Neha Mehrotra
14-May-2025
Whether you're after design, fashion, or fine art, this list has your luxe radar covered.
1. The LaLiT Mumbai Celebrates 20 Years of Iconic Hospitality
Celebrating 20 years of redefining luxury, The LaLiT Mumbai stands as a beacon of art, inclusivity, and innovation. Home to Asia’s largest atrium lobby and iconic artworks, it offers immersive experiences beyond hospitality. From signature dining at Baluchi and OKO to inclusive nightlife at Kitty Su, the hotel blends culture and culinary excellence. With its Spiceology Spa, global events, and pioneering employment of marginalised communities, The LaLiT Mumbai continues to set benchmarks in service, design, and diversity.
2. Christian Louboutin Unveils the Otis Carey Collection
Christian Louboutin teams up with artist and pro surfer Otis Carey for a bold new collection that fuses vibrant Indigenous-inspired art with luxe design. Centred on the Miss Z line, the spring/summer 2025 collection combines high-heel comfort with signature red soles and shimmering crystal detailing. The men’s Louis sneaker features the Toile Enduite Gaagal print, echoing Carey’s oceanic roots. Bags like the Eloise and Otis Waves showcase laser-cut and water-repellent finishes, capturing the spirit of the sea through craftsmanship and colour.
3. Luxe Loft Launches its Latest Collection, Beige Hues
Luxe Loft has announced its latest collection, Beige Hues, with Onyx as Muse. The collection showcases a series of striking, sculptural pieces, including the Citrine Dome Pot, the Crimson Vein Vase, the Dune Trio Vase Set and the Earthen Glow Pot. The collection also includes the Sienna Bloom and Sienna Drift Vases, each offering refined forms in red ice and creamy amber onyx.
4. Aza Fashions Launches Araiya by Aza – A Lab-Grown Fine Jewellery Brand
Aza Fashions has launched Araiya by Aza, a transformative lab-grown diamond jewellery brand. Araiya, the flagship store nestled in Mumbai, will offer a stunning range of lab-grown diamond jewellery. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning divine and beautiful, Araiya celebrates the values passed down through generations. The brand features IGI-certified Type II and Type IIa lab-grown diamonds, representing the top 2-3% of diamond quality globally. Each piece is ethically crafted to reflect both sustainability and high design.
5. ZARA Celebrates 50 Years of Couture and Culture
Zara celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades since Amancio Ortega opened the first store in Spain on May 9, 1975. As a mark of tribute, the original store is resembling the city’s architectural heritage, featuring a special display of limited-edition pieces and a curated lounge with magazines spanning 50 years of fashion and culture. To commemorate this milestone, Marta Ortega Pérez and Steven Meisel present a striking film featuring 50 iconic models performing Donna Summer’s I Feel Love. The film embodies Zara’s enduring creative spirit, with a capsule collection available online and in select stores.
6. Swatch Makes a Splash with the Bold New SCUBAQUA Collection
Swatch launches its SCUBAQUA Collection, a vibrant range of five dive-inspired watches. Each 44mm timepiece features matte bioceramic and transparent biosourced materials, delivering a bold "jelly effect" inspired by deep-sea jellyfish. Featuring glow-in-the-dark details, ocean-hued dials, and a unique 10 o’clock crown, the collection includes colourways like Lion’s Mane (red), Black Sea Nettle (black), Egg Yolk (yellow), Blue Fire (blue), and Aurelia Aurita (multi-colour).
7. HEYDUDE Unveils Spring/Summer 2025 Collection
HEYDUDE’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection brings easygoing Italian flair to your warm-weather wardrobe with ultra-light silhouettes, pastel hues, and cloud-soft comfort. Highlights include the Wendy & Wally Stretch Sox, the Wally COMF Suede, and the vibrant Wendy Espadrille. Whether you’re hitting the beach, city streets, or your next getaway, these laid-back kicks are designed to move with you—effortlessly stylish, endlessly comfortable.
8. Two Solo Exhibitions Explore Memory, Emotion, and Abstraction at Method Kala Ghoda
From May 16 to June 15, 2025, Method Kala Ghoda hosts After Silence by Harshh Kumar and Inheritance of a Feeling by Dheeraj Jadhav—two evocative solo shows in one space. Kumar’s vivid, gestural abstractions explore presence and emotional depth, while Jadhav’s introspective inkblot works delve into cultural memory and healing through ancestral symbolism. Together, the exhibitions offer a meditative journey through inner landscapes, bridging silence and storytelling across contrasting visual languages.
9. Four Points by Sheraton, Navi Mumbai Brings the Flavours of Dubai
This May Four Points by Sheraton, Navi Mumbai, is presenting the Dubai Food Festival to showcase the rich and diverse flavours of traditional Emirati and Middle Eastern cuisine. Hosted as part of the hotel’s dinner buffet every Tuesday from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM, the festival is a feast of iconic dishes such as Hummus, Baba Ganoush, Tabbouleh, Falafel, Shawarma, Kebbeh, Grilled Meats, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Moussaka, Kibbeh, and an irresistible spread of Middle Eastern desserts including Baklava, Kunafa, Ma’amoul, and Atayef. You can also participate in live dessert-making workshops, where expert chefs guide them in crafting traditional Middle Eastern sweets.
10. U.S. Polo Assn. Unveils Elevated Store Concept at Infiniti Mall, Malad
U.S. Polo Assn. has announced the launch of its newly renovated store at Infiniti Mall, Malad. The store houses a comprehensive selection across menswear, denim, footwear and innerwear. The store also offers the latest Spring/Summer 2025 collection, including the exclusive USPA x Pacho line. The SS25 anchored in the brand’s signature red, white, and navy palette, the collection includes premium cotton polos, t-shirts, and accessories featuring exclusive anniversary graphics and fine detailing --- perfect for the summer season.
11. New Orleans Jazz Evenings Arrive at The Piano Man Eldeco
New Orleans & Company partners with The Piano Man Eldeco Centre, New Delhi, to bring the soul of New Orleans to India through eight immersive jazz evenings from May to December 2025. Celebrating the city’s rich musical heritage, each event will feature themed performances, Creole cuisine, and vibrant New Orleans energy. The Piano Man’s state-of-the-art venue promises a world-class experience for music lovers.
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