She sold her wedding gold to buy expensive Hermès handbags. Is luxury fashion becoming the new gold?A Dubai woman reportedly sold all of her wedding gold jewellery to begin collecting Hermès handbags, believing the luxury accessories would...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Critical Stage: India's concert boom has a venue problemIndia's booming live entertainment scene, evidenced by massive ticket sales for global and local artists, faces a critical hurdle: a severe...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Ralph Lauren: ‘The extremes of amazing notoriety and also the dreaded things that you never thought…’ – Fashion legend on success, setbacks and living without regretQuote of the Day by Ralph Lauren: From the Bronx to global fashion icon, Ralph Lauren's journey is a masterclass in resilience and vision. ...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
For Gen Z diamonds are a personal style statement, not something they can tuck awayAs Millennials and Gen Z redefine luxury consumption in India, the natural diamond industry is evolving to meet their demand for individual...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
India’s consumer demand remains resilient despite Iran war, inflation pressures; FMCG firms stay cautiously optimisticDespite geopolitical turmoil and inflation, domestic consumption of essentials and personal care products remains resilient. Company execut...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Zara's India FY26 profit falls 32% to Rs 204 crore; revenue slipsZara's India profit saw a significant 31.9% drop to Rs 204.14 crore in FY26, with revenue also declining slightly. This comes as Trent Ltd ...
30 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Hollywood, Bollywood and AI: Who controls storytelling now?The landscape of entertainment is undergoing a dramatic transformation, thanks to artificial intelligence. Enhanced AI technologies are now...
29 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Timex Group India posts Rs 800 crore revenue for FY26Timex Group India achieved a landmark financial year 2025-2026. Revenues surged 48% to Rs 800 crore, with profit before tax jumping 151% to...
27 May, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
25 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Ralph Lauren shares jump 10% as strong China sales help fuel growthThe revenue growth was led by sales in Asia, the company said, with particular strength in China during the Lunar New Year. Wall Street i...
21 May, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
7,400 stores, $147 billion fortune, zero interviews; meet the most powerful man in fashion you never seeAmancio Ortega built the Zara empire from a small clothing job in Spain to a global retail business worth billions. Today, Inditex operates...
21 May, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
‘We are not animals’: How AP x Swatch ‘Royal Pop’ launch spiralled into chaos across citiesThe highly anticipated Audemars Piguet x Swatch "Royal Pop" watch launch descended into chaos across multiple cities, including Bengaluru, ...
17 May, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
LVMH to sell Marc Jacobs to WHP, G-IIILVMH has taken a bold step by selling the iconic Marc Jacobs fashion label to a partnership formed by WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group. M...
16 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Condé Nast India convenes industry leaders at The Luxury Conclave 2026, unfolding theme of Young India reshaping luxuryThe Luxury Conclave 2026 in Mumbai explored 'The New Luxury Vanguard: Young India Rewriting the Rules.' Over 600 industry leaders gathered ...
12 May, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Chanel for Chandigarh, Mango for Mangaluru: India’s luxury map shifts beyond metrosIndia's retail landscape is shifting as smaller Tier-2 cities are now attracting global brands and premium malls, outperforming larger metr...
12 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, report saysGiorgio Armani's fashion house is reportedly planning to sell its 15% stake in three equal parts, following the designer's death. French lu...
10 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST