Neha Mehrotra
09-Oct-2025
The festive season has blessed us with an exciting line-up of new launches, experiences, and menus worth indulging in — take your pick!
1. Octola Becomes World’s First Travel Destination to Monitor Clean Air
Octola Private Wilderness, located in the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, has become the first destination to monitor ultrafine air particles using research-grade technology. This advanced system offers guests a rare, measurable insight into the purity of Arctic air, long considered among the cleanest on Earth. This initiative will also extend across the new Octola II, opening in December 2025. Additionally, Octola is also launching a new health & wellness programme: Respiro Octola. The experience will include guided breathwork, sauna experiences, yoga, ice swimming, and more.
2. Timex Introduces the Timex Atelier
Timex opens a new chapter with Timex Atelier, debuting the Atelier Marine M1a—a 41mm stainless-steel automatic timepiece with a skeletonised design, black ceramic bezel, and 200M water resistance. Powered by a Swiss CATENA SA 100 movement with 29 jewels and a 36-hour reserve, it offers clarity through Swiss Luminova detailing and a double-curved sapphire crystal. Available with a stainless-steel bracelet or NBR rubber strap, exclusively at shop.timexindia.com.
3. Timex India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) 2025 Returns this October
Timex India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) 2025 returns for its 11th season at Hilton Goa Resort from October 9 to 11. Asia’s largest resort fashion showcase features over 30 designers, who will close the event with the Timex Grand Finale. With celebrity appearances by Fatima Sana Shaikh, Mukti Mohan, and Kashika Kapoor, IBFW 2025 celebrates its theme “Where Resort Meets Bold Innovation” through sustainability, craftsmanship, and immersive design. As title sponsor, Timex strengthens its partnership with IBFW, reinforcing its philosophy of “Analogue Life – Make Time Yours” and positioning Goa as the global capital of resort fashion.
4. Savannah Bar, at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport wants you to Stay Sober
Savannah Bar at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport presents Sober, India’s first premium alcohol-free cocktail experience, offering a refreshing new way to sip and socialise. With Sober, every glass is a celebration of taste and craftsmanship, designed to leave you energised and inspired. From zesty citrus blends and botanical medleys to tropical creations on ice, each cocktail is a work of art, curated to delight the senses while keeping wellness in mind.
5. Glenfiddich Unveils Limited Edition Whisky in Celebration of Partnership with Aston Martin Formula One Team
Glenfiddich unveils the limited edition Glenfiddich 16-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, celebrating its multi-year partnership with the Aston Martin Formula One™ Team. The whisky is crafted from a carefully selected marriage of American oak wine casks, new American barrels, and second-fill bourbon casks. The whisky rich in character gives distinct notes of maple syrup and caramelised ginger. A silky palate of fresh fruit salad and Chantilly cream builds to a finish that is both smooth and bold, offering a quality that eludes precise measurement, much like the intuitive connection between a driver and their car.
6. Chivas Regal Launches the Chivas Regal Crystalgold with Global Brand Ambassador, Charles Leclerc
Chivas Regal has announced the global launch of the Chivas Regal Crystalgold. Pairing the mixability and versatility of a clear spirit with the depth of flavour and craftsmanship of a dark, oak-aged spirit, Chivas Regal Crystalgold offers an elevated alternative to traditional clear spirits. To celebrate the launch of this groundbreaking innovation, Charles Leclerc Formula One Driver, and Chivas Regal have together created the ‘Leclerc Spritz’. Comprising a blend of citrus, elderflower and mint, elevated with champagne and Chivas Regal Crystalgold.
7. A|X Armani Exchange Unveils Fall Holiday 2025 Watch Collection
A|X Armani Exchange’s Fall Holiday 2025 Watch Collection brings style and modern precision to the wrist. Highlights include the AX4189, a matte black chronograph with a rose gold-tone case and silicone strap; the AX4190, a sleek brushed blue chronograph with a matching bracelet; and the AX2822, blending a green matte dial with a gold-tone rectangular case. The AX2465 impresses with its textured black skeleton dial and multifunction quartz movement, while the AX4194 and AX4195 automatic Sync models in gold and gunmetal add a refined edge. Fronted by brand ambassador Kartik Aaryan, the collection celebrates individuality and unapologetic modernity.
