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Ladurée Christmas Popup Cart comes to Ambience Mall

It is one of the world’s best known premium sellers of the double decker macrons

At Ambience Malls, we take great pride in scouring the best in fashion, food and entertainment throughout the globe to bring it back to our visitors and shoppers in Delhi NCR. From being the first ones to launch and bring the Japanese retail giant Uniqlo to India. To join forces on offering a truly luxurious movie-watching experience with PVR Directors Cut. ‘’We want to stand out and offer truly unique experiences to our patrons and regulars, and our effort is always to ‘up the ante in that direction’’ says Mall Director Mr Arjun Singh Gehlot.

With a focus on adding more global appeal to our food offerings, we have tied up with Iconic French Patisserie ‘Laduree’ Christmas popup cart for this festive month inside our mall, a charming space that will boast of a Delhi-Meets-Paris vibe.

To add to the synergy of their launch and add bits of nostalgia & history to the holiday season with the iconic taste of Laduree will be a pop up by the brand at Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj. ‘’Well-timed for the holiday season this will give our shoppers a chance to indulge in the beauty, taste and glamour of this brand and get familiar with the layers, flavours and textures of the brand Laduree’’ quips in Mr. Arjun Singh Gehlot.

The menu will include all the Laduree classic macaron flavours, viennoiseries, teacakes and famous hot chocolate served amidst this pastel glamour that is reminiscent of Laduree locations around the globe. Getting the Parisian aesthetics right, will be a giant installation of the Eiffel Tower to add history and value to Laduree’s ephemeral treats and transport the passersby to the streets of Paris. It’s after all the joie de vivre of the city that we wish to bring to India! The holiday shopping season at Ambience Malls has started and plenty of brands have announced their fresh fall- winter collection apart from providing exciting deals and offers on existing stocks. This is the season of joy & gifting and one can explore endless Christmas gifting ideas & shop delightful gifts for his loved ones.

About Ambience Malls

The Ambience malls, ideally located in Gurugram and Vasant Kunj are perfect examples of what a shopping mall can and ought to be. Developed and maintained by Ambience Pvt. Ltd., the malls have enough real estate to handle the high-footfalls accompanying an eclectic mix of food outlets, shopping and entertainment to deliver a distinctive world class experience to its patrons. The malls have over the years, managed to evolve and remained relevant to the changing times.

iTokri

Handmade Collection for Christmas Celebrations

iTokri, India’s leading platform for handicrafts and handloom products, has launched an exclusive Christmas collection of handmade decorative pieces, fashion wear, and home decor items. The collection begins at just Rs. 100/-.

The decorative collection includes hanging balls, bells, stars, heart-shaped ornaments, wreaths, Santa face, reindeers, and many other designs for the Christmas tree. One collection is made using upcycled newspapers, waste paper, and old boxes through the papier-mache technique and hand-painted in vibrant colors, while another collection includes ornaments made of felt and bead art made by the local artisans of India.

From exquisite cushion covers to hand-knitted macrame wall hangings, lanterns, bedspreads, and table decor to handmade scented candles, the website is offering a one-of-its-kind product range this festive season. They also have a vibrant collection of hand knitted shawls, sweaters, winter caps, and gloves for all who are looking for unique fashion wear as well. iTokri also has an extensive range of handloom sarees, unique handcrafted pieces of jewelry, and other fashion accessories from across the country.

Christmas Ball – Handmade Papier Mache Christmas Ornament

These Handmade papier mache Christmas ornaments arel painted with acrylic colors. It is made of raw Material like used newspaper or any other waste paper to prepare paper pulp. An ideal gift to bring smiles on anyone’s face, the balls will embellish your Christmas tree in a crafty fashion, this festive season.

Handmade Papier Mache Christmas Ornament – iTokri

Kutch Copper Coated 12 Bell Jhoomar

The Jhoomar is made of high-quality metal bell with copper coating, along with a few other metals. The unique melodic tones that emanate from Kachchh’s metal bells give voice to a centuries-old craft tradition that the Muslim Lohar community brought to Kachchh from Sindh, Pakistan. You can hang in the entrance way or are also combined to make wind chimes as well as other forms of festive decoration.

