Luxury This Week: Bvlgari’s Serpenti in Mumbai, LFW’s 25th Edition, Silvia Fendi’s Farewell & Paris Highlights

From Bvlgari’s glittering Serpenti showcase at Mumbai’s NMACC to Lakmé Fashion Week’s milestone return to Delhi, and Silvia Venturini Fendi’s transition into an honorary role, the world of luxury was brimming with defining moments this week. With Love Unlimited, Cartier has reimagined an icon, preserving its signature details while making it lighter, easier, and infinitely versatile to wear. Add to that Paris Fashion Week’s star-studded runways: from Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Namaste, L’Oréal turn to Dior and Louis Vuitton’s commanding shows; it’s clear: the season belongs to heritage, reinvention, and spectacle.

Bvlgari Serpenti Infinito Exhibition Opens in Mumbai

Following successful showcases in Shanghai and Seoul earlier this year, Bvlgari inaugurated the Serpenti Infinito Exhibition in Mumbai on October 1, at The Art House, NMACC, BKC. Present at the grand opening were Jean-Christophe Babin (CEO, Bvlgari), Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Global Brand Ambassador), Lucia Silvestri (Jewelry Executive Creative Director), Laura Burdese (Deputy CEO), Aparajita Jain (Co-Director, Nature Morte), and Sean Anderson (Artistic Director).

For the first time in India, the Roman High Jeweller celebrated the transformative symbolism of the Serpenti through a dialogue between jewellery and art. Running until October 17, the exhibition features 75 works by 23 artists, including a striking immersive AI installation by Refik Anadol. A highlight is the unveiling of the Serpenti Maharani Secret Necklace, paying tribute to India’s regal queens.

Cartier Unveils the Fully Flexible Love Unlimited Bracelet

More than 50 years after 1969, Cartier is writing a new chapter. Love Unlimited, the maison’s latest creation, is a supple, fully flexible bracelet that wraps around the wrist like a second skin. Unlike the original rigid oval, this version moves with the body and can be linked with another bracelet, in pairs or more, forming an endless: or rather, unlimited- chain.

Crafted after more than 100 trials and prototypes, the bracelet is made from 200 miniature components that form a seamless ribbon of gold, eliminating visible joins. Its gadrooned links are punctuated by Cartier’s signature screws, hand-polished to catch the light, while a patent-pending invisible clasp, operated by a screw, disappears entirely into the design.

Love Unlimited is available in white, rose, or yellow gold and can be worn solo or paired with another bracelet. A matching ring mirrors the bracelet’s gadroons and screws on a smaller scale. After Cipullo’s original vision, the Love bracelet continues to evolve. From diamond-set editions to pendants, rings, and now this flexible innovation, the collection remains one of Cartier’s most recognisable symbols.

Lakmé Fashion Week Returns to Delhi for its 25th Edition

Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI is back in New Delhi from October 8–12, at The Grand. Celebrating its 25th edition, the platform will honour Indian craftsmanship while spotlighting sustainability and fresh creative directions. Partners include FDCI, Lakmē India, Nexa, Reliance Brands, and R1SEWorldwide.

Expect stellar designer showcases, emerging talent launches, and opportunities for fashion enthusiasts to shop designer pieces at the FDCI Designer Stockroom on October 12. This milestone year positions LFW not just as a runway event, but as a cultural celebration of India’s evolving fashion identity.

Silvia Venturini Fendi Steps Down as Creative Director

In a defining moment for Roman luxury, Silvia Venturini Fendi: the third-generation torchbearer of the Fendi legacy has stepped down as Creative Director. She now transitions to Honorary President, preserving the house’s artisanal DNA while guiding heritage projects like Fendi Casa. Her final bow came with the Spring/Summer 2026 co-ed collection at Milan Fashion Week, a vibrant display of Roman glamour and craftsmanship. Known for icons like the Baguette (1997) and the Peekaboo, Silvia’s influence spanned collaborations with Karl Lagerfeld and Kim Jones. The industry now watches closely: who will steer Fendi into its next century?

Sonal C Holland Presents the Prestigious India Wines and Spirits Award 2025

Back in Mumbai, Sonal C Holland, Master of Wine, presented the India Wines and Spirits Award (IWS Award) 2025 at the iconic Taj Lands End. Hosted by Vinexposium in association with the Sonal Holland Academy, the invite-only Winners’ Night on 3rd October brought together the country’s top alcobev leaders, tastemakers, and decision-makers.

Now in its seventh edition, the IWS Awards have become a benchmark of quality and credibility, recognising the finest in wine, sake, mead, and spirits across 50+ categories, including whisky, vodka, rum, gin, agave spirits, soju, and liqueurs. Each entry is judged through rigorous blind tastings, ensuring that only the very best receive recognition. With its legacy of excellence and global-standard evaluation, the IWS Award 2025 once again celebrated the brands defining India’s premium wines and spirits landscape.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Shines at Paris Fashion Week Amidst Other Powerhouses

At Paris Fashion Week 2025, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads in a custom Manish Malhotra sherwani style jacket, bold red lips, and her signature waves, sending the audience and the internet into raptures with a graceful namaste followed by a flying kiss, cementing her status as India’s global fashion and beauty icon.

On the same stage, heritage houses Dior, Armani, and Louis Vuitton staged blockbuster shows that reaffirmed Paris as the ultimate luxury platform. Dior embraced neo romantic tailoring, Armani reinterpreted ’90s minimalism with jewel toned precision, and Louis Vuitton leaned into futurist Parisian codes under Nicolas Ghesquière’s vision, collectively showcasing fashion’s evolving language of elegance and innovation.

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