8. Levi’s and Pixar Celebrate 30 Years of Toy Story with a New Collection
Inspired by Woody, Buzz, and Jessie – the characters from Toy Story, Levi’s® and Pixar are celebrating 30 years of the film with a limited-edition Levi’s® x Toy Story 30th Anniversary Collection. The collection features denim jackets, shirts, and jeans with cow-print details, custom studs, and chain-stitched catchphrases like “Hey Howdy Hey”. Each piece celebrates the film’s themes of friendship and adventure, the collection is available on Levi.in, the Levi’s® App, select Levi’s® stores, and DisneyStore.com.
9. Essential Parfums Launches in India, with a Grand Celebration
Essential Parfums and Scentido, now part of the Sawariya Group, unveiled Essential Parfums to India in Mumbai. The evening beautifully mirrored the ethos of Essential Parfums, with a thoughtful décor curated with ingredients featured in the perfumes. The event saw the presence of an eclectic mix of personalities, including Krystle Dsouza, Gurfateh Pirzada, Akasa Singh, and more. Guests explored the signature creations by master perfumers, each crafted with exceptional natural ingredients and a commitment to sustainability, from the sunny burst of Nice Bergamote to the intoxicating sensuality of Rose Magnetic and the bold, woody elegance of Bois Impérial.
10. Café Calma, Mumbai, Turns 3 with a Burger & Beer Festival
Café Calma rings in its third anniversary in true Oktoberfest spirit with smashed Calma grills, craft brews by Igloo, and sundowner beats to match. Expect breezy vibes, punchy rhythms, golden-hour hues, and that unmistakable Calma energy where great food meets better company. Known for serving one of the city’s finest smashed burgers, Calma’s Burger & Beer Festival, on the 11th of October, brings together the best of both worlds.
11. Celebrate a Festive Afternoon at Madeleine de Proust, Fairmont Mumbai
Fairmont Mumbai invites you to celebrate the festive season with a distinctive social ritual — Madeleines & Mahjong. Presented at the hotel’s signature tea lounge, Madeleine de Proust, the event pairs indulgent high-tea delicacies with a game of Mahjong. In collaboration with Lets Mahjong, the experience unfolds on 15th October 2025, with two thoughtfully curated sessions: a Learner’s Session from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, designed for beginners, followed by a Player’s Session from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
12. JW Marriott Sahar’s AUTM Lounge Launches a Menu: An Ode to Autumn
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar introduces an all-new menu at its signature AUTM Lounge. The new menu includes highlights like Brie and Apricot Relish Crostini, Grilled Peach & Plum Truffle Cream Sandwiches, Smoked Salmon Mousse and more. The High Tea selection features handcrafted bites, while the ‘Sweet Spot’ on the menu spotlights innovative desserts like the Thai Curry dessert, Rosemary Dark Chocolate Truffles, Raspberry Basil Petit Gateaux, and more. Indulge in an innovative cocktail menu, inspired by some of the best countries to visit during autumn and winter.
13. What’s New in Geelong and The Bellarine, Victoria, Australia
(Credits: Blame Mabel)
There’s a fresh buzz around Geelong and The Bellarine, with new openings that blend fine food, luxury stays, and creative experiences. Dine at Jeffie’s, where Michelin-trained chefs bring a taste of France to Highton, or escape to the Vintners Lodge at Clyde Park for vineyard views and French-inspired charm. Sip wine inside a converted silo at Silo Bar x BAIE Wines, or slow down at Blame Mabel’s countryside cellar door. In town, 88 Ryrie Street and Coombe Lodge breathe new life into heritage homes, while MexiCam's brings tacos, tequila, and tunes to Federal Mills. From the Archibald Prize at Geelong Gallery to a cocktail-and-fragrance pairing night, the region is full of reasons to visit right now.
14. Marvel at the Majestic Elephant Ring Watch Designed By Gaurav Mehta
The latest iteration by Gaurav Mehta – a jewel-inspired watch – is here to celebrate Rajasthan’s cultural legacy. Conceptualised and designed by him, the watch is handcrafted using the age-old techniques of traditional jewellery making. The jewel features green enamel alongside polki diamonds, set in 18-carat gold. The piece is embellished with 2.64 carats of fine diamonds, enhanced by two commanding 0.50-carat diamonds that highlight its grandeur. At its center lies an intricately designed elephant, with a delicate lid-opening mechanism that reveals a mother-of-pearl dial watch beneath.
(Cover Credits: Vintners Lodge @ Clyde Park by Wildheart Photography)
