Sail into the new season with the Nautica Fall Winter 2013 Collection

Nautica has sailed its way back from the open seas bringing different notes of color and styles from around the world. The fresh palettes, nautical stripes, bold patterns, and innovative performance-driven styles have come together to create an updated collection that will help navigate him through the colder months.

Shoreline: This delivery incorporates levels of super soft colors against rich and deep tones for a more casual feel. The base of the collection is indigo blue, reflecting the waters that kiss the shoreline, offset by softer greens and lighter reds.  Wovens stay classic in colors and prints, with a couple of new pattern introductions, like the Boat/Rope Printed Shirt and the Bandana Printed Shirt.  Sweaters get updated with the Chevron Cable Toggle sweater and the Color Blocked Cardigan both in sand drift, while knits get fresh fabric compositions, like the Cashmere Touch polo.  The Beacon Blazer and Bedford Cord Blazer are key outerwear components which will keep you looking sophisticated throughout the day.

Seafarer: Tradition meets function in this performance focused delivery, grounded in navy and white with pops of bold color.  Fisherman Sweaters and vivid fairisle prints in bright colors are a big statement, and include performance inspired details, with nylon trimming, full-lining, and wind-proof elements. Additionally, woven pieces bump up the versatility this season, with exploded plaids, water-repellant features, and pops of contrast colors inside. Shirt jackets make a comeback here and color blocking maintains its importance.   Knits have added features with wicking, stain release, easy care, and extra softness.

Seaborne: Cruise the sea in style with these offbeat mixes of traditional color with hollow yarns and thicker knits.  Sophisticated hues of deep navy, charcoal, black, gem tones and rich purple help to make this delivery more tailored and dressy. Fairisle and micro-patterns like geometric and herringbone prints, and gradient color blocking mark up the chunky sweaters that come in shawl collars and cardigan silhouettes. Cozy fabrics make their appearance in bottoms, with the 8-wale cord and herringbone pant.  And to top it all off, innovative technology allows jackets to be lit up with L.E.D. piping that has two mile visibility.

The Fall Winter 2013 collection is available at all Nautica stores.

About Nautica:

Nautica is a modern American classic brand that offers quality, design and value while capturing the essence of an active, adventurous and spirited lifestyle.

Founded in 1983, Nautica has evolved from a collection of men's outerwear to a leading global lifestyle brand with products ranging from men's, women's and children's apparel and accessories to a complete home collection. Over the past three decades, Nautica has become a leading global lifestyle brand. Today, Nautica is available in more than 75 countries with over 256 Nautica branded stores worldwide.

In India, Nautica has its presence across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Jammu. The product lines for the Indian market comprise of menswear, womenswear and accessories.

About Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd:

Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd is a subsidiary of Arvind Ltd which is India’s largest integrated textile player and is one of the oldest and most respected groups in the Textile Business in India.  Arvind is also one of the largest producers of denim fabrics and is supplier to a large number of fashion brands in the world.  Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd has been a pioneer in bringing international brands to India and first brought Arrow to India in the year 1993. Arvind Lifestyle Brand Ltd has licensing relationships with many international Brands including Gant, Arrow, Izod, Energie, US Polo Association, Elle, Cherokee, Mossimo and Geoffrey Beene.  Arvind also has a portfolio of 12 of its own brands. Arvind has a JV with Tommy Hilfiger for the Tommy Hilfiger business in India.  It also runs India’s largest value retail chain, Megamart.

Arvind’s pursuit of multi-brand, multi-price point and multi-channel strategy over the last 5 years has paid rich dividends and has grown the business at a CAGR of 38%.  Arvind is the only company in the fashion industry which has presence from Value to the Bridge to Luxury Segments.

Arvind is targeting revenues of Rs 5000crs from its brands & retail businesses in the next 5 years by strongly leveraging its strengths in production, marketing and distribution.  While Rs 3000 cr would come from growing the business organically at a CAGR of 20%, the rest would come through acquisitions, new brands launches and JVs.  The acquisition of the business operations of Debenhams, Next & Nautica is the first step in our inorganic growth strategy to cross the Rs 2000 cr revenue mark in the next 5 years.

The company also has one of the strongest distribution networks in Indian apparel sector with over 1.3 million square feet of retail space available pan-India to its brands across 730 retail stores spread over 150 towns. This is in addition to Arvind Lifestyle Brands international doors in the Middle East and South Africa.

