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Avon India announces the launch of AVON Lingerie Wear in India
MUMBAI: AVON, the leading direct selling beauty brand enters the realm of fashion with the announcement of AVON Lingerie in India, available from September 2019. With 30 years of innerwear heritage, and as an established lingerie player in the Asia Pacific the region, AVON’s Indian lineup is powered with Invisilite Technology that offers soft, stretchable and seamless products for the ultimate comfort. The AVON Lingerie will have two ranges Body Illusion and Shapemakers Plus promising to deliver the Brand’s standards of superior comfort and fit for all sizes, especially for Asian body types, with fine quality fabrics from across the world.
“Over the years AVON has become a trusted beauty brand in India. Delivering the best products to the consumers in the beauty category, we are delighted to extend our domain and launch lingerie wear in India. The range focuses on technology that makes innerwear feel like a second skin with superior comfort. This will help our brand to stand out in the Indian market and cater to the growing needs of the consumers who are looking for functionality in high fashion lingerie,” said Swati Jain, Marketing Director, AVON India
AVON Lingerie will be focusing on international trends, in terms of exclusive design, color and silhouettes.
The Body Illusion range is a premium brand for AVON that is high on fashion and technology offering a seamless fit for women, with 5 key innovation call-outs: Seamless, Ultra-Stretchable, Breathable, Light & Ultra-Soft. It is armed with a wide variety of silhouettes and sizes to cater to different consumer needs – bras available in sizes from 32A to 40B. The smooth and high stretch fabric makes it an ideal choice for office going women. The range is powered by Invisilite technology for freedom of movement and a buttery soft feel which is exceptionally comfortable, along with a seamless finish that practically renders the innerwear invisible even under skin-tight clothes. The Invisilite fabric fits like a second-skin that provides a sleek silhouette with any outfit.
Avon Shapemakers Plus is the intimate apparel brand created for full-figured women who seek fashion and function, extra support or shape definition in their underwear. The sizes range across a broad spectrum, with 8 sizes from 34B and going up to 42D. The range ensures that the fabrics and materials are carefully chosen to be able to cater for these extra functions without compromising on comfort and fit. The product portfolio also includes Back Smoothing Bra with a broad back and side flaps, and Lifting Bra in Lace with a broader U-shaped back for better support.
According to market analysis by Technopak, the current market size of the intimate wear market is Rs 27,931 crore which is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10% over the next decade. AVON has shown its presence in more than 50 countries and is a leading brand in the Philippines. Now, India has become the next big lingerie destination for the brand. Avon Body Illusion and Shapemakers Plus range will be available across India through AVON Beauty Representatives starting at Rs 699 and Rs 1299 respectively.
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BLR Airport Launches ‘Connections’ Service to Ease Transit Travel
New initiative targets smoother transfers as Bengaluru hub traffic rises 30 per cent.
MUMBAI: Missed connections may be a traveller’s nightmare but Bengaluru is trying to make them a thing of the past. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has rolled out ‘Connections by BLR’, a new transfer programme designed to take the friction out of connecting journeys. Built around three pillars ease, efficiency and experience,the initiative aims to simplify what is often the most stressful leg of air travel.
The move comes as transfer traffic at BLR Airport climbs sharply, up more than 30 per cent year-on-year. Transfers currently account for around 15 per cent of total passenger traffic and are projected to touch 20 per cent by 2026, signalling a clear shift in how the airport is positioning itself within airline networks.
At its core, the programme focuses on making navigation intuitive and downtime more comfortable. Dedicated transfer desks have been set up across terminals, supported by colour-coded wayfinding blue and yellow signage designed for quick recognition. Inter-terminal movement is being streamlined through complimentary shuttle services with predictable wait times, while designated transfer zones aim to reduce passenger confusion.
Beyond logistics, the airport is leaning into experience. Travellers in transit now have access to a wider choice of lounges, curated retail and food and beverage options, as well as sleeping pods for short stays. For longer layovers, transit hotels in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer boutique in-terminal accommodation, an increasingly sought-after feature as global travel patterns evolve.
The timing is strategic. BLR Airport now connects to 114 passenger destinations 80 domestic and 34 international with key routes spanning Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune domestically, and Singapore, London Heathrow, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuala Lumpur internationally. Recent additions such as Hindon, Bidar and Silchar within India, alongside Dammam, Hanoi and Riyadh overseas, are further expanding its reach.
Infrastructure is also catching up with ambition. Developments including the West Cross Taxiway, Terminal 1 refurbishment and Terminal 2 expansion are laying the groundwork for higher capacity and smoother operations critical for any airport aiming to become a serious transfer hub.
Bangalore International Airport Limited chief operating officer Girish Nair framed the initiative as both a response to demand and a forward-looking play. He pointed to the growing depth of the airport’s network and the opportunity to build a more reliable transfer ecosystem that benefits both passengers and airline partners.
In an era where travel is as much about transitions as destinations, BLR Airport is betting that a seamless connection might just be the journey’s most important upgrade.
