Luxury Facts

India is no stranger to luxury. But its manifestations have only begun to rise recently. By: Soumya Jain I still remember 2009 and the huge number of trips I made to the newly opened DLF Emporio mall that year, because all international brands were opening their stores one by one at this New Delhi mecca of pure luxury. From Cartier to Dior, international brands had finally found a location apt for their sparkling stores in India. And suddenly, all these brands and the Indian luxury industry were in news. Not that Indian luxury brands didn’t exist before this. They did. After all, who else donned the celebrity and rich brides of India before this era. It’s just that Indian luxury brands were maybe only fixed on the pages of luxury magazines in India . After this time, they became mainstream. Today everybody knows J. J. Valaya, Suneet Varma, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Good Earth, Hidesign, Zoya, Forest Essentials, Mirari and the many Indian...

We love everything Indian. They why not Indian-flavors infused cocktails as well? By: Soumya Jain Creating cocktails is as difficult a job as devising and executing a new dish. You have to work on the textures, the flavors, the quantities and the garnish. It has to look picture perfect, and have a taste which lingers for long. A cocktail can make or break your evening. That’s why it has to be simply exquisite. But blending unconventional Indian flavors into cocktails is even more hard work. However, they are surely in demand, right from New Delhi to San Diego! We list down some Indian inspired cocktails from our two favorite places - Aer Mumbai and Mango Pickle Chicago – which we simple love! 1.         THE EAST INDIA COCKTAIL JW Black Label, Maraschino, Cointreau, Pineapple Juice, Orange Bitters, Angostura Bitters (Courtesy: Aer Mumbai) 2.        BOLLYWOOD OLD FASHIONED Bourbon, Amara, Angos...

Winter is around the corner, and it's definitely that time of the year to splurge on a luxurious vacation, on a beach somewhere, in your finest resort wear, looking like a million bucks. However, it's worth noting that your winter time beachside vacation is not merely limited to getting a tan in your teeny-weeny bikini. You will find plenty of occasions to dress glamorous, be it a Christmas gathering, a night out at the club, or even New Year’s Eve celebrations. As such, it is important that you equip yourself with the ultimate vacation accessory, which in keeping with almost any luxury blog worth its weight in gold; is the Fendi Baguette . Read further to know more. The Airport Look Whether you are flying off to Skíathos in Greece or you have your whole vacation planned out at the St. Regis in Maldives ; current trends demand that you put together a stunning airport look. There is no excuse for look disheveled and jet-lagged, no matter the duration of your fl...

The hospitality industry in India is booming and similarly; India is exporting its unique brand of hospitality worldwide. We have long been for serving our guests the very way one would serve God. However, Indian hospitality brands are taking this approach many notches higher with an emphasis on luxury accommodation, world class facilities, fine wining and dining, and an overall focus on indulgence in the best. Bearing this in mind, let’s take a look at Mango Pickle Chicago and other leading Indian hospitality industry entities, that are creating waves in the country, and around the world. Chicago’s Introduction to Desi Cuisine Indian cuisine has found favor in the Western Hemisphere and while we have long been known to export our cuisine to some of the world’s largest cities including New York and London; Mango Pickle in Chicago is revolutionizing the way western patrons look at fine Indian food. Indian food at Mango Pickle is not merely an exotic indulgence; the res...