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Colour Lab from Allen Solly

Allen Solly, one of India's most popular and recognised brands in the branded premium apparel segment today announced the launch of its most innovative concept yet – Colour Lab. This unique concept, the first of its kind, enables colour enthusiasts to co-create with Allen Solly through an interactive tablet available at the stores.

 In Spring Summer 13 they introduced 14 never before shades in shirts and trousers which turned out to be a raging success. And this Autumn-Winter, Allen Solly presents a one-of-a-kind product innovation that goes far beyond tweaks in fabric and style, into the exciting realm of digital technology. A product innovation that uses the finest of fabrics, an intelligent digital tablet and a robust dedicated manufacturing and distribution system to deliver custom-coloured merchandize. Just walk into an Allen Solly store near you, pick up the Colour Lab tablet, conceptualize and design your unique colour and we’ll match it for you in just 15 days and have it delivered using the best color and garment technology.



Speaking to media persons Mr. Sooraj Bhat, Brand Head, Allen Solly, said the launch of Colour Lab – a product and process innovation, permits our customer to create a colour of his choice from a base of 670 colours and each colour will throw up nine shade options, which presents tremendous amount of variety for him to arrive at a choice of his. A premium of Rs 400/- will be charged for such customized shirt or trouser and will be delivered 15 days from the date of order, as it has to be specifically made for him. We expect to generate 5% of our revenue in the next six months from Colour Lab. Colour Lab is a big initiative for us and will drive this in the next six months, he added.

Mr. Bhat said, the total organized market size for smart casuals is estimated to be Rs 6000 crores. Allen Solly had a turnover of Rs 470 crores last year, is expected to clock a 40% growth and close this financial around Rs 650/- crores. Our Ad spend is 4% – 5% of our revenue. Allen Solly has 170 exclusive outlets in the country and will close with 200 stores by the end of this financial year, 50% of these stores are franchise owned. In Andhra Pradesh, we have 6 stores in Hyderabad and 3 in other cities of AP. Allen Solly shirts are priced in the range of Rs 1500/- to 2800/- and trousers at Rs 1700/- to 3000/-.

Allen Solly aims to target the 25-30 year old urban, upbeat, fashion conscious and socially connected man. The concept has been rolled out in 100+ stores across the country and in smaller towns making the technology accessible to the discerning. The initiative will be leveraged through a comprehensive media roll out. The campaign will play out across key metros and smaller towns over the course of next three months with an equally aggressive social media buzz.

The innovative concept was recently launched in the Allen Solly store, Himayath Nagar, Hyderabad. The store spread across 1000 Sq.ft hosts a wide range of clothing for both men and women.

Speaking on the launch Mr. Sooraj Bhat (Brand Head) Allen Solly said “For 20 years now, we have enjoyed a frontrunner’s fame for creating relaxed work wear for the unconventional mind. With the launch of “Friday Dressing” in 1995 and the brand’s celebrated Yellow Shirt commercial four years later, Allen Solly officially became a name forever synonymous with colour and innovation.” “Now, we are taking it to a whole new level”. He added

The brand is growing assertively and aggressively at a CAGR of 37% for the last four years and plans to maintain a healthy CAGR of 30% for the next two years. Allen Solly has already crossed their target revenues this year reporting a 21% increase in same store growth compared to last year. Womenswear contributes to 25% of the brand’s revenue, and combined with the accessories business the brand looking at a growth of 5% in the next 1 year adding to the success. Its retail footprint in the last six months has seen new stores in the East and North markets adding to the current store count of 158. They aim to end the fiscal year with a number close to 200 stores with a target of adding 50 new stores every year.

About Allen Solly: Allen Solly created ripples in the Indian market by releasing new rules in corporate dress code. It trashed whites and greys thereby making the corporate world a colourful and vibrant place. Originating from the large portfolio of international brands of Coats Viyella – UK, Allen Solly truly has been the brand that transformed the way people dressed by bringing in its concept of Relaxed Formal Wear to India – bold and bright colours, concepts and patterns.

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Lee Brings to you TREATS- Irresistible offers for the festive season

Continue the tradition of exchanging gifts this festive season to entice your loved ones and add the latest style trends to your wardrobe with Lee “TREATS”. TREATS offers vast discounts from their large collection, presenting a plethora of options in terms of colors, patterns and styles ranging from stylish and chic casual wear to the rugged denim wear.


The discounts offered would be that on every purchase of Rs. 4999/-, shop for Rs.2000/- more for FREE and on every purchase of Rs.3999/- , shop for Rs. 1500 more for free.


