Sealed the deal

US fashion conglomerate Michael Kors has confirmed a $2.1bn takeover of Versace in a move that has outraged some fans of the Italian fashion house. Creative director, Donatella Versace, has run Versace since the 1997 murder of her brother Gianni. She called the sale a "very exciting moment" and said it would "allow Versace to reach its full potential". Donatella will continue to lead Versace's "creative vision", said Michael Kors chief executive John Idol. Mr Idol said Versace represented the "epitome of Italian fashion luxury" and its acquisition was an important milestone for the company, which is being renamed Capri Holdings.

I spy with my little eye

Nina Kraviz has collaborated with eyewear giant Ray-Ban on two exclusive customizations of its classic cat-eye frame, a design that first appeared in the 1960s. The techno star is the latest artist to team up with Ray-Ban on Feel Your Beat, a series of collaborations with musicians such as The Martinez Brothers. Kraviz has customised two versions of the cat-eye frame, an Eye Green edition and an Orange Safari edition. Her capsule collection is available at the Ray-Ban website and selected Ray-Ban stores.

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Minimal is the new trendy

The conceptual jewellery designer Roma Narsinghani is set to debut at the Paris Fashion Week this season in collaboration with fashion designer Rahul Mishra. Roma has designed an exclusive capsule collection for Rahul's showcase at Paris Fashion Week on. The USP of the collection is that it has minimal pieces that can be styled in multiple ways, with equal prominence placed on versatility and functionality.

Gifting has a new address

“Izhaar” by Ruchita Bansal is one of the most well-known destinations in New Delhi when it comes to customized, luxury gifting solution: from wedding invitations, baby announcements, gift hampers, home accessories, sweet & savoury hampers, bespoke gift ideas and corporate gifts etc. To usher in the festive season the brand has inaugurated their newest store in Delhi’s Defence Colony area.

Heritage sportswear meets contemporary sophistication.

As the influence of sports, performance and athleisure concepts grows ever stronger, heritage sportswear brands have revived and reinvented themselves through collaborations with luxury fashion labels. A first runway show from Fila saw archive pieces reworked into contemporary urban daywear including casual suiting, crisscross bodice silk frock and slit skirt.

That is gold which is worth gold.

Dyson has introduced the Dyson Supersonic 23.75 karat gold hair dryer. Designed by James Dyson and priced at Rs 37,900, the product is gold leafed using a traditional hand-gilding method and is the first of its kind. "Gold is one of the most resilient materials in the world and has been used in design, sculpture and architecture for centuries. It is designed for fast drying and uses intelligent heat control to help protect hair against extreme heat damage.

Good Earth X Gandhara

After a successful stint with the Mughal and Silk route, Good Earth, India’s longest-standing homegrown enterprise – launched the new festive collection, which takes a nomadic shift – traveling through the ravages of time in Gandhara. You can find gleaming dinnerware in jewel tones, embroidered thikri cushions, mirrors and ancient forms of terracotta pottery. The Gandhara collection is available at all Good Earth stores and on www.goodearth.in

E Biz, the new whiz

The designer Payal Khandwala has launched an e-commerce store for her eponymous brand, stocking a selection of her signature pleated designs and sarees. The site has initially launched with a selection of the designer’s most loved garments and products are in limited quantities which gives the site a highly curated feel. The online store also gives customers access to trained in-house representatives who are available to guide customers through purchasing the right garment for them.

Jazzing it up

British Airways has confirmed that British designer Ozwald Boateng will create new designs for its 32,000 uniform-wearing staff. He will be following in the footsteps of Julien MacDonald, the designer of the airline’s current uniform. Boateng, who is known for bringing a modern contemporary twist to British institution launched his first womens wear collection earlier this year, will be designing a collection for the airline’s employees who wear the uniform as part of their role.

