From Apple x Raw Mango’s Diwali to coconut-infused Macallan: Luxury headlines

Diwali is almost here, and the luxury world is having a field day. Raw Mango and Apple have joined hands for their Diwali campaign, ‘Step Into the Light’, a film directed by Raw Mango founder Sanjay Garg and shot entirely on the iPhone 18 Pro. Meanwhile, Breitling has paid an anniversary tribute to Kapoor Watch Co. with an exclusive launch. Read on for this week luxury headlines.

Jaeger-LeCoultre has welcomed actor Ahaan Panday as its newest Friend of the House, marking a new association between the Swiss luxury watchmaker and the rising Bollywood star. The partnership brings together the Maison’s legacy of horological craftsmanship and Ahaan’s growing presence in Indian cinema, reflecting a shared appreciation for individuality, creativity and contemporary expression.

Raw Mango and Apple Celebrate Indian Craftsmanship with Diwali Film ‘Step Into the Light’

Raw Mango and Apple have joined hands for their Diwali campaign, ‘Step Into the Light’, a film directed by Raw Mango founder Sanjay Garg and shot entirely on the iPhone 18 Pro. Featuring a special appearance by Juhi Chawla, the film is set against the backdrop of Tijara Fort in Rajasthan and brings together Indian textiles, dance, music and technology. Drawing inspiration from a folk interpretation of Anu Malik’s ’90s classic Roop Suhana Lagta Hai, the film celebrates India’s textile heritage through traditional crafts such as Mashru, Varanasi brocades and Chanderi, reimagined through a contemporary lens.

The Macallan brings The Harmony Collection to a close with toasted coconut

The final chapter of The Macallan’s Harmony Collection arrives with an unexpected flavour at its centre: coconut. The Macallan Harmony Toasted Coconut is the sixth and concluding release in the series, which explores the whisky house’s relationship with the natural world through craftsmanship, creativity and material innovation. Matured in sherry-seasoned American oak and ex-bourbon casks, the expression brings together notes of toasted coconut, crème caramel and white chocolate on the nose, followed by coconut truffle, charred pineapple and frangipane on the palate. The finish unfolds with sweet oak and tropical fruit. Its packaging incorporates discarded coconut fibres transformed through an emission-free process, while the accompanying TimeSpirit dining experience brings together The Macallan and the three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca. Pastry chef Jordi Roca has created sweet preparations inspired by coconut, with bespoke cocktail serves completing the experience. Available through select duty-free outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, as well as the Maldives, the release gives the collection a fittingly sensory finale.

The Ballard brings a new boutique address to South Mumbai

South Mumbai’s architectural character gets a contemporary hospitality interpretation with the opening of The Ballard, Mumbai, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott International. Located in Ballard Estate, opposite the General Post Office, the 47-room property marks the Tribute Portfolio’s first hotel in Mumbai. Its design draws on the neighbourhood’s Neoclassical and Edwardian architecture, reinterpreted through an Art Deco lens, with vintage radios, telephones and period-inspired details adding to the atmosphere.

The hotel houses three food and beverage destinations: Goma, a pan-Asian restaurant; Goma Sky, a rooftop lounge overlooking Mumbai Port and the Arabian Sea; and The Kettle Room, a lobby café serving tea, coffee and baked treats. The property also includes a Presidential Suite, while select rooms look towards the GPO and Mumbai Port. With the Fort precinct, Flora Fountain and Horniman Circle within reach, the address places guests in the middle of a part of Mumbai where the city’s history is still very much part of its everyday rhythm.

Maserati opens a new chapter in India with Navnit Maserati

Italian automotive house Maserati is strengthening its presence in India with a new partnership with Navnit Group, alongside the introduction of its refreshed model range and the India debut of the GT2 Stradale. The announcement was made in Mumbai in the presence of Santo Ficili, CEO of Maserati and Alfa Romeo, during his first visit to India.

The new Grecale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio lead the refreshed line-up. The Grecale receives a sharper front-end design and a 390 hp Nettuno-derived V6 option, with the Folgore electric variant also receiving range improvements. Prices start at ₹1.14 crore, ex-showroom. The GranTurismo and GranCabrio receive updated styling and cabin details, with the Nettuno Trofeo V6 delivering up to 590 hp. The Folgore versions offer a stated WLTP range of more than 540 km.

