Denim Talks, a one-day conference held in conjunction with the Denim Show and Gartex Texprocess India, focused on the theme “Building India as a Global Denim Destination.” The conference brought together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss various aspects of the denim industry. The event aimed to provide insights, promote networking, and highlight the latest innovations and trends in the denim sector.
Panel Discussion One: What Lies Ahead for the Denim Industry
This panel discussion addressed the future prospects of the denim industry. Panelists included Mr. Arvind Mathur, CEO of Raymond UCO Denim India, and Mr. Asad Ali, Director of Armana Group and Sterling Styles, Bangladesh. The discussion likely explored the challenges and opportunities facing the denim industry, including sustainability, technological advancements, market trends, and consumer demands.
Panel Discussion Two: Creation of Global Denim Brands
The second panel discussion revolved around the creation of global denim brands. The panelists for this discussion included Mr. Kamal Kushlani, Founder & CEO of Mufti Jeans, Mr. Sanjay Vakharia, CEO of Spykar Lifestyles, Mr. K.P. Jain, CMD of Kewal Kiran Clothing, and Mr. Manish Kapoor, MD & CEO of Pepe Jeans London. The panel likely explored strategies for building successful denim brands, market expansion, brand positioning, and the evolving preferences of consumers.
Panel Discussion Three: Innovation in Denims
The third panel discussion focused on innovation in the denim industry. Panelists included Mr. Srihari Balakrishnan, MD of KG Fabriks, Mr. Sanjeev Srivastava from Power H2O, Mr. Peush Narang, Country Representative-India of Cotton Council International, Mr. Ritesh Sharma, Head of Brands & Retail at Reliance Industries, and Mr. Vipin Tyagi, Assistant Manager – PE & Smart Sewing Solution at Juki. The discussion likely covered topics such as sustainable manufacturing processes, technological advancements, eco-friendly materials, and the adoption of new trends in denim production.
Mr. Manmohan Singh, CMO, Birla Cellulose, Grasim Industries Ltd also presented a presentation on Opportunities of Manmade Cellulosic Fibers in Denim Segment.
Wazir Advisors presented a presentation on Materials and Denim Trends: AW 23/24 a report by Fashion Snoops, USA.
