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  • Soleful surprises and dapper delights for dad this Father’s Day

    Soleful surprises and dapper delights for dad this Father’s Day

    MUMBAI: He may not say much, but he’s always said enough. This Father’s Day, swap the clichés for classics that match his quiet strength and unwavering presence. Whether it’s a crisp kurta or a sturdy pair of sandals, here are six meaningful gifts from Fabindia that blend functionality with finesse perfect for the man who’s been your guiding light.

    Step into comfort: Priced at Rs 2,999, these brown leather sandals are built for the long haul. With premium leather and all-day comfort in mind, they’re a grounded yet stylish option for the dad who’s walked beside you every step of the way.

    Carry a piece of him: This Rs 999 brown leather wallet may be compact, but it’s packed with character. Its slim design and refined stitching make it a perfect everyday essential for a man who carries little but means everything.

    Wrap him in heritage: For the father who embodies grace and grit, the beige silk hand block printed Bandhgala jacket (Rs 3,899) blends traditional artistry with modern tailoring. It’s a nod to the man who makes every gathering feel like home.

    Tradition at his feet: If he’s partial to ethnic elegance, look no further than the brown leather embroidered juttie for Rs 1,300. With its shimmering details and soft sole, it’s comfort wrapped in craftsmanship.

    Casual, but considered: A Rs 1,599 maroon cotton handwoven short kurta offers both ease and elegance. Handloomed by skilled artisans, this piece is for the dad who balances simplicity with strength in every move.

    Bright idea: If your father’s desk is his kingdom, this gold metal study table lamp (Rs 5,999) will be his crown jewel. Sleek, adjustable, and resolutely modern, it’s a nod to the focus and clarity he brings to life.

    From the sturdy to the stylish, these thoughtful picks from Fabindia prove that gifting dad doesn’t need to be grand, it just needs to be grounded. After all, some heroes don’t wear capes… they wear kurtas and carry wallets that have aged as gracefully as they have.

  • Threading the Bloom Fabindia brings Chikankari into full spring swing

    Threading the Bloom Fabindia brings Chikankari into full spring swing

    MUMBAI: Spring has never looked so soulful. Fabindia’s latest offering, The Song of Spring, gently unfurls a tapestry of tradition and technology, paying tribute to the age-old art of Chikankari embroidery with a modern twist and a dash of AI.

    Rooted in India’s rich textile legacy, Chikankari has long been enchanted with its whisper-light stitches and poetic precision. In this collection, Fabindia reimagines the heritage craft using AI-generated floral visuals, creating a campaign that bridges the traditional with the contemporary. The result? A collection that feels as fresh as a spring breeze, but with roots deep in culture.

    “The Song of Spring is more than a campaign; it is a tribute to the hands that sustain India’s textile traditions. By honouring its floral essence and displaying its intricate threadwork, we wanted to express the finery of Chikankari beyond the garment and celebrate its inspiration. Including AI crafted floral elements in the campaign visuals that accentuate the craft has brought a fresh perspective to the craft”, says a Fabindia spokesperson.

    From dreamy dupattas to floating kurtas and artfully embroidered tunics, the collection showcases Chikankari at its most elegant. Crafted from airy cottons and fine silks, each piece features signature stitches like Bakhiya, which gives an illusion of shadows, Phanda, known for floral knots, and Jaali, which mimics Mughal latticework. It’s this layered delicacy over 32 types of stitches in some cases that gives each garment its own narrative.

    Embracing soft pastels, earthy tones, and gentle florals, the colour palette of the collection enhances the embroidery’s subtle brilliance. Every garment comes adorned with a Craftmark Tag, a confirmation of authenticity and handcrafted integrity.

    With The Song of Spring, Fabindia doesn’t just showcase clothing it tells a story in thread, blending centuries of tradition with today’s design language. It’s a sartorial serenade to spring, one stitch at a time.