Fabulously Flashy

Elton John has commissioned Gucci’s creative director Alessandro Michele to create an entire stage wardrobe for his final tour, “Farewell Yellow Brick Road”. The briefing: to make the pop star look like the ultimate version of himself. Expect rainbow suits and glitter –strewn sunglasses.

Going under hammer

The 1931 Cadillac V-16 Sport Phaeton by Fleetwood is on auction in London. You can be the proud owners of this royal car that was made in 1930 under an order placed by Maharaja of Tikari, Gopal Saran Narain Singh from Bombay. This Emerald Green export model has bespoke right-hand-drive chassis. This automobile is passed down the generations of the Maharaja, sold to other interested parties before being finally owned by its current owner in the year 2011.

Snag the top

Elitify.com, a premium lifestyle destination for men and women, now exclusively brings to you the global British fashion brand Topshop to India’s women fashion enthusiasts. It has the latest trends in women fashion from the international runways and offers an eccentric collection of both formal as well as casual wear. The collection includes a variety of dresses, in-trend jeans, chunky sneakers, ballet pumps, shorts, eyeglasses to match your style quotient.

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Going under hammer

In-Flight Entertainment

Film fans travelling on Emirates can now look forward to even more choice as ice, Emirates' award-winning inflight entertainment system, reaches a new milestone by offering over 1,000 movies - more than any other airline. The expanded film catalogue offers over 2,000 hours of entertainment. It is available on over 80 aircraft and includes more than 500 Hollywood hits and 600 world movies to cater to Emirates' diverse and global customer base. Ice also offers large selection of children's movies and TV channels.

Go-to for unique scents

Scentido Niche Perfumery, India’s first niche perfume boutique, has opened its second exclusive store in the capital New Delhi. The new store is located at Khan Market and will house unique, signature niche fragrances from across the world including ROJA Parfums, Escentric Molecules and Ormonde Jayne from the UK; Berdoues, Jeroboam and Jovoy from France, and Aedes De Venustas from New York. Scentido is India’s first bespoke boutique perfumery and was launched in February 2018. The brand opened its first flagship store in the country at Fort, Mumbai.

Credit cards at the ready

Luxury perfume brand Creed has partnered with Berkeley Beauty Brands Pvt Ltd for its India entry and will be opening its maiden store in the country the Delhi. The store will open at the popular Chanakya Mall in the national capital Delhi. Founded in London in 1760, The House of Creed is the only family-owned luxury fragrance dynasty that has served royal houses as well as discerning patrons for over 250 years. Passed from father to son spanning seven generations since its London founding by James Henry Creed, it relies on a 4,000-year old infusion technique to capture the highest concentration of natural essential oils, and does not use preservatives.

Pure indulgence

La Chocoallure takes inspiration from what is visually enticing and converts it into the most unique handcrafted sweet treats. La Chocoallure’s USP is its focus on perfection both in design and presentation along with some ingenious pieces crafted with globally acquired techniques and the best ingredients. It offers a tailor-made array of delectable handmade selections for any occasion, be it weddings or any celebrations, one never needs a reason or season to relish the wide range of delicacies.

Look Who’s Come In

Italian brand Love Moschino has opened an 1150-square-foot store at DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. The store will house accessories like bags, wallets, clutches and fanny bags, as well as key chains and card holders. It plans to add footwear by mid-October 2018, followed by eyewear in November 2018 and ready-to-wear by spring 2019. First shown in 1987 under the name “Moschino Jeans”, the Love Moschino diffusion line is the more accessible sister label to luxury label Moschino.

Festive Thrills

Coach, a global design house of modern luxury leather goods, apparel and lifestyle accessories, celebrated the launch of its first-ever Exclusive-to India Bag at DLF Emporio. Actress Shilpa Shetty, who was dressed in the Coach India Exclusive Bag welcomed guests at the event. This limited edition bag is designed especially for Diwali and the festive season. It features a never seen before platinum Parker shoulder bag crafted in metallic refined leather, finished in brass colored hardware. This bag will be available in two sizes, with the smaller Parker 18 featuring a glitter flap. Both bags feature a convertible leather strap for the shoulder as well as crossbody carry. For ease and functionality, the bag features multiple interior zips, sleeve pockets and a front pocket for small essentials.

