DIOR to Notan World: Luxury headlines for the week!
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Arushi Sakhuja- 9 minutes read
The world of luxury news sleeps and that’s a fact. As we find our bearings in 2025, luxury headlines are sweeping our feeds, and while it can be an information overdose, Luxebook has curated a list of all the headlines you can’t miss this week.
Dior unveils the Toujours bag in its vertical variation
A timeless handbag is always a coveted piece. Dior’s Lady Dior might be one of the most iconic handbags, but the Toujours bag in its vertical version is making luxury headlines. A symbol of the house’s heritage, the new version of the Dior Toujours is reinvented in a vertical version. Key design markers like the CD clasp, macrocannage motifs and classic D, I, O, R charms still adorn the piece, making it a timeless classic. In terms of design, it has been well thought out. The bag comes with rounded handles and adjustable straps, making it multi-purpose. You can carry it as a handbag for a formal look and for a casual approach, it seamlessly converts into a cross-body bag. The Toujours is available in two sizes medium and small sizes, and comes in a variety of colourways including black, powder beige, candy light pink, latte Dior and grey stone.
Iris Apfel’s personal wardrobe is going to auction
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If you love the concept of maximalism in fashion, this luxury headline is for you! renowned personality, Iris Apfel’s personal wardrobe is going up for auction at Christie’s. The auction will include 200 pieces from her collection including the late interior designer’s turquoise jewellery, a pink, red and yellow Carolina Herrera ensemble, and 18 pairs of eyeglasses. Christie’s will be conducting online bidding from January, 28 to February, 13.
Notan World Opens In Mumbai
Shifting our gaze to the Indian market, Vandana M. Jagwani, heiress to the Mahesh Notandass legacy, has unveiled a new concept store in Mumbai, Notan World. Making luxury headlines, the space is a confluence of art, design, and luxury with all three verticals of the Notandas legacy: Mahesh Notandass, Vandals and Notandas Realty, under one roof.
Designed in collaboration with architect Ayesha Puri Kanoria, the 2000sqft space features unique design elements. While it has restrained palette of oak wood, grey marble and white terrazzo, the space comes with as an interactive whiteboard wardrobe, art on the bedroom ceiling and a rainbow-tinted, 50-feet-long glass walk-in closet. Illumnating the space are skylights which bring an ethereal glow to this basement enclave, digital art installations and modular, multi-coloured seating, showcasing her love for eclectic design.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 Series
Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy S25 series in India, redefining mobile innovation with advanced AI integration and groundbreaking hardware. Powered by the custom Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the series offers a 40% boost in NPU performance and enhanced camera capabilities with the ProVisual Engine. Featuring One UI 7, an AI-first platform, it delivers personalized, context-aware experiences through features like Gemini voice assistant, Call Transcript, and Drawing Assist, while ensuring privacy with Knox Vault and post-quantum cryptography. The Galaxy S25 Ultra boasts a durable titanium design, eco-conscious materials, and pro-grade photography with a 50MP ultrawide camera, 10-bit HDR recording, and Virtual Aperture for DSLR-like results. Enhanced for gaming with Ray Tracing and designed for sustainability with recycled components, the series exemplifies Samsung’s commitment to innovation.
Anil Agarwal, Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Group, has acquired the iconic Riverside Studios in London
This weeks luxury headlines highlights a significant move by an Indian veteran. Anil Agarwal, Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Group, has acquired the iconic Riverside Studios. The 100-year-old studio, which has hosted prestigious artists from across the world with song recordings by Beatles, performance by David Bowie, presented work by Dario Fo and exhibited works by David Hockney, will now operate under the name Anil Agarwal Riverside Studios Trust. With Riverside Studios, Agarwal intends to nurture spaces where innovation and cultural diversity flourish together, creating a dynamic hub for artistic expression that bridges global boundaries.
