Swedish furniture brand Ikea has launched a festive collection for the Indian market, including furnishings and home décor, to tap into festive shopping and solidify its position in the Indian market.

So, there is life for Tom Ford after Tom Ford, and seemingly a very healthy one. Judging by the slick, sleek and sophisticated debut by his long-time design director and successor, Peter Hawkings.

Simone Rocha is to design the next Jean-Paul Gaultier couture collection, which will be staged in Paris in January, succeeding Chitose Abe, Glenn Martens, Olivier Rousteing and most recently Haider Ackermann.

Handcrafted fashion and lifestyle brand Aadyam Handwoven has partnered with textile atelier Pracheen to launch its latest designs at the Architectural Digest Design Show in Mumbai.  

Bags, lifestyle, and homeware brand Nestasia has expanded its product offering and launched its first ever bed linen line on its direct to customer website.

Aditya Birla Group’s handloom-focused apparel and homeware brand Aadyam Handwoven has launched a home textiles showcase at French interiors trade show Maison & Objet. 

Lifestyle and furniture brand Furlenco has stepped into omni-channel retail and opened its first flagship store in Bengaluru’s HRBR Layout to retail its range of customisable goods.  

Under Armour announced on Tuesday the appointment of John Varvatos to the role of chief design officer, effective September 11.

Home goods, textiles, and furniture business Pepperfry has elevated its co-founder Ashish Shah to the position of chief executive officer from his previous role as chief operating officer.

After a 40-year career with the Milanese group, 30 years of which he was design director and closest collaborator of Miuccia Prada for Prada and Miu Miu, Fabio Zambernardi will step down from his role in October.

Ethnic wear and lifestyle retailer Jaypore has opened a new store in Pune to bring its selection of heritage craft products to the city’s shoppers.  

Home linen and accessories business Nirmals Furnishings has launched new store concept named ‘Maison by Nirmals’ and has launched its maiden multi-brand experience boutique in New Delhi.

Swedish homeware, textile, accessories, and lifestyle brand Ikea held an event in Mumbai to celebrate 80 years in business and launch new anniversary collection ‘Nytillverkad’ in India.  

Textiles brand D’décor has teamed up with Bollywood celebrities Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt to launch its new soft furnishings brand, ‘FabriCare – High Performance Fabrics by D’Decor’. 

My Trident, the flagship home furnishing brand from Trident Group has named actor Kareena Kapoor Khan as its brand ambassador.

Luxury home brand Kohler has opened its third experience centre to date in Bengaluru. Located at Trinity Circle on MG Road, the store measures 10,000 square feet.