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BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
An Economy For The 99 Per Cent
At the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, international charitable organisation, Oxfam, released a report stating that the world’s first global trillionaire will emerge 25 years from now, even as wealth inequalities increase unabated.
3 min |
February 2017
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Ulysse Nardin's India Strategy
Patrik P. Hoffmann, the CEO who leads this storied Swiss luxury watch major from the front, is clear about its future in India: monobrand boutiques, timepieces showcasing cutting-edge innovations in watchmaking and design, and limited editions that are only available in the brand’s stores.
6 min |
February 2017
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Cruising Full Throttle
The intrepid Indian traveller wants to explore far-flung destinations in five-star seafaring style, a segment that TIRUN has tapped for over half a century.
5 min |
March 2017
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
A Sparkling Journey
Chandon is the first offering from Moët Hennessy to be made in India. Post the launch of the winery in Dindori last year, Chandon is looking to expand its India portfolio.
3 min |
March 2017
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Hospitality's Heir
Hospitality comes naturally to the heir of the The Lalit Suri hospitality Group, but Keshav Suri has added his own expression to the fast-growing chain.
3 min |
December 2016
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Wheels In Motion
Over the past year, Audi India has completely overhauled its strategy for India. Ahead of the country launch of the A8, voted the ‘World luxury car 2018’, Rahil Ansari, Head of Audi India, speaks to Pankti Mehta Kadakia about going full speed ahead
6 min |
May 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Make A Scene
To host a large-scale luxury event of international standards in India, it’s important to think out of the box and find revenue streams other than ticketing
3 min |
May 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Wild Ride
Luxury hotel chain Karma Group took root when its founder, John Spence, fell in love with Goa in 1993. His unusual stairway to success—a great story in itself—keeps him coming back to explore new facets of India
5 min |
May 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Royal Destination
Jaipur’s Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas jewellers has a new address, a lavish store in posh South Delhi
2 min |
May 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Redefining Indian
Ruchika Sachdeva’s award-winning label Bodice heralds a fresh perspective on India Modern: an articulate, intelligent voice of fashion that embraces traditions and cutting-edge technology in equal measures
4 min |
May 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
All Eyes On Dubai
In the lead-up to Expo 2020, Dubai’s property market is heating up—but it’s not all good news for luxury real estate
3 min |
May 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
When East Meets West
After a long hiatus, audacious Japanese designer Kenzo Takada is back in the biz. He speaks to BlackBook about his new furniture collection, and the impact that age has had on his idea of design and luxury.
3 min |
May 2018
blackbook — india's luxury insider
the making of jamavar london
and other secrets on how to turn a successful flagship fine dine brand within a luxury hotel into a much-appreciated standalone restaurant in a competitive global city, fabled for its eclectic and adventurous dining offerings interviewed by deepali nandwani.
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january 2017
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
The Dream Weaver
Having reached the apogee of the dizzying fashion universe, Manish Malhotra’s savvy cinematic style has created an enduring couture legacy.
10 min |
November 2016
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
For Good Measure
STEFANO RICCI’s master tailor, Andrea Lombardo, was in Mumbai to measure up discerning gentlemen who prefer their suit made-to-measure, rather than off-the-shelf. The brand has just introduced its exclusive bespoke service at its lush store within The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
2 min |
November 2016
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Royalty's Maverick
A new-age royal, Abhimanyu Alsisar is an entrepreneur who juggles multiple projects and spearheads offbeat cultural initiatives.
2 min |
November 2016
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
A Storied Response to Heritage
Shalini Misra, London-based interior design and architect, has effortlessly moved into the luxury real estate space with her new company, Genessia, which buys up heritage Victorian and properties, to turn them into modern luxury spaces that are then sold to discerning clients.
4 min |
August 2016
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
The Virility Of Colour
Learn about why the 70s were an important turning point for abstract genius VS Gaitonde, and what this means for Modern Indian art
2 min |
April 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
A Dog's Life
A new hotel in Gurugram has all the trappings of a luxury getaway—for your pooch
3 min |
April 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
In Full Swing
While India’s golf tourism industry has considerable distance to cover before it can compete on a global scale, it is growing at a steady rate—and resorts are taking notice.
4 min |
April 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Pack Your Jetpack
Nowhere have future predictions become reality as quickly as in the travel industry. Blackbook looks at the top trends changing the way we move
5 min |
April 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Business Of Baggage
Jaipur-based Trunks Company is carving a new niche in homegrown luxury—high-end, handmade travel and home accessories that can serve as storage for your finest cognac and jewellery, or as a swanky suitcase or poker set
3 min |
April 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Retracing Roots
Hilton Shillim has recently rebranded itself to offer a growing clutch of health-conscious guests defined, curated wellness programmes that are deeply set in Ayurveda
3 min |
April 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Creating Food Memories
Chef Alfred Prasad, with a 13-year Michelin stint, travels the length and breadth of India every year to discover forgotten, regional recipes to plate dishes that offer health, happiness and heritage
3 min |
January 2019
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Here Comes The Queen
As the first step towards going global, Chairman Johnny Sandelson opens UK’s 191-year-old Thomas Goode & Co’s first international outlet in Mumbai; pins hopes on the burgeoning, affluent Indian middle-class
3 min |
January 2019
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Tax Test
On the first anniversary of the GST regime, industry experts review the year gone by and suggest crucial reforms and changes
4 min |
July 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Style Notes
Money cards are passé. The international credit industry is betting big on wearable payment, but is India ready for it?
5 min |
July 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Dialling +91
OnePlus has a new home coming up—its largest market, and soon, its second headquarters, in India. Vikas Agarwal, General Manager, OnePlus India, speaks to BlackBook about how the smartphone giant aims to offer special, exclusive features to their growing community of Indian fans
5 min |
July 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Fly By Night
With 10 five-star hotels, luxury bars and restaurants, Delhi’s Aerocity has turned from an airport zone into the city’s hottest new nightlife destination
3 min |
July 2018
BlackBook — India's Luxury Insider
Raise A Toast
Crafted in India, J’NOON, the country’s first luxury wine, makes waves in France, Canada and America
4 min |