Arushi Sakhuja
From the newly launched Tarun Tahiliani flagship store in Bengaluru to the Rolex-certified pre-owned program, here are all the luxury updates for the week.
Dyson launches new air-purifying headphones
Dyson’s noise-cancelling headphones that purify air will go on sale for $949, which is almost double the price of Apple’s Airpods Max. The company says the Dyson Zone, can capture particles as small as 0.1 microns by drawing air in through two layers of filters. Magnetically attach it delivers purified air to your nose and mouth, without touching your face. For hygienic air delivery and comfortable breathing.
Tarun Tahiliani opens a flagship store in Bengaluru
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Tarun Tahiliani’s new address with his latest flagship store in Bangalore raises the bar for experiential stores. Nestled in the heart of the city, the store is housed in a heritage home. There are private rooms upstairs for fittings and the aura is all about collections displayed as though they are inhabitants of the home. It can be called a lovingly-restored dreamscape.
Spread across 4,500 sq ft. the store houses the entire range of Tarun Tahiliani for both men and women. Tarun has collaborated with Bangalore’s famous interior designer, Vinita Chaitanya, to learn the art of simple, elegant and sensitive restoration of the structure. The new boutique is a tribute to Tarun Tahiliani’s signature ‘India Modern’ design philosophy, with original tiled floors, stone mosaics, handmade carpets and a ‘Tree of Life’ wall, featuring embroideries that represent the finesse of the ateliers’ style.
Louis Vuitton opens its first furniture and homeware store in Shanghai
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton opened its furniture and homeware store in Shanghai. Nestled in a century-old three-storey mansion situated just behind Nanjing Road, the city’s premier upscale shopping strip. According to sources, it is said to be an appointment-only showroom and also the brand’s first.
Aditya Birla Group to open luxury department stores in Delhi and Mumbai
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If you dreamed of a luxury department store in India, we can say your dream will come true with this luxury update. Aditya Birla Group has entered into a strategic partnership with Galeries Lafayette to open luxury department stores in Delhi and Mumbai along with an e-commerce portal for India. The flagship store will bring more than 200 luxury and designer brands under one roof.
Rolex launches a certified pre-owned programme
Luxury giant, Rolex, has stepped up its game with a certified pre-owned program. This makes the brand pioneers in their field. However, only watches purchased from ADs and more than three years old will be eligible for the pre-owned program. Further, each watch will come with a wax seal and a two-year guarantee. Rolex-certified pre-owned watches will initially be available at Bucherer boutiques in six select markets including Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Denmark and the UK beginning this month.
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