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A Flipkart fashion listing image before and after fixing the QC failure
Guide

Big Billion Days 2026: Get Your Fashion Catalog Ready Before October 9

BBD opens October 9, which makes the real deadline early October — images done, uploaded and through QC. The prep checklist: Flipkart's exact specs, festive colourways, and the 100-SKU sprint without a studio.

9 min readSeptember 2026
An Amazon fashion listing image corrected to a pure white background
Guide

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026: Listing Images That Pass Before October 8

Prime members shop from October 7. Amazon India's exact image bar — 2000x2000px, pure white, 85% fill — the standing-model expectation, and the synthetic-performer disclosure your AI images should carry.

9 min readSeptember 2026
A model in a richly coloured saree photographed for a festive catalog
Guide

Dussehra to Diwali 2026: Shooting a Festive Ethnic Wear Collection Without a Studio

Seven weeks of festive selling — Dussehra October 20, Diwali November 8, wedding season after. One photography plan for the arc: drape-heavy garments, colourways, a consistent model, and the WhatsApp leaflet.

10 min readSeptember 2026
One garment photo turned into the five model images a Myntra listing needs
Guide

Myntra Photography 2026: Model Shots for the Big Fashion Festival

Myntra is the one Indian marketplace where model shots are required, not optional. The specs, the five-slot strategy, festival timing — and what model photography for Myntra costs by each route.

9 min readSeptember 2026
Behind the scenes at an apparel catalog photoshoot
Guide

What Apparel Catalog Photography Costs in India (2026)

Day rates, per-SKU pricing, model fees and the line items nobody quotes — with an honest answer on when hiring a photographer is still the right call.

10 min readSeptember 2026
AI-generated on-model product photo made by CatalogX from a flat garment photo
Guide

Menswear Catalog Photography in India: Shirts, Jeans, Blazers, Kurta-Pyjama

Shot lists by garment, shoulder line and drape, model direction and fabric-specific problems for Indian menswear sellers.

14 min readAugust 2026
AI-generated on-model product photo made by CatalogX from a flat garment photo
Guide

Western Wear Catalog Photography for Indian Sellers: Dresses, Tops and Skirts

How to shoot dresses, tops, skirts and co-ord sets for Indian marketplaces — silhouette, length, layering and image specs.

14 min readAugust 2026
Marketplace image requirements compared
Guide

Flipkart Image Rejected? QC Fail Reasons & Kaise Fix Kare (2026)

Every common Flipkart image QC rejection reason explained — wrong dimensions, background issues, watermarks, blur, mannequin shots — with exact fixes and a re-upload checklist.

9 min readJuly 2026
Marketplace image requirements compared
Guide

Meesho Catalog Rejected? Common Reasons & How to Fix Them (2026)

All the common Meesho catalog rejection reasons — image quality, wrong category, incomplete details, pricing errors — with a practical fix for each and a re-upload checklist.

9 min readJuly 2026
Marketplace image requirements compared
Tutorial

How to Make Model Photo for Meesho & Flipkart (Without a Photoshoot)

Simple step-by-step guide to turn a dress photo into a model photo for Meesho and Flipkart — no photoshoot, no model, no studio. Just your phone photo and AI.

8 min readJuly 2026
A seller reviewing their product photos
Guide

WhatsApp Catalog for Your Boutique: Setup + Photos That Actually Sell (2026)

Complete guide to setting up a WhatsApp Business catalog for your boutique — item limits, image sizes, collections — plus how to make catalog photos that actually convert.

10 min readJuly 2026
A seller reviewing their product photos
Comparison

AI Fashion Model Generator Price in India: ₹ Comparison (2026)

Honest rupee-price comparison of AI fashion model generators in India — CatalogX, Botika, VERA, Ayna, Scalio, LightX, StitchMagic — with cost-per-image math and hidden costs.

10 min readJuly 2026
AI-generated on-model product photo made by CatalogX from a flat garment photo
Trends

Gemini AI Saree Trend: Viral Prompts & How Fashion Sellers Can Use It (2026)

The viral Nano Banana retro Bollywood saree trend explained — 10 example prompts, privacy tips, and how sellers get the same aesthetic with their real saree via virtual try-on.

10 min readJuly 2026
A seller reviewing their product photos
Guide

Are AI Model Photos Allowed on Meesho, Amazon & Flipkart? (2026 Policy Guide)

Honest platform-by-platform breakdown of AI image rules on Meesho, Amazon India, Flipkart, and Myntra — the AI-product vs real-garment distinction, plus a compliance checklist.

