Mart Retail

Manish B MandhanaBeing Human

Manjula TiwariFuture Style Lab

Vijay JainOrra Fine Jewellery

Anant DagaW - TCNS Clothing Company

Yashika PunjabeeThe Label Life

Rahul JashnaniJashn Sarees

Vineet GautamBestseller

Date: 14th March, 2018Time: 06.00 pm – 07.00 pmVenue: IFF Grand Ball Room, Renaissance, Mumbai

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The annual IMAGES Fashion Awards are adjudged on the basis of

performance in operational benchmarks along with qualitative factors

such as product and marketing innovation, social responsibility

initiatives, HR practices and industry goodwill, among others. Due to

their 360-degree evaluation process, the IFAs have come to be

established as the premier recognition for fashion retailing excellence

in India. The coveted IFA trophies for 2018 will go to India’s most

forward-looking, innovative and exciting fashion brands, retailers

and professionals for achievements in the year 2017-18. The final thnames will be announced at a glittering IFA ceremony on 14 March,

2018, at the Renaissance Hotel & Convention Centre, Mumbai.

Awards:CelebratingExcellence

*Images Fashion Awards (IFA) 2018 PROPOSED CATEGORIESAssessment Period - 1st January 2017 - 31st December 2017

*Organisers & Jury reserve the right to change/add/drop categories/titles

For further information on nomination procedure, please contact:

Ritesh Pandey: +91 9810613585 ritesh@irisretail.com

Priti Gupta: +91 8826415472pritigupta@irisretail.com

PresentationBased Awards

Must Attend Session:

Meet the esteemed Jury Members

INTELLIGENCE

Sunil AlaghFounder & Chairman

SKA Advisors

Sreedhar PrasadPartner & Head Consumer

Retail & InternetKPMG

Chairman of the juryBS Nagesh

Founder, TRRAIN

Abheek SinghiSenior Partner & Director

The Boston Consulting Group

Ajay KaulSenior Director

Everstone Group

Ajay MacadenExecutive Director

Nielsen India

Amitabh TanejaChief Convener

India Fashion Forum

Ankur Shiv BhandariMD, Asbicon Group and Kantar Retail

(Indian Sub-Continent)

Anand RamanathanPartner, Strategy &

Operations Consulting, Deloitte India

Bijou KurienBoard Member

L Catterton Asia

Debashish MukherjeePartner & Co Head

Consumer & Retail IndustriesIndia & SEAAT Kearney

Harish BijoorBrand-strategy specialist

& FounderHarish Bijoor Consults Inc.

Harminder SahniFounder & MDWazir Advisors

Lara Balsara VajifdarExecutive Director

Madison World

Professor Ravi DharYale School of Management

Rama BijapurkarExpert Marketing Strategy

& Consumer Behaviour

Saloni NangiaPresident

Technopak India

AWARDS FOR INTERNATIONAL / HOME GROWN FASHION BRANDS WITH

NATIONAL /REGIONAL PRESENCE

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Men’s Westernwear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Women’s Westernwear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Kidswear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Jeans & Casualwear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Active Sportswear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Men’s Indianwear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Women’s Indianwear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Lingerie

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Men’s Innerwear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Footwear

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: New Launch

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Brand of the Year: Rising Star (North, East, West & South)

AWARDS FOR NATIONAL /REGIONAL RETAILERS

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Retailer of the Year: Large Format Store Chain

IMAGES Most Admired Affordable Fashion Retailer of the Year

AWARDS FOR FASHION FORWARD LEAGUE

IMAGES Most Admired Regional Fashion Retailer of the Year: North, East, West & South

IMAGES EXCELLENCE AWARDS

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Company of the Year

JURY AWARDS

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Design Concept of the Year

Menswear Western / Menswear Indian / Womenswear Western

Womenswear Indian / Kidswear / Jeans & Casualwear

Active Sportswear / Innerwear / Footwear / Any other category

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Retailer of the Year: Marketing & Promotions

IMAGES Awards for Fashion Startups

IMAGES Fashion Success Story of the Year: Mall-Retailer Collaboration

IMAGES Most Admired Fashion Innovation of the Year

IMAGES Fashion SOLOx CEO of the Year

TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

Most Effective Tech Implementation of the Year (2017) Duet performance

By India’s Most Vibrant Partners (Brands/Retailers with Tech partners)

- In- store Technology Adoption

- Loyalty Program implementation

- Supply Chain Management

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Fashion retail in India is now highly competitiveand there has been an avalanche of globalfashion brands making an entry into the Indianmarketplace. IFF is a celebration of this potential. Anuj Puri, ANAROCK Property Consultants Pvt Ltd.

Generating domestic consumption, beingable to identify and target a consumer, thewillingness of global brands to act local andachieving operational excellence are going tobe critical during this period of change. This isan important period for reflection and IFF is theperfect vehicle for the industry to share theirviews.James Bettle, Ben Sherman

IFF has been the focal point and indeed it is useful for business captains, policy makers,entrepreneurs and professionals to join in forthis mega congregation of the fashion industryand be a part of fashioning thoughts forsustainability and expansion.Gautam Singhania, Raymond Ltd

The Indian fashion retail industry has managedto weather the storm. Business during economicdownturns brings to the surface the tiny fracturesthat were unnoticeable during the good times.IFF is the perfect ground to relearn someof the lessons of the past and form wisdom forthe future. With the insights that the impressivegalaxy of speakers provide at the IFF Conference, participants surely to take away some brilliant thoughts on newer pathways to pursue in their business and professions.Ishwar Chugani, Giordano Fashions LLC

Consumer demand continues to be quite strongand with fashion retailing at a point of inflection,we need to continuously explore opportunitiesto create new brands, build new categories anddevelop fresh ideas that can increase consumerspending on fashion. IFF is the ideal platform tobrainstorm and develop a collaborative strategythat can help every stakeholder in the industrytake advantage of value creation.Rakesh Biyani, Future Group

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