TREATS is valid upto 3rd November, 2013.


Elate your loved ones with exclusive Lee “TREATS” today!!


About Lee

120 years of couture creativity.

Founded in 1889 in Kansas, Lee is one of the world’s most popular premier fashion labels. Starting off purely as a work-wear manufacturer, Lee shot into instant stardom with their sturdy dungarees and rugged jackets; later evolving into a true blue casual wear brand that combined the brawn of heritage with new age chic, creating a new lifestyle of sorts for the urban youth.

A name synonymous with relentless passion and creativity, Lee has pioneered more apparel innovations than any other brand, with the ubiquitous zip-fly on Jeans being the most striking of them all; in addition to other legendary outfits such as Union-all, Pressed denim, Loco Jacket, 11.05 oz. Jelt denim etc.

Lee upholds highly the philosophy of curiosity, which helps break barriers and do things hitherto untried. Leading by example, the brand has been fashioning bold couture statements for over a century, from jeans, shirts, jackets to t-shirts, polos, tunics and everything in between; in various fits, collars, necklines, designs, hues and sleeve types.

Take your pick from the Lee stable and own a piece of apparel that is as historic as it is ahead of its time. Stay curious!

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HTIC (IIT-Madras) and NI Join Hands To Develop High Impact Medical Devices

National Instruments (NI) under its Planet NI Initiative signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (HTIC), a joint initiative of IIT Madras and Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. The MoU facilitates long-term partnership between NI and HTIC in the design and development of new, affordable, high-impact medical devices by HTIC based on the NI Platform for the Indian market.

Planet NI, where NI stands for Nurturing Innovation, is a National Instruments program designed to empower engineers and students in developing countries to achieve economic prosperity and sustainable development through access to National Instruments technology. NI is committed to nurturing local innovation and entrepreneurship and, through Planet NI, the company is making engineering tools affordable, accessible, and relevant to groups focused on improving the socioeconomic development of their communities. The partnering with HTIC is one such initiative that is supported by Planet NI.

Dr Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Director IITM said “I am very glad to see this highly synergistic partnership between NI and HTIC that brings together NI’s powerful design platforms and HTIC’s dynamic med-tech innovation capabilities to develop high impact medical devices.”



Dr Mohanasankar, Head of HTIC signed the MoU on behalf of HTIC. He said “NI’s design and development platforms will allow us to shorten the time from idea to prototype, and quickly move the device for field testing and validation, which is crucial in med-tech R&D”

Jayaram Pillai, MD, National Instruments India, Russia and Arabia, signed the MoU on behalf of National Instruments. He said “With this MoU, National Instruments will support HTIC’s initiatives with NI’s Graphical System Design platform for product development and large scale deployment of affordable healthcare devices for emerging countries.”

About HTIC

Healthcare Technology Innovation Centre (HTIC) is a R&D centre established through a joint initiative of IIT Madras and DBT with the objective of developing technologies for unmet healthcare needs in the country. Since its inception in 2011, HTIC has evolved into a unique and leading med-tech innovation ecosystem in the country bringing together more than 15 medical institutions, industry, government agencies, collaborating with its engineers, researchers, IITM faculty and students, in developing affordable healthcare technologies for unmet clinical needs.

Various technologies in areas of cardiovascular, ultrasound, neonatal care, oncology, intensive care, ophthalmology, are under development in collaboration with leading organizations. HTIC develops human resources in this area through innovation fellowships, IITM students and interns. Going forward, HTIC envisions becoming a national asset in affordable healthcare technology innovation of global standards and creating impact in healthcare in India. A video summary of HTIC can be accessed here: http://htic.iitm.ac.in/?q=ftp%20server

About National Instruments

Since 1976, National Instruments (www.ni.com) has equipped engineers and scientists with tools that accelerate productivity, innovation and discovery. NI’s graphical system design approach to engineering provides an integrated software and hardware platform that speeds the development of any system needing measurement and control. The company’s long-term vision and focus on improving society through its technology supports the success of its customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders.


NI has seen a fast growing customer base across public and private sector companies in India, with tremendous interest from the academic sector in particular. NI India is headquartered in Bangalore and has direct sales presence across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Baroda and Kolkata.

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Stella G in the City International Pop Singer to perform in Hyderabad

STELLA G is an International Pop Singer, Fashion Icon from Germany, collaborated with DJ Prithvi, India/Asia youngest DJ for an Original Single Album “BEAT THE BOX”. As this track is under completion and is going to be released on 19th October, 2013 in Hyderabad.

