Last updated : December 12, 2025 3:25 pm
The exclusive, by-invitation-only fair will take place from 26th to 30th January 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has announced the launch of the first edition of CMAI TRENDHAUS 2026 – India Brands Collective, a dedicated booking fair that will bring together 11 of India’s leading fashion brands under one roof. The exclusive, by-invitation-only fair will take place from 26th to 30th January 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, informs the company.
“TRENDHAUS 2026 has been designed as a focused corporate booking fair where retailers can preview Autumn-Winter 2026 collections, interact directly with brands, and place advance orders in a structured and professional setting. By hosting the fair in a closed-door format, CMAI aims to ensure a productive atmosphere for both brands and buyers, with ample time for detailed preview and discussions,” shares CMAI.
Speaking on the launch, Santosh Katariya, President, CMAI, said, “TRENDHAUS is conceptualized to facilitate the seasonal booking efficiency for retailers by presenting them a seamless, curated environment to preview the new collections from select brands under one roof. This first-of-its-kind initiative also helps to save time, strengthen brand relationships, brand visibility, and streamline pre-season planning for both brands and retailers. CMAI will ensure that attendees enjoy never-seen-before, customized and exclusive services, complemented by the finest hospitality for a unique, productive and enriching experience.”
Over five days, the fair will enable one-to-one business meetings between participating brands and retail decision-makers from across India. CMAI says it expects around 2000 pre-identified retailers to attend, including MBOs, EBOs, Large Format Stores, E-Commerce and Franchisees. In addition to the pre-scheduled meetings, the fair will feature networking dinners to forge meaningful engagements, business interaction and relationship-building among participants.
Brands exhibiting at the inaugural edition include Classic Polo, Easies, Gini & Jony, Indian Terrain, Integriti, Jr Killer, Killer, Nostrum, Spykar, Status Quo and Twills. “Each participating brand will have a dedicated, custom-designed showcase ranging from 4,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft. ensuring an immersive and comprehensive display experience for buyers,” adds CMAI.