Christmas Tree – Handmade Felt & Beadwork Christmas Ornament

Handmade felt & beadwork Christmas ornament. Spruce up your home this Christmas season with these handmade Christmas ornaments. Bring your holiday decorating to the next level by adding a festive flare of holiday cheer to your home this Christmas.

Decorative Handmade Hanging Moroccan Lantern

Add charm to your home decor with this handcrafted decorative hanging moroccan iron lantern. This lantern will render a colourful appeal to your room and will look pleasing to the eye. It is sturdy & made of high-grade Iron or glass. The design has small openings which help in preventing the lantern from heating up after long burning time.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Candle Gift Set (Assorted)

Made from natural wax & floral essential oils & decorated, these candles make a beautiful gift. Each candle is individually and carefully hand poured. And the flowers used for decoration are first dried and pressed before they are gently stuck onto the candles. The effect they create is magical.

About iTokri

A handwritten note on a piece of recycled paper and a handmade trinket is what one receives with every order, neatly wrapped in eco-friendly packaging from Gwalior-based iTokri, making it one of the most loved e-commerce portals to a discerning domestic and global audience who are enthusiastic about Indian handicraft and handloom products.

The online store for handicraft, handlooms, fabrics, jewelry, paintings, and other artworks is India’s only crafts and loom retailer with a hundred percent inventory of handmade artisanal products ranging from Punjab’s phulkari dupattas and Gujarat’s bandhani sarees to Andhra’s ikkat handloom fabrics, and Odisha’s pattachitra paintings. It sources products, including jewelry, dress materials, and household items from nearly 10,000 artisans across India, making it the largest curated portal for art and handicraft products with over 100,000 listings. The portal adds 500 plus new products on a daily basis too.

Future Dating Trends

Survey by Gleeden

The end of monogamy as we know it and the rise of open couples

In the last year we have witnessed a significant shift within our community. Being an extramarital dating app, Gleeden is mostly used by individuals who are married or in a long-term relationship seeking for adding some spice into their love lives, being this either a real-life affair or just a virtual flirt. And even though the majority of our users continue to belong to this profile type, not necessarily they are doing it without the consent of their partners. According to one of our latest studies, 55% of Gleeden users believe that monogamy is a social construct and over 47% among them have opened up their couple with the consent of their partners. This means that the couple have decided to grant each other (together or separately) the possibility of straying away. These adventures are meant to be short-term and not to undermine the existing relationship, but a way to bring some distraction and fun into the couple.

Privacy as a luxury good

Another trend that we have been witnessing within our users is the increase of singles using extramarital dating apps such as Gleeden.

Once devoted mostly to adventure seeking married individuals, the last year Gleeden witnessed an increase in the number of single users. People who were once married or in a long-term relationship that have now changed their marital status to “divorced”, “separated” or “single” and wish to go back to dating without everybody in their circles knowing it. What makes Gleeden different from the other dating apps, such as Tinder, Happn, Bumble or OkCupid is the absolute discretion and privacy of usage. Profile pictures are not mandatory, and users get to know each other via conversations, postponing the possibility to see each other’s faces only once they establish a connection and a level of trust that allow them to comfortably share the access to their private photo albums. This allows users not to get recognized by the accidental acquaintance navigating the app, that might recognize the user and spoil the secret.

After being locked down for months with the family, privacy has become a luxury good that people are now valuing more than ever. Not necessarily because they are doing something forbidden or frown-upon by society, but simply because in an era where everybody noses into each other’s businesses through social media, the privacy of doing something and keeping it private has become more and more important, especially when it comes to something as sensitive and personal as dating

Colston Bath & Spa Pvt. Ltd Unveils Debanos Series

The brand has built on its legacy of constant innovation by unveiling a new collection of the De Banos series bath products- which are elegance at a glance colours. Colours of nature that inspire luxury into bathing experience, Debanos is highly recommendable for shots of elegance to your bathing or power room.