“Its glad to work with German international pop singer, and Remix for “BEAT THE BOX” together” said Prithvi .Stella G Following my Remixes Music from the Music Sites, She got impressed with me and contacted through Facebook and came out with her wish to work with me for a single album. I was looking for an opportunity to go International, luckily got a chance to work with stella G” Prithivi added.



BEAT THE BOX - to be launch at THE PARK HOTEL, Hyd

BEAT THE BOX is new original Single Track sung by Stella G Feat. DJ Prithvi, who has composed the music and he will be the first Indian DJ, collaborated with an International Pop Singer. Stella G will be visiting India for the first time and will be performing live for 2 remixes.



About STELLA G

Stella G is an International Pop Singer and Fashion Icon from Germany. She was the Member of the Groups: 1. Prosechos (Germany) 2. Polygon (USA). She Performed All Over Europe: ... Germany, Spain, Swiss, Austria, Italy..., in USA, Dubai... a.o.  She takes off around other stars to make competitors. Electro, R&B, Dance, Modern + Internationally. She has plans to storm the Charts in Europe, USA+ UK! Since from the end of 2012, Stella G is promoting her latest Album “COSMIC ENERGY” all around Europe/USA/Australia and Asia, with The Summer 2012 Tour of Stella G in Europe/UAE.



About DJ PRITHVI

Prithvi, is a 16 years old Asia's only youngest DJ, started his career as a DJ at the age of 10 years in 2008. He has raised many eye brows with his unbelievable Music talent & sensibility in Music. He has performed in many popular clubs in India and rocked at every party he played, Won many hearts & has appalled the crowd since 5 years. Being the only youngest DJ in Asia, he has released his first International Album "MASTER BLAST" at the age of 13 years in 2011 on Sep 3rd in Pune. MASTER BLAST is the first commercial House Music Album released by a DJ at the of 13 years in the world. It is the first House Music Album, released by an Indian. The Album was released through World Wide Records. He also became the Youngest Bollywood Remix Producer, who has done 3 official Remixes for a Bollywood Movie "LOGIN" at the age of 14 years.



Highlights on Launch event

1) Stella G will be performing live along with DJ Prithvi for 2 tracks of Remixed versions, offcially mixed by DJ Prithvi - “Catwalk” &  “Venus Power” from previous album "COSMIC ENERGY".

2) Along with "Catwalk" a Fashion Show, showcasing Haute Couture collection, by a famous Fashion Designer - Soham Chakraborthy from Kolkata will be staged followed by Venus Power Track.

3) After the 2 performances, a Fashion Show with Indo Western Collection by Mansi Agarwal will be showcased.

4) Stella & Prithvi will perform Live again and Lauch their new single Live. This is going to be a World Wide Premier of “BEAT THE BOX”, launching from India.

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UL DQS India releases the first IEC 61340 Certification in India

UL DQS India, the Indian subsidiary of DQS Holdings GmBH has awarded IEC 61340-5-1 certification to BARCO Electronics today. This is the first time a company in India has been awarded this certificate. The purpose of this standard is to provide the administrative and technical requirements for establishing, implementing and maintaining an ESD control program.

IEC 61340-5-1 focuses on the requirements for an ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control program.  The standard applies to activities that manufacture, process, assemble, install, package, label, service, test, inspect, transport or otherwise handle electrical or electronic parts, assemblies and equipment susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharges greater than or equal to 100 V human body model (HBM).

“We are indeed happy to announce the certification of IEC 61340-5-1 to BARCO Electronics. This is a first in India for any certification body and second only for UL DQS for the said certification. This version of IEC 61340-5-1 has been aligned with other major ESD control program standards used throughout the world. Taking advantage of this alignment, BARCO is very unique to be certified for both ANSI ESD S20:20 – 2007 as well as IEC 61340-5-1 Standards, said Dr K Murugan, CEO & MD, UL DQS India.

 “We have successfully completed the audit of BARCO Electronics and are glad to award this certification to the company. This is a well deserved certification received by BARCO as they have met all the necessary requirements and standards.” said Mr Krishna Kamath – Head Aerospace Practise, UL DQS India, who was the lead auditor for the audit conducted at the Noida Plant of Barco Electronics.


