- 1. The Rs 600 cr test, has Indian luxury earned global maison status?
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... in the country. Yet higher turnover raises a fundamental question: have Indian designers built enduring luxury maisons, or are they still heavily dependent on the economics of weddings and occasion wear? ...
- Created on 12 November 2026
- 2. Luxury brands integrate specialized Indian crafts into festive collections
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... luxury labels like Hermès, Chanel, and Christian Louboutin are actively commissioning specialized Indian textile crafts - integrating Zardosi embroidery, raw silks, and heritage weaves directly into their ...
- Created on 08 November 2026
- 3. From Kolhapuris to Global Luxury: Prada controversy sparks fresh push to monetise Indian craft
- (Brands-To-Retail)
- ... for India’s handicraft and fashion sectors. Beyond questions of cultural appropriation, the episode has highlighted a more consequential issue: whether global visibility for Indian crafts can translate ...
- Created on 07 October 2026
- 4. New York runways put Indian luxury brands on the global map
- (Fashion)
- For decades, Indian craftsmanship powered Western luxury from behind the scenes. Hand embroidery, beadwork, textiles and artisanal techniques produced in Indian workshops frequently entered Parisian couture ...
- Created on 28 September 2026
- 5. India Couture Week 2026: Redefining the global narrative of Indian luxury
- (Apparel)
- ... storytelling. Veteran couturier JJ Valaya notes, the next chapter for Indian fashion requires moving ‘beyond craft as the principal narrative’ toward building distinctive, globally recognized fashion houses. ...
- Created on 17 July 2026
- 6. Rahul Mishra A/W 2026-27 collection: Heralding a new commercial era for Indian luxury
- (Update)
- Rahul Mishra’s Autumn/Winter 2026/27 showcase, Devi: The Eternal Muse, at Paris Haute Couture Week effectively recalibrates the global valuation of Indian artisanal luxury. Beneath the 13th-century vaults ...
- Created on 10 July 2026
- 7. Indian couture upsets global luxury order as domestic labels close revenue gap
- (Retail)
- ... (30-40 per cent), 28 per cent GST, and sustained rupee depreciation have significantly elevated retail prices, compressing mid-tier luxury demand. In contrast, Indian couture houses are structurally embedded ...
- Created on 22 June 2026
- 8. Heritage in high definition: How Arpita Mehta scales Indian craft for the global luxury stage
- (Apparel)
- ... a growing segment of the $115 billion Indian fashion market. This movement toward ‘ethereal yet powerful’ aesthetics has seen high-craftsmanship labels achieve a 14 per cent growth in the affordable premium ...
- Created on 04 May 2026
- 9. Judith Leiber Couture orchestrates Indian luxury foray with New Delhi boutique
- (Apparel)
- 25 April 2026, Mumbai Judith Leiber Couture (JLC) has officially inaugurated its first dedicated Indian retail footprint at The Chanakya, New Delhi, marking a pivotal expansion into one of the world' ...
- Created on 25 April 2026
- 10. Rado leverages cricketing influence to expand Indian luxury market presence
- (Apparel)
- 17 April 2026, Mumbai Swiss watchmaker Rado has deepened its cultural integration within the Indian market by appointing cricket sensation Smriti Mandhana as its latest ‘Friend of the Brand.’ This partnership ...
- Created on 17 April 2026
- 11. Intelligent luxury: How biometric couture is transforming Indian womenswear
- (Apparel)
- ... redefining the Indian luxury landscape, with the domestic women's apparel market projected to hit $121.87 billion by 2034. In early 2026, ‘intelligent luxury’ has emerged as a dominant theme, as affluent ...
- Created on 18 February 2026
- 12. Brocade Diplomacy: How ‘Indian Handlooms’ captured the global luxury narrative
- (Apparel)
- ... Her choice of a maroon and gold Benarasi silk brocade bandhgala jacket was not merely a cultural nod; it was a strategic validation of Indian handlooms on a global stage where "quiet luxury" and "provenance" ...
- Created on 28 January 2026
- 13. Global luxury maisons align with Indian heritage as Valentino redefines couture boundaries
- (Apparel)
- ... reception. This singular creation remains the only traditional Indian silhouette ever executed by the Roman fashion house, marking a significant milestone in cultural cross-pollination. The ensemble, featuring ...
- Created on 22 January 2026
- 14. From looms to luxury, Ekta Malls set to redefine Indian handloom, handicraft retail
- (Apparel)
- 26 August 2025, Mumbai India’s MSME and craft economies are vast but fragmented. As of May-July 2025, over 6.4–6.5 crore enterprises are registered on Udyam/UAP, providing 26.8 crore jobs, yet artisans ...
- Created on 26 August 2025
- 15. Why Indians still prefer luxury shopping abroad
- (Retail)
- ... Market size, growth, and projections The luxury apparel market in India that includes apparels is seeing significant growth. As per Statista, the Indian luxury goods market was valued at approximately ...
- Created on 15 March 2025
- 16. Indian Handlooms: Redefining modern luxury and global market potential
- (Apparel)
- 05 September 2024, Mumbai Indian handloom industry, deeply rooted in the country's rich cultural heritage, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Designers, driven by a passion for sustainability and ...
- Created on 05 September 2024
- 17. Indian luxury fashion booming driven by wealthy consumers and evolving tastes
- (Fashion)
- ... Indian luxury market is experiencing a boom, driven by a growing number of ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI) and a rising middle class. The market is expected to reach $85-90 billion by 2030, making ...
- Created on 10 April 2024
- 18. Indian luxury poised for global takeover, says Business Standard Manthan Summit
- (Trade)
- The Indian luxury market is on the cusp of a major transformation, with experts at the Business Standard Manthan 2024 summit predicting the rise of an Indian luxury brand to rival giants like Chanel within ...
- Created on 30 March 2024
- 19. Luxury brands launch customised collections for Indian sensibilities
- (Fashion)
- ... tailoring their collections to suit Indian sensibilities. Gucci is incorporating intricate jadau designs on its handbags, while Louis Vuitton is launching trunks inspired by Punjabi phulkari designs. Tectonic ...
- Created on 21 December 2023
- 20. Indian Fashion Designers: Collaborations transform the luxury market
- (Article)
- 17 October 2023, Mumbai A majority of Indian fashion designers blend Indian culture, modernity, and superb craftsmanship. They have made a name for themselves in the premium apparel segment, creating ...
- Created on 17 October 2023
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