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GKB Opticals puts love in focus with Wedding Edit Season Five
MUMBAI: Love at first sight? GKB Opticals is making sure it literally looks the part. With the wedding season shimmering into full swing, GKB Opticals is dialling up the glamour with the return of The Wedding Edit Season 5, its signature luxury eyewear showcase that has become a staple for style-savvy brides, grooms and guests looking to accessorise beyond the expected.
Now in its fifth and most expansive edition, the trunk show will sweep through Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, offering a couture-style trial experience that reimagines eyewear as a centrepiece of modern Indian celebrations. Crafted to match the vibrancy of big-ticket weddings and destination festivities, the collection positions frames as fashion statements rather than a functional afterthought.
And the roster is nothing short of runway royalty. Season 5 brings together coveted global houses including YSL, Balmain, Maybach, Vacay, Miu Miu, Christian Dior, Celine, Cartier and Mykita making the showcase a magnet for HNI and UHNI shoppers who see eyewear as an extension of couture, not an accessory to it.
To build the mood, GKB Opticals has also unveiled themed windows across select stores, giving shoppers a peek into the colours, textures and craftsmanship defining this year’s edit. The launch day saw the brand host specially invited guests and top customers for a personalised walk-through of the curation, complete with engagement activities such as tarot reading adding a touch of whimsy to the luxury experience.
“The 5th season of The Wedding Edit is one we’re truly excited about,” said GKB Opticals director Priyanka Gupta. “Every year, our aim is to make the eyewear shopping journey memorable where craftsmanship meets celebration. This season’s curation is our most exclusive yet, and we can’t wait for our customers to experience it.”
With its latest edition, GKB Opticals continues to redefine how India dresses for its biggest moments proving that the right pair of glasses can do far more than complete a look. It can capture a mood, elevate an ensemble and turn festive eyewear into a striking expression of identity, elegance and personal style.
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Axis Bank named Official Banking Partner of DP World PGTI
Partnership supports all tournaments this season to grow professional golf in India.
MUMBAI: Axis Bank just teed up a hole-in-one partnership because when a bank sponsors golf’s biggest swing in India, even the fairways feel more financially secure. Axis Bank has been appointed Official Banking Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), strengthening its commitment to sporting excellence and community engagement while backing the growth of professional golf across the country.
Under the partnership, Axis Bank will support all DP World PGTI tournaments this season, contributing to talent development, enhanced tournament experiences and wider fan engagement. The collaboration aligns the bank’s values of precision, discipline and trust with the Tour’s focus on performance and opportunity.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect.”
Professional Golf Tour of India president Kapil Dev said, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country.”
Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl added, “Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players.”
In a sport where every stroke counts and every partnership drives distance, Axis Bank isn’t just backing golfers, it’s investing in the fairway to future, turning India’s greens into a stage where precision meets passion and every drive has the power to inspire.