  • Bimla Nanda Bissell who lived a FabIndia life passes on at 93

    Bimla Nanda Bissell who lived a FabIndia life passes on at 93

    MUMBAI: Not many may have heard of Bimla Nanda Bissell. But it’s because of her and her husband John Bissell we have the FabIndia brand  where we can explore garments and clothes made of rich Indian traditional fabric stitched with international quality. Bim as she was known to her friends passed on  10 January 2025  at the ripe age of 93. 

    She lived a full life, seeing the dream of her husband, John (who came to India on behalf of the Ford Foundation in 1958 to advise the Central Cottage Industries Corp), fructifying and growing into an organisation called Fabindia which did a turnover in excess of Rs 1,500 crore in 2023-2024.

    During his stay in the late fifties, John met Bimla Nanda, the social secretary to US ambassadors Chester A. Bowles and John Kenneth Galbraith. Their marriage anchored him in India, where he was inspired by the craftsmanship of local weavers.

    FabIndia – which John started at the urging of Bim – commenced in 1960 as an exporter of Indian home furnishings with the aid of $20,00 John’s grandmother had left him from just two rooms in Delhi. The business continued in stops and starts. In 1975 during the emergency after laws forbade businesses to be run from home, John was forced to open a retail store in Delhi’s Greater Kailash where he continued with this exports, sourcing exquisite handmade weaves and traditional texite fabric from artisans in distant villages.  He opened another one  showroom a couple of years later..

    One fine day in 1992,  FabnIdia’s  British importer in  London  decided to do away with their relationship. John suffered a stroke in 1993, and his son  William took his place deciding to concentrate on the domestic market  and launch many more stores all over India. John died in 1998 at the age of 66.  William than expanded FabIndia aggressively until it became a national  retail chain , that it is today.

    Through it all, Bim stood rock solid behind  her husband – actually at his side – and, then her son William, being their support when things were not looking up, and John’s vision-  to provide fair employment to Indian artisans and bridge the best of eastern and western collaborations – seemed to be disintegrating.  His idea was simple – provide the world with beautiful Indian crafts made of Indian traditional fabric. In the process, both Bim and John helped revive Indian textile heritage as well succeeding in bringing regional fabrics such as Chanderi, Sanganeri, Cutchi or Banarsi to the forefront of fashion.

    Today, Fabindia is India’s largest private platform for products that are made from traditional techniques, skills and hand-based processes. It links thousands of craft based rural producers to modern urban markets, thereby creating a base for skilled, sustainable rural employment, and preserving India’s traditional handicrafts in the process. Fabindia’s products are natural, craft based, contemporary, and affordable.

    In the early days,  John travelled across villages to find weavers who could produce flat weaves, pale colours and precise weights and it was Bim who stood by his side, journeying with him.  And she was exposed to the tough lives that artisans and their wives lived in the heartlands, with limited electricity, caste taboos, not enough toilets, and with acceptance of  patriarchal attitudes towards women, and life in general.

    Bim  was deeply touched: she became deeply committed to uplifting disadvantaged women. In 1992, she co-founded Udyogini, an NGO aimed at empowering landless, assetless women in India.

    John passed very early, according to her, she stayed put,  helping her son and daughter Monsoon just like any good mother would. So strong was her influence on her children that they retained their grandfather’s second name (from their mother’s side)  as their middle name. 

    For 27 years after John’s passing she kept herself busy being there for her own immediate family and the FabIndia family which on 9 January mourned her passing through the company’s Instagram handle. It read as follows:

    “Bim, as she was known to her friends passed away today. Her family, friends and her Fabindia family mourn her passing.

    “She loved matching everything, from her accessories to her chappals. A spirited promoter and patron of Fabindia ever since her husband, John, brought his vision of working with India’s craftspeople to life.

    She kept that vision alive and believed fiercely in what Fabindia stands for. Her legacy will live on and will continue to inspire us at Fabindia for generations to come.

    We celebrate her incredibly rich life – a tapestry like none other.”