11 min readJuly 2026
AI-generated on-model product photo made by CatalogX from a flat garment photo
Guide

Free AI Product Photo Generator for Indian Fashion Sellers

How Indian fashion sellers can create professional product photos using free AI tools. CatalogX free tier walkthrough and cost comparison with traditional photography.

8 min readJuly 2026
A seller reviewing their product photos
Business

AI Try-On vs Studio Photoshoot: Cost Breakdown for Indian Fashion Sellers

Detailed INR cost comparison — traditional photography Rs.5,000-20,000 per session vs AI at ₹12–15 per image. Includes ROI calculator for 3 scenarios.

11 min readJuly 2026
The same garment photographed in a different pose
Guide

Best Saree Model Poses for E-Commerce Photography: Complete Guide 2026

Standing, walking, sitting poses, pallu draping styles, and close-up angles for saree product photography on marketplaces.

8 min readJuly 2026
AI-generated on-model product photo made by CatalogX from a flat garment photo
Guide

Kurti Catalog Design Ideas: Photography & Layout Guide for Online Sellers 2026

Catalog layout planning, photography tips for different kurti styles, color grouping, and marketplace-specific requirements.

8 min readJuly 2026
Choosing a model from the CatalogX catalog
Guide

How to Photograph Sarees & Kurtas Without a Model

Practical techniques for Indian ethnic wear — from draping on mannequins to using AI virtual try-on for photorealistic model shots.

7 min readMay 2026
A seller reviewing their product photos
Technology

AI Saree Draping: How Virtual Try-On Handles Pleats, Pallu & Fabric

Technical explainer of how AI renders different saree fabrics — Banarasi silk, Kanjivaram, georgette, chiffon — with draping accuracy tips.

11 min readJuly 2026
Marketplace image requirements compared
Guide

Meesho Product Images: Complete Requirements & Optimization Guide 2026

Exact Meesho image specs, catalog creation workflow, common rejection reasons, and how to create model shots for social sharing.

8 min readJuly 2026
Marketplace image requirements compared
Guide

How to Sell Fashion on Amazon India: Complete Seller Guide 2026

Everything from registration and category approval to image requirements, listing optimization, and FBA vs self-fulfillment for fashion sellers.

10 min readJune 2026
Marketplace image requirements compared
Guide

How to Sell Fashion on Meesho: Complete Seller Guide 2026

Meesho's 0% commission model, seller registration, catalog creation, image requirements, and pricing strategy for fashion sellers in India.

9 min readJune 2026
Three frames from one CatalogX listing pack — the same model and scene in every shot
Guide

Myntra Seller Guide: Image Requirements & Listing Optimization 2026

Partner Portal onboarding, mandatory model shot requirements, category-specific rules, QC rejection prevention, and image specifications.

9 min readJune 2026
Three frames from one CatalogX listing pack — the same model and scene in every shot
Guide

Flipkart Fashion Image Requirements & Listing Guide 2026

Seller registration, product image specifications, category-specific requirements, listing optimization, and Flipkart Assured eligibility for fashion sellers.

9 min readJuly 2026
Marketplace image requirements compared
Guide

The Exact Image Sizes Every Indian Marketplace Requires in 2026

Complete reference guide to product image dimensions for Amazon India, Flipkart, Myntra, Ajio, Meesho, Instagram, and more.

7 min readJune 2026
Marketplace image requirements compared
Tutorial

How to Create Meesho Model Shots Without Hiring a Model

Step-by-step guide to creating Meesho-compliant model shots using AI virtual try-on. Includes cost comparison, image specs, and compliance tips.

10 min readJuly 2026
Three frames from one CatalogX listing pack — the same model and scene in every shot
Guide

Meeting Myntra's 5-Image Slot Requirement Using AI Try-On

How to create all 5 mandatory Myntra product images — front, back, side, detail, and lifestyle — using AI virtual try-on instead of a studio.

9 min readJuly 2026
AI-generated on-model product photo made by CatalogX from a flat garment photo
Guide

DIY Product Photography at Home: Complete Guide for Indian Fashion Sellers 2026

Lighting setup, backdrops, camera phone settings, flat-lay techniques, and how AI tools eliminate most manual photography work.

9 min readJuly 2026
A seller reviewing their product photos
Guide

How to Start an Online Clothing Business in India: Step-by-Step Guide 2026

Sourcing, marketplaces, GST registration, product photography, listing optimization, pricing strategy, and getting your first 100 orders.

12 min readJuly 2026
A seller reviewing their product photos
Comparison

7 Best AI Virtual Try-On Tools for Indian Fashion Sellers (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of CatalogX, FASHN.ai, WearView, StitchMagic, Botika, TryVastra, and Looksy AI — features, pricing, and which tool fits your needs.

12 min readJuly 2026

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