For a long time, Indian whisky sat outside the global luxury conversation. It dominated in volume but not in reputation. When people spoke about great whisky, the references were fixed and familiar: Scotland, Ireland, the United States. India was rarely included, especially at the premium end. Indri marks a shift in that perception. What stands out to me about Indri is not speed or ambition, but intention. It did not try to imitate Scotch or borrow credibility from established regions. Instead, it leaned into its reality: Indian climate, Indian barley, and a slower, more demanding process. Most whisky produced in…

The Louis Vuitton Repair Workshop is one of the places where I see the true meaning of luxury. It is quiet, precise and fully centred on savoir-faire. Every item that arrives carries a story, and the workshop exists to protect that story with care and craftsmanship. What stays with me is how personal these repairs are. A vintage Keepall that has travelled with someone for decades. A handbag passed down from a mother to her daughter. A wallet that holds memories of daily life. None of these pieces are just products. They are part of someone’s history, and the workshop…

India’s fashion market is going through a major reset. Three forces are shaping this shift: billionaire-led conglomerates building luxury portfolios, Mumbai redefining its retail geography, and Myntra strengthening its position as the country’s digital fashion engine. Together, they reveal how India is preparing for the next decade of fashion growth. Why Conglomerates Are Buying Designer Brands Reliance Industries and the Aditya Birla Group are moving quickly to secure the country’s most influential designer labels. This isn’t a simple investment story. It’s a strategic acquisition of culture, aspiration, and creative authority. Designer brands carry emotional value, heritage, and craftsmanship. They also…

The new State of Fashion 2025 report from BoF and McKinsey paints a clear picture. The industry is entering a year shaped by uncertainty, price-sensitive consumers and very different growth paths across regions. The mood among executives is cautious. Many do not expect improvement this year, and some even anticipate further decline. Consumers feel the pressure of inflation and economic instability. They want value, not volume. At the same time, global trade is shifting, climate risks are intensifying and new purchasing habits are forcing brands to rethink old models. But the report also highlights where new opportunities are emerging, especially…

Cartier introduces the Panthère Aegis Ring, a remarkable creation that fuses sculpture, symbolism, and savoir-faire into a single work of art. This launch highlights Cartier’s unique mastery of glyptics the ancient art of carving hard stones a rare craft that few contemporary jewellers have preserved in-house. At the heart of the ring lies a superb 6.89-carat oval-shaped pink tourmaline, glowing with warmth and vitality. It is framed by two panther heads carved from petrified wood, each in contrasting shades one light, one dark representing the duality of nature and the unity of opposites. These sculpted forms are enhanced by emerald eyes, rose-gold settings, and white-diamond accents, combining…

Loewe opens the holiday season with a story that feels both imaginative and intimate a celebration of artistry, play, and craftsmanship. Inspired by the British artist Louis Wain (1860–1939), whose whimsical cat portraits captured emotion through eccentric beauty, the collection turns his joyful world into wearable art. A Dialogue Between Art and Craft of Loewe and Louis Wain The Louis Wain Holiday Capsule reimagines fashion as illustration in motion. Across ready-to-wear pieces, handbags, and accessories, Wain’s expressive felines stretch, curl, and peek recreated through embroidery, intarsia, and delicate leather inlays. Each design feels alive, like a painting translated through touch. The capsule carries…

After months of cautious trading, the European luxury market is showing new signs of strength. Entering late October, luxury shares began to climb again led by LVMH, whose strong third-quarter results reignited investor confidence and lifted the broader industry. LVMH Takes the Lead Following its strong third-quarter results, LVMH continues to set the tone for the industry. Revenue exceeded expectations in October, sparking a sharp rise in confidence and pushing shares up more than 12 percent, the highest among luxury peers. That optimism has carried into November as Bernard Arnault, LVMH’s Chairman and CEO, confirmed through regulatory filings that he and his family holding companies had acquired roughly €1.4…