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Rents squeeze luxury sector brands

Luxury brands in malls like DLF Emporio and UB City want a cut in rentals. These include high end labels like Armani Jeans, Jimmy Choo, Canali and Giorgio Armani. Demonetisation has deeply hurt luxury retailers as their goods are sold primarily in cash. Sales in the luxury sector have halved since demonetisation. Luxury rentals in India are...

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High fashion at Gangwani’s boutique

Manav Gangwani has launched a new boutique at the posh Emporio Mall, New Delhi. And the boutique is already the talk of town. It has a grotto-like theme and an installation encrusted with butterflies in Swarovski. The furniture at the store is from Mumbai’s The Charcoal Project, run by Sussanne Roshan. Exquisite style and elegance is reflected...

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Luxury retailers regain confidence

For the first time in the last six months many global brands made their way to India. While Versace opened its flagship boutique in Emporio last November, this year saw the entry of Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest Swiss luxury watchmaker. Also, German carmaker Porsche opened its design studio and Italian fashion house Gucci opened its...