Neha Mehrotra
06-Sep-2025
Your weekly reminder of what’s new and latest in the world of lifestyle and luxury
1. TOM FORD Unveils Black Orchid Reserve with a Star-Studded Private Dinner in Venice
TOM FORD celebrated the launch of Black Orchid Reserve, its newest fragrance starring Tilda Swinton, with an intimate dinner at Palazzo Contarini Polignac, hosted by Creative Director Haider Ackermann. Guests included Swinton, Edward Enninful, Inez & Vinoodh, Farida Khelfa, Kate Moss, Paris Jackson, Indya Moore, and more, many wearing TOM FORD eyewear. The new scent debuts the elusive Ghost Orchid note, a luminous white floral that contrasts Black Orchid’s rich accords, marking a bold new chapter for the iconic fragrance.
2. Experience a Tale of Two Traditions at JW Marriott Goa
This August, JW Marriott Goa’s Heliconia welcomes Chef Golpin Sianipar of Mayouchi, The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake, for an exclusive pop-up celebrating the harmony of Chinese and Japanese cuisines reimagined with modern flair. On 29th and 30th August (7–11 PM), guests can indulge in a multi-course tasting menu featuring signatures like Miso Black Cod, Kinoko Gyoza, and Yuzu Cheesecake. The celebration continues at the Bubbalicious Brunch at JW Kitchen on 31st August (1–4 PM), with interactive sushi, dim sum, and Chef Golpin’s signature creations.
3. Explore Monsoon on a Plate with IHCL’s Culinary Collective in Bengaluru
This September, celebrate the season of rains with The Culinary Collective: Monsoon Edition, a week-long showcase from 1st to 7th September across six IHCL hotels in Bengaluru. For the first time, iconic dining destinations at Taj and Vivanta — Blue Ginger, Paranda, Soi & Sake, The Trinity Square, Wink, and Terracotta — come together to present exclusive prix fixe menus.
4. Hotel Gabrielli, Venice Reopens Under Starhotels Collezione
Venice welcomes back a true icon as the historic Hotel Gabrielli reopened on August 25, 2025, under the Starhotels Collezione brand. Overlooking the Venetian lagoon from Riva degli Schiavoni, the 19th-century palazzo has been meticulously restored, reducing its rooms from 105 to 66 for a more elevated, intimate five-star experience. Highlights include a grand Presidential Suite with a private rooftop terrace, a 600 sqm hidden garden, the Felice al Gabrielli Restaurant led by Executive Chef Mirko Pistorello, the stylish K Lounge Bar, and the panoramic Terrazza Gabrielli sky bar. With restored Murano chandeliers and Venetian spa indulgences, Hotel Gabrielli is set to be Venice’s new signature address.
5. Dwarika’s Celebrate Nepal’s Indra Jatra in a Grand Way
On 6th September 2025, Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu, and Dwarika’s Resort, Dhulikhel, bring Nepal’s grandest festival—Indra Jatra—to life in an intimate, luxurious setting. Guests can witness masked dances, folk performances, and traditional music while partaking in the sacred chariot pulling of the Living Goddess Kumari. A lavish Newari feast, complete with Samaybaji and locally brewed drinks, elevates the evening. Away from crowds, this reimagined celebration offers a rare chance to experience the spiritual essence of the Kathmandu Valley within Dwarika’s culturally immersive spaces.
6. TAG Heuer Unveils Groundbreaking Timepieces at Geneva Watch Days 2025
TAG Heuer made a powerful debut at Geneva Watch Days 2025, unveiling groundbreaking creations that redefine modern watchmaking. Leading the showcase is the TH-Carbonspring oscillator, a revolutionary in-house development debuting in the Monaco Flyback Chronograph and Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon Extreme Sport. Offering unmatched resistance and stability, it marks a new chapter in the 350-year history of oscillators. Expanding its creative horizons, TAG Heuer also introduced the Carrera Astronomer, a sophisticated reinterpretation of the moonphase complication. Powered by the Calibre 7, it features a 29.5-day lunar cycle display with striking design variations, from steel to rose gold limited editions.
7. Victorinox Launches Air Pro GMT Automatic: A Flight-Ready Swiss Timepiece
Victorinox introduces the Air Pro GMT Automatic, a precision-engineered watch designed for modern professionals and frequent travellers. Powered by the Swiss Made Sellita SW330-2 automatic movement with a 56-hour power reserve, the timepiece ensures unmatched reliability with ISO-certified anti-shock protection and 200-meter water resistance. Its intuitive GMT complication tracks up to three time zones, while Super-LumiNova® hands and a three-dimensional dial guarantee readability day or night. Crafted from durable 316L stainless steel with antireflective sapphire crystal, it features a quick-release strap system for versatile styling.
8. Vashu & Jackky Bhagnani Announce Puja Luminaire, Juhu’s New Address
Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani performed the Bhumi Poojan of their landmark luxury project Puja Luminaire in Juhu, under their real estate arm Pooja Leisure and Lifestyle. Rising 15 storeys, the development will feature exclusive single-floor residences, duplexes, and a signature triplex penthouse. With RERA clearance, bespoke design, and world-class specifications, it promises to redefine Juhu’s skyline as a symbol of luxury living.
9. Contemporary Now: Landmark Survey of Indian Contemporary Art in Chennai
Contemporary Now arrives at Lalit Kala Akademi, uniting five leading galleries — Chemould Prescott Road, Vadehra Art Gallery, Chatterjee & Lal, Experimenter, and Ashvita’s — for an unprecedented showcase. Featuring works by 37 acclaimed artists, the exhibition spans painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, installation, and performance. Framed around six thematic threads, it explores identity, ecology, tradition, politics, and memory. On view from 30th August to 17th September 2025, this collaborative survey offers Chennai a rare window into India’s contemporary art landscape.
10. Bharat Tripathi’s Showcases ‘Anjaneya’ at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
Bharat Tripathi returns with his much-awaited solo exhibition ‘Anjaneya’ at Mumbai’s iconic Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda. Previewing on 8th September 2025, the exhibition runs from 9th to 14th September, 11 AM–7 PM, showcasing twelve figurative-abstract works dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Rendered in a striking red palette, each painting reimagines stories from the Ramayan with a modern sensibility, inspired by Tripathi’s lifelong devotion to the Hanuman Chalisa.
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