Scent of Freedom

This fall, there's a new showstopper in town! Presenting twelve brand-new perfumes and one aftershave to browse through and pick from Liberty Lifestyle's new fragrance line. The brand that has always been synonymous with fashionable and comfortable footwear recently announced its foray into lifestyle retail and unveiled its new business venture, Liberty Lifestyle with a new brand identity. From opulent florals to off-beat ouds, this classy collection is sure to get you noticed when you walk past someone, be it at work or at play.

Luxe interiors

NKH is an interior design and furniture manufacturing company into high-end, luxurious interior solutions and today is a name synonymous with style and exclusivity. From designing of premises, manufacturing of top of the line designer furniture to turnkey projects of high-end homes, offices, and farms the brand has done it all. With an in-house design centre taking care of identifying exquisite, never-before-seen material, and a unit dedicated to stone works, metal works, fabric department, soft furnishings and glass works, Nitin Kohli Home offers a unique experience in the world of interiors. The show house is located at Ambawatta One in the serene vicinity of The Qutub Minar, New Delhi.

25 years of daring creativity

To celebrate the 25 year milestone, de Grisogono created 25 eye-catching high jewellery that vividly convey – through their volumes, colours, contrasts and movements – the secrets of 25 years characterised by audacity, creativity and a flair for the exceptional. Twenty-five years later, the energy infused into each piece of jewellery remains as vibrant as ever and each of the creations bears the distinctive signature that makes GRISOGONO so incomparable. Born of Fawaz Gruosi’s imagination, they represent what no one else could have imagined. Edgy materials, unexpected stones, complex structures, mesmerizing aesthetics, they are new twists on the great classics. They convey the de Grisogono spirit!

Get your glam Face on

Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee has teamed up with L'Oreal Paris on his debut beauty collection. The Indian creative has joined forces with the cosmetics giant on a 21-piece festive makeup line dubbed ‘L'Oréal Paris x Sabyasachi,' focusing on classic beauty looks such as winged liner and a red lip. The collection's campaign is fronted by actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. To this end, the series includes nine new ‘Color Riche Moist Matte Lipsticks' in hues ranging from hot pink to soft beige, as well as a ‘Super Liner Black Lacquer Liquid Eye Liner' and a version of the brand's ‘Volume Million Lashes' mascara. The designer is the latest of several big names to hitch his star to the L'Oréal Paris beauty wagon, following in the footsteps of creatives such as Balmain and Isabel Marant.

Sustainable Fashion

In the first week of October, Fashion for Good opened its brand new Fashion for Good Experience in Amsterdam. The Experience will be an interactive technology-driven museum focusing on sustainable and circular fashion and innovation. The museum aims to change the hearts and minds of visitors by helping them discover the stories behind their clothes, learn how they can take action and explore how they can have an impact on both an industry and international level. The museum will challenge guests to not only appreciate the aesthetics of fashion, but to actively contribute to making fashion good. Through a digital and personalised journey, visitors can learn about the history of good fashion, discover more sustainable products and explore future fashion innovations.

All about opulence

Veteran Indian fashion designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla are set to launch their western label – Khosla Jani in New Delhi. Khosla Jani is a Luxury womenswear brand, founded in 2016 by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla and headquartered in London. The new flagship store is located at The Chanakya mall, New Delhi. Each ensemble at the Khosla Jani store reflects finest crafts and techniques. Luxury fabrics like organza, satin, silks, layered tulle and crepe de chine can be found in the collection. Architectural blouses, jackets, cocktail dress and gowns among others are available at the store. Additionally, the collection also features embroideries, satin applique, sequin, crystal enriched embellishments, silver and gold metal work.