It is my proud privilege to chair the IFF. Textile industry has grown significantly from Farm (cotton) to Fabrics in the last few decades. Now the industry is in the journey of converting Fabrics into Fashion trends of tomorrow.
Nikhil Meswani
Chairman, IFF ’11 & Executive Director, Reliance Industries
The coming together of minds and exchanging of ideas is vital as retailers compete in an era in which consumers have more information, more choice and more channels than ever before. Keeping up will require new and modern answers to the complex questions of our time. We are entering a phase that is a whole new ball game for retail. Success will no longer be based on just size, space or capital; it will be based on execution, differentiation, and most importantly, knowing who your real customer is. IFF 2011 is an important platform where we retailers can share experiences that will allow us to maximise efficiency and productivity. I believe that the opportunities for peer-to-peer learning at this forum will help to drive the fashion industry forward in India.”
Ishwar Chugani
ED, Giordano Fashions
India Fashion Forum is the torch bearer of the Indian Fashion Industry creating a platform where exchange of creative ideas, knowledge, experience and vision takes place for the betterment of fashion business in one of the largest & most promising markets of the world. The essence and magnitude of this forum is constantly upgrading & helps its benefactors – the leaders and the leaders to be, seed & nurture creative ideas to grow and accomplish voluminous augmentation for their businesses. IFF’11 happens at the time when the fashion business is back on its high growth trajectory & a host of global fashion brands have set their foot on the soil by deciding to take a leap in this booming market & for obvious reasons. It’s time to celebrate success, share future plans, generate more business & welcome new members to the Indian fashion fraternity.
Anurag Rajpal
Head, Apparel, Spencer’s Retail
Today, Indian retail stands at an inflexion point where the entire sector is poised to take a giant leap. The growth of retail in India during the last decade has been marked by the influx of world-class retail formats, quality investments and engaging stakeholders. This revolution has opened up a plethora of opportunities for various stakeholders to collaboratively compete and orchestrate a superior retail experience for the new-age Indian consumer. Retailers, both domestic as well as foreign, stand to gain by foraying into and exploring various segments and geographies; especially because of the profound urban supply hitting the market.
In the midst of this opportunity field, fashion retail stands as one of the brightest beacons of growth in Indian retail. With the rising lifestyle aspirations among Indian shoppers, fashion is coming into increasingly sharper focus. This is the best of times to congregate and discuss the prospects of this burgeoning sector, an to chart its forward course. I can think of no better time and place to do this than the much-awaited India Fashion Forum (IFF) 2011.
Anuj Puri
Chairman & Country Head, JLL
IFF has been the fulcrum for the growth of fashion retail in India. Today, a sweenter the second, revitalized phase of fashion retail in India, IFF's role assumes an even greater significance. A forum where business leaders wil lmeet, debate and deliberate the vision for India's Fashion Industry.
I am looking forward to IFF 2011 with great hope. I am sure, like in the past, this year too IFF will provide the industry with path-breaking, growth-oriented strategies.
Tarun Joshi
Director, CrewRepublica
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The Indian consumer is young, affluent and willing to spend, and this is what has made the country one of the most exciting markets post the Crisis. Modern retailing and branded products are rapidly gaining acceptance even in the relatively traditional jewellery segment. The challenge before us now is to integrate our product into the larger fashion and lifestyle space. I am sure IFF will throw up many interesting insights and perspectives in this regard.
Mehul Choksi,
Chairman & MD, Gitanjali Group
IFF has become today an annual industry event that we look forward to. It’s the place to meet, exchange ideas and future plans and get excited by the energy all around us
Dilip Kapur,
President, Hidesign
Fashion Forum this year is happening at the most optimistic time from Indian retail and fashion industry point of you. Indian consumption story has well and truly begun. India Fashion Forum will provide the platform to the Industry leaders to devise action plans to accelerate consumption and devise strategies to build a strong and large fashion industry
J Suresh
MD, Arvind Brands