About UL DQS India

UL DQS India is the Indian Operation of UL DQS, which is a merger of UL Inc of USA and DQS of Germany, with over 47000 certified sites and presence in more than 100 countries globally. UL DQS India is head-quartered out of Bangalore having presence with offices and auditors across India.  UL DQS India provides over 70 Management System Certifications and Assessments covering a vast majority of standards and industries. Through its Knowledge Solutions Centre, UL DQS India offers Trainings, Seminars and Assessments to cover a whole lot of activities and industry standards and focuses in helping the customers with dissemination of knowledge on the subject.

About BARCO:

BARCO Electronic Systems Pvt Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of BARCO NV, and is engaged in provision of Low cost Manufacturing facility in India. Located in the Industrial suburb of Noida in Uttar Pradesh, manufactures PCBs for Medical, Industrial, Aerospace and Defence applications. The company is headquartered at Belgium. The company is certified for ISO 9001 since 2001 and ISO 14001 since 2007. The Organisation was certified for Aerospace Standards AS9100 Rev C during the Year 2012.  The Management in continually ensuring the manufacturing standards meet the International Quality Requirements and implementing ESD Control program was one of such measures.

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Cappuccino for a Cause

Gloria Jean’s Coffees, as part of its brand philosophy of supporting communities to build and change lives, in association with Oye 104.8 FM presents ‘Cappuccino for a Cause’ live show on October 18th between 4 pm- 8 pm at its Juhu outlet in Mumbai. Enjoy the live performance by ‘Karma Castle’, an upcoming band from Mumbai that will raise funds for the cause of ‘Vision Rescue’- an NGO working towards education of street children.

With the help of Gloria Jean’s Coffee, the Cappuccino for a Cause aims to raise fund for ‘Vision Rescue’- an NGO working towards providing education to street children of Mumbai.  Apart from imparting education, Vision Rescue, is also involved in feeding, providing medical help, skills training and other kinds of assistance to the addicted and abused street children.

What: Live performance for ‘Cappuccino for a Cause’

Where: Gloria Jean's Coffees (Ground Floor, Janki Kutir, Next to Prithvi Theatre, Juhu)

When:  October 18, 2013 (Between 4 PM- 8 PM)

 Cappuccino for a Cause
So, head to Gloria Jean’s Coffees along with your friends and family to enjoy the live performance and be part of ‘Cappuccino for a Cause’.

Event partners – Jungle drums

Knowledge partners - Corporate Corridors are a Mumbai based Marcom & Brand Consulting Firm and is the Knowledge Partner for this Event. Through such events Corporate Corridors aims to build bridges between High Performance Business Organisations, HNI's, NGO's and the End Beneficiaries.


About Citymax India

Citymax India is part of the Dubai based retail giant, Landmark Group, one of the largest & most respected retailers in India and the Middle East well known for its Lifestyle chain of retail stores in India. Citymax’s vision in India is to become an integrated hospitality company in the country by blending luxury with superlative value in all its endeavors. The company operates in five distinct business verticals - chain of 4-star hotels; Family Entertainment Centers; Food Courts; Specialty Restaurants and Coffee chains.



Catching the imperative need of a business traveler, Citymax Hotels are a chain of 4-star hotels based on the theory of providing the best value to the Indian customer. The company has set up family entertainment centers under the brand of Fun City, across leading malls in India. These indoor family entertainment centers are designed to cater to the entire family with world class gaming consoles, soft play area, entertain children, parents and grandparents offering a new and exciting way to bond with the family.


About Gloria Jean’s Coffees:

Established 30 years ago, Gloria Jean's Coffees has become a global Icon, committed to delivering the ultimate coffee experience. With 1000 outlets in over 42 countries, including 450+ coffee shops in Australia. Gloria Jean's Coffees is a leading specialty coffee retailer and one of the fastest growing franchise organizations in the world.



Gloria Jean's Coffees provides consumers with a large range of specialty coffee including estate, origins and delicious flavoured coffees, and a complete menu of espresso-based beverages such as lattes, cappuccinos, smoothie chillers, cocoas and gourmet teas. They also offer a selection of coffee brewing equipment, grinders, quality merchandise and gift packs. Gloria Jean’s Coffees has flourished in Asia since the first coffee house was opened in Japan in 1995. Today there are 80+ stores across Asia in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea and Japan. As makers of quality handmade coffee, from bean to cup, Gloria Jean's Coffees is committed to building a unified family, consistently serving the highest quality coffee and providing outstanding personalized service in a vibrant store atmosphere.

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