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Longchamp's India Strategy
From digital and trunk shows to retail stores, how Longchamp is trying to up its game in the country. In conversation with Radha Kapoor Khanna, Founder & Director of DO IT Retail Brands Pvt. Ltd, which owns the French franchise in India
What's Your Scent?
A perfumer for the Queen hopes to tap into the Indian market with 3003BC, a new company that will create one-of-a-kind fragrances for each customer.
Window To The World
Four-month-old Varana wants to be India’s answer to Hermès, and to position ‘Made in India’ as a force in the uber-luxe space — starting with an expansive upscale store in London’s historic Mayfair district
A Fine Vintage
Creating a culture of new experiences, woven with the history and complexity of wine, is the new avatar of luxury.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Royal Destination
Jaipur’s Birdhichand Ghanshyamdas jewellers has a new address, a lavish store in posh South Delhi
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
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
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.
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.
The Dream Weaver
Having reached the apogee of the dizzying fashion universe, Manish Malhotra’s savvy cinematic style has created an enduring couture legacy.
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
Royalty's Maverick
A new-age royal, Abhimanyu Alsisar is an entrepreneur who juggles multiple projects and spearheads offbeat cultural initiatives.
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.
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
A Dog's Life
A new hotel in Gurugram has all the trappings of a luxury getaway—for your pooch
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Tax Test
On the first anniversary of the GST regime, industry experts review the year gone by and suggest crucial reforms and changes