| 5 Aditi Dugar began her career in finance before pivoting in 2012 to pursue her passion for food. She launched Sage and Saffron, Mumbai’s first boutique catering company. She opened Masque, India’s first tasting-menuonly restaurant championing local produce in 2016. Today, Masque is ranked among the country’s best, holding the Best Restaurant in India title at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for four consecutive years—the first on the list led by a woman restaurateur. In 2024, it debuted on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants long list, and Dugar received La Liste’s Innovation Award 2025. She has further expanded with Paradox, a chic cocktail bar, as well as TwentySeven Bakehouse and TwentySeven Pizza & Bakes. For Dugar, luxury is thoughtfulness — “ …in the little details you don’t always notice at first, but quietly change the way you feel.” Her approach to leadership is guided by “vision, curiosity, and courage, and not lineage”. Clarity of purpose, the right team, and deep listening,” she says, “turn ideas into enduring experiences.” Among her most cherished heirlooms are a 150-year-old tiger tooth and a jadau bracelet, “which carry many stories”, passed down through three generations. She recalls Peru as an unforgettable destination — “a top experience for the mind and soul.” Off-duty, she unwinds with board games, creative sketching, and her go-to cocktail at Paradox: Tap #4 with tequila, charred pineapple, and chilli. Jewellery is more than adornment; it’s a story, a heritage, and a form of self-expression. At the heart of this evolution is Akanksha Arora, CEO of Tribe Amrapali, who has reimagined Indian fine jewellery for the modern generation. With a BA from the University of Rajasthan and training at IIGJ Mumbai in design, gemology, and diamond grading, Arora paired expertise with vision. In 2008, she joined the family legacy through Amrapali Jewels and soon launched Tribe Amrapali in 2013, a digital-first platform making handcrafted, heritage-inspired jewelry accessible and wearable. Her leadership transformed it into a nationwide brand with 35-plus outlets, flagship stores in Mumbai and Delhi, and a global presence. A traveller and art lover, Arora draws inspiration from cultures and history, blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Balancing motherhood and leadership, she continues to craft a legacy where every piece tells a story of artistry, heritage, and timeless elegance. “LuxeBook captures the essence of luxury by highlighting the people, stories, and details that lend it meaning.” “My grandmother’s old silver jewellery box is my most treasured heirloom. It’s filled with delicate pieces she wore every day, each carrying memories and stories.” Aditi Dugar Director & Co-Founder, Urban Gourmet India | 4 Akanksha Arora CEO and Founder, Tribe Amrapali
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