**Flora Live**
***A palette of blossoming beauty***

**Luxor WC _Ergonomic luxury that enhances your bathroom**

**Autumn (Rose Gold)**
***The haute couture faucet***

Kaya Introduces CoolSculpting

Skincare and the dermatologist network enabled brand Kaya, launches a new service, CoolSculpting, targeted to its ever growing uber, urban consumer base that seeks body perfection and precision. Kaya is opening the doors to a whole new approach that blends dermatological expertise, a refined sense of aesthetics and a culture of caring for your body. This technology is powered by a patented EMS expertise of Cutera, a world class aesthetic and cosmetic devices company, for body sculpting as an enhanced alternative to surgery with little to no downtime. It is US FDA-cleared, safe, pain-free and an effective solution to treating pockets of undesired fat in troubled body parts.

Punctuated by its new purpose fueled mantra, “Beautiful is You”, the powerhouse brand will continue to bring alleviated personalization to help consumers discover products and services that are right for their unique selves. Beautiful is You is about empowering the audience today, with the freedom of “choice” to find “their own best beautiful.” Moving in that direction, the futuristic technology of CoolSculpting by Kaya is aimed at growing top of the funnel for body solutions.

Rajiv Nair, Group CEO – Kaya said, “We are extremely excited about this launch. It’s innovative, it’s pioneering, it’s expertise in dermats, in technique, in technology. As a trend-setting fashion and lifestyle hub, India residents, both men and women, are seen pushing the boundaries in an effort to look and feel in shape. A growing demand for body contouring procedures in the country is being witnessed as a trusted method of sculpting muscles to regain a well-contoured form. We have received great response from our launch in Middle-East and are eager to bring CoolSculpting to Kaya India.”

Speaking on the launch, Samyukta Ganesh Iyer, VP and Head of Marketing – Kaya said, “Kaya’s new refreshed rebrand – Beautiful is You, speaks the millennial and Gen Z narrative of “you do you” and “inclusivity”. #SculptThatPerfectBod, is for that perfectionist who will wake up at 5.a.m. and hit the gym while the rest of the world hits the snooze button. Body Sculpting is that beautiful helping hand for the fitness freak, the health fanatic, the body crafter who despite his/her best efforts is unable to shrug off that last bit of stubborn fat- it’s that final finishing touch, the masterstroke to create the perfect work of art – your body. It’s an active lifestyle choice for the ones who have chosen to and they are often judged erroneously for being too obsessed with their bodies. At Kaya, we salute this spirit in our deep-seated value – inclusivity. It’s your choice, your freedom and one should be able to do as they deem fit as you know best what your own definition of beauty is.”

CoolSculpting works through the technical process of Cryolipolysis, which delivers accurately controlled cooling to focus on the fat cells underneath the skin while contouring the body. By treating these cells through crystallization (freezing), over long haul, the body naturally eliminates these dead cells leaving you with a sense of renewed transformation. Kaya Clinics has added this treatment to its extensive portfolio of offerings, directed to reduce visible bulges and reshaping the thighs, abdomen, and flanks, upper arm, back, abs, stomach, chin area etc, performed by its team of specialists.

Priced at INR 45,000/- onwards, The CoolSculpting treatment will be available first, across select Kaya clinics in Delhi, followed by other cities.

Aditi Rao Hydari introduces a selection of Nebula’s exquisite timepieces for weddings

Nebula from Titan, presented a curated selection of exquisite 18KT gold timepieces for men and women that have been thoughtfully designed to accessorize a variety of looks for festive occasions, especially weddings. Nebula’s guest of honor at the event, Aditi Rao Hydari, epitomized royal grace and élan as she modeled the brand’s versatile designs in gold embellished with diamonds and gemstones. These artistic creations from Nebula perfectly complement the wedding looks of both the bride and the groom and are also wonderful accessories for family and friends attending these events. The selection of elegant luxury watches also makes ideal gifts at weddings, meaningful memoirs that can be worn, cherished, and enjoyed for a lifetime.

