Neha Mehrotra
26-Nov-2025
From high-fashion showcases and global art exhibitions to wellness residencies, gourmet menus and exclusive launches—here’s everything making headlines this week
1. Rohan Pariyar’s Renaissance Couture Takes Over Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata
Victoria Memorial Hall, in partnership with the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, presented Una Serata Fiorentina: Alta Moda Multi-Genre Showcase – I MEDICI, a couture tribute to Renaissance Italy designed by Rohan Pariyar. The showcase celebrated the artistic grandeur of Florence and the legacy of the Medici women. Pariyar’s 40 handcrafted ensembles reinterpreted Renaissance palettes, fresco-inspired motifs, and architectural details through an Indian couture lens, with each piece requiring over 2,400 hours of intricate zardozi and cutdana work. Staged as a 45-minute immersive experience blending fashion, music, and dance, the event transformed the Eastern Quadrangle into a theatrical ode to history, creativity, and cultural exchange.
2. Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Marks Its First Anniversary
Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur celebrates its first anniversary after a year defined by sustainability, cultural engagement, and growth. To mark the anniversary, guests booking from 15 November–31 December 2025 for stays between 1 January–31 March 2026 will receive INR 5,000 hotel credit, with Minor DISCOVERY members enjoying up to 10% additional savings. The hotel will also debut a flagship global cuisine restaurant under its Designer Dining expansion. The Anantara Spa has also enhanced its wellness offerings with advanced facials and restorative therapies. Under its “Artisans as Ambassadors” initiative, the hotel is gearing up for a new series of workshops and artist-led experiences.
3. DOVE X REEBOK Collaborate to Celebrate the ‘REBORN STRONGER’ Campaign
Dove joins hands with Reebok to bring the collective spirit to life through ‘Reborn in My Kicks’, a first-of-its-kind collaboration that tells powerful stories of women who’ve rebuilt, rediscovered and come back stronger than ever. The collection draws inspiration from Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold. Available online and in select Reebok stores across Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi, the limited-edition sneakers also include an immersive Kintsugi workshop experience in stores.
4. Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Spectacular New Entertainment Lineup Aboard Norwegian Luna for 2026 Launch
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is set to debut “Rocket Man: A Celebration of Elton John” and the futuristic mixed-reality production “HIKO: Innovation Meets Wonder”, premiering on the all-new Norwegian Luna in March 2026. The Elton John tribute promises a high-energy, concert-style spectacle featuring iconic hits, archival footage, powerful vocals, and choreography. “HIKO” transports guests into a sci-fi universe through 3D mapping, immersive visuals, and NCL’s first-ever interactive character. Families can look forward to the new “Sea of Discovery! Under-the-Sea Festival”, while music lovers can enjoy “Syd Norman’s Presents: A Tribute to Eagles”. Adults get their own after-hours spectacle with “LunaTique”. Norwegian Luna will also introduce new deck parties, nightclub transformations, and themed celebrations. Launching in April 2026, Norwegian Luna will sail week-long itineraries across the Caribbean and the Bahamas, followed by Bermuda routes from New York in 2027.
5. Arts Room Unveils Its New Winter Menu
Arts Room has unveiled its new winter menu. Complementing the cuisine is Arts Room's new cocktail menu & Chartbusters inspired by classic music icons. Adding to the charm is the photo exhibition in collaboration with YellowKorner, the French fine art photography publishing house. In the new winter menu, guests can look forward to innovative new dishes like Hand Roll Bar, where guests can choose from signatures like Enoki Tempura with Truffle, Salmon with Spicy Ponzu and Ikura, and Smoked Duck glazed ‘Unagi’ style. The menu also includes Bao Gado Gado, an Indonesian-style warm salad, Burnt Salsa Roja, Shrimp Pork Wonton, The Korean Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad and more.
6. Blancpain Unveils Its Latest Novelties in Mumbai
On a pleasant afternoon, Swiss luxury watch brand Blancpain hosted an exclusive showcase of its latest novelties from the Villeret Collection, Fifty Fathoms, and Ladybird in Mumbai.
The event offered an intimate experience for select members of the media and special guests. With handcrafted cocktails and gourmet pass-arounds, attendees discovered Blancpain's exquisite new timepieces in a setting that reflected the brand's timeless sophistication and understated charm. Adding to the allure, some rare and exclusive exhibition pieces from the Blancpain archives were also on display.
7. Style Island Debuts Its First Flagship Store in Gurugram
Style Island has opened its first-ever flagship store at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, bringing its digital-first charm into a refined physical space. Founded by Malika and Tushita Mehta, the brand is known for modern silhouettes rooted in Indian sensibilities, now showcased in an elegant, minimal setting where each detail can be truly appreciated. Launching alongside the store is the Fall/Winter ’25/26 collection—featuring cosy, elevated essentials, intricate jackets, and versatile co-ord sets. With personalised assistance and a warm, contemporary ambiance, the flagship marks the beginning of Style Island’s expansion into major Indian cities.
