MARKS & SPENCER UNVEILS NEW WINTER COLLECTIONS
Delhi fashion gala marks M&S' tenth anniversary in India
Marks & Spencer today celebrated its tenth year of trading in India with a special fashion gala unveiling its latest winter collections at its Connaught Place store in Delhi on 8th Dec.
Bollywood actress Kalki joined Marks & Spencer Reliance India CEO Martin Jones and his team to mark the occasion with an exclusive catwalk show. Over 200 guests attended the gala which showcased this season's latest looks and must-have pieces from across M&S' popular clothing brands.
Speaking from the Connaught Place store, Martin Jones said: "The last decade has been an incredible journey for Marks & Spencer in India and we're delighted to mark this important milestone in Delhi where we started 10 years ago. Tonight we've been able to celebrate how far we've come by showcasing the very best of our fashion collections, in one of our newest stores. We're continuing to grow our business in India and are looking forward to the next 10 years and beyond."
Some of this winter's most fashionable outfits were modeled by Kalki, who headlined at the catwalk show. Kalki said: "It's been a pleasure to be part of M&S' tenth anniversary celebrations tonight. When I look for style and quality, Marks & Spencer is the first brand that comes to mind. I've been an M&S customer for many years now and I love the latest fall winter collection, especially the Lingerie collection and the Limited range. "
Marks & Spencer in India
M&S started trading in India in December 2001 with its franchise stores in Mumbai and Delhi.To accelerate its growth in the market, M&S signed a joint venture partnership with Reliance Retail in 2008. The partnership has transformed M&S' position in India, opening larger stores and realigning its prices through local sourcing. Today M&S sources 52% of its products from Indian suppliers, which also enables products to be tailored to suit local customers.
M&S has 23 stores in India and in the last year opened new store formats including its first high street store at Connaught Place and its first airport store in India at Delhi T3. M&S continues to grow its presence in India, with a further four stores planned to open this financial year.
High quality, stylish fashionsOver the last 10 years, M&S has opened further stores across India offering an extensive range of quality fashion and accessories across womenswear and lingerie, menswear, kidswear and beauty.
Since 2001, M&S has also introduced its popular fashion ranges to the Indian market, including:
- Autograph – Luxurious, chic and sophisticated, the range embodies understated, international style.
- M&S Woman and M&S Man – Stylish, dependable but still inspiring, the ranges bring you the great value clothes you love.
M&S' womenswear brands include:
- Limited Collection – Sexy, edgy and confident, the collection knows how to turn heads.
- per una – Alive with romance and drama, the clothes are feminine, vibrant and passionate.
- Indigo Collection – Soft, pretty and coordinated casualwear, the collection is perfect for women who need easy style for a busy life.
Whilst in menswear, M&S' brands include:
- North Coast – takes a relaxed approach to life with a casual, authentic and laid back style.
- Blue Harbour –the clean, masculine range offers men considered style, where casual can still be smart.
- Collezione –inspired by all things Italian, the collection expresses confidence and attention to detail in every suave, stylish piece.
