A huge growth potential is foreseen in the market as more and more people are buying branded products and apparels and exhibit a strong desire for individuality.Designer wear industry to reach Rs 11K crore mark by 2020: ASSOCHAM

Spanish sportswear and fashion brand Kelme is entering India through a licensing and distribution agreement with Global Overseas.Kelme to enter India, appoints Global Overseas as partner

Iconic US jeweller Tiffany & Co is in talks to enter India through a 51% joint venture with actress-turned-luxury entrepreneur Reena Wadhwa.Tiffany's in talks with Reena Wadhwa for India entry

French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH is likely to clinch a multi-brand retail deal with New Delhi-based Genesis Luxury Fashion, in which the former's private equity arm L Capital holds a significant minority stake. LVMH co Sephora set for India foray

French cosmetics firm L'Oreal and Indian herbal skincare products maker Lotus Herbals are in talks to form a joint venture.L'Oreal in joint venture talks with Lotus Herbals

Italian luxury brand Canali has picked up 51% stake to form a joint venture with its Indian franchise, Genesis Luxury Fashion.Canali buys 51% stake in Genesis JV

Gems and jewellery exports have fallen into the negative zone - down 15 per cent year-on-year - to $ 3 billion in December due to poor demand from Europe and the US.Jewellery exports lose glitter in December; see 15% contraction

You can now buy cheaper jewellery through the Internet, with sellers claiming discounts of up to 30%. However, make sure you shop without being taken for a ride.Shop online for jewellery with hefty discounts

A clutch of apparel and lifestyle product makers in India have drawn up plans to give customers a reason to splash.Apparel firms Lilliput, Madura, Arvind and others on expansion spree

Speaking to reporters here, he said the changes in the duty structure would see customs duty go upto Rs 60 per gram presently the duty is Rs 30.'Customs duty hike on import will affect jewellery business'

Eyeing a larger role in the domestic cosmetics industry, Sri Lanka-based ReeBonn today forayed into the Indian market with a slew of products including face wash, toilet soaps, fairness creams, talcum powders and shampoos.ReeBonn forays into Indian cosmetic market

American Fashion accessories brand Fossil today said it will acquire Denmark-based Skagen Designs and some of its international affiliates.Fossil to acquire Denmark-based Skagen Designs

Pune-based Sudarshan Chemical Industries has bought the natural mica pearlescent business from Eckart Effect Pigments.Sudarshan Chemicals acquires Finnish cosmetics pigments brands

Tanishq, the branded jewellery retail chain of Titan Industries Ltd is eyeing a 35-40% growth in 2011-12Tanishq eyes 30-40% growth this fiscal

Leading footwear retailer and manufacturer Bata India will have only standardised large-format stores in its network within the next 4-5 years.Bata India to have only large-format stores within the next 4-5 years