8. Bandra Welcomes Dough & Joe, a Pizza-First, Coffee-Led Community Haven
Dough & Joe arrives on Hill Road as Bandra’s newest pizza-forward, coffee-led neighbourhood space built on warmth, craft, and connection. Created by husband-wife duo Priyanka and Khushal Kotak—Inspired by their son Vansh—the menu features slow-fermented pizzas, small-batch pastas, comforting bites, and a standout coffee programme with signatures like Joe’s Vietnamese and Nutella Iced Latte. Designed by Studio 6158, its nostalgic details, open kitchen, and whimsical terrace create an inviting, lingering atmosphere.
9. House of Quadri Expands to Delhi with Its Signature Diamond Design Experience
House of Quadri brings its refined world of lab-grown diamond jewellery to Delhi with the launch of its second retail space after Mumbai’s Fort flagship. The new store showcases the brand’s signature philosophy of “Luxury as a Habit” through two standout edits—Allure, which reimagines marquise and pear cuts with bold, sculptural modernity, and Ellipses, a celebration of the oval cut’s graceful symmetry and timeless charm. Alongside these collections, the brand continues its bespoke tradition, inviting clients to co-create personalised rings in their preferred silhouettes.
10. Global Youth Festival 2025 Set to Transform Mumbai with Its Biggest Edition
Mumbai is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend as the Global Youth Festival (GYF) 2025 returns on 6–7 December at Jio World Garden. Now in its sixth edition, GYF will host over 15,000 attendees with 60+ immersive experiences across wellbeing, music, arts, culture, adventure, and social impact. The festival will open with a special ceremony led by Hon. CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis. Supported by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, GYF will feature powerful sessions by leaders like Diipa Büller-Khosla, Dipali Goenka, and Malaika Arora.
11. Ahmedabad Welcomes a Major International Art Showcase at Bespoke Gallery
Bespoke Art Gallery, Ahmedabad, unveils Resonance of the Soul, a powerful showcase of ten international artists presented by gallerist and collector Devin Gawarvala. On view until 18 December 2025, the exhibition brings together celebrated names including Gillie & Marc, Bobur Ismoilov, Timur D. Vatz, Walera Martynchik, and more. Their works span mythology, identity, emotion and environmental consciousness, offering viewers a richly layered visual experience. Drawn partly from Gawarvala’s personal collection, the show reflects Bespoke Gallery’s mission to foster cross-cultural dialogue and introduce global artistic voices to Ahmedabad’s growing art landscape.
12. The Mumbai Coffee Festival Returns for its 4th edition at Jio World Drive
The Mumbai Coffee Festival returns for its 4th edition from November 28th to 30th, 2025 at Jio World Drive, Bandra Kurla Complex. This three-day celebration will bring together over 45+ Indian and global artisanal coffee brands and roasters, including Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, Dope Coffee Roasters, Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters, Third Wave Coffee, ALT Coffee, Nandan Coffee, Siolim Speciality Coffee, Pret, and many more. The festival also has a lineup of live performances, interactive tastings, dance workshops, and hands-on coffee workshops. A curated selection of gourmet food brands will add flavour to the festival experience, featuring Ittussa, Food Monkey, Harajuku, Motodo, Mr Chow, Soma Gourmet, Bina Ice Cream, and Confetti & Cream. Alongside, a retail haven awaits coffee enthusiasts with coffee-inspired scents, candles, accessories, and more.
13. Art Centrix Space Unveils a Provocative Eco-Political Group Show
Art Centrix Space, New Delhi, presents Room for Banana Republic, a thought-provoking group show curated by Manan Shah, on view from 23 November to 22 December 2025. Featuring eight artists, the exhibition examines the tense intersection of development, ecology and state power. Through painting, sculpture and installation, the show reveals how narratives of progress often mask displacement, imbalance and environmental strain. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 6 PM, at its Vasant Kunj space.
14. The Lil Flea Returns to Delhi with a Bold, Design-Forward Chapter This November
The Lil Flea is back in Delhi with its next-evolution edition, taking place from November 28–30, 2025 at the National Stadium. Known for shaping India’s indie culture over the past decade, the festival now enters a refreshed creative phase with a strong emphasis on design-led homegrown brands, an expanded and reimagined Indie Food District, and immersive cultural zones tailored to Delhi’s distinct sensibilities. With 300+ indie labels, chef-driven pop-ups, and a slower, more intentional approach to urban festival design, this edition promises deeper, more meaningful experiences.
Cover Credits: Norwegian Cruise Line
