Reliance to bring Balenciaga to IndiaSpanish brand Balenciaga, now owned by luxury giant Kering, has not been present in India so far. Reliance plans to launch the brand at its...
06 Feb, 2020, 09.11 AM IST
Paris billionaire rivalry fuels pursuit of Tiffany, MonclerThe rivalry, more than two decades in the making, has defined the modern luxury industry and shows no signs of ending. Since 2001, when Ker...
07 Dec, 2019, 12.46 PM IST
Maharaja Jagatjit Singh’s Mellerio peacock & Cartier tiara once found place in Mughal treasuryMany of the jewels that he owned had passed through the hands of prominent French jewellers.
21 Nov, 2019, 08.58 AM IST
Flora and fauna jewellery collections rule at the haute Couture Fashion Week in ParisDior’s largest-ever jewellery range provided glimpses into the elements of the palace, like the chandeliers and mirrors.
27 Jul, 2016, 09.57 AM IST
Royal spoils on the block at upcoming auctionsSotheby's and Christie's this May will offer up a range of rings, earrings, tiaras, and brooches from some of the most illustrious aristocr...
23 Apr, 2015, 08.50 AM IST
Not quite your iPhoneThe iPhone may not be the most ergonomic device, but at least it has a design that’s simple, considering the impressive computing power and...
02 Oct, 2013, 06.25 AM IST
Indian brands with foreign labels like 'Munich Polo' make name for themselvesIndian brands will try to look and sound foreign to make the most of rising aspirations of foreign-label fascinated Indians.
27 Jul, 2012, 04.19 PM IST
- Museum shows, a definite tourist magnet
India has not realised that museums can be a wonderful way to showcase culture and also atrract tourists.
29 May, 2008, 11.13 AM IST
- Watch brands turn to jewellery, mobile phones
Omega, best known for its role as official timekeeper of major sports event, has already begun selling jewellery and leather goods. Lakme I...
08 Apr, 2008, 05.35 PM IST
- Luxury marketing embraces green bling
As consumers face tougher times, the market for luxury brands is diverging, demanding not only exclusivity and experience, but ethics.
15 Feb, 2008, 01.19 AM IST
- French co buys 27% in Puma for $7bn
The offer is 16% more than Puma’s closing price on April 4, the day before the shares surged on speculation of a PPR bid
11 Apr, 2007, 02.50 AM IST
- Nokia sings a new tune on luxury phones
Most cell phones users in India may not even have heard of ‘Vertu’. Not because of its price ($5,000-$50,000), but because Nokia, Vertu’s p...
25 Aug, 2006, 01.18 AM IST