What Made Luxury Headlines this Week

India’s luxury landscape continues to gain international momentum this week, with notable developments across spirits, fashion and art and more. From Maya Pistola Agavepura securing a major win at the Global Spirits Masters Competition 2026 in London to Mumbai based digital auction house AstaGuru announcing its expansion into the United Kingdom, read on for the highlights for this week.

Indian Agave Spirit Pistola Wins Big at Global Spirits Masters 2026

Indian craft agave spirit Maya Pistola Agavepura has secured four major accolades at the Global Spirits Masters Competition 2026 in London, organised by The Spirits Business. The brand’s Extra Añejo expression earned the coveted Master medal, the competition’s highest honour, while its Añejo, Reposado and Joven variants each received Gold awards. Judged through a rigorous blind tasting by a panel of industry experts, the recognition highlights the rising global interest in aged agave spirits emerging from India.

AstaGuru Enters the UK with London Base

Mumbai based digital auction house, AstaGuru has announced its official expansion into the United Kingdom with the establishment of a dedicated presence in London. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth journey and signals its ambition to engage with a rapidly expanding base of European collectors and investors. By entering one of the world’s most influential art and luxury markets, AstaGuru strengthens its position as a global platform connecting collectors to rare artworks and high value collectibles.

Stefano Gabbana Steps Down as Chairman of Dolce & Gabbana

Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana has quietly stepped down from his role as chairman after resigning in December 2025, according to recent corporate filings. The leadership shift comes as the luxury house prepares for crucial debt refinancing talks and broader restructuring, with Alfonso Dolce taking over as chairman in January 2026 while reports suggest former Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino may join the company’s top management team. Despite stepping down from the board, Gabbana remains involved creatively and is reportedly considering options regarding his 40% stake in the company, as it navigates €450 million in debt and seeks new funding to support expansion in its beauty and fragrance divisions.

Fondation Louis Vuitton Unveils Landmark Alexander Calder Exhibition

In Paris, Fondation Louis Vuitton is presenting one of the most ambitious exhibitions ever dedicated to American sculptor Alexander Calder. Titled Calder Rêver en Équilibre, the show celebrates the centenary of the artist’s arrival in France while marking fifty years since his passing. Bringing together nearly 300 works spanning five decades, the exhibition traces Calder’s radical transformation of sculpture through movement, balance and kinetic abstraction. From the whimsical Cirque Calder performances that captivated the Parisian avant garde in the 1920s to monumental mobiles and stabiles that redefined public sculpture in the decades that followed, the exhibition unfolds across the Fondation’s galleries and outdoor lawns, creating a striking dialogue between Calder’s floating forms and Frank Gehry’s architecture.

Sobhita Dhulipala Fronts Charlotte Tilbury’s First India Campaign

British beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury has named Indian actor and style icon Sobhita Dhulipala as the face of its first-ever campaign in India, marking a significant step in the brand’s expansion in the country’s luxury beauty market. Dhulipala also fronts the launch of the new Airbrush Flawless Foundation, a 34-shade formula designed to blur imperfections while offering lightweight, long-lasting coverage using technologies such as Powder Blur AirTech and Biomimetic Second Skin Tech. The foundation will be available exclusively in India through beauty retailer Nykaa and its online platform, reinforcing the growing role of digital-first retail partnerships in the premium beauty segment.

Dyson Unveils HushJet Mini Cool, Its First Portable Handheld Fan

Technology company Dyson has introduced the HushJet Mini Cool fan, its first portable handheld cooling device designed for use on the move. Weighing just 212 grams and powered by a brushless DC motor spinning up to 65,000 RPM, the fan delivers airflow speeds of up to 25 m/s through Dyson’s HushJet projection technology, engineered to provide powerful yet quieter cooling. Designed for versatile use, the device can be handheld, worn with a neck dock, or placed on a desk, offering five airflow speeds along with a Boost mode and up to six hours of battery life. Available globally in three finishes — Ink/Cobalt, Carnelian/Sky and Stone/Blush, the HushJet Mini Cool fan will launch in India at a later date.

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