    And so do we at indiantelevision.com.

    RIP dear Bimla. 

    Thank you for what you did for the weavers and artisans of India along with John and your FabIndia team over the years. Thank you for respecting your Indian heritage. And for making an entire generation aware of traditional handicrafts as well.  Maybe many more going forward, 

  • Fabindia & ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations partner to launch dine-in cafes

    Fabindia & ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations partner to launch dine-in cafes

    Mumbai: Fabindia and ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations have partnered to open dine-in cafes at select Fabindia stores across India. ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations offers quality baked goods tailored to the Indian palate, combining convenience with expertise in the food-delivery space. The café’s menu features pull-apart bagels, croissants, gourmet breads, and a range of beverages. Customers can also enjoy services such as birthday celebrations, bulk ordering, Diwali gifting, and kitty parties at the café.

    A Fabindia spokesperson said, “We are super excited to partner with ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations. When you step into a Fabindia Experience Centre, it’s about more than just retail, it’s about the total experience. Our joint commitment to quality and freshness is in step with similar values both shares. Health, nutrition and quality are of equal importance and Fabindia has always been about maintaining a balance between taste, ethically sourced ingredients and our customer’s choices.”

    ITC spokesperson said, “We are thrilled to partner with Fabindia, a pioneer in not just the retail space, but in the craft space as well. Offering the best food, prepared with the finest ingredients has always been our ethos. ITC Sunfeast Baked Creations is privileged to be working with Fabindia and has a chance to reach out and touch more customers in many more places across the length and breadth of India.”

  • Unicommerce to power Fabindia’s e-commerce operations

    Unicommerce to power Fabindia’s e-commerce operations

    Mumbai: Fabindia, India’s premier consumer lifestyle platform has partnered with Unicommerce, one of India’s leading e-commerce enablement SaaS platforms, to manage its growing business operations across online and offline channels and streamline its e-commerce supply chain. As an important channel for thousands of rural artisans across India, Fabindia continues to revolutionise traditional wear mixing it with modern urban tastes.

    Fabindia has deployed Unicommerce’s end-to-end technology stack including multi-channel order management, warehouse management system and omnichannel retail management system to streamline its order processing for its wide array of products listed on its own website, multiple marketplaces as well as across its 100 plus physical stores located in the country.

    Fabindia will use Unicommerce’s technology to seamlessly process orders from across online channels and physical stores. By enabling ship-from-store for orders placed on online platforms, Fabindia will be able to allocate the order to the store location nearest to the customer’s delivery address leading to faster deliveries to the end customers.

    The partnership will further enable Fabindia to synchronize inventory on an hourly basis so that no order is missed along with efficient management of returns from customers. This will further help the brand in enhancing the customers’ overall post-purchase experience.

    Currently, the brand manages a catalog of 1,75,000 items across channels, processing orders from across its 100-plus stores and four warehouses using Unicommerce’s platform.

    Speaking about the partnership, Fabindia chief of e-commerce Arun Naikar said, “With Unicommerce’s robust omnichannel technology, we are confident of seamlessly managing our rising e-commerce volumes across online and offline channels. I believe this is an important step towards building a strong technological foundation that will unlock our future growth.”

    Unicommerce MD & CEO Kapil Makhija commented, “We are focused on contributing towards India’s D2C and retail ecosystem as we continue to proactively design solutions for India’s leading enterprises. We are confident that Fabindia will benefit from the automated workflows offered by Unicommerce’s technology while catering to their rising order volumes and growing customer aspirations.”

    Unicommerce is India’s largest e-commerce enablement SaaS platform in the transaction processing layer, in terms of revenue for the financial year concluded March 2022. Its comprehensive product suite allows businesses to manage the entire post-purchase e-commerce operations effectively. The company has a growing client base, annual recurring revenue (ARR), and revenue growth. As of the quarter ending September 2023, Unicommerce has achieved a 750 million plus annual transaction run-rate, serving over 3500 customers, managing 8000 plus warehouses, and processing orders from 1900 plus stores through its platform.

