At a presentation in New Delhi, Shantnu & Nikhil advanced their signature language of ceremonial menswear with military-inflected neo-couture bandhgalas and sharply engineered asymmetric capes. The collection balanced regimental discipline with theatrical movement, signalling a continued push toward occasionwear that is both culturally grounded and globally legible.

Fashion & Luxury•2026-07-04T09:30:00.000Z

Kashmir Pashmina Artisans Turn to Micro-Laser GI Marks to Certify Pure Changthangi Wool

In Srinagar, master artisans behind Kashmir's most coveted shawls are introducing micro-laser GI marks designed to certify that each piece is made from 100 per cent Changthangi goat fibre. The move arrives as the luxury market places greater value on traceability, provenance and the survival of handcraft traditions under pressure from imitation and mass production.

Fashion & Luxury•2026-07-03T09:30:00.000Z

Kerala's Kasavu Gets a Resort-Ready Recast as Weavers Turn Gold-Bordered Cotton Into Modern Luxury

In Kochi, Kerala's handloom weavers are reworking the ceremonial Kasavu sari into a refined vocabulary of luxury resort dresses, kaftans and separates. The result is a quietly confident fashion story: heritage cottons sharpened with contemporary silhouette, and a local textile tradition finding fresh relevance in India's premium holiday wardrobes.

Fashion & Luxury•2026-07-02T09:30:00.000Z

Ajio Luxe Deepens Designer Prêt Offering with Exclusive Capsule Drops from Emerging Indian Labels

Ajio Luxe has broadened its designer prêt directory with a new slate of exclusive capsule drops from some of India's most closely watched emerging fashion houses, sharpening the platform's role as a digital destination for contemporary luxury. The move underscores a shifting market in which discerning shoppers are seeking limited-run, design-led pieces that balance craft, wearability and a distinctly Indian point of view.

Fashion & Luxury•2026-07-01T09:30:00.000Z

Couture Jewellers Report Record Demand for Carved Russian Emeralds and Uncut Zambian Stones in New Delhi

New Delhi's high jewellery market is registering an unusual surge in demand for carved Russian emeralds and uncut Zambian gems, as couture clients seek stones with visible character, provenance and sculptural depth. Designers say the shift reflects a broader move away from uniform perfection toward pieces that feel rarer, more architectural and more intimate in their craftsmanship.