The inaugural edition of TRENDHAUS, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), has formally opened on January 26, 2026, in the presence of CMAI leadership along with the heads of participating brands—Classic Polo, Easies, Gini & Jony, Indian Terrain, Integriti, Jr Killer, Killer, Nostrum, Spykar, Status Quo and Twills. The ceremonial opening marked a strong collective spirit, underscoring the power of industry collaboration that defines this new platform.
CMAI TRENDHAUS 2026 – India Brands Collective, is a curated, by-invitation-only booking fair bringing together 11 of India’s leading fashion brands under one roof. Designed as a focused, closed-door booking fair, TRENDHAUS 2026 is enabling retailers to preview Autumn-Winter 2026 collections, engage in in-depth discussions with brand teams, and place advance orders in a structured and professional environment. The format has been thoughtfully curated to ensure meaningful engagement, uninterrupted business interactions, and efficient seasonal planning for both brands and buyers.
Speaking on the launch, Santosh Katariya, President, CMAI, said, “Platforms like TRENDHAUS play a critical role in strengthening the apparel industry’s ecosystem by bringing brands and retailers together in a focused, outcome-driven environment. Such curated booking forums not only improve seasonal planning and business efficiency but also encourage deeper collaboration, transparency and long-term partnerships. Initiatives like these help the industry move towards greater professionalism, predictability and sustainable growth. CMAI will ensure that attendees experience never-seen-before, customized and exclusive services, complemented by the finest hospitality, making TRENDHAUS a truly productive and enriching platform.”
TRENDHAUS is conceptualised to enhance seasonal booking efficiency for retailers and for brands by offering a seamless, curated environment to preview new collections from select brands under one roof. This first-of-its-kind initiative helps save time, strengthen brand relationships and visibility, and streamline pre-season planning for both brands and retailers.
Over the five-day fair, TRENDHAUS 2026 will facilitate one-to-one business meetings between participating brands and retail decision-makers from across the country. CMAI has extended an all-expenses-paid invitation, covering travel, accommodation, food & beverages, along with access to the exclusive booking fair experience, and is witnessing participation from around 2,000 pre-identified retail outlets, including Multi-Brand Outlets (MBOs), Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs), Large Format Stores, E-commerce players and Franchisees. Curated networking dinners and interaction forums have also been planned to foster long-term business relationships and collaboration.
Each participating brand is showcased through dedicated, custom-designed pavilions ranging from 4,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft., offering buyers an immersive and comprehensive presentation of upcoming collections.
