Off The Rack with Damin

For decades, domestic brands had to “look” international just to compete. Today, owning our Indian identity has become a strength.

Catch the full breakdown of how Spykar made this shift on my Youtube Podcast episode

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Off The Rack with Damin

In an era where businesses are prioritising “growth at all costs.” Spykar CEO Mr. Sanjay Vakharia reminds us that businesses should grow, but not at the expense of profitability. And the way to ensure that is through strong unit economics.
Share this with someone running their own business. Let me know in the comments, do you think the honeymoon phase of high valuations is coming to an end?

#sanjayvakharia #spykar #spykarjeans #businessoffashion #businessstrategy #uniteconomics

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Proof that you’re never too old to play a little polo—or at least look like you’re ready for the playground. 🐎✨

Had a great time at the U.S. Polo Assn. Kids A/W '26 Buyer’s Meet. It helps me gain valuable insights into what will be trending for the little ones in the coming season.

I found some new favorites, reunited with old friends, and definitely brought my inner child along for the ride.

Who says the kids get to have all the fun?

#OfftherackDamin #USPOLOASSN #TipsyAndTopsy

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Off The Rack with Damin

Proof that you’re never too old to play a little polo—or at least look like you’re ready for the playground. 🐎✨
Had a great time at the U.S. Polo Assn. Kids A/W '26 Buyer’s Meet. It helps me gain valuable insights into what will be trending for the little ones in the coming season.
I found some new favorites, reunited with old friends, and definitely brought my inner child along for the ride.
Who says the kids get to have all the fun?

#OfftherackDamin #USPOLOASSN #TipsyAndTopsy

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Off The Rack with Damin

I went behind the scenes at the U.S. Polo Assn. AW 26 Buyers Meet. 🏇✨

These events are one of the core parts of my work, they give me an opportunity to learn from the big brands and check out what’s new. As a retailer, seeing the roadmap for AW 26 helps me better understand the shift in fashion trends, latest colours and styles. Based on this, I strive to make selections, which I hope my customers will love.
Knowledge is power in this game, and the future of retail looks sharp.
What’s your take, are you leaning toward more relaxed fits or sticking with the classic fits?
Let’s discuss it below. 👇

#OffTheRackDamin #RetailStrategy #USPoloAssn

(retail industry, fashion business India, U.S. Polo Assn, apparel retail strategy, fashion trend forecasting, garment construction, buyers meet 2026, fashion merchandising, Tipsy Topsy)

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Inside the Arrow A/W ’26 Buyer’s Meet | #MensFashion Trends & #RetailInsights for 2026

I’ve been watching Arrow closely, and honestly, the glow-up over the last few seasons is incredible.

From their range of Italian Elegance premium shirts to their New York and 1851 collections (which are easily my personal favorites), they are absolutely nailing the details.

I got a first look at the A/W ’26 Buyer’s Meet and I am really looking forward to bringing you the best of their styles.

#OffTheRackDamin #ArrowAW26 #MenswearTrends #RetailLife #SuitsAndBlazers #IndianFashion

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I went deep undercover (okay, not really, I was invited) at the Mufti Biannual Buyer Meet to see what’s actually hitting your closets in AW26.

The meet was spent swapping retail insights with the geniuses behind the brand, nerd-ing out over fabric tech, and making sure the catering was up to standard. Verdict? The baggy fits are a statement, the designers are legends, and my entire time there was officially powered by Pani Puri (swipe to the end). 🥙🔥

Between "inspecting" the new denim colors and previewing their latest top-secret designs, I’ve realized one thing: the future of Indian menswear looks incredible—and Mufti are really innovating and pushing design. 👖✨

#offtherackdamin #mufti #retailinsights #menswearindia #tipsytopsy #indianfashionretail #indianapparelretail #indianapparelstrategy
#MenswearIndustryInsights #UpcomingFashionCollections #RetailBuyingProcess

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Old money style was built on restraint.
Quality over quantity. Craftsmanship over trends.
But in today’s fashion landscape — where mass production rules — what happens to that timeless elegance?

🎧 Udbhav & I uncover the truth in The Secret World of Fashion Supply Chains.

Listen to the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2K56... and tell us what you think!

#OffTheRack #FashionIndustry #QuietLuxury #SustainableFashion #OldMoneyStyle

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Off The Rack with Damin

Behind every “new drop”, there are a hundred conversations like this.
Where brands, buyers, and data decide what fashion really looks like.

#OffTheRack #BusinessOfFashion #FashionIndustry #RetailStrategy #FashionInsights #FashionBusiness #Merchandising #FashionMarketing #USPolo #BrandStrategy #MarketTrends #RetailIntelligence #FashionForecasting #FashionEconomics #StyleStrategy

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What influences the youth today?
Where are they shopping?
And what really drives their choices?

I decoded PacSun’s Youth Report 2025 to help brands understand the new generation, from how they discover fashion to what they truly value.

Comment “PacSun” and I’ll send you the full report.

#GenZFashion #GenAlpha #FashionTrends2025 #BrandStrategy #PacSunReport

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