  • Fabindia unveils Celebrate Everyday summer theme

    Fabindia unveils Celebrate Everyday summer theme

    Mumbai: Fabindia a lifestyle brand, has launched its latest umbrella theme for the summer, capturing the mood of Celebrate Everyday. It’s about living in the moment, cherishing the hustle and bustle of daily life, whether be it for work or play and all the little moments of our life.

    This collection highlights gentle pastels to earthy shades, elegant craftsmanship, and the easygoing comfort we all need. It’s light, airy, breezy and ready for summer! With capsule collections for different aspects of your wardrobe and home, they present three key offerings- Indian Summer, Elemental and PLaY.

    Elemental- Western Wear Summer’24

    Showcasing the harmony between contemporary fashion and timeless traditions, earthy tones, fluidity, warmth and breathable fabrics rule this campaign. With the ever-growing popularity of Fabindia’s western wear collection, this edit seamlessly integrates nature-inspired designs into contemporary Western Wear, with something for every style aesthetic. With each piece telling a story of artisanal crafts, women can explore a range of silhouettes for dresses, prints and embroideries on shirts, tops and more. Men can browse through a myriad of options for fabric, prints and colours for their summer shirts.

    Indian Summer- Ethnic Wear Summer’24

    This collection encapsulates Fabindia’s most loved kurtas for men and women, saris, dupattas and intricate jewellery. This is your summer diary, your everyday go-to essentials, it speaks to you on a day-to-day basis. It’s a take on familiar elements of summer reflected in comfortable ethnic wear. With motifs inspired by the Peepal tree and enchanting florals, light pastel shades woven in cotton are what you will find, with styles for the entire family.

    PLaY by FabHome

    Limitless possibilities! That’s the theme for your home this season. PLaY by Fabhome encourages everyone to embrace their inner interior designer, mixing and matching cushions, curtains, throws, bed linen and table settings. Your home is your playground and every aspect of your personality should shine through. The collection caters to the ever-changing moods and aesthetics of your home during the summer.

    Speaking about the ‘Celebrate Everyday’ collection, a Fabindia spokesperson said – “We want people to look at Fabindia as an everyday solution, not just for weddings, festivals and special occasions, but as a one-stop-shop where everyone, from adults to kids, can find something they identify with every day. This collection has its own identity with inspiration taken from the moments we all experience every day, which is woven into its fabric. This makes it stand apart from the rest.”

  • Dive into festivities with Fabindia’s Holi-inspired collection

    Dive into festivities with Fabindia’s Holi-inspired collection

    Mumbai: Step into the vibrant world of Holi celebrations with Fabindia’s latest collection, where comfort meets style in the most delightful way. Embrace the joyous colors of the season with our meticulously handpicked treasures that seamlessly blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary elegance.

    Our comfortable collection invites you to immerse yourself in the spirit of Holi, where every piece is designed to enhance your festive experience. From flowing kurtas and breezy sarees to chic kurtis and playful accessories, each garment is crafted with care, ensuring comfort and ease as you revel in the festivities.

    At Fabindia, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of India by incorporating age-old techniques such as block printing, hand embroidery, and tie-dye into our designs. Every garment tells a story of skilled artisans and their dedication to preserving our traditional crafts while infusing a modern twist that resonates with today’s fashion-forward audience.

    Whether you’re attending a colourful Holi party or celebrating with loved ones at home, our collection offers something for every occasion. Let Fabindia be your companion as you embrace the vibrant hues and joyful spirit of Holi, making memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Fabindia echoed India’s 5F Vision: Pioneering sustainability and inclusion

    Fabindia echoed India’s 5F Vision: Pioneering sustainability and inclusion

    Mumbai: Fabindia, a homegrown lifestyle brand, upheld India’s 5F vision at the Bharat Tex Global Textile Expo 2024. PM Narendra Modi’s 5F vision encapsulated a holistic approach to the textile industry, integrating sustainability, innovation, and global competitiveness. Fabindia has been at the forefront of this movement, driving positive change across the entire value chain since its inception in 1960.

