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Jabong.com Ties Up Exclusivly with Blue Saint, British Menswear
MUMBAI: Blue Saint, a hip, British menswear brand has entered India through an exclusive tie up with Jabong.com- India’s leading online fashion destination. Breaking the stereotype of West and East Fashion, Blue Saint will launch its collection for the youth of India-the fifty one chinos. The brand’s designers, who have travelled the world to meet youngsters of different genres, have come up with this exclusive collection that is inspired by the synergy between fashion, music and travel. Blue Saint’s launch collection includes fine fitted Chinos available in more than 51 shades, providing young street casual wear for the younger men, in the age group of 16 – 24 yrs.
Bringing a colorful revolution to your closet, Blue Saint, will have shades of blue, browns, khakis in addition to yellows and red. From over 51 shades to choose from, Blue Saint on Jabong will transform the way you style. If you are thinkingto what to pair your colored chinos with, Jabong, will offer a solution to that as well. Style and guiding tips are an added point with the launch of this acclaimed brand. Get set to nail your complete look, and revamp your wardrobe, that too, without burning holes in your pocket!
The brandtook cues from grunge, punk, and indie styles; hence, by the choice of colours, prints and even fabrics, they captured the spirit of youth in its collection.The stylish casual wear is apt for any outing, whether it’sclubbing, hanging out with friends or any evening step out, Blue Saint’s clothing will make sure that you stand out in the crowd.
Talking about the collaboration, Arun Chandra Mohan, Founder and CEO, Jabong.com said, “We are really excited as we continue to bring international fashion for our customers through Jabong.com. We feel that the young Indian men are now really discerning in their choice of clothes, hence, they are on a constant look out for the latest trend and styles. At Jabong, Fashion means accessible to all, restricted to none! With this mind-set, weintend to widen our portfolio with more and more global brands, and offer a lot of variety to our shoppers.
Speaking on Blue Saint’s debut in India, Akshat Kedia, Blue Saint, said, “Weknow the young Indian male is really fashion conscious. To continue our determination to reach global consumers, Blue Saint, has been expanding rapidly over the last few months. India, as one of the fastest growing economies of the world, has been on our radar for some time, and now with our successful venture with Jabong, we have the right partner to address the fashion needs of Indian consumers. Jabong’sinsight into the Indian men’s fashion market combined with the appeal of Blue Saint will enable us to build a strong business in India.”
150 pieces from the latest collection are already up for grabs and are priced at Rs1499/- onwards
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Havas reports solid Q1 2026 with 2.5 per cent organic net revenue growth
Advertising group maintains positive momentum and confirms full-year guidance.
MUMBAI: Havas has started 2026 on a strong note proving that even in uncertain times, its converged model continues to deliver. The global advertising and communications group reported net revenue of €638 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing organic growth of +2.5 per cent compared to the same period last year. This performance was driven particularly by a robust +7.4 per cent organic growth in the United States.
Total revenue for the quarter reached €667 million, with organic growth of +2.8 per cent. Recent acquisitions contributed a positive scope impact of +1.7 per cent, while foreign exchange movements had a negative impact of -5.8 per cent, mainly due to the US dollar and British pound.
Europe, which accounts for 50 per cent of net revenue, delivered +1.1 per cent organic growth, supported by a good performance in France. North America (36 per cent of net revenue) led the way with +7.4 per cent growth, thanks to strong contributions from both Havas Creative and Havas Media. APAC & Africa (8 per cent) saw a decline of -6.2 per cent, while Latin America (6 per cent) remained nearly stable at -0.6 per cent.
Havas chairman and CEO Yannick Bolloré said, “Havas has started 2026 on a solid footing, continuing its momentum and delivering organic growth in net revenue of +2.5 per cent. This performance, in line with our full-year 2026 guidance, was driven in particular by continued strength in the US.”
The group also continued its bolt-on acquisition strategy, acquiring majority stakes in four agencies during the quarter: Acento Public Affairs (Spain), Ctrl Digital (Sweden), Styleheads (Germany), and Eyesight (France).
Havas maintained its strong creative reputation, ranking as a top holding company in the WARC Creative 100 for the sixth consecutive year, with three agencies BETC, Havas Paris, and Havas India placing in the Top 50.
Looking ahead, Havas confirmed its 2026 guidance: organic net revenue growth between +2.0 per cent and +3.0 per cent, adjusted EBIT margin between 13.2 per cent and 13.5 per cent, and a dividend payout ratio of around 40 per cent. The group also reiterated its medium-term targets for 2028.
Despite ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, Havas enters the rest of the year with solid fundamentals and confidence in its ability to deliver sustainable, profitable growth.
In a challenging environment, Havas is proving that its integrated, client-centric model remains resilient delivering steady growth while continuing to invest in creativity and innovation. The first quarter results suggest the group is well-positioned to navigate the year ahead with confidence.
