On January 17, 2025, DLF Emporio, in collaboration with Harper’s Bazaar and co-sponsored by American Express, hosted the second edition of LuXperiences—a premier luxury conclave showcasing the evolving world of opulence and elegance. Held amidst the grandeur of DLF Emporio, the event was a captivating celebration of the dynamic landscape of luxury.

This meticulously curated gathering featured panel discussions, keynote speeches, and exclusive showcases, bringing together trailblazers and luminaries from the realms of fashion, design, business, and media. It offered attendees a rare opportunity to engage with the finest minds in the luxury space, exploring trends and ideas that are reshaping this prestigious industry.

Event Overview
The day-long event blended thought-provoking conversations, awe-inspiring showcases, and immersive experiences. Every session was tailored to spotlight diverse facets of the luxury industry, honoring its rich heritage while embracing its progressive future. Attended by influencers, industry leaders, designers, and connoisseurs, LuXperiences 2025 was a definitive ode to luxury’s past, present, and future.

Event Highlights

A Rohit Bal Retrospective
The event opened with a tribute to iconic designer Rohit Bal, whose revolutionary contributions to Indian fashion have left an indelible mark. Featuring some of his most cherished muses, this showcase celebrated his artistry and timeless elegance.

Beyond Embellishments: Rethinking Indian Craft in Fashion
Karishma Swali, Maximillano Modesti, and Sanjay Garg led an enriching dialogue on the future of Indian craftsmanship in global fashion, shedding light on innovation, heritage, and sustainable practices.

The Business of Luxury: The New Landscape
Industry stalwarts, including Thomas Dobrowolski (Hearst), Pushpa Bector (Senior Executive Director & Business Head (DLF Retail), and Richa Singh (Natural Diamond Council), offered incisive insights into the shifting dynamics of luxury markets. The panel explored emerging consumer trends and the evolving global demand for refined experiences.

Into the World of Luxury Accessories
Accessories took center stage with Alia Zaki Ali (L’alingi), Ashna Mehta (Bag Bijoux), and Benedetta Bruzziches sharing their perspectives on the rising significance of statement pieces in defining luxury lifestyles and global trends.

The Role of Media in the Evolution of Luxury
Kalli Purie (India Today Group) and Kim St. Clair Bodden (Hearst) engaged in a compelling discussion on how media influences the narrative of luxury, elevating its cultural and aspirational appeal.

The Evolution of Indian Design
A deep dive into India’s design journey was led by Shalini Misra (Shakti Design Residency), Anita Dongre (House of Anita Dongre), and Ridhi Khosla Jalan. The dialogue explored the seamless blend of traditional and contemporary aesthetics, emphasizing India’s growing prominence on the global design stage.

Legacy of Couture and its Purpose
Couture legends Tarun Tahiliani and Pierpaolo Piccioli shared their vision of the enduring significance of couture, reflecting on its transformative role in defining the future of fashion.

Cinematic Couture: The Art of Costume Styling in Bollywood
The day culminated with an engaging conversation between celebrated designer Manish Malhotra and actress Khushi Kapoor. Together, they delved into the symbiotic relationship between fashion and cinema, highlighting couture’s influence on Bollywood’s storytelling.

Among the distinguished attendees at the event were celebrated figures from various industries, including Anurag Tyagi, Arjan Dugal, Ranna Gill, Kalyani Chawla, Mozez Singh, Tanisha Mohan, Shalini Mishra, Nainika Karan, Deepti J. Verma, Malini Ramani, Akhil Nath, Priya Paul, Sahil Kochhar, Priyanka and Neha Nagar, as well as Gautam Seth, Anand Bhushan, Pranav Shetty, Kapil Khurana, and Prashant Mahboobani.

DATE :

17th January 2025