    Showcasing the vibrant tapestry of craftsmanship and celebrating Indian textiles in various forms — for apparel and home, under its ESG campaign ‘Designed for Impact – Community, Process and Products’. Steeped in Indian heritage, and culture and strengthened by sustainable practices, the brand is rooted in finding new methods of recycling and upcycling — spanning from exquisite home furnishings to timeless apparel pieces.

    “At Fabindia, we are deeply committed to upholding India’s 5F vision as outlined by PM Narendra Modi,” stated Spokesperson, Fabindia. “Through our participation at the Bharat Tex Global Textile Expo, we aimed to celebrate the unparalleled craftsmanship of Indian artisans while highlighting our relentless pursuit of community development and innovation across all aspects of our business. With each thread, we seek to revive not just the colours of India’s rich culture but also the values that can guide us towards a more mindful and eco-conscious future. This Expo is a unique opportunity to share Fabindia’s journey over the decades, presenting sustainability initiatives to the world.”

    Fabindia’s presence at the expo was designed to be an immersive experience, that demonstrated various offerings by the brand in both apparel and home collections. From mesmerizing handblock prints to elegant embroideries to magnificent weaves — the brand is committed to its eco-conscious processes and its groundbreaking initiatives aimed at empowering over 55000 artisans across various clusters.

    FabHome’s collection consists of Panja Dhurries which are exquisite handwoven rugs, timeless Upholstery options, exquisitely crafted Curtains and Cushions that are perfect to add character to any space. This exhibit also presented Fabindia’s unique offerings, ‘Shunya’ and ‘Punh’ that have been up-cycled from discarded single-use plastic bottles and fabric leftover from production respectively. These ranges served as a testament to Fabindia’s ongoing efforts to create a positive impact on both society and the environment at large.

    The Bharat Tex Global Textile Expo 2024 provided an unparalleled platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to come together and shape the future of the textile sector. Fabindia’s participation underscored its unwavering commitment to driving sustainable growth and promoting India’s rich textile heritage on a global scale.

  • Tata Consumer Products to acquire Organic India

    Tata Consumer Products to acquire Organic India

    Mumbai: Tata Consumer Products has announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire up to 100 per cent of the issued equity share capital of Organic India, one of the strongest ‘better for you’ organic brands spanning food & beverages and herbal & traditional supplements. This move is consistent with Tata Consumer’s strategic intent to expand its product portfolio and its target addressable market in fast-growing/high-margin categories. This acquisition will create a Health & Wellness platform for Tata Consumer Products.

    Organic India is a 25-plus years established brand with a geographical footprint covering over 48 countries, substantially from India and the USA. Its product portfolio spans premium and high-growth categories focused on sustainable living – herbal supplements, tea & infusions and organic packaged foods. Organic India has strong, long-standing relationships with 12,000 plus farmers and unparalleled end-to-end organic certifications across the supply chain. It pioneered commercial cultivation of tulsi and introduced high-value medicinal crops for farming in India. It has a portfolio of over 100 products in the Health & Wellness space.

    The total addressable market for the categories that Organic India is present in is Rs 7,000 crores in India and Rs 75,000 crores in international markets where Tata Consumer has a strong presence. This acquisition will provide significant synergy benefits in distribution, logistics and overheads apart from driving portfolio premiumisation and unlocking additional channels and new markets. Structural growth drivers for this portfolio include increasing demand for health & wellness products, growing consumer awareness around wellness and changing consumer preferences.