The GT2 Stradale brings a more track-focused proposition to the Indian line-up. Developed as a road-legal interpretation of Maserati’s GT2 race car, it produces 640 hp from its Nettuno V6 engine, sending power to the rear wheels. Built in Modena, it represents the performance-led end of the Trident marque’s current offering. The new Navnit Maserati showroom at Trade Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, will serve as the region’s primary retail hub, offering the brand’s portfolio, aftersales services and access to its Fuoriserie personalisation programme.

Nebula by Titan opens its first exclusive boutique in Mumbai

Indian luxury watchmaking gets a dedicated retail address with Nebula by Titan’s first standalone exclusive boutique in Khar, Mumbai. Spread across approximately 2,000 sq. ft., the space marks the first exclusive brand boutique within Titan’s Premium Collection portfolio and is designed as a royal atelier inspired by Indian artistic traditions.

The boutique’s interiors draw on architectural detailing, including brass and wood balusters, marquetry, gold leafing and intricate flooring. Its design language moves between celestial references, the Gardens of Paradise, historic cities and Indian craftsmanship. Indigo forms the central colour story, a considered reference to the country’s historic trade in the dye, complemented by antique gold and soft ivory.

Vacheron Constantin revisits the Chinese zodiac with the Year of the Goat

Vacheron Constantin’s Métiers d’Art collection turns to the Chinese zodiac for its latest artistic exploration, with two exclusive limited editions dedicated to the Year of the Goat. The timepieces draw on the symbolism of the animal in Chinese culture, where it is associated with sensitivity, resilience, good fortune and auspicious beginnings.

The goat motif is brought to life through a combination of relief engraving, miniature painting and grand feu enamelling. Each technique requires a different level of precision, and the layered decorative process can take weeks to complete. The result is an expression of the Maison’s longstanding relationship with traditional decorative arts and its ability to translate them into the language of haute horlogerie. Rather than treating the dial as a simple display of time, the Métiers d’Art approach makes it a canvas for artistic craftsmanship.

Prada’s Holiday 2026 campaign draws on the art of illustration

For its Holiday 2026 campaign, Prada turns the festive season into an illustrated fairytale with ‘Drawing Prada’. Photographed by Glen Luchford, the campaign features an international cast including Chen Haoyu, Luther Ford, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke and Sadie Sink.

The visual narrative combines live-action photography with hand-drawn illustrations and animation, under the direction of animator John Pomeroy. Winter landscapes and illustrated characters move between the real and imagined, creating a visual language that feels deliberately handcrafted. At a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping conversations around image-making, the campaign places emphasis on the human hand, creative imagination and the value of artistic process. It is a festive story told through the meeting of photography, illustration and animation, rather than through conventional seasonal imagery.

Breitling celebrates Kapoor Watch Co.’s 59th anniversary with an exclusive edition

Breitling’s relationship with Kapoor Watch Co. receives a commemorative expression with the Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 42 Kapoor Watch Co. Edition. Unveiled at the inaugural Hours & Icons, the three-day celebration of fine watchmaking held in New Delhi from 23 to 25 October 2026, the timepiece marks the 59th anniversary of one of India’s pioneering luxury watch retailers.

The watch features a blue dial paired with a black ceramic bezel and is powered by Breitling’s manufacture Caliber B31. Its production is limited to 59 pieces, with each one reflecting a year of the retailer’s history. Available exclusively through Kapoor Watch Co., the edition adds to Breitling’s range of India-specific releases while recognising the role specialist retailers have played in building the country’s watch-collecting culture.

Blancpain introduces Lady B and new Villeret watches in India

Blancpain’s latest Indian unveiling brings together two distinct interpretations of mechanical watchmaking: the sculptural Lady B and new additions to the Villeret collection. The introductions also mark 70 years of the Ladybird, the 1956 timepiece that remains an important part of the manufacture’s history.

The Lady B is designed as a polished sphere measuring just 19 mm across. Inspired by the rounded aesthetic of the 1950s, it has no conventional lugs or visible strap attachments. Instead, a double-tour leather strap passes directly through the case and wraps around the wrist. Available in stainless steel or 18K red gold, it occupies the space between a mechanical watch and a piece of jewellery. Its story also recalls Betty Fiechter, who became the first woman to lead a Swiss watchmaking house and played a pivotal role in Blancpain’s history.

The Villeret novelties take a more classical approach. The Ultraplate arrives in a new 38 mm size alongside the existing 40 mm version, with stainless steel and 18 ct red gold options. The Villeret Phases de Lune, meanwhile, comes in a 29.2 mm case, featuring a gold moon against a blue ceramic sky and a diamond-set bezel. Both introductions reinforce Blancpain’s continued commitment to mechanical watchmaking, a tradition the house has maintained since its founding in 1735.

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