Please visit our sites :    www.willslifestyle.com
www.johnplayers.com
 
 

ITC’s Lifestyle Retailing Business Division has established a nationwide retailing presence through its Wills Lifestyle chain of exclusive specialty stores. Wills Lifestyle, the fashion destination, offers a tempting choice of Wills Classic work wear, Wills Sport relaxed wear, Wills Clublife evening wear, fashion accessories and Essenza Di Wills – an exclusive range of fine fragrances and bath & body care products and Fiama Di Wills - a range of premium shampoos and shower gels. Wills Lifestyle has also introduced Wills Signature designer wear, designed by the leading designers of the country.

With a distinctive presence across segments at the premium end, ITC has also established John Players as a brand that offers a complete fashion wardrobe to the male youth of today. With its brands, ITC is committed to build a dominant presence in the apparel market through a robust portfolio of offerings.

Wills Lifestyle has been established as a chain of exclusive specialty stores providing the Indian consumer a truly 'International Shopping Experience' through world-class ambience, customer facilitation and clearly differentiated product presentation. Our stores have established themselves as preferred shopping destinations in the prime shopping districts across the country.

At Wills Lifestyle, customers can browse at leisure, and shop in a relaxed and pleasing atmosphere. The use of space is refreshing, which is reflected even in the spacious changing rooms. Every store offers an international retailing ambience with the extensive use of glass, steel and granite, reflecting the most contemporary trends in store design, thereby creating a splendid backdrop for the premium offerings.

Wills Lifestyle was named Superbrand 2009 by the Superbrands Council of India recently. Wills Lifestyle has been twice declared 'The Most Admired Exclusive Brand Retail Chain of the Year' at the Images Fashion Awards in 2001 & 2003. as well as 'Most Admired Fashion Brand of the year - Fashion Forward' in 2009.



Wills Lifestyle is the title partner of the country’s most premier fashion event - Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Taking the celebration of the event to its stores, Wills Lifestyle has partnered with several leading designers including Manish Arora, Rohit Bal, Shantanu & Nikhil, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna whose new edition of Designer wear is now available at Wills Lifestyle stores.

Wills Sport, fashionable relaxed wear for men and women has, over thirteen seasons, become the vibrant face of contemporary fashion. At the Images Fashion Awards 2001, Wills Sport was declared ‘The Most Admired Brand Launch of the Year'. Following this, Wills Sport was declared 'The Most Admired Women's wear Brand of the Year', at Images Fashion Awards 2002. Wills Sport presents a collection designed as the perfect medley of interesting patterns and premium fabrics. Fine knitted sweaters and trendy mock necks create magic in balmy winter afternoons. The collection also features rich hues of corduroys and premium Italian jackets.

Wills Classic work wear was launched in November 2002, providing the premium consumer a distinct product offering and a unique brand positioning. Featuring luxurious fabrics crafted to perfection with the most contemporary styling, Wills Classic work wear is positioned as the brand for new age leaders, who are changing the rules of business and encouraging a dynamic culture of enterprise, innovation and teamwork. Showcasing the epitome of new age luxury, the collection features the finest shirts crafted in Italy. These are complemented by exquisite trousers and jackets made by European master craftsmen.

Having established a distinctive presence in the premium apparel segment in a short span of time with Wills Sport premium relaxed wear and Wills Classic new age work wear, Wills Lifestyle launched Wills Clublife in May 2003 in the growing evening wear segment, thereby strengthening its portfolio in the premium segment. The brand is uniquely positioned to complement the glittering evening life of premium consumers perfectly. The collection is inspired by the allure and intrigue of the dark. The use of sensuous fabrics and seductive patterns add to the magical enchantment.

Wills Lifestyle complements the range of premium apparel with a tempting choice of fashion accessories. This season a wider choice of accessories will be offered across ties, cuff links, socks, caps, hand bags, wallets, belts, eyewear and shoes.

Wills Lifestyle presents ''Occasions'' a beautiful, ready to present gift pack with an exquisitely designed Gift Certificate that can be redeemed against a range of apparel, accessories and personal care products.


ITC forayed into the youth fashion segment with the launch of John Players in December 2002 and John Players is committed to be the No. 1 fashion brand for the youth. This foray leverages ITC’s proven competencies in understanding consumer insights, brand building and design capabilities.

John Players offers a complete and vibrant wardrobe of Casual wear, Party wear, Work wear, Denims, Outer wear and Suits & Jackets, incorporating the most contemporary trends, an exciting mix of colors, playful styling, trendy textures and comfortable fits.

The brand is available across the country through a nation-wide network of over 220 exclusive stores and over 1500 multi-brand outlets.

At the Images Fashion Awards 2005, John Players was declared 'The Most Admired Shirt Brand of the Year'.

At the Images Fashion Awards 2007, John Players was awarded the 'The Most Admired Fashion Campaign of the Year' award.

 

With Celebration Gift Certificates, John Players presents a new way of festive gifting.




Having built a powerful brand portfolio that is making waves across the country, ITC's Lifestyle Retailing is poised to grow and build a dominant presence in the country's fashion industry.