    Tata Consumer Products MD & CEO Sunil D’Souza said, “We are excited about bringing Organic India into Tata Consumer Products. This transaction aligns well with Tata Consumer’s overall strategic objectives and presents exciting market opportunities in the rapidly growing Health & Wellness segment. In addition, Organic India has built very strong relationships with farmers to create a robust organic supply chain with a trusted brand and a loyal consumer base. Organic India’s differentiated products and robust supply chain together with Tata Consumer’s distribution strength across channels in India and specific geographies globally makes us confident of accelerating momentum in the business while improving our margin profile.”

    Fabindia MD William Bissell said, “Tata is India’s most venerated and dynamic brand. For over a hundred and fifty years, it has stood as the visionary exemplar of Indian values: fairness, preservation of civilizational traditions, harmony with the natural world, and social uplift for all. That is why we are immensely excited that they will be guiding Organic India through its next chapter and stewarding the vital mission for which Organic India stands.

    We at Fabindia echo Jamsetji Tata’s vision that ‘The community is not just another stakeholder in business but is in fact the very purpose of its existence.’ Organic India works with a community of tens of thousands of farmers who work only with socially and ecologically sustainable methods. We are confident that Organic India will continue to thrive with the Tatas’ leadership.”

    Kotak Investment Banking, Trilegal and Sidley Austin have been TCPL’s exclusive financial and legal advisors for this transaction respectively.

  • Fabindia welcomes spring with ‘The Big Spring’

    Fabindia welcomes spring with ‘The Big Spring’

    Mumbai: As the new year and the Spring season unfolds, Fabindia invites fashion and lifestyle enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a celebration of style, craftsmanship, and sustainability with the “Big Spring”. Spring is all about freshness and what better time to launch the Spring campaign than at the beginning of the new year. It is a celebration where fashion meets traditional handicrafts and quality meets affordability. And it’s all happening across their 350 plus stores and online on fabindia.com and the fabindia app, from 9 Jan 2024 onwards.

    The Big Spring represents a fusion of tradition and elegance, offering a curated range that not only captures the vibrant spirit of spring but also echoes Fabindia’s commitment to artisanal fashion. Whether you are revamping your office wardrobe, attending a ceremony or planning a vacation, their latest deals and styles have got you covered.

    Shop from a curation of contemporarily designed kurtas, saris, shirts and trousers. Complete the look with trendy accessories including fine Indian jewellery, bags and footwear. The choices also extend to the fabHOME collection on home linens, décor and gifting concepts. And of course, Bigger Bags lead to Bigger Savings.

    Talking about the Big Spring at Fabindia, Fabindia president retail Ajay Kapoor said, “The onset of Spring has always held a special place for our patrons to upgrade their wardrobes and home décor. We would be offering cotton and fine linens adorned with Indian hand block prints and traditional crafts in everyday apparel for work, at home and on the move to premium woven silks and silk blends celebrations and weddings. We look forward to making the shopping experience for our customers all the more unforgettable across all our stores. This Spring will certainly be Big on Style, Bigger on Offers and the Biggest on Smiles.”

    Explore the stunning offerings within Fabindia’s Big Spring celebration, featuring an array of dazzling pieces that are sure to captivate your senses.

    White chikankari maxi dress

    MRP ₹3,699

    This white full-sleeve cotton dobby tiered dress features Chikankari embroidery and is capped with a round slit neck and ankle-length ruffled hem. It is accompanied by a slip in matching white.

    Navy silk chikankari long kurta

    MRP ₹6,999

    With intricate Chikankari detailing, this navy blue long kurta features long sleeves, is knee length and exudes class and style. It will be ideal for any occasion, formal or informal.

    Yellow cotton silk blend chikankari dress

    MRP ₹ 3,499

    This yellow Chikankari dress will add a handcrafted touch to your little girl’s wardrobe. With beautiful embroidery and a flared knee length hem, your little princess will look as cute as can be at the next festive occasion.

    Green cotton printed bed sheet

    MRP ₹ 3,499

    With captivating motifs and crafted with premium cotton, this bed sheet infuses your space with charm and comfort, a delightful blend of artistry and coziness.