Aditi Rao Hydari and Kalpana Rangamani, Chief Marketing Officer, Titan Watches at the showcase of Nebula by Titan’s exquisite timepieces for weddings

Says Kalpana Rangamani, Chief Marketing Officer, Titan Watches, “Nebula is the most premium offering from Titan that brings together expert watchmaking and the grace and grandeur of 18KT gold. With unique designs inspired by the art forms and architecture of India, Nebula offers a range of unique and elegant designs for men and women. I’m very happy to introduce a curated collection of watches handpicked by our style experts to complement the ensemble in our grand Indian weddings.”

Nebula’s “Pair Watches” introduced this season celebrates natural stones in their finely cut dials, each with its own unique pattern. The Lapis Lazuli is revered by civilizations for its brilliant blue radiance. Precisely cut and delicately placed into the dial of a timepiece by Nebula’s master craftsmen, it is embellished by glittering gold and diamonds, bringing to mind the haunting beauty of a starry night. The unique pattern of each Malachite in another exquisite pair, is Nebula’s nod to the royal tradition of employing gemstones from across the world to create unique pieces. Impeccably cut, this pair features gracefully floating indices that create statement timepieces that are coordinated, yet one-of-a-kind.

In the third watch, the featured red stone is intricately hand-carved and cut in a signature floral pattern, designed to sparkle with embellishment of uncut diamonds, and a graceful stone studded gold bracelet in a dreamy, feminine timepiece.

The blend of inspiration from across the world is translated into refined design of a dial that seeks cues from the rich murals of Ajanta and Ellora, its perfect radiance accentuated by precision set diamonds to create a masterpiece that is paired with the superfine Milanese bracelet.

Speaking on the occasion, Aditi said, ‘I am happy to launch Nebula’s collection of curated 18KT gold watches for this wedding season. I love watches and they are my go to accessory for every outfit. With intricate detailing and embellished with diamonds and precious stones, these watches are opulent and elegant and perfectly accessorize all my outfits for a wedding.’

ABOUT NEBULA:

Nebula is an exclusive collection of 18K Solid Gold watches from Titan Company Ltd. These crafted watches are available at a price of INR 39,500 onwards.Watches are available in plain Gold as well as embellished with Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies and other precious stones. Watches are available in World of Titan Stores, Helios, Titan.co.inand select authorized dealers.

Leading fashion brands partner with BlueKaktus to meet the rising demand

If the fashion industry had the word of the year, ‘transformation’ seems to be the judicious word to describe the industry’s journey in the past 18 months. During this period, techceleration (tech-led acceleration) has drastically changed the fashion industry. Considering the rise in demand for a digital solution, BlueKaktus, India’s leading fashion and lifestyle supply chain software, has partnered with top fashion brands to deliver a best-in-class customer experience. Through its technology solution suites, BlueKaktus is helping firms achieve operational excellence, even with COVID-19 restrictions and consequent lockdowns in place.

With masses settling in the ‘new normal,’ the apparel brands are witnessing a surge in sales, which is leading to an increase in demand. BlueKaktus is playing an increasingly critical role in the end-to-end supply chain. It is empowering apparel firms to transform and demonstrate enough flexibility, speed, and agility to navigate through the evolving times.

Gunish Jain, CEO, BlueKaktus said, “So far this year, we’ve witnessed an improvement in shopping sentiments as compared to the previous year. In order to scale & sustain growth with improved performance, onboarding the right technology will be the winning shot for the apparel industry. We, at BlueKaktus, enable manufacturing, sourcing, and retailing companies to improve their lead times, costs, and performance through our technology solution suites. Our platform has boosted the productivity of our partners, providing a superior experience to the end-consumers.”

Anindya Ray, Chief Sourcing Officer, Arvind Fashion Limited said, “The sourcing suite by BlueKaktus has helped us gain significant visibility in our supply chain. Both our vendors and sourcing team are now available on a single platform, which has helped us cut lead times and improve our sourcing team’s productivity and product quality. We see BlueKaktus as an integral part of our strategy as it enables fast deliveries and allows us to react quickly to dynamic market conditions.”

