Luxury Brands

As the Prada-Kolhapuri deal demonstrated, IP protection lies at the core of any dynamic collaborative arrangement between domestic artisans and global marketers

Prada has formalised a collaboration with LIDCOM and LIDKAR to produce a Kolhapuri-inspired limited-edition sandal collection, manufactured in India with skilled artisans

As the economy cools, spending on foreign premium brands has stalled. Instead, when Chinese consumers do splash out, they're turning to homegrown labels

Wales Bonner is replacing Veronique Nichanian, 71, who has held that role for 37 years and will present her last menswear show in January

Managing Director Sidharth Bindra says Biba has turned profitable since July and will expand rapidly, adding 100 stores next year amid rising festive demand

From Jimmy Choo to Cartier, global luxury houses roll out glittering Diwali capsule collections and curated gift hampers across Delhi

With two boutiques in India presently -- in Mumbai's Jio World Plaza and in New Delhi's Emporio Mall-- the brand is looking to expand its retail network to drive growth by doubling its network

Reliance Brands has tied up with British designer Stella McCartney to introduce her sustainable luxury label in India, offering ready-to-wear, vegan accessories and footwear

Ziniosa, Kuro, and ReTag are turning pre-owned luxury into big business

With rising wealth and young buyers, India emerges as a top growth market for Swiss luxury watch brands

The fashion designer had been ailing for some time; over the course of his career, he dressed some of the world's biggest names, but also made high fashion more accessible to the people

Arthur Heilbronn is the son of Charles Heilbronn, founder and chairman of Mousse since 1991, who is a half-brother of Alain and Gerard Wertheimer, third-generation Chanel heirs

From fit to fabric, the modern executive's wardrobe is all about precision, comfort, and quiet confidence

A PIL has been filed in Bombay HC against Prada for allegedly copying GI-tagged Kolhapuri chappals in its ₹1.2 lakh sandal line; petition seeks apology, compensation, and govt action on GI protection

Linking of the Prada brand name to the Kolhapuri sandals, which are made by around 7,000 artisans in India, is providing a business opportunity for some

Prada has acknowledged that its Spring/Summer 2026 men's footwear line was inspired by India's traditional Kolhapuri chappals, following backlash over lack of credit to the original artisans

From mass-market mists to niche luxury blends, India's perfume market is booming. As spending on fragrances soars, a new olfactory culture is taking shape - a bottle at a time

India's growing love affair with luxury handbags is not a phase, it's a movement. In boardrooms, at brunches, and across airport lounges, the bag is not just carried, it carries the person holding it

Hilfiger said that it was Mohan Murjani who pushed him in 1985 to build what is today one of the world's premium lifestyle brands

Climate change is a pressing challenge for the luxury goods industry, and businesses have to adopt environment-friendly practices to address this issue, entrepreneurs and experts say. They added that the luxury industry views sustainability as the future of high-end businesses, and companies that prioritise ecology will gain long-term benefits. "Climate change is staring at each of us and environmental consciousness and responsible actions by people and businesses can help both the ecology and the economy," they said at the 'Sasmrti - The Responsible Luxury Roundtable' here. The deliberations were organised by Shweta Thakur Nanda, and Gautam Gupta, co-owner of luxury fashion brand 'Asha Gautam'. Speaking at the function, Blossom Kochhar, Chairperson, Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, said that the industry must act and live sustainably not just for "ourselves but for our future generations". Sharing similar views, Lipika Sud, Founder Director of LIpika Sud Interiors, said that t