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& GRANDEUR!It was a widely anticipated event by the Apparel Industry. Finally, the day dawned. CMAI’s Apex Awards 2015 kicked off in grand style on October 28, 2015, at Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai. Pankaja Balaji reports on this Eventful and Glamorous night. Photographs: Dhiman Chatterjee.
Continuing to recognise and appreciate the achievements of its members and those in the industry, the CMAI hosted its Apex Awards 2015 on a balmy evening at the magnificent Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai. The guests entered the auditorium through the grand flight of stairs that added stately glamour to the event. There was a Paparazzi Corner where those interested could
take pictures and give interviews. While waiting for the event to begin, the guests mingled amongst themselves, catching up with peers from the industry and amongst the Association.
The host of the evening Siddharth Kannan, darling of the camera and B-town, bought energy and glitz with his quick humour and extravagance. As various dignitaries came
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to present the Awards, Siddharth Kannan’s enthusiastic exclamations of friendship and devotion made these industry bigwigs grin helplessly.
The event began with an opening speech from Mr Rahul Mehta, President, CMAI, on the highlights of the year. He spoke about the new Payment Default Committee which had since its conception retrieved a whopping R400 crore in disputed funds. He also spoke about the success of this year’s National Garment Fair, which saw a footfall of more than 38,000 retailers. He closed his introductory note by assuring the audience of the objectivity and unbiased decision making process that led to deciding the winners in the various categories.
Mr B S Nagesh, Founder, TRRAIN, was the Key Note speaker. In his address to the audience, he spoke about the need for having such Awards and the benefits of these Awards. He pointed the benefits of such Awards, “Two things happen; first, we showcase the best of the industry, and second, we motivate people to become better than the best.” He addressed fears on the lack of growth in textiles. He pointed out, “There is no gloom or doom. I am positive every brand is seeing a growth, you first have to look. We need to start looking inwards; there is opportunity here to scale up, build capabilities and capacities. Consumer patterns are changing and we must follow the way they are shopping.” His optimistic and positive attitude set the tone for the night.
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Nielsen India Pvt Ltd, the CMAI Apex Awards 2015 research partner, gave a presentation on the method used to determine the winners across categories. A survey created by CMAI was distributed across 17 cities and in 270 plus retail outlets. Consumers ranked the brands, and point weightages were assigned and collated at the end to determine winners. There was a lovely musical and comic break by the talented Ms Sugandha Mishra. Her talents in mimicry, jokes on customer care, along with a wide range of vocals had the audience applauding throughout her performance.
The Awards were categorised as Jury Awards, Performance Awards, Excellence Awards and Popular Awards. There were 26 Awards given away in these categories. The apparel industry has grown tremendously because of the efforts of the many garment manufacturers who ensure that they do their best for the industry. The winners were distinguished people representing the best in the industry, and were rightly recognised for it. The appreciation of their hard work left a glow on their faces and the ringing of loud applause in their ears. The President’s Award was given
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to an Association member, Mr Ashok Shah, Chairman, Fair Sub-Committee, CMAI, for his contribution in taking the National Garment Fair to a new level. Mr Shah’s gracious acceptance speech clearly showed that the achievement was a team effort and that there was no one single winner. The National Garment Fair this year saw a jaw-dropping 200 per cent increase in manufacturer participation with a footfall of 38,000 retailers.
Ms Sugandha Sharma’s return to the stage was followed by an audience interaction
that had a few lucky ones from the audience displaying their spectacular singing talent. Mr Kannan’s energy abounded through the evening and maintained a buzz of excitement.
The Award function ended with an open air dinner at the NCPA lawns. The dinner saw people congratulating the winners and networking on possible future collaborations. A sense of achievement pervaded among the crowd as well-wishers interacted with the winners. It was a wonderful evening that was very well organised and presented.
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QUOTE DIARIES
MR VASANTH KUMAR,
Executive Director, Max
Retail Division, Lifestyle Int
Pvt Ltd, winner of the Retail
Professional Of The
Year Award, on why he credits
his vendors for their brand’s
success says,
“Max is a 100 per cent private
label, and is 100 per cent
domestically sourced. Our
designs are internationally
inspired but our manufacturing
is entirely within India. Our
180 plus vendors, who have
been with us for more than
seven years, are growing
with us. The Landmark
group has philosophy of
succeeding together, it’s a
mutual partnership. We price
the products right for the
customer but keeping in mind
the viability of the vendors and
manufactures.”
When asked how she felt about winning the Student Designer Of The Year Award, Ms ANSHIKA GOYAL said, “I am glad that all my hard work has been recognised amongst such eponymous labels and designers. And I am very thankful to my institution NIFT, faculty members, friends and family for being so supportive and the Apex Award team for giving me such a wonderful and life-changing opportunity. And I wish that this experience of receiving the Apex Award stays with me and keeps on motivating me to turn my own label ORISIS into something big.”
MR ALOK DUBEY, CEO, Lifestyle
Brands Division, Arvind Group, on
sustainability said,
“As an organisation, there is a
consciousness on avoiding wastage
of water, using renewable sources of
energy, low chemicals in our clothing,
etc. As an organisation we want to
be like a tree–diverse. We also want
to provide shelter and fruit as an
organisation. Sustainability is a mission,
not just a corporate objective, we are
borrowing from the environment and we
need to give back, maintain a balance.”