Deepak Ahuja, Head – Sourcing and QA, Max Fashions India, Landmark group said, BlueKaktus has enabled digitalization of our supply chain with visibility into production status and quality. This has enabled our teams to be more efficient and helped our vendors to be better aligned with our business objectives. Thereby enabling a transparent, flexible and reliable supply chain.”

By FY26, the Indian textile and apparel industry is expected to grow to US$ 190 billion. Investing in digital platforms provides apparel companies tangible benefits with an entirely digitized value chain. BlueKaktus, with its digitized Single Source of Truth (SSOT) platform, brings total transparency of data across internal and external stakeholders leading to cohesive supply chain control and orchestration. The company is also leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to drive real-time information, eliminate time-consuming tasks, analyze various scenarios and ensure timely deliverables.

By bringing all the stakeholders on a single platform, BlueKaktus is enabling significantly high efficiencies in the entire fashion supply chain. Every month, the company facilitates the sourcing of products worth $120 million via its platform. With 20 years of domain knowledge of the industry, BlueKaktus is working with more than 1800 vendors and has incorporated industry best practices by automating operational processes. Committed to supporting sustainable fashion, BlueKaktus helps brands and manufacturers cut down inventory levels by 30-40%.

About BlueKaktus

BlueKaktus is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle supply chain software. The company was founded in 2000 and since then, it has enabled manufacturing, sourcing, and retailing companies to improve their lead times, costs and performance through technology. In more than two decades, the company has grown exponentially and has more than 100 employees working in multiple offices based across the globe.

Authentic Hand Woven Saris Brand KANKATALA

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Each Kankatala saree is as unique as its patrons. The brand is known for its authentic handloom bridal sarees of Kanchipuram, Banarasi, Paithani, Patolas and it also hosts a variety of other Indian weaves that include Ikat, Kotas, Uppadas, Khadi, Jamdani, Organza, Kalamkari, Gadwal, Tussar, etc all sourced from weaving clusters spread across India.

Started in 1943 by founder and first-generation entrepreneur Shri Kankatala Appalaraju as a modest single store nestled in the old town of Visakhapatnam during the pre-independent India period, from selling the saris door to door on a bicycle Kankatala has come a long way and grown a legacy to reckon with.

Mr. Anirudh Kankatala, Director, Kankatala Sarees

Intimate Christmas with Ikai Asai

An artisanal homeware brand which empowers one’s instinct to create by building a community for craftsmen, designers and the artist within to thrive and rediscover local Indian craftsmanship.

As the year draws to a close, get together with your loved ones and share some warmth with things that bring sweet tidings of comfort and joy. From mugs and tumblers in neutral tones to charming platters and cake stands with hints of warm glow of gold, Ikai Asai’s Holiday edit features everything inspired by the magic of intimate celebrations.

Nothing says Christmas like a good ole’ cup of hot chocolate, serve it with hints of saffron in the Stoneware Tumbler from Deva, made with clay which is perfect to keep the flavour of warm spices intact. For those who love cakes, but little bits of it, savour a winter carrot cake on the exquisite Stoneware Cake Stand from Deva, a perfect addition to bring a refined touch to your dessert time.

Spearheaded by Founder Ananya Birla & CEO Kanupriya Verma, Ikai Asai first launched at Maison Et Objet, Paris in January 2020,

with its offering including a range of soulful and small-batch products to rediscover local craftsmanship and the artisanal industry.

The Connaught, New Delhi- IHCL SeleQtions -World AIDS Day

The Connaught, New Delhi- IHCL SeleQtions that recently marked its one year anniversary, was lighted in red to spread awareness for World AIDS Day.
Extending its support, The Connaught New Delhi- IHCL SeleQtions, in association with Jodhpur School of Public Health, stands in the fight to break the stigma around the disease, and duly honours and remembers all the fighters and survivors of AIDS. This commemoration is dedicated to inclusion, equity, better health, and efficient treatment for people affected by HIV and AIDS.


Stoneware CupINR 800	Stoneware Cake StandINR 4400	Stoneware Plate INR 1600	Stoneware CupINR 800	Stoneware Bottle and Kulhad HoldersINR 3500