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Heir Apparent
Proper succession planning by home-grown luxury fashion brands can prevent the pitfalls faced by their international counterparts
The Wedding World's Web
is looming large to encompass new entrepreneurs and established companies, renting out bridal wear and consolidating vendor data for Internet-savvy brides and grooms.
Colour me Red
A visit to responsible mining company Gemfields’ Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique reveals its journey towards becoming the world’s largest supplier of rubies
Brothers-in-Arms
Anand and Jahan Tahiliani, the young sons of renowned designer Tarun Tahiliani,are striding into their father’s shoes, one careful, confident step at a time.
A Fashionable Entrepreneur
As the fashion landscape booms with new designers, retailers and e-commerce players, Devangi Parekh plans to play a critical role in this expansion.
Living the Good Life
Shah Rukh Khan, a connoisseur of great watches, black tuxedos and books, opens up about his preferences and his possessions.
Invite Investment
To cash in on global interest in the Indian market, we need to relax sourcing restrictions in single-brand retail for luxury goods in India.
Senses And Sensibility
No coffee, a superhuman nose and a bit of magic — what it takes to be Baptiste Loiseau, the youngest cognac cellar master in the world.
Reinventing An Icon
A year after the Taj hotel group announced Tajness, its over-arching branding philosophy, BlackBook takes stock of the brand’s resurgence and how it plans to battle the increasing competition
“The Greatest Form Of Entertainment In India Is Eating Out. It Surpasses Bollywood”
From cooking at guests’ tableside to plating in customised crockery, the dining experience of tomorrow will be enhanced with increased interaction around food, and the use of science and some theatrics
“To Take Advantage Of The Us-china Trade War, Traders Must Be Allowed To Export At Better Rates”
As spends on jewellery decline, the players in the market will have to diversify their product portfolio
“The Task Ahead Is To Make Better Engines For Electric Sports Cars”
For the more environment-conscious, yet uncompromising, future clients of supercars, the machines must sustain the same fast performance even in the long run
“India Will Not Become The Next China. India Will Become The Next India”
We believe that five years from now, close to three per cent of the Indian population, i.e. 40 million people should be ready, hereand-now consumers of luxury goods and services.
#Trendingnow
Italian jewellery design forecaster Federica Imperiali tells BlackBook what’s in vogue this festive season and how the Indian consumer has evolved.
Watch That!
Microbrand Bangalore Watch Company is betting big on nostalgia and digital marketing to woo Neo Indians.
Dared To Dream
Charged with an ambition to make The Postcard Hotel the fastest growing hotel chain in the country, Founder and ceo Kapil Chopra plans to launch 50 hotels in the next five years
Paint Me Green
Over the last five years, the luxury beauty segment has witnessed a resurgence of natural, Ayurvedic treatments, leveraging the growth of the country’s skincare market
Sentinels Of A Non-alienated Tomorrow
Kochi-Muziris Biennale’s first woman curator Anita Dube presents more works of women and queer artists to initiate a dialogue between the heard and the unheard
The Beer Cheer
As ale enthusiasts get high on masala chai beer, brewers find their mojo in bolder flavours and newer production techniques to ride the mighty second wave of craftbeer in the country
Zooming Ahead
BlackBook evaluates the burgeoning pre-owned luxury car market, once an ignored sector but now miles ahead of new cars in the sales race
Webbed In
An Unpleasant ‘Realty' Check
Industry experts analyse the 12 per cent dip in the sale of ultra-luxury residences, across India, and suggest measures to reverse the downturn.
The Girl With The Midas Touch
Ad worlds favourite, the vivacious Bollywood actress Yami Gautam loves all things sweet and cherishes the small joys of life.
Unwrapping The Gift
This festive season, BlackBook evaluates the worth of the growing luxury gifting market, and finds out why a perfect present is, almost, an obsession now
raising a toast to the emirates
dubai has seen an influx of indian chefs who are breaking boundaries with their inventive cuisine.
the economic outlook for 2017
with the last year ending on a weak note, the industry is adopting new strategies to hedge risks in 2017.
A Class Apart
For the very amiable Nimrat Kaur the most precious gifts are the ones that are simple and thoughtful.
The Driving Force
To cash in on the growing demand from women drivers, luxury car brands are revising their marketing and design strategies to accommodate the ladies’ demands.
Redefining Aspirational Living
Designed by the world’s best architects, ready in 90 days and available online; Revolution Precrafted will change the landscape of Indian luxury real estate market, says CEO Robbie Antonio
Golden Beans
Freshly brewed and roasted to precision, artisanal coffee is fast becoming the preferred drink of young India, driving the growth of the country’s premium beverage market.