SMT MEENA BINDRA, Founder and Chairperson, BIBA Apparel Pvt Ltd, Lifetime Achievement Award winner, on her advice to young female entrepreneurs said, “Follow your heart. When I started out at the age of 38, I had no training, no money and yet it happened. Every woman has the potential, don’t let anyone say no.”
The CMAI’s Apex Awards 2015 was a Grand success. Here’s what some of the Winners had to say...
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MR BHOJRAJ NAWANI, CMD, Nostrum Fashion Pvt Ltd,
“We here at Nostrum feel extremely proud to be this year’s recipient of The IVY
League Award For The Most Admired Men’s Wear Brand (Small & Medium). It
was a pleasant surprise because we did not think we were being considered as
probable nominees, let alone winners of the award. We put our head down and are
always hard at work here at Nostrum. Always trying to improve ourselves and do
better because we believe that the Almighty is watching above us and we should
always try to do our best. So receiving this award, we feel extremely appreciated
and it has only fuelled us to continue working harder.”
MR SAMEER PATEL, DIRECTOR,
DEAL CLOTHING CO., ON HIS
YOUNG MILLENNIAL TEAM SAID,
“THE AWARD IS FOR WOMEN’S
WESTERN WEAR, ONLY A TEAM OF
YOUNGSTERS CAN DO THIS. OUR
TEAM IS IN THEIR 30S OR BELOW,
THEY ARE VERY INNOVATIVE, VERY
CREATIVE AND MODERN IN THEIR
THINKING. FASHION IS PASSION
AND THE YOUNG GENERATION
HAS THAT PASSION.”
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THE STUDENT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR: Ms Anshika Goyal, NIFT-Mumbai
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Ms Anshika Goyal – NIFT, Mumbai 2) Mr Rajnish Kumar Ranjan – NIFT, Mumbai
THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR: Arihant Marketing, Guwahati
THE EXPORTER OF THE YEAR – KNITTED APPAREL: Eastman Exports Global Clothing (Pvt) Ltd, Tirupur
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Eastman Exports Global Clothing (Pvt ) Ltd, Tirupur 2) Orient Craft Limited, Gurgaon 3) Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, Faridabad
THE EXPORTER OF THE YEAR – WOVEN APPAREL: Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, Faridabad
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Gokaldas Exports Ltd, Bengaluru 2) Orient Craft Limited, Gurgaon 3) Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, Faridabad
THE CLOTHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR – EXPORTS: Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, Faridabad
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Eastman Exports Global Clothing (Pvt ) Ltd, Tirupur 2) Orient Craft Limited, Gurgaon 3) Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd, Faridabad
THE IVY LEAGUE AWARD FOR THE MOST ADMIRED KIDS’ WEAR BRAND (SMALL & MEDIUM): Blazo
THE IVY LEAGUE AWARD FOR THE MOST ADMIRED WOMEN’S WEAR BRAND (SMALL & MEDIUM): Dressline
THE IVY LEAGUE AWARD FOR THE MOST ADMIRED MEN’S WEAR BRAND (SMALL & MEDIUM): Nostrum
THE IVY LEAGUE AWARD FOR THE MOST ADMIRED CLOTHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR (SMALL & MEDIUM): Pragati Fashions Pvt Ltd
THE RETAIL PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR: Mr Vasanth Kumar M, Executive Director, MAX Retail Division, Lifestyle International Pvt Ltd
THE RETAIL ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: Mr Manohar Chatlani, Managing Director, Soch
THE BRAND PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR: Mr Suresh J, Managing Director and CEO, Arvind Lifestyle Brands Ltd
THE BRAND ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: Mr Ravi Modi, Managing Director, Manyavar
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD OF THE YEAR: Smt Meena Bindra, Chairperson, BIBA Apparels Private Ltd
THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION BY A CMAI MEMBER TO THE INDUSTRY: Mr Ashok Shah—Chairman of CMAI’s Fair Sub-Committee for his contribution in taking the National Garment Fair to a new level
AND THE WINNER IS...THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – KIDS’ WEAR: Gini & Jony
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Gini & Jony 2) Ruff 3) United Colors of Benetton
THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – WOMEN’S INNER WEAR: Jockey
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Enamor 2) Jockey 3) Loveable
THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – WOMEN’S INDIAN ETHNIC WEAR: BIBA
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) BIBA 2) Global Desi 3) W
THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – WOMEN’S WESTERN WEAR: Deal
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Allen Solly 2) Deal 3) Madame
THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – MEN’S INNER WEAR: Jockey
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Jockey 2) Levi’s 3) VIP
THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – MEN’S INDIAN ETHNIC WEAR: Manyavar
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Hallmark 2) Manyavar 3) Manish/Status
THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – DENIM WEAR: Levi’s
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Lee 2) Levi’s 3) Pepe
THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – MEN’S FORMAL WEAR: Louis Philippe
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Blackberrys 2) Louis Philippe 3) Van Heusen
THE BRAND OF THE YEAR – MEN’S CASUAL WEAR: Mufti
The Nominees (in alphabetical order): 1) Mufti 2) United Colors of Benetton 3) US Polo
THE WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: Ms Anita Dongre, Founder and Chief Creative Office, House of Anita Dongre Ltd
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Glorious MomentsSnapshots of CMAI’s Apex Awards 2015, the Premiere Awards of the Indian Appare-Industry, where the Outstanding performers of the year were Recognised and Felicitated. Photographs: Dhiman Chatterjee
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