Brands
Cottonworld announces the launch of ‘Be Comfortable With Uncomfortable’
Mumbai: Cottonworld, a brand synonymous with comfortable clothing, has announced the launch of the second part of the comfort trilogy titled ‘Be Comfortable with Uncomfortable’. It is an eloquent homage to the pursuit of authenticity and the art of embracing one’s true self. This film is a testament to the courage to find tranquillity within life’s uncertainties, a resonating celebration of one’s collective journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.
Directed by Pulp India creative director Gautam Kohli, this new brand film sheds light on the overall essence of the brand that revolves around simplicity and comfort.
Speaking about this new brand film for which actor Rahul Khanna has lent his voice said, “I am honoured to have voiced this ode to the courage of finding amity within adversity. This film is a celebration of the journey to self-assurance that resonates deeply with me and countless others. Together, we champion the glory that comes from being comfortable in one’s own skin.”
“Saying hello to the comfort within discomfort is a profound journey we’re unveiling. This is the second chapter in our comfort trilogy, a dedicated exploration of finding solace in one’s skin. For 36 years, our commitment has been unwavering: natural fabrics that echo our ethos. Committed, resolute, and passionate about delivering comfort through clothing. Our devotion remains unwavering in bringing the essence of comfort closer to our cherished audience.” said one of the owners of Cottonworld, Lavin Lekhraj.
Speaking about the inspiration around the film, Kohli said, “Embracing comfort amidst discomfort is a triumph in itself. This film, ‘Be Comfortable with Uncomfortable’, marks the second instalment of Pulp India’s comfort trilogy for Cottonworld, a tribute to the art of feeling at ease in one’s own skin. It celebrates the amazing individuals from every life path finding solace in authenticity, in being themselves.”
Cottonworld is simplicity – however, simplicity achieved through a complexity of thought and design. Inspired by nature, all garments at Cottonworld are made using only comfortable & breathable natural fibres like cotton, linen, modal & bamboo. Since its inception, this has been the brand’s pledge.
Cottonworld’s philosophy is to enrich customers’ lives with simple, high-quality, comfortable clothing. The brand’s long-term pledge is to reduce the environmental impact of its daily business activities, to help achieve sustainable growth for society, and to make the world a better place through its business and products.
Brands
Godrej clarifies ‘GI’ identifier after logo similarity debate
Says GI is not a logo, will not replace Godrej signature across products.
MUMBAI: In a branding storm where shapes did the talking, Godrej is now spelling things out. Godrej Industries Group (GIG) has issued a clarification on its newly introduced ‘GI’ identifier, addressing questions around its purpose and design following a wave of online criticism. At the centre of the debate were two concerns: whether the new mark replaces the long-standing Godrej logo, and whether its geometric design mirrors other corporate identities.
The company has drawn a clear line. The Godrej signature logo, it said, remains unchanged and continues to be the sole logo across all consumer-facing products and services. The ‘GI’ mark, by contrast, is not a logo but a corporate group identifier intended for use alongside the Godrej signature or company name, and aimed at stakeholders such as investors, media and talent rather than consumers.
The need for such a distinction stems from the 2024 restructuring of the broader Godrej Group into two separate business entities. With both continuing to operate under the same Godrej name and signature, the identifier is positioned as a way to differentiate the Godrej Industries Group at a corporate level.
The rollout, however, triggered a broader conversation on design originality. Critics pointed to similarities between the GI mark’s geometric composition and logos used by companies globally, raising questions about distinctiveness.
Responding to this, GIG said its intellectual property and legal review found that such overlaps are common in minimalist, geometry-led design systems. Basic forms such as circles and rectangles appear across dozens of brand identities worldwide, the company noted.
It added that the identifier emerged from an extensive design process and was chosen for its simplicity, allowing it to sit alongside the Godrej signature without competing visually. While acknowledging that elemental shapes may appear less distinctive in isolation, the group emphasised that the mark is part of a broader identity system that includes a custom typeface, sonic branding and other proprietary elements.
Following legal and ethical assessments, the company said it found no impediment to using the identifier, reiterating that the GI mark is a corporate tool not a consumer-facing symbol.
In short, the logo isn’t changing but the conversation around it certainly has.
