We are back with the latest buzz from the city’s most exciting brands and launches. From luxury beauty and fashion to innovative wellness and exclusive boutiques, we’re bringing you the freshest happenings that are making waves around town. Ready to catch up on what’s hot and happening? Let’s dive in.
In good company
Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) is doubling down on its commitment to offering the next big thing in the beauty and wellness industry. The company recently bought a minority stake in UK-based FaceGym, the brand that’s all about facial fitness. Reliance Retail’s Tira will spearhead the brand’s India foray. FaceGym, a brainchild of Inge Theron, takes a workout-inspired approach to facials. Founded in 2014, the brand offers an array of skincare products and tools.
If only Alice had a credit card
It is hard to ignore a Papa Don’t Preach (PDP) by Shubhika outfit, and the brand’s new flagship store at The Dhan Mill, Delhi, matches this vibe. Sisters Shimona Bhansali (from DesignHex) and Shubhika Sharma, the creative director at PDP, came together to create this Magical-with-a-capital-M store. The 2,000 sq ft store feels like a storybook has come to life—but fair warning, once you enter, you might never want to leave.
Hot girl summer in a bottle
If you’re looking to splurge on a summer scent this season, you should know that Marc Jacobs has added a new member—Daisy Wild Eau So Intense—to its iconic Daisy fragrance family. It’s a summer scent with notes of juicy wild strawberry, crisp pear, jasmine, and violet, wrapped in warm mossy vibes. And its signature Daisy bottle with the eye-catching floral cap is like a cherry on top. Watch out for the bees, though!
Start spreading the news
Minimal, expressive, and intentional. Lovebirds Studio arrived in Hyderabad with defined style, and a bold red storefront to show for it. This was a conscious choice—considering Hyderabad is one of their loyal markets. The retail experience intends to be immersive and cohesive, and for the first time, also brings menswear and womenswear together.
Follow your nose
At The Chanakya Mall, Delhi, legacy and luxury have made a twinning appearance with the House of Creed, the iconic perfume brand, opening its first flagship boutique in India. Parse through the store, and you will find its famed scents, Aventus and Green Irish Tweed, along with a range of perfumes, body care, home, and lifestyle treasures. Another service available at the store: Customised perfume bottle engraving!
Apologies in advance to your wallet
Prada and Gucci are tapping into India’s luxury beauty market. The Italian giants have opened standalone boutiques in Delhi’s Select CityWalk aka the mall with the most footfall in the capital. Run, don’t walk...because you will find their full range of fragrances, skincare, and makeup, all lined up and ready to be swatched.
Showing up
At this year’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025-2026 showcase in Paris, one news that stood out was American rapper Cardi B missing couturier Rahul Mishra’s show. While she couldn’t make it due to personal emergency, she did show up wearing the collection’s ‘Wild Rose’ ensemble. The collection ‘Becoming Love’, is an ode to the evolution of love through seven stages, and a quiet tribute to Mishra’s business and life partner, Divya Bhatt Mishra. It features hints of inspiration from Sufism and Gustav Klimt’s gilded paintings.
About time
Watch aficionados, gather in Gurugram. H. Moser & Cie. in collaboration with Ethos India, has launched its first boutique in India in the city, making it the sixth city in the world where it has established its standalone presence. With boutique exclusive models, like the Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton Boutique Edition that is limited to just 17 pieces worldwide, these exquisite pieces are something you should look, nah, watch out for.
Image credits: The brands
This article originally appeared in Cosmopolitan India's July-Aug print edition.
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