  


ITC's Lifestyle Retailing Business has won numerous awards for its quality, marketing and product excellence:

LRBD has won several Images Fashion Awards over the years:

2009: Most admired Fashion Brand of the year - Fashion Forward - Wills Lifestyle

2007: Most Admired Fashion Campaign - John Players

2005: Most Admired Shirt Brand of the Year - John Players

2004: Rising Star Brand of the Year - John Players

2003: Most Admired Exclusive Brand Retail Chain of the Year - Wills Lifestyle

2002 : Most Admired Women's Wear Brand of the Year - Wills Sport

2001 : The Most Admired Brand Launch of the Year - Wills Sport

The Most Admired Exclusive Brand Retail Chain of the Year - Wills Lifestyle.

Retailer of the Year Award to Wills Lifestyle in Fashion & Lifestyle category at Asia Retail Congress 2008.

Wills Lifestyle rated amongst the top 5 Luxury brands in the country in a Global Luxury Survey conducted by TIME Magazine.

Front runner Award - 2007 to Wills Lifestyle in the Retail category by Real Estate Observer & Trammel Crow Meghraj.

Superbrand 2006 awarded to Wills Lifestyle by the Superbrands Council of India.

The "Best Supply Chain Practices Award 2006" for time-effective and cost-efficient Logistics management in Organized Retail. The awards were organized by Retailers Association of India (RAI) in association with ITW Signode - the International leaders in packaging solutions.

The Division's Product & Quality Testing facilities were awarded the prestigious accreditation by the National Accreditation Board of Laboratories of the Department of Science and Technology, GOI (affiliated to the International Laboratories Accreditation Cooperation - Geneva) in 2006. This accreditation is awarded after rigorous procedures confirmed that LRBD's Testing facilities truly conform to international standards in terms of quality and technical competence. The Division also obtained ISO 9001:2000 certification in the area of Receipt, Storage & Distribution of Merchandise / Finished Goods by Det Norske Veritas, Netherlands.

NID Awards for Design Excellence for Best Packaging Design In The FMCG Category for John Players.

Award for Customer and Brand Loyalty in Retail Sector category at the 2nd Loyalty Summit.

 

  Links to Media Releases :-

 John Players dons a fresh look with the new face of cool!   Jan 29, 2010

 Wills Lifestyle presents an enthralling Grand Finale   Oct 28, 2009

 Gul Panag is the Twitter ‘Face’ for WIFW SS’10   Oct 16, 2009

 Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale designer is Rohit Bal   Oct 06, 2009

J J Valaya presents ‘Kingdom of love’ at the Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale   Mar 22, 2009

Fiama Di Wills is Associate Sponsor of the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week   Mar 21, 2009

ITC Personal Care launches the Di Wills Series Book - Essence of Hair   Mar 21, 2009
    Wills Lifestyle presents the emerging young talent

Mar 12, 2009

    Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale designer is JJ Valaya

Mar 05, 2009

   

Wills lifestyle presents new range in winter 2008 collection

Dec 12, 2008

   

Perfect black dress for this party season

Dec 01 , 2008

   

Futuristic and Flamboyant designer Manish Arora enchants audiences at the Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale

Oct 19, 2008

Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale designer is Manish Arora Oct 11, 2008
Wills Lifestyle presents a truly Grand Finale Mar 16, 2008
Wills Lifestyle announces Rohit Bal as the Grand Finale Designer Aug 22, 2007
Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale Designer is Manish Malhotra Aug 08, 2006

  
  
 

  Links to Media Reports :-

  Oct 27, 2009
  Oct 22, 2009
  Jun 28, 2009
  Apr, 2009
"Consumer engagement is the key"
Financial Express
  Mar 31, 2009
A style statement with an eye on the future
Deccan Herald
  Mar 18, 2009
Wills Lifestyle reworking strategy
Business Standard
  Mar 13, 2009

ITC eyes 20% growth for Wills Lifestyle
Economic Times
 

Mar 10, 2009

   

It’s Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week again
Hindustan Times
Jan 19, 2009

   

Wills Lifestyle to open 50 new stores
Economic Times
Oct 07, 2008

   

This was long due: Manish Arora
Times of India
Sep 27, 2008
Wills Lifestyle's rejig bears fruit
Business Standard
Jul 23, 2008
Local luxury brands still rule the roost
Hindustan Times
Sep 24, 2007
ITC puts spotlight on lifestyle retail
Economic Times
Aug 23, 2007
Wills Lifestyle to double number of stores
Business Line
Aug 22, 2006
2nd edition of Wills Lifestyle '06 from August 30-September 3, 2006
BharatTextile.com
Apr 28, 2006
Fashion week finale outfits at Wills Lifestyle stores
Newkerala.com
Apr 10, 2006
ITC plans more Wills Lifestyle stores in north
Business Standard
Mar 24, 2006
Celebrating the spirit of fashion
The Times of India
May 18, 2004
Festive offer from John Players
Business Standard
Sep 16, 2003
Clublife From Wills Lifestyle
The Financial Express
Jun 29, 2003

 

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