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Top 4 Luxury Blogs & Luxury Magazines in India


By: Soumya Jain

There are a plethora of blogs and magazines in India. But if you are looking for India-specific luxury media, here is our definitive list.

Since 2009, India has seen a sudden influx of international luxury brands entering the market, vying for the rich Indian consumer’s rupees. That influx led to a hunger for knowledge on these brands, their products and the lifestyle they were offering. No wonder then, that India has a gamut of media offerings which provide credible reportage on all that is fine in life. Here is a list of top 4 luxury blogs and luxury magazines in India which you should absolutely refer to when considering that next purchase!

1.      Vogue India – It comes as no surprise to put this name on the top of the list. Although the magazine covers all brands and designers that are artistic, out-of-the-box (not just luxury), it does teach a thing or two about brands, what to look for, and how to stay fabulous.

2.      Harper’s Bazaar India – Again, a leading information source for fashion, Harper’s Bazaar does offer more on the luxury sector than Vogue. A little more elite, classy and intelligent, Harper’s Bazaar is actually my top favorite when it comes to print magazines.

3.      LuxuryFacts.com – Started as India’s first and only luxury e-magazine, it is in fact a definitive source of luxury in India. While highlighting Indian brands and designers, the online magazine also highlights international brands. It talks about fine dining, watches, jewelry, automobiles and a lot more via trend reports, quick news, interviews and features. Like we said, it is a must-visit if you want more information on luxury in India.

4.      Akanksharedhu – A beautifully laid out blog, blogger and photographer Akanksha Redhu gives a camera lens-wide perspective on luxury brands in India (among other categories of brands), presenting them in a stylish way. It’s a visual feast.

Soumya Jain is a luxury expert and the Co-Editor of ‘The Luxury Market in India: Maharajas to Masses’, published by Palgrave Macmillan and launched in September 2012. The book is a window into the highly complex Indian luxury market. Soumya is also a visiting lecturer for luxury marketing and online journalism at leading educational institutes in India. She has been invited to speak at conferences and address industry colleagues about the Indian luxury market. Recognising her knowledge of the market, she has been quoted by media such as Fast Company, Wall Street Journal & Financial Times among others, while also contributing articles on luxury in various publications.

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