LVMH’s first-quarter results brought reassuring signs that wealthy Chinese shoppers are splashing out on luxury items — just not in China.

Tata Group’s Trent Limited has launched three new stores for its retail businesses Zudio, Westside, and Star Bazaar in Hyderabad’s GS Center Mall to bolster its brick-and-mortar presence in the city. 

D’décor, a leading furnishings manufacturer has launched a new brand ‘Sansaar’ with Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador.

These esteemed fashion houses are collaborating with Gio Ponti, Cini Boeri, Gae Aulenti, Portaluppi, and Le Corbusier, to reinterpret their classic designs in luxurious new forms at the Milan Furniture Fair.

Apparel and lifestyle brand The Shop will launch its new Mul Mul line named ‘Malmal Mela’ in Chennai from April 26 to 27 with an exclusive showcase at multi-brand Indian fashion retailer Amethyst. 

The Palace Atelier has opened inside the City Palace in Jaipur to retail a range of vibrant clothing, accessories, books, and curios, reimagined by Princess Gauravi Kumari and designer Claire Deroo. 

The new Fendi Casa project, launched in 2021, is starting to bear fruit. In 2023, the Roman luxury label's furniture line doubled its revenue, and is now commercialised via over 50 retailers worldwide.

The Italian label is multiplying its projects in the region, where it already has around forty points of sale, notably by strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia, with new boutiques and a café in Riyadh.

Many labels don’t know which way to turn, forced to choose between the Venice Biennale, scheduled on April 17-19, and Milan Design Week, set to welcome 300,000 visitors on April 15-21.

Known for simple, monotone stationary, apparel and home goods, Muji is betting that there’s just as much demand for no-frills homes and hotels, with plans to ramp up the number of Muji-style accommodations.

Home décor, accessories, and lifestyle retailer Livspace has achieved cash flow positivity after its revenue grew by around 30% in the 2024 financial year. 

The New York-based fashion group is debuting food and beverage concepts in Dubai and Jakarta.

Home décor and accessories brand Nestasia has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Hyderabad. Located in the city’s Sarath City Capital Mall, the store measures 900 square feet.

The Pinault family has elevated a third-generation descendant to one of its prominent businesses, naming one of the founder’s grandchildren to the board of Christie’s auction house. 

Children’s accessories and homeware brand Smartsters has opened a shop in shop inside the Crossword store in Pune. Located on Tribeca High Street, the outlet is designed to engage children with bright products.

Art Basel is returning to Hong Kong at its pre-pandemic scale, giving a much